macquarie university 2008 ict in the classroom

The Australian November 1994The Australian November 1994

All things Web 2.0

Martin Pluss

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Strategies for implementing ICT in th Clthe Classroom.

I S h l I ti P th t th K l dIn School Innovation: Pathway to the Knowledge Society there is an unequivocal statement of what teachers have to do:what teachers have to do:

“The integration of I.C.T. into all major social institutions and organisations means that theinstitutions and organisations means that the necessity to equip young people with the capacity to understand and utilise the potentialcapacity to understand and utilise the potential of such environments is no longer an option, but is now an imperative.” p

(Cuttance, 2001:73)

Types of Technologies to useTypes of Technologies to use

Traditional Learning TechnologiesBasic computer softwarepSubject specific softwareWeb browsing softwareWeb browsing software

How to use the technology you haveHow to use the technology you have

Integration of ICT– long term project approach. So I started to think through a second approach.Integration of ICT directly related to class g ywork. This linking of ICT activities to class work I thought could be brought together though an ICT activity related to the syllabusIntegration of ICT linked to the syllabus ICTIntegration of ICT linked to the syllabus ICT work.

Emerging Learning TechologyEmerging Learning Techology

BloggingBlogging-Blogger.comV and Mo BloggingLMS MoodleWikis –wikispaces comwikispaces.comPodcastingOnline photo galleries p g- FlickrEnhancements for Browsers- Del icio usBrowsers Del.icio.us, Bloglines

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Why do some ELTs catch on and th d ’t?others don’t?

Don’t try and fit the student to the ICT find the right ICT for your student.g yDo you know your choices?H f l i th i l iHow useful is the emerging learning technolgy for you? Will you use it?What new teaching strategies need to be employed?employed?

KindergartenKindergarten

Year 1Year 1

Year 2Year 2

Year 3Year 3

Year 4 – establishing cultural id titidentity

Year 5Year 5

Year 6 – endangered species in rain f tforests

Year 6Year 6

Change PathsChange Paths

Blogs, Podcasts and Wikis as part of W b 2 0Web 2.0

My definitionCommunicationCollaborationConnectednessConnectedness

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PodcastingPodcasting

Technically different to an audio fileRSS FeedIn schools link it to your intranetUse and aggregator to collect FeedsUse and aggregator to collect Feeds

Podcasts for Global Education

Students examined the Global issuesGlobal issues confronting Antarctica

You may need to learn to use Audacity

You may also need to convert files into wave or mp3 format

Blogs and Wikis in Global EducationBlogs and Wikis in Global Education

• Create your own Blogs/Wikis

and/or

• Use existing Global Education• Use existing Global Education Blogs/Wikis

WikisWikis

Web 2.0 Tools for you to useWeb 2.0 Tools for you to use

Bloglines Google ReaderDeliciousDeliciousFlickrYouTubeEdublogsEdublogs

Generation GapGeneration Gap

Peter EllyardRyan HeathyKeith AustinNew/youngNew/young TeachersBoomer TeacherBoomer Teacher

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The GuideThe Guide

K k t i hKnow your market nicheFoster adaptabilityp yBe prepared for unintended outcomesThe question of fundingThe question of fundingWe still need to communicate wellUnderstand Knowledge ManagementGive what’s new a chance to workGive what s new a chance to workProfessional development and time

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Sample StudySample Study

Definition

“ A blog is … a website with dated

DimensionsCommunication

entries, usually by a single author, often

Social/CulturalPoliticalaccompanied by

links to other blogs

PoliticalEDUCATIONAL

… " Organisational

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Technology Adoption LifecycleTechnology Adoption Lifecycle

Technology Adoption CycleTechnology Adoption Cycle

Accelerating Adoption RateAccelerating Adoption Rate

Hype Cycle for Consumer T h l iTechnologies

http://www.boingboing.net/http://www.boingboing.net/

50 million weblogs June 200650 million weblogs June 2006

Daily PostingsDaily Postings

About …bloggingAbout …blogging

Features of BlogsFeatures of Blogs

easy and quick to create. It is organized by time.It is organized by time. It is organized by postsshort and frequently posted. readers can often respond. It is organized with dated entries.publish instantlypublish instantly one person or group blogs. free or very low-costfree or very low cost The use of links author's voice and personality

General Interest BlogsGeneral Interest Blogs

On Holidays Our Euro AdventureProduct Research Capilo R3Product Research Capilo R3Personal Interests RunningPolitical Blogs Andrew Bartlet Current Affairs: Katrina Blogs ABCCurrent Affairs: Katrina Blogs, ABC Sports DeskThe innovators Boing Boing

Classroom BlogsClassroom Blogs

U i Bl f W iti I t tiUsing Blogs for Writing Instructionshttp://inside.sfuhs.org/blog/kassblog.php?itemid=118Jack’s Science FairJack s Science Fairhttp://homepage.mac.com/stevespangler/iblog/index.htmlA Glasgow Primary SchoolA Glasgow Primary Schoolhttp://www.sandaigprimary.co.uk/pivot/index.phpSimple MachineSimple Machinehttp://www.resco.ca/machineblog/2005/04/nick-ake-and-

nick-jp.htm

Classroom BlogsClassroom Blogs

Sunraysia Mallee Schoolhttp://www sunraysia vic edu au/news/http://www.sunraysia.vic.edu.au/news/Secret Life of Beeshttp://weblogs.hcrhs.k12.nj.us/bees/Student Health and Wellbeing: The DiaryStudent Health and Wellbeing: The Diary

Projecthttp://www.diaryproject.com/

Blogs for TeachersBlogs for Teachers

Weblogs In EducationWeblogs In Educationhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/carraher/stories/storyReader$6Educational Weblogshtt // d ti l bl /i t ti l t h l /2003/09/ dhttp://educational.blogs.com/instructional_technology_/2003/09/educ

ation_blogg.htm What are the possibilities for weblogs in education?htt // il d /NECC2004/ t i / t R d $13http://anvil.gsu.edu/NECC2004/stories/storyReader$13The possibilities are endlesshttp://anvil.gsu.edu/NECC2004/stories/storyReader$27Weblogs in the classroom – with links to other weblogshttp://www.eddept.wa.edu.au/cmis/eval/curriculum/ict/weblogs/

Blogs for TeachersBlogs for Teachers

W bl d Th d it b i th lWeblogged – The read-write web in the classroomhttp://www.weblogg-ed.com/Maths weblogMaths webloghttp://159.191.14.139/.docs/pg/2651Use of technology in educationUse of technology in educationhttp://www.bloglines.com/preview?siteid=1478Libraries and technologyLibraries and technologyhttp://www.bloglines.com/preview?siteid=132255a blog without a libraries – what libraries are doing with g g

blogshttp://www.bloglines.com/preview?siteid=145502

Blogs in your subject areaBlogs in your subject area

• People with a passion for the subject• Organisations with relevant blogsOrganisations with relevant blogs• Photo blogs• Thematic blogs – Katina • Dedicated Professional subject blogs• Dedicated Professional subject blogs

Using Blogs in EducationUsing Blogs in Education

W b l i i l b i d iWeb logs are increasingly being used in educational setting. Educators are able update content more easily and share resources withcontent more easily and share resources with in and between schools and universities.Blogging has a number of potential and realBlogging has a number of potential and real uses in education. Specifically the one that stands out for me is its use in logging journalstands out for me is its use in logging journal posts for major ongoing units of work and projects. It means a student, peers and p j , pteachers can read what is going on and can make relevant and helpful comments.

General ApplicationsGeneral Applications

post short current events articles to invite students thoughts reactions and possible solutionspost short current events articles to invite students thoughts, reactions, and possible solutions create a literature circle post photos and ask students to create captions foster book discussions in the form of an online book club encourage student writing to demonstrate learningencourage student writing to demonstrate learning direct students to curriculum web sites and have them read and make responses communicate with another classroom react to teacher entries about what they are learning and make connections to how this learning is relevant for themlearning is relevant for them post quotes and have students write their interpretation and apply it to something in their life invite one student a day to post a summary of and their reflections on the day's learning observe the growth of plants or animals or keep records of science experiments spot and record student kindnesses or good deedsspot and record student kindnesses or good deeds develop new vocabulary by writing about the new word and having students create sentences or a brief paragraph using new vocabulary enable students to post their ideas for the classroom or school let student write short reviews of books they are enjoying reading

Specific Applications ASpecific Applications A

Firstly teachers could look at content based blogs based onFirstly, teachers could look at content based blogs based on syllabus requirements. A summary of the weeks or term’s curriculum could be posted for students and other teachers in a department. It can be used to monitor homework assignments p gand thus potentially included parental observation of the work and reward students for their effort by public comment supporting good work on a blog.

Secondly, a reflective journal type blog could be found and used by teachers. It can possibly be used for registration and accreditation requirements It will be very useful for teachers toaccreditation requirements. It will be very useful for teachers to share teaching activities, develop ideas for the integration of ICT, it could provide tips for new teachers and provide evaluation of what has worked and not worked in the classroom or for the overall department.

Specific Applications BSpecific Applications B

Thirdly students can find and create their own individualThirdly, students can find and create their own individual blogs. Personally I think they are great because it helps students put their ideas down and this helps the process and think about what they write. In particular they can do their assignments, y p y g ,develop a portfolio of their work through out a defined period. It can be a showpiece of their good work.

Fourthly, you can develop a find and create a shared blog where all the students in the class can contribute to a blog, perhaps based on a theme a novel, play, historical event or geographical theme This would be very useful for class tasks which requiretheme. This would be very useful for class tasks which require students to complete class tasks in small groups, showcase finish products and teachers will be able to read monitor and comment on progress.p g

What do teachers think about blogs?What do teachers think about blogs?

a way to improve my own writinga way to improve my own writing just in time learning arena place to share easy way to create a website quickly way to connect with others and make connections to learning perfect spot for quick writes a writing room in which you can make it be what you want it to be a perfect spot for quick writesa perfect spot for quick writes a writing room in which you can make it be what you want it to bea perfect place to think outside the box a way to give students ownership of a personal space a web site that encourages active engagement by the students and teacher a place to collaborate an up close and personal way to include parents in the process (in elementary schools)schools)

Source: http://anvil.gsu.edu/NECC2004/

What do students think about blogs?What do students think about blogs?

a place to think outside the boxa place to think outside the box a place for me to show my true colors a power to be heard by the public an unrestricted place to divulge my perspective a weblog is like an invisible frienda weblog is like an invisible friend. a site where I can go all out. a place learn about other people's opinions. It helps me improve my writing. a place to let my feelings goa place to let my feelings go a position where my feelings are being written down a place to practice my writing skills an enjoyable site a spot to investigate about the newsa spot to investigate about the news a point where I can be heard by the public my special imaginary friend an independent place to voice my opinionsa place where you can express yourselfa place where you can express yourself. Source: http://anvil.gsu.edu/NECC2004/

Blogging about…Blogging about…

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ICT Workshop BlogICT Workshop Blog

Access to the workshop blog. http://ictworkshops.blogspot.comp p g pAbility to edit ICT Workshops Blog

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Leadership Mentoring BlogLeadership Mentoring Blog

How do I go about blogging?How do I go about blogging?

1. Start using blogs to collect information for work and general interestg

2. Then started a blog on an interest –running politics holidays Here yourunning, politics, holidays. Here you learn how to develop a blog and made all the mistakes

3. Finally I embarked on one for teacher3. Finally I embarked on one for teacher and student use.

An example of blogging softwarep gg gWord

What do you want to do with your W blWeblog

• Storing information? • Social and professional networking?Social and professional networking? • Move information?• Teaching and learning?

Style considerationsStyle considerations

A reflective blogA reflective blog with your personal teaching experiences, with ideas of your favourite teaching techniques and links to favourite sites and learning resources.

The naming of your blog is important because a good name can be found through search engines. You should develop a name that reflects what is in the blblog.

Specific Contenthow you will organize information, how much information you should include and an overall view and long term plan of where the blog isinclude and an overall view and long term plan of where the blog is going.

Realize you have an audience. So think about your readership: their age, gender, interests,So think about your readership: their age, gender, interests, professional understanding. Accordingly be aware of your own writing voice and writing style.

blogging about…about blogging…

You can use existing blogsYou can create your own blogsYou can create your own blogsEither way the appeal is:

they are easy to use, you have an audienceythey are personal and educationalthey have integration potentialthey have integration potential.

The integration potentialThe integration potential

I h b i l d t th t l l i d l iI have been involved, at the grass root level, in developing a blogging network for runners through www.coolrunning.com.auW h it f 50 h blWe now have a community of over 50 runners who blog about running The blogs are also linked to an online forum where there is more immediate conversations about issues and if we want “just in time” contact we use the group’s chat facility. Information is available on the relevant WIKI: eg: library, g ypodcasts and the Australian run Guide. We can keep track of blogs that have been updated by using a RSSfeeders such as Bloglines more on this later.g g

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Podcasts on BloggingPodcasts on Blogging

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Searching for BlogsSearching for Blogs

http://www.technorati.com/http://www bloglines comhttp://www.bloglines.comhttp://www.blogsearchengine.com/http://blogsearch.google.com/http://www blogdigger com/http://www.blogdigger.com/

A Student SurveyA Student Survey

“Why do I have to watch a teacher struggleWhy do I have to watch a teacher struggle to use yesterday’s technology?”

The Next Curve Mick Waters 2006e e t Cu e c ate s 006A Conference in Belfast

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Latest and GreatestLatest and Greatest

You should try new things and…You should try new things and…

…sometimes things go a dcropper…and

…then you live to tell the story…then you live to tell the story