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Christie Mitchell

Lesson 2 - Integrating ICT litetarcy in TTP - 0 views

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    • Christie Mitchell
      Christie Mitchell on 07 Dec 09
       
      You may wish to provide additonal instruction about the format for the paper and a rubric for the assessment or a link to it here. Great topic for research!
    • Moussa Tankari
      Moussa Tankari on 10 Dec 09
       
      Right! Will provide a rubric and format to help students.
Christie Mitchell

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    • Christie Mitchell
      Christie Mitchell on 07 Dec 09
       
      You could start the discussion thread here to show them how it is done.
Adrianna Coronel

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  • iGoogle
    • Adrianna Coronel
      Adrianna Coronel on 07 Dec 09
       
      Adding a link to iGoogle tutorial would have been helpful for those who are not technology savvy.
    • Adrianna Coronel
      Adrianna Coronel on 07 Dec 09
       
      Hi Julie, the content of this unit supports organizational learning network environment. The Web 2.0 tools you integrated into the lesson plans are feasible and enable group collaboration. You included 4 components of technology integration as required. Your unit integrates Constructivism instructional strategies. The learners will have an understanding of technology integration in the classroom and its importance. Your goals and objectives were clear and concise. The rubric you included was informative and supported your lesson content. Great job!
Mary Jones

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    • Mary Jones
      Mary Jones on 06 Dec 09
       
      Hi, Your usage of the various tools necessary in a NLE are quite impressive. You have included a multitude of tools that support social learning, collaboration, access to nodes of information, usage of "old tools" for new learning opportunities, and the creation of products with group support, guidance, and cooperation. Good job of Connectivism.
    • tucsonconroy Betsy Conroy
      tucsonconroy Betsy Conroy on 06 Dec 09
       
      Mary, your feedback is very supportive and substantive. Thank you.
Mary Jones

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    • Mary Jones
      Mary Jones on 06 Dec 09
       
      Hi This assignment again places the responsibility of learning with the student/group. The utilization of of web-based tools, interpreting the needs assessment, and the collaboration and communication tools support the elements of Constructivism and in some forms Connectivism by creating an environment of continuous learning in various perspectives.
    • tucsonconroy Betsy Conroy
      tucsonconroy Betsy Conroy on 06 Dec 09
       
      Your feedback is very helpful and helps me to see that I am headed in the right direction. Thanks!
Mary Jones

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    • Mary Jones
      Mary Jones on 06 Dec 09
       
      Hi this is a great self-assessment tool and assignment that places the responsibility and development of learning with the student.
    • tucsonconroy Betsy Conroy
      tucsonconroy Betsy Conroy on 06 Dec 09
       
      Thanks, Mary. Since my learners are employee-learners in supervisory positions, it is important that we treat them as self-directed adult learners...and focus on their needs. If we don't meet their needs, we are not credible.
Dennis Marsollier

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  • collaboration
    • Russ Gilbert
      Russ Gilbert on 05 Dec 09
       
      I like how you explain and justify the prime objective to this section. The user would be curious of this.
    • Dennis Marsollier
      Dennis Marsollier on 07 Dec 09
       
      Thanks, I tried to lay out a foundation here
  • ASSIGNMENT:
    • Russ Gilbert
      Russ Gilbert on 05 Dec 09
       
      You assignment is well organized and simple to understand. The directions are also setup in a chronological order that helps the user understand if they are on task. The task also involves using the application in a connectivism way with other people involved.
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    • Russ Gilbert
      Russ Gilbert on 05 Dec 09
       
      Again you use the tool in a connectivism way to involve other users, well done.
    • Dennis Marsollier
      Dennis Marsollier on 07 Dec 09
       
      Thanks.
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  • good communication
    • Susan Lamparter
      Susan Lamparter on 05 Dec 09
       
      Dennis, great beginning. Helps learners understand NLE.
    • Dennis Marsollier
      Dennis Marsollier on 07 Dec 09
       
      I am glad to hear it.
  • video
    • Susan Lamparter
      Susan Lamparter on 05 Dec 09
       
      Great video
    • Dennis Marsollier
      Dennis Marsollier on 07 Dec 09
       
      It helps give an overview. Thanks!
    • Mary Jones
      Mary Jones on 06 Dec 09
       
      Hi Dennis, It appears that this webpage is structured to support the usage of the various tools created and maintained by Google. It is imperative that individuals get the most of these tools because they do have such a great impact for productivity, communication, and collaboration. I see that you have incorporated videos, as well as step by-step instructions, which is great to accommodate the various learners. The assignments place the students at the center of their own learnng, fulfilling the Constructivist learning theory. Finally, as stated earlier, you are teaching tools that not only support the various needs of the user, but that also allow the user to share and collaborate important information. Good job. Mary
    • Dennis Marsollier
      Dennis Marsollier on 07 Dec 09
       
      That was the intent. I am glad it is obvious.
Chih-Hsiung Tu

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    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
      Chih-Hsiung Tu on 02 Dec 09
       
      Common Question I: Aligned Connectivism Principles Please discuss three most important strategies of NLE/PLE in your unit, identify what aligned Connectivism principle(s) are, and discuss the assessments you integrate. Remember NLE/PLE strategies are not your contents or "technologies," such as wiki, discussion board etc. It is the integrated soft technologies. If you don't remember Connectivism principles, please review our Lesson 1 readings. Hint: be sure to include four components of technology integrations: Content; Technology; Instructional Strategies; Assessment.
    • Susan Lamparter
      Susan Lamparter on 07 Dec 09
       
      This NLE has two main goals: first to softly teach NLE skills such as wiki, Delicious and Blogging so that teachers will be comfortable with these skills and understand their use for teaching. Second to use NLE applications to collaborate in designing a new Internet Safety Curriculum for our high school students. The three manin connectivism priciples used in this project are 1) that learning rests in the diversity of opinions. A group of teachers will collaborate together sharing their knowledge, research and personal opinion. 2) The ability to nurture and maintain connections. Many times teachers get into their classrooms and operate independantly. This project allows for teachers and administrators to work together toward a common goal and to solve a school wide issue. The third connectivism principal addressed in this project is decision making is a learning process itself. Working as a team to decide what material is appropriate and what activities will work the best to teach Internet safety skills.
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
      Chih-Hsiung Tu on 02 Dec 09
       
      Common Question II: Weaknesses Please discuss three weaknesses of your unit. Please specific. Hint: focus on technology, instructional strategies, and assessments.
    • Susan Lamparter
      Susan Lamparter on 07 Dec 09
       
      One weakness of this unit is that it was not tested by faculty. The faculty recruited did not complete the test prior to when it needed to be posted. Second, the assessment is difficult to create. The real assessment of how well the curriculum is designed will be what the students take away from the Internet Safety lessons. This project does not get quite that far in the development process. I should have added a student assessment section to the plan. The third weakness is that teachers helping to create this curriculum might not transfer their new knowiedge of NLE to their own lessons. The connection might not be strong enough.
Chih-Hsiung Tu

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  • Digital Asset Management Assignment 2
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
      Chih-Hsiung Tu on 02 Dec 09
       
      Common Question I: Aligned Connectivism PrinciplesPlease discuss three most important strategies of NLE/PLE in your unit, identify what aligned Connectivism principle(s) are, and discuss the assessments you integrate.  Remember NLE/PLE strategies are not your contents or "technologies," such as wiki, discussion board etc.  It is the integrated soft technologies.  If you don't remember Connectivism principles, please review our Lesson 1 readings. Hint: be sure to include four components of technology integrations: Content; Technology; Instructional Strategies; Assessment.
    • Russ Gilbert
      Russ Gilbert on 02 Dec 09
       
      1) Group participation in assignment #1 In the first assignment, students work in groups to accomplish the task of the informal portrait on location. Students take turns at all three positions within the group; collaboration among the participants utilizing the technology in the required ways is key to success. The finished output (assessment) using technology applications to assemble and organize products is the students objective in a connectivism way. Group critiques is implemented in the final presentation 2) Self- assessment on assignment #2 The second assignment takes the student in areas of technology few have experienced. Selecting and navigating advance options with digital photographic devices is the key component all the while they are working with a model to produce an original work of art. The self-assessment comes in the form of judging themselves and their work against their piers in an online network environment. Viewing and commenting on piers work gives the student information about their interpretation of the assignment and the requirements. Not only does the student judge themselves using technology delivery devices but they also realize portions that could have been considered to make the out come different 3) Group collaboration in assignment #3 Assignment #3 in this unit is designed for the group to collaborate using technology to connect their camera directly to their computer for tether shooting. This concept is difficult in the since that not every camera manufacturer is equal when completing this task. Much cognitive and collaborative energy must be performed to make this happen. Group problem solving and research is required to navigate the technology. In addition the assignment requires cooperation and a shared viewpoint to again, collaborate on artistic values and technical operations in the still life studio. Students produce original works of art working together but each takes the lead for their own slant on the theme. Assessmen
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
      Chih-Hsiung Tu on 02 Dec 09
       
      Common Question II: WeaknessesPlease discuss three weaknesses of your unit.  Please specific. Hint: focus on technology, instructional strategies, and assessments.
    • Russ Gilbert
      Russ Gilbert on 02 Dec 09
       
      Taking traditional photography to 21 century teaching techniques is a challenge to say the least but the two have great merit. The two have had great changes thrust upon them in recent years due to technology, so it only makes sense that developing curriculums centered on technology would be logical. Having said this the actual design must be well considered. Sometimes I feel jumping to fast just to make it first out of the gate may not be wise. Don't get me wrong, I am gun-ho for implementing curriculum reform especially in the area of photography but I don't what to make changes to values that are just as strong now as they were 20 years ago when I started this business. In my Unit design, I feel strong and necessary changes have been made over the past year. Not just in this class but taking resources from other classes I have experienced through my graduate studies. Sure more improvements are necessary. I remember one statement from a video I saw earlier in the semester mentioned "Leadership involves constantly re-thinking." This is how I see teaching, constantly re-thinking or re-inventing the wheel to bring better meaning and continuity to the subject. My Unit is strong no doubt. Room for improvement, you bet. If I had one area to revisit (and I do), it would be in instructional strategies relating to the third assignment. I would like to have evidence of group research for the themes of the subject. I feel this is where the groups slipped a little. They did not have concrete ideas for subject and composition. Although some groups did, I believe the groups that failed here, learned from their failures and became better for it. Again, I think we as teachers may place too much emphasis on succeeding in the form of getting it right the first time and not enough from learning from failure. I may have the groups submit a proposal outlining their intent for the project before executing it.
Melissa Carroll

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    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
      Chih-Hsiung Tu on 01 Dec 09
       
      Common Question I: Aligned Connectivism Principles Please discuss three most important strategies of NLE/PLE in your unit, identify what aligned Connectivism principle(s) are, and discuss the assessments you integrate. Remember NLE/PLE strategies are not your contents or "technologies," such as wiki, discussion board etc. It is the integrated soft technologies. If you don't remember Connectivism principles, please review our Lesson 1 readings. Hint: be sure to include four components of technology integrations: Content; Technology; Instructional Strategies; Assessment.
    • tucsonconroy Betsy Conroy
      tucsonconroy Betsy Conroy on 05 Dec 09
       
      Common Question I: Aligned Connectivism Principles. The principles I integrated into my unit are: - Learning and knowledge emerges from diverse opinions: The community who is the target audience of my unit are recent graduates of our year-long supervisory core series. The focus of the community will be to identify their diverse needs for lifelong learning (continued learning beyond recent graduation), and finding common ground to explore together. Because they represent a wide range of occupations in the organization, their diverse perspectives in building solutions to supervisory challenges will be harnessed, their ideas improved by one another, and captured for others to refer to. This will be accomplished by exploration of articles through Google Reader, sharing of perspectives in relation to specific needs with the group through Blogger and Go-To-Meeting and bookmarking common interests. - Learning resides in and is accessed in non-human appliances: This target audience for my unit is well-exercised in sharing knowledge, and creating new solutions in a F2F environment (situated learning using constructivist strategies). With the creation of the network learning environment, using Google Reader, Delicious, Blogger and Go-To-Meeting to begin will lead them to discover knowledge in the digital environment, and mash it up with their own knowledge/experience to create a broader, more sophisticated, workable skill set for meeting the challenges of our workplace. - Nurturing connections to facilitate learning: As mentioned the community for whom my unit is designed are a bonded group. However, they have now graduated from their year-long program, and will not interact with one another as frequently as they did while in the program. The network community of graduates in my unit will have the opportunity to continue to expand their personal/professional relationships and continue to meet and learn together. As others graduate from the Supervisory Core Series, they will
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
      Chih-Hsiung Tu on 01 Dec 09
       
      Common Question II: Weaknesses Please discuss three weaknesses of your unit. Please specific. Hint: focus on technology, instructional strategies, and assessments.
    • tucsonconroy Betsy Conroy
      tucsonconroy Betsy Conroy on 05 Dec 09
       
      Common Question II: Weaknesses. 1. The primary weaknesses of my unit is that it is perhaps more structured than true network learning. This weakness is also a strength. I am using the structure to transition a community formed in the classroom to a community outside the classroom (group graduated from year-long supervisory training program at the end of November). My unit creates a network community by introducing the learners to tools for continued learning and networking. Structure was needed to catalyze the transition. 2. There is not forum for a more personalized level of social networking. I feel this is a real weakness, however, it is a planned weakness. In order to transition the community from F2F learning in the workplace environment to network learning, it is important to step them up to network learning (scaffold) gradually. To introduce Facebook or Diigo gadgets in the unit/site in the intial lessons would be distract them from the purpose of network LEARNING and lead them to think it is just SOCIAL networking. As they begin to use the unit/site to learn, I will introduce Diigo, Facebook and Twitter to create a more 'connected' group. The idea is that they will then be ready to use these tools for learning, and not abuse them in a way not allowed by our network policy (i.e., killing time aimlessly surfing and not learning/working). 3. The gadgets are not as robust as similar gadgets on iGoogle. This is a design flaw on my part. I assumed the gadgets available would be the same, and they are not. For instance, the Blogger gadget, doesn't allow one to make a blog post right from the window as the iGoogle Blogger gadget does. Similarly, there was no gadget available for Google Reader; I need to use an RSS Reader gadget built for news and adapt it for the feeds I wanted to include. By contrast the iGoogle gadet for Google Reader is very robust allowing users to go to Google Reader and update, edit, track, and bookmark feeds. Betsy
    • Mary Jones
      Mary Jones on 06 Dec 09
       
      Hi, First of all, WOW. This appears to be an outstanding project. I must tell you that your introduction promises a journey of learning. It is well organized. It includes various tools such as a feed, blog, and social bookmarking. The graphics really speak for themselves. Outstanding!
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    • Mary Jones
      Mary Jones on 06 Dec 09
       
      I love this feature! Do you think Google Sites is better than Wetpaint for creation?
    • tucsonconroy Betsy Conroy
      tucsonconroy Betsy Conroy on 06 Dec 09
       
      Hi Mary, thanks for your generous comments. Google sites is certainly very easy. I started in WetPaint and switched to Google Sites. Google Sites has lots of great functionality, and is less confusing I think than WetPaint for the creator and the user to find things. I was a little disappointed, however, that the gadgets are not the same gadgets as in iGoogle. The gadgets in Google Sites are a little more cumbersome to set up and use.
    • Amber Bryant
      Amber Bryant on 07 Dec 09
       
      Instructional Strategies: A variety of strategies evident. Impressed by the organization of the lessons.
    • Amber Bryant
      Amber Bryant on 07 Dec 09
       
      Content: Thoroughly explains and supports objectives for each lesson. A variety of learning platforms used.
    • Amber Bryant
      Amber Bryant on 07 Dec 09
       
      Use of a variety of Web 2.0 tools to faciltate learning. Employing tools for NLE and PLE are very important. Great Job.
    • Amber Bryant
      Amber Bryant on 07 Dec 09
       
      Evaluations: Each task had an evaluation tool. I think it is very important to know how the task is going to be evaluated before beginning. It can help clarify the assignment for the learner especially if directions are not completely clear on an assignment.
    • Amber Bryant
      Amber Bryant on 07 Dec 09
       
      Just a side note: Found the navigation a little tricky...
    • Melissa Carroll
      Melissa Carroll on 07 Dec 09
       
      I did also.
    • Nasreen Wahid
      Nasreen Wahid on 07 Dec 09
       
      I am posting this on behalf of Melissa: Betsy, Your Unit on Lifelong Learning was great I like the way you set up the introduction. This clearly stated your goals and objectives for the unit, and what outcomes you hoped for. You incorporated Web 2.0 Tools into your unit, such as Citrix Go-To-Meeting (which I have never heard of, and plan to look into further), GoogleDocs, GoogleSpreadsheets, GoogleReader, Delicious, and Blogger. Your unit was very detailed, with many activities. In the first lesson, group presentation, assessment was conducted using a rubric, provided in advance for students to follow. In Lesson Three, you used self assessment. Collaboration was used as a focus in your unit in order to create a constructivist learning environment. I think your Unit was great, but I was slightly confused during it. ! One random thing I noticed is that Andy's Presentation did not state AM or PM for the time. There was also a lot on each page, and I almost felt overwhelmed. Otherwise, you did a great job! Melissa
    • Melissa Carroll
      Melissa Carroll on 07 Dec 09
       
      Betsy, Your Unit on Lifelong Learning was great I like the way you set up the introduction. This clearly stated your goals and objectives for the unit, and what outcomes you hoped for. You incorporated Web 2.0 Tools into your unit, such as Citrix Go-To-Meeting (which I have never heard of, and plan to look into further), GoogleDocs, GoogleSpreadsheets, GoogleReader, Delicious, and Blogger. Your unit was very detailed, with many activities. In the first lesson, group presentation, assessment was conducted using a rubric, provided in advance for students to follow. In Lesson Three, you used self assessment. Collaboration was used as a focus in your unit in order to create a constructivist learning environment. I think your Unit was great, but I was slightly confused during it. ! One random thing I noticed is that Andy's Presentation did not state AM or PM for the time. There was also a lot on each page, and I almost felt overwhelmed. Otherwise, you did a great job! Melissa
  • Tracy Botts on 08 Dec 09
     
    3. Lifelong Learning for Continued Professional Development-Goals and objectives are made very clear in this unit. Nice use of web 2.0 tools such as google docs, google spreadsheets, and blogger to support the network learning environment. Good creative ideas for a professional development unit by engaging learners in discussions, both synchronous and asynchronous, and using i-google to create a personal learning environment. I liked the idea of using blogger to post to others in sharing information that has been learned. Good job Betsy!
Chih-Hsiung Tu

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    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
      Chih-Hsiung Tu on 01 Dec 09
       
      Common Question I: Aligned Connectivism Principles Please discuss three most important strategies of NLE/PLE in your unit, identify what aligned Connectivism principle(s) are, and discuss the assessments you integrate. Remember NLE/PLE strategies are not your contents or "technologies," such as wiki, discussion board etc. It is the integrated soft technologies. If you don't remember Connectivism principles, please review our Lesson 1 readings. Hint: be sure to include four components of technology integrations: Content; Technology; Instructional Strategies; Assessment.
    • tgwrbaker
      tgwrbaker on 05 Dec 09
       
      The three most important strategies of PLE in my unit are first the students manage their own content. The students are responsible for gathering and posting all information they find or learn about their event. When student are able to manage their own learning it becomes more meaningful, which translates to permanent learning. Another strategy I used was to have the students assess their own learning through journaling. The students did their own journaling through Google Forms, rather than blogs because district policies. No blogs are allowed to be unblocked. The nice thing about Google Forms is that it puts the information in an easy ormat to grade. Finally students are able to communicate with others about their learning through commenting on other's events. This enable students to critique others events and add hints or ideas of their own. My unit's guiding Connectivism principal is the idea that learning is the connecting different information sources. Students are encouraged to look for information for their event on other sites, then post the link both on the wiki and on Delicious. Additionally, as this site will hopefully be in use for the following year's science olympiad team, they will have a chance to add to knowledge by creating their own video to share how they created a winning entry. The students can build upon other's knowledge.
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
      Chih-Hsiung Tu on 01 Dec 09
       
      Common Question II: Weaknesses Please discuss three weaknesses of your unit. Please specific. Hint: focus on technology, instructional strategies, and assessments.
    • Moussa Tankari
      Moussa Tankari on 05 Dec 09
       
      Geneva, The topic of your unit plan is timely and an exciting one: "Science Olympiad". The technology used (wiki) is very user friendly and important in connectivism. Strategies and instructions are also clear. However, the learning objectives need to be stated clearly at the outset and should match each strategy. The lessons are well sequenced. So are the activities and assessment rubrics. However, the site navigation is not easy. For example, you need to change settings so that when you click on a link it opens in a new window. That way, you don't lose your previous page. Principles of connectivism (collaboration, network learning and sharing) are key ingredients in your unit. You did a remarkable job integrating those principles in each lesson. Great job!
    • tgwrbaker
      tgwrbaker on 05 Dec 09
       
      One of the weakness in my unit is the accessibilty at my school of technology. This whole unit rests on two assumptions: my students will have sufficent time in the computer lab, and two that my wiki will not be blocked by the filter. Unfortunately, when going to implement this unit I found that my assumption were incorrect. First, I have not been able to get the kids into the computer lab because of new district mandated on-line testing. Second, a new web filter was installed a few weeks ago. It blocks all wikis and blogs, which are essential to my project. I put in for a reconsideration of website blockage but was told it would be a month or more before the committe gets together to review it. Another weakness in the unit is, as Moussa pointed out, the site is difficult to navigate. I am used to being able to create smooth navigation with my web building software, but I am not yet familiar with the wiki so the navigation is not as clean as I would like it. The final weakness is that I did not provide any clear how to directions for my students on how to post, research, or how to add links. That will need to be fixed before I implement it in the classroom.
    • Nasreen Wahid
      Nasreen Wahid on 06 Dec 09
       
      The unit is very extensive and would be very engaging for middle school science students. The students are given a variety of choices to guide their learning as they create their own content within the collaborative wiki setting. This setting helps students work collaboratively and supports connectivity and constructivism. I feel that there are some steps/instructions missing for this unit. Perhaps these are given face-to-face with the students before they begin, but it would be useful to post them on the wiki for students to refer back to as they work. The evaluation rubrics are clear and help students develop and build their projects and they make use of Google Forms which is so easy to use and organizes answers for the instructor. You might consider creating an example event so that students know what is expected of them when they do their own events. Excellent use of Google Forms (which I love!). I never thought about using it as a journal entry form, I will definitely be using this with my 6th graders! I would love to see how this unit turns out with students! Good luck!
Chih-Hsiung Tu

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    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
      Chih-Hsiung Tu on 01 Dec 09
       
      Common Question I: Aligned Connectivism Principles Please discuss three most important strategies of NLE/PLE in your unit, identify what aligned Connectivism principle(s) are, and discuss the assessments you integrate. Remember NLE/PLE strategies are not your contents or "technologies," such as wiki, discussion board etc. It is the integrated soft technologies. If you don't remember Connectivism principles, please review our Lesson 1 readings. Hint: be sure to include four components of technology integrations: Content; Technology; Instructional Strategies; Assessment.
    • Amber Bryant
      Amber Bryant on 07 Dec 09
       
      Learning and knowledge rests in diversity of opinions. While the students are all third graders, these students have had a variety of experiences which makes their prior knowledge experiences unique and diverse. Students are working in cooperative groups to generate knowledge together for a common purpose. Sharing their knowledge with one another will result in a more comprehensive and complete prewriting, drafting, and revising experience. The activities incorporate using Google Docs and Webspiration. Capacity to know more is more critical than what is currently known. This unit focuses on students gaining more knowledge about the elements and processes of writing. The focus is not on what they currently know about writing. The web 2.0 tools utilized in this unit are designed to help the students reflect more on the idea generation and revisions to create a clear and original work. Students will use Google Docs, Webspiration, and Glogster to help facilitate the learning process. The knowledge gained can be through collaboration or individual learning tasks. Learning resides in and is accessed in non-human appliances. This will be a new experience for the learners in this unit as most will be 8 and 9 years old. Sharing and creating knowledge in a network learning environment such as Google Docs will lead them to discover a new way to collaborate. They will begin to use their unique knowledge base to expand and develop new understanding.
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
      Chih-Hsiung Tu on 01 Dec 09
       
      Common Question II: Weaknesses Please discuss three weaknesses of your unit. Please specific. Hint: focus on technology, instructional strategies, and assessments.
    • Amber Bryant
      Amber Bryant on 02 Dec 09
       
      First weakness is perhaps the order of the lessons. After reflecting on the flow of the activities, I think the poster in glogster might be more effective in creating a visual organization of the prewriting instead of summarizing the personal narrative.
    • Amber Bryant
      Amber Bryant on 02 Dec 09
       
      Second weakness is that Google Docs requires users to be 13 and older to have an account. I have made this lesson for 9 and 10 year olds. Using another tool that allows students to collaborate legally at that age would be optimal. Also the availability of computers might be an issue. So creating an option for this lesson to be utlized in a center type situation would offer some flexibility in the lessons.
    • Amber Bryant
      Amber Bryant on 04 Dec 09
       
      Third weakness could be the assessments. With each particular task, the learner is assessed with a rubric or slef-evaluation. A better explanation of how to use the assessments would help those unfamiliar with those particular assessments.
  • Tracy Botts on 08 Dec 09
     
    This was a very nice unit for third graders and writing. The lessons and content support a network learning environment by having the learners use various web 2.0 tools such as google docs and Webspiration to learn and share the knowledge with their peers. The goals and objectives were clear where the students will enhance their writing skills that they already have and build onto them by coming up with new ideas and collaborating with others. Students will also enhance critical thinking skills by using all these tools in writing effectively. I enjoyed the first activity and using brainstorming to come up with ideas and in pre-writing for an essay. In this unit, students are learning and connecting with others to come up with new ideas and also learning from teacher feedback to revise earlier work. Good job Amber!
Dennis Marsollier

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    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
      Chih-Hsiung Tu on 01 Dec 09
       
      Common Question I: Aligned Connectivism Principles Please discuss three most important strategies of NLE/PLE in your unit, identify what aligned Connectivism principle(s) are, and discuss the assessments you integrate. Remember NLE/PLE strategies are not your contents or "technologies," such as wiki, discussion board etc. It is the integrated soft technologies. If you don't remember Connectivism principles, please review our Lesson 1 readings. Hint: be sure to include four components of technology integrations: Content; Technology; Instructional Strategies; Assessment.
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
      Chih-Hsiung Tu on 01 Dec 09
       
      Common Question II: Weaknesses Please discuss three weaknesses of your unit. Please specific. Hint: focus on technology, instructional strategies, and assessments.
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    • Susan Lamparter
      Susan Lamparter on 06 Dec 09
       
      Are these your learning objectives? You have a good sense of humor.
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  • cooler
    • Susan Lamparter
      Susan Lamparter on 06 Dec 09
       
      Is that a word? :)
    • Dennis Marsollier
      Dennis Marsollier on 07 Dec 09
       
      This intruduction page is intriguing and clear to understand. I think you did a great job of preparing the learner for the objectives.
Dennis Marsollier

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  • we are embarking on a shift of a magnitude that boundary-restricted minds are unable to conceive or manage. He calls this next wave of technology to come, Web 3.0. I call its impact on learning "Education 3.0" and technology will drive us there whether we prepare for it or not.
    • Moussa Tankari
      Moussa Tankari on 05 Oct 09
       
      Very true! Whether we are ready or not, we will confront the challenges of new technology 3.0. So, we better prepare for it.
  • Dallas McPheeters on 03 Sep 09
     
    In the sense that facing uncertainty isn't a stressor as it has been for previous generations.
  • Dallas McPheeters on 03 Sep 09
     
    Explanation of the difference between current generation of techno-natives and previous generations and how they see their futures and how they prefer to learn.
  • Moussa Tankari on 05 Oct 09
     
    Explanation of the difference between current generation of techno-natives and previous generations and how they see their futures and how they prefer to learn. Annotated link http://www.diigo.com/bookmark/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techlearning.com%2Farticle%2F14
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  • workshop class
    • Russ Gilbert
      Russ Gilbert on 05 Dec 09
       
      I didn't realize at first this was implemented in a workshop environment. I thought this was an individual task and/or presentation that people took on by themselves. I would suggest using the group in all of the assignments. If this was the intent, I would just make it a little more clear in the beginning that all.
    • Dennis Marsollier
      Dennis Marsollier on 07 Dec 09
       
      You are right. I will need to rewrite this section. Thanks!
  • web 2.0 technologies for Communication, Collaboration and and Organization
    • Susan Lamparter
      Susan Lamparter on 05 Dec 09
       
      I think it is good to be sure to mention what they have accomplished. It reinforces the learning.
    • Mary Jones
      Mary Jones on 06 Dec 09
       
      Hi Dennis, In this lesson, you have indeed connected the learners and created opportunities for their learning to "snowball." Some students may be just instructed to use one form of Google docs alone, but in this lesson,you have instructed the students to collaborate and you have instructed them to share what they have with the workshop class, which could lead to more learning opportunities. Good job. Mary
Susan Lamparter

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    • Susan Lamparter
      Susan Lamparter on 06 Dec 09
       
      Learning objectives have some formatting issues. Not too clear about "same process their students".
    • Susan Lamparter
      Susan Lamparter on 06 Dec 09
       
      The information under Course materials where it lists phases is good but a little confusing. Maybe list Phase 1 and the components under it.
  • Susan Lamparter on 06 Dec 09
     
    Some formatting issues in the learning goals and outcomes. Wasn't sure about how these were structured.
Mary Jones

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    • Mary Jones
      Mary Jones on 06 Dec 09
       
      Hi, This a very elaborate creation of an assignment that will support the areas of communication, collaboration, and learning. You have also included some formative assessment tools that will enhance the learning. :)
    • tucsonconroy Betsy Conroy
      tucsonconroy Betsy Conroy on 06 Dec 09
       
      Thanks. It happens this week for real, and so the instructions are detailed as is the rubric for feedback.
Mary Jones

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  • Join Our Discussion
    • Mary Jones
      Mary Jones on 06 Dec 09
       
      Hi, Great that you have incorporated a useful tool such as Google Groups, which allows for sharing of information and communication.
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