microcomputers in education 2010
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Presentation for RCC Class, 2010TRANSCRIPT
Microcomputers in Education
Richland Community College, DCCCD - Spring 2010
Introduction
Instructor Introduction Class Introductions Expectations of the Instructor Syllabus Education & Technology
Syllabus/Course Website
http://digi-lit.ning.com
Education & Technology
What is the purpose of technology in the classroom?
How do we use microcomputers in education?
Administrative vs. Instructional
Education & Technology
AdministrativeGradesAttendanceCommunication
InstructionalSimulationsComputer-assisted LearningInformation SourcesLocal & Network ApplicationsWeb-based Applications
Simulations: Earthquakes
Computer-Assisted Learning: FASTTMath & SuccessMaker
Other Examples: Read Naturally, Accelerated Reader, Accelerated Math, Cognitive Tutor, Waterford
Information Sources: Databases
Local & Network Applications
Desktop Publishing: Adobe InDesign, Microsoft PublisherWord Processing: Microsoft Word, iWork PagesPresentations: Microsoft PowerPoint, iWork KeynoteGraphic Novel Creators: Comic LifePhoto editing: Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Photoscape
Web-based Applications
In the beginning…
Then there was…
Which in turn generated…
Which was tamed by…
What do you get?
The Users of Web 2.0
Creators Publish videos, create web pages, and write blogs
Critics Comment on blogs and post reviews
Collectors Use RSS and tag web pages
Joiners Use social networking sites
Spectators
Read blogs, watch videos, and listen to podcasts
Inactives Are online, but do not participate in any social media
So what?
Web 2.0 creates opportunities for School 2.0