Blogging & Edublogs

participation, not just information

This presentation

What is the read-write web and web 2.0?Mapping web 2.0 into the curriculumForging collaborations with other teachers

and schoolsProtocols and frameworksConclusion

Introduction

John Larkin

Teacher ~ History

Instructional Designer

Educational Technologist

Introduction

Introduction

http://kosmar.de/archives/2005/11/11/the-huge-cloud-lens-bubble-map-web20/

Web 2.0

The web itself has not changed

The way in which software developers design applications for the web has changed

andThe way people use the web as a platform

has changed

Web 2.0

Users own and control the dataClimate of participationUsers add value as their needs evolveUser friendly interfaceConnectingNetworkingLifestreaming

Web 2.0

Web 1.0 ~ the web was simply a place for…

information

Web 2.0 ~ the web is now a platform for…

participation

Web 2.0

Web 1.0 ~ the web was simply a place for…

consumption

Web 2.0 ~ the web is now a platform for…

production

Web 2.0

BlogsPodcastingWikisFlickrTwitterDiigoGoogle Readerand so on…. ad infinitum

But… teaching & learning?

What really happens at school?

Educators have too many commitments

Time is at a premium

“Please… no more technology.”

Teaching & learning & technology

Approaches

Curriculum mapping ~ matrices

Short sharp units or topics

or

Semester length studies

Collaborations

Simple curriculum matrix

Simple curriculum matrix

Examples Lecture Field Trip Exam Technology

Knowledge

Skill

Attitude

Simple curriculum matrix

Examples Lecture Field Trip Examination Technology

Knowledge

Skill

Attitude

http://www.larkin.net.au/024_podcasting/04_curriculum/04_sample_Curriculum_Matrix.doc

Teaching & learning & technology

How can students learn & benefit?

Constructivist approach

Understanding through piecing together the pieces of a newly

discovered jigsaw puzzle

Collaboration, decision making and critical thinking

Taking ownership and exercising responsibility

Teaching & learning & technology

Teacher led and student run

Using technology that is…

Friendly Forgiving Fun

Keep it simple

Blogs and learning

Encourages students to writeStudents will write even when they do not

need toReach out to worldFeedback from peers, teachers and the

world (possibly)Some students do not participateSome students will not participate

Blogs and learning

Students link up with the writings of othersCollaborative blogsStudents realise that their peers can read

their work ~ motivatingProgress reportsProject diariesField reportsPersonal Interest Projects (PIP)

Blogs and learning

Different approaches Single teacher blog ~ simple Single class blog ~ questions, PBL Small group blogs ~ manageable Individual student blogs ~ challenging to

manage

The blogs can be monitored in a “news reader” and via email

Management

Open a dedicated Google Account Gmail ~ manage passwords, activity Google Reader ~ review posts

Open a dedicated EduBlogs account Teacher blog Classroom blog Student blogs

Management

Username and Passwords Same for Edublogs and Google Never use your banking or financial PIN

Be consistent

Example: Username: yearninehistory Password: **********

Make a note of it somewhere if memory fails you

Management

Bookmark the three main sites… Class Blog Gmail account Google Reader

Add them to a bookmark folder ~ open in Tabs

Management

Teacher Blog ~ starting point ~ know your way around You are in total control

Management

Classroom Blog ~ next step ~ start small Teacher ~ administrator Student ~ co-author eduBlogs: Classroom Blog > Users > Add Users eduBlogs: Classroom Blog > Users > Authors & Users Change roles according to your needs or comfort

level

Management

Individual Student Blogs ~ management challenge Teacher as administrator Student ~ author or contributor… editor? Create via class blog eduBlogs: Classroom Blog > Users > Blog & User

Creator eduBlogs: Each Student Blog > Users > Authors &

Users Change roles according to your needs or comfort

level

Management

Managing Posts This can be achieved via the use of Google Reader

Or, subscribe to each blog via dedicated Gmail account EduBlogs > Design > Widgets > Email Subscription

Management

Managing Comments EduBlogs > Settings > Discussion Moderate comments via dedicated Gmail account

Management

Or, simply….

Introduce each student to edublogsAsk the students

to open an account Invite you to be an author

Empower the students

Structuring elements

Blog or the Wiki can be the headquarters Students subscribe to the blog so that they know what is

happening with the: Wiki Podcast Flickr Other web 2.0 tools

The blog or the wiki can be the engine room for the online project

A RSS reader and email can be used to monitor the project

Structure ~ Example 1

Blog

Wiki Flickr Podcast Jaiku*Del.icio.us

Content

Images

Audio ~ Video Updates

Bookmarks

RSS News Reader ~ Aggregator

Structure ~ Example 2

Wiki

Blog Flickr Podcast JaikuDel.icio.us

Content

Images

Audio ~ Video Updates

Bookmarks

RSS News Reader ~ Aggregator

Remember… Posterous

Simply the best place to begin blogging

Thank you