CSMWR PRINCIPAL WORKSHOP

November 9, 2012

What’s That?

1:1

Providing every student with a laptop or tablet

Can make learning more individualized, increase independence and extend academics beyond the classroom.

Prerequisites: Much planning, wireless infrastructure, much teacher training, sufficient IT staff and well written, well implemented acceptable use policy

Adaptive Learning

Software that adapts its content and pacing to the current knowledge level of the user.

Often online, almost always pricey.

Asynchronous learning

A teaching method using online resources to facilitate learning without requiring students and instructors to be in the same place at the same time, or even online at the same time.

Synchronous online learning Real-time learning situation in which

immediate, two-way communication between instructor and participant is available. “Virtual Classroom”

Course Management System (CMS)

Learning Management System (LMS) or Virtual Learning environment (VLE)

A software program that allows courses to be taken completely or in part online.

Most frequently used; Blackboard, Moodle, Desire2Learn Moodle is “free” – however, many times you

end up paying personnel as much as you would Blackboard, and there are many flaws in the programming

Blended learning environment

Part online, part in person instruction. Students meet regularly with teacher in

classroom environment, while a LMS or CMS is used for out-of-class discussion, videos, etc.

Most common in K-12 and frequent in post secondary.

Differentiated Learning

Programs or tools to present learning materials in creative ways that match each student’s individual learning style, from lecture to games.

Differentiation can be in content, process, outcome or learning environment

Some equate it with “Student centered learning” Some proponents say that as long as a child /

youth is learning, they should be able to make all choices in regard to their learning… including outcomes.

E-book = Electronic Book

Kindle & Nook are vendor specific (Barnes & Noble, Amazon), iPad is Apple’s – but has multiple apps for e-readers (ibook, Nook app, Kindle app, many others); similar apps available for the Android Operating System

Some e-textbooks are available, but textbooks in general are going the way of the dinosaur. Online content is replacing the textbook, either hard copy or digital.

Most have hi-lighting and note-taking available Some are usable off-line, others are not

Flipped Classroom

Lecture and homework are “flipped.” Videos, notes replace lecture and are

done out of the classroom (as homework); practice, discussion are done in class.

The theory is the students can ‘listen’ to a lecture without help, but need help Implementing the ideas.

Often connected with the Socratic method of instruction

Massive Open Online Course

MOOC – pronounced ‘moo-kah’ Materials and instruction are delivered over the

Internet to users around the world. Kahn academy, MIT, many others

Gamification

Using gaming environments with educational objectives.

Claims to increase motivation and engagement

Mobile Learning

Using mobile devices (iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, tablet) regularly as learning instruments.

BYOD – Bring Your Own Device Growing in popularity May emphasize the ‘haves’ and the ‘have

nots’ Very hard to control for CIPA (Children’s

Internet Privacy Act) which requires filtering of all students using school network.

Web 2.0

Where the Internet is seen as medium in which interaction, collaboration and sharing take place. “Web 1.0” is considered the first form of the Internet, which was passive. Social or professional interaction epitomizes Web 2.0

In theory, it appears to be a sound educational philosophy, with online discussion boards, blogs and wikis as the primary instruments

Web 2.0 (con’t)

Is often supported by philosophies that are based in secularism, naturalism and atheistic existentialism.

Some common themes include www – the Internet wherever, whenever and for whatever students desire, including assessments; a strong move away from memorization; a move away from grading; so-called student-centered learning where there is no set curriculum and the use of Social Networking platforms (Facebook, Twitter) in the classroom.

Web 2.0 (con’t)

“The Internet has become an unparalleled platform for learning AND initiative, participation, productivity and creativity…most of which take place outside of formal institutions.” (emphasis added) (http://mrsdkrebs.edublogs.org/2012/06/22/the-reinvention-of-education/)

Open Source / GNU

A philosophy and methodology that advocates distribution and free access to software code.

Proprietary companies such as Apple and Microsoft (and many others) will not give access to the code running their software. The Open Source communities believe everything should be available.

Theory: If the code is available, and everyone has access, it will only get better

Open Source / GNU (con’t)

Be careful of stable vs unstable. Stable means it’s been tested and generally works.

Is often free or less expensive Operating System: Linux or Android; often

software is marked as freeware or shareware

Many drawbacks – including the fact that because the code is known, it can be used as a hacking tool. Is not considered secure.

Open Source / GNU (con’t)

Often, an institution will end up paying more in the long-run, to pay for personnel or time.

A good explanation of the argument for and against: http://www.netc.org/openoptions/pros_cons/comparing.html

Tablet

any of a wide range of devices that have a touch screen. (iPad, others)

OS = Operating System iPad, iPod touch = iOSx, where x is a number.

iOS6 is the newest XP, Vista, Windows 7 – Any PC. Windows 8 – specifically for tablet devices,

but can be run on a non-tablet Android – runs non-Window, non-Apple

tablets

App

Short for Application. Can refer to a software program on a

computer, but most of the time refers to a tablet program.

“There’s an app for that” is general y true.

TOS = Terms of Service

Required to read / agree before install of software, app, subscription or Social Media site.

make sure you, teachers, any users READ and UNDERSTAND the TOS of any online service. The company can come back later and hold you to it!

Problem Based Learning

PBL a theory and practice where the teacher

uses real-life problems to teach and implement specific skills.

Sometimes replaces algorithmic learning Classic Example

PBL gone bad?

PBL gone bad?

PBL gone bad?

QR codes

Black-and-white squares which can be read on a mobile device and will open a website.

RSS

Real Simple Syndication or Rich Site Summary: a way of taking information from a site that is regularly updated (such as a blog, news or Social) – onto a summary page. It will update automatically, so you don’t have to check the site for updates.

Blog

weB LOG – a personal journal published on the internet. Almost always includes comboxes

Combox / Comment box – Allows readers to comment on content. Usually connected to a blog, news site or video

VLog Video Blog – same idea as a blog, only using

video.

Discussion Forum

Online exchanges in the form of posted messages with replies

Podcast

a series of audio or video files that can be subscribed to online (See RSS) and are often listened to on portable media players (MP3).

IM – Instant Message

Text-based form of real time communication. Often referred to as “chat” on social sites and email sites. Users usually have to ‘follow’ or ‘friend’ those with whom they chat. Not the same as a chat site.

Chat an internet site that allows pseudonyms and

encourages people to discuss anonymously and usually with strangers; discussion happens in real – time. Very often discussion turns sexual within minutes.

Social Media (SoMe)

Any web or mobile technology that is used for interactive dialogue and/or the exchange of user-generated content.

Wiki

an internet site where users can add, modify or delete content. Wikipedia is the most well-known.

The New Bloom’s Taxonomy

Compare old and new

“Create” has become the new epitome of learning. Most often, this carries with it an expectation of digital storytelling through a multimedia program or app.

http://www.techlearning.com/article/44988

PopularClassroom

tools

Google (Docs) Drive – online sharing of Word, Excel and PowerPoint Docs – from your desktop or their website Up to 5G free Mobile access Must have a Gmail address Now requires a download (client) for the

computer side

Animoto “Turn your photos, video clips, and music into

stunning video masterpieces to share with everyone. Fast, free, and shockingly easy!”

Levels: Lite (Free) – 30 second videos; limited styles &

Music trcks Plus ($2.50/m) – Full length videos, downloadable Pro ($20.75/m) – unlimited everything

Prezi a living presentation tool for visualization and

storytelling without slides. Levels:

Public: Free 100 mb free storage Enjoy: $4.9s/mo – 500 mb storage, can make

presentations private Pro: $13.25/mo – 2G storage

Zamzar Converts documents, Images, Music, Video,

ebooks, etc. Examples:

Will take a Word or PowerPoint and convert to .pdf Will take a .mp3 and convert to ,\.wav Will take a .flv (Flash) and convert to .wmv

Quizlet Teacher can upload sets (terms, definition;

images, words) and Quizlet will create activity based on the sets Study: Speller, Learn, Test Play Games: Scatter, Space Race

Teacher can tag, so students find correct set easily

Teacher can lock sets so only students can practice

Has mobile App

Voki Animated, Speaking Avitar which can be

posted to a website or profile Has a “Voki Classroom”

Teachers can create class, and students do not need to sign up

VoiceThread Free version limited Paid begins at $80/year A VoiceThread is a collaborative, interactive,

multimedia slide show that holds images, documents, and videos. It allows people to navigate through the slides and leave comments in 5 ways: using voice (with a microphone or telephone), text, audio file (for VoiceThread Pro users), or video (via a webcam).

Slideshare Upload PowerPoint presentations for sharing

with students Be careful with settings – things within slides

can be found via Google, unless account is locked down

After you upload it, you can give link to students / parents

Free - can pay for extra features

Online teacher tools List of Lists

**Note: MANY have pop-up or other ads

http://www.goedonline.com/101-websites-for-elementary-teachers

http://d97cooltools.blogspot.com/2012/07/top-10-tech-tools-interactive-graphic.html

http://edudemic.com/2012/05/best-web-tools-slides/

http://www.4teachers.org/ (see right column: “Family of tools”)

http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech203.shtml (scroll down to purple section)

http://www.teachersfirst.com/ontools.cfm (change the sort by: to most viewed) (not all are free)

http://edudemic.com/2010/07/the-100-best-and-free-online-learning-tools/