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Chih-Hsiung Tu

http://www.theconferencecalendar.com/ - 23 views

Thanks for sharing. Put add it to Delicious with tag ETC ETC647 Conference Educational Technology so our classmates can see it there as well. Thank you! Great resource! Chih Janet Coolman wrote...

edtech conference learning

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Chih-Hsiung Tu

Expository - 2010 Spring ETC647 - 2 views

2010springetc647.wetpaint.com/...Expository

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  • Instructional strategies: Real time interaction, just as in a classroom.
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
      Chih-Hsiung Tu on 30 Mar 10
       
      You have more integrated instructional strategies here. List all.
  • Instructional strategies: Learner-content interaction; No Learner-Instructor interaction, Learner-Interface interaction.
  • Instructional strategies:Lecture; Learner-content interaction; Very little Learner-Instructor interaction, Learner-Interface interaction.
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  • Asynchronous
  • Technology: Computer tutorials
  • Instructional strategies: Lecture and demonstration
  • Students access wiki to read materials posted by the instructor.
  • Instructional strategies: Learner-content interaction
  • Technology: DVD is projected with an LCD projector on large projection screen
    • Janet Coolman
      Janet Coolman on 30 Mar 10
       
      No, I believe I am wrong. I believe I should have had a Youtube video instead.
  • Instructional strategies: Learner-content
  • Technology: Class resource accessed through the use of a wiki/internet
  • Students access class wiki with teacher notes for test revision
  • Instructional strategies: learner content, learner instructor
  • Students use Skype to plan webquest.
  • Technology: NLE; Wiki
  • Students use Wetpaint to create webquest
  • Students complete webquests that were created by other students covering all standards from specific chapter.
    • Melanie Del Grosso
      Melanie Del Grosso on 31 Mar 10
       
      This is a good idea - having students complete the webquests of others. I do (in general) like the idea of Webquests, but integrating some kind of discussion or collaboration piece makes them so much more interactive... I think the time of Webquests is over, how about you?
  • Instructional strategies:
  • Instructional strategies:
  • Instructional strategies:
  • Instructional strategies:
  • Instructional strategies:
Christie Mitchell

Group1 (ETC677) - 11 views

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    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
      Chih-Hsiung Tu on 10 Nov 09
       
      1. I will ask each group several common questions and specific question on your group treatise paper. These questions can be responded by any of your group members as an individual opinion or as group response. It is your group decision. Please list five most critical elements of distributed learning system in distance learning.
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
      Chih-Hsiung Tu on 10 Nov 09
       
      Most of people probably would agree that all instructions should have integrated online technology. Do you agree or disagree? Why? Please at least provide three reasons with good literatures to support your arguments.
    • Suzy Belonga
      Suzy Belonga on 22 Nov 09
       
      As a teacher that is not "afraid" of technology, I completely agree that online or offline technology should be integrated into lessons daily. In fact, I could not think of the last day I have taught my 4th grade students without using at least the digital projector in my room and I continuously dream of next year when I will have time to truly implement all that I have learned while taking my masters. The students and I love and enjoy how various technology tools enhance the lessons (or at least most of the students do, I think). However, as a horrible person to put in a debate, I can easily see the other side and do realize that not every teacher or situation would fit this mold. To support my view of integrating technology online or off into daily lessons, I chose the following 3 sources: 1. National Center for Advanced Technology in Schools (NCATS) http://ies.ed.gov/ncer/RandD/details.asp?ID=630 http://cats.cse.ucla.edu/index.html This is a great example of how important online, computer based learning is becoming. The U.S. Department of Education put 9,833,451 reasons into the NCATS to develop an algebra based online game for 9th grade students to research if it would increase their development through high school. There is even a second research program in place for middle school students with 9.2 million Washingtons supporting the Center for Children and Technology (CCT) and the Center for Science Education (CSE) to develop and evaluate the Super Sleuths Nintendo DS game for 7th grade students. http://ies.ed.gov/ncer/RandD/details.asp?ID=629 There were numerous others with millions of dollars flying around to cover ELL research, gifted and talented, rural education, testing, performance, data, etc. It was easy to get lost. 2. An article I found when I first started the ETC program was written by Mishra & Moehler and based on the fairly "new" combined concept of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK). It combined technology, pedagogy, and conte
    • Jacob Anderson
      Jacob Anderson on 30 Nov 09
       
      Group 1 review: 4/5 Our paper had a good argument but the argument was solid until you read the whole paper and the conclusion. Afterwords the argument was evident.
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
      Chih-Hsiung Tu on 10 Nov 09
       
      In distributed learning assessment (collaborative learning), it is very difficult to know who is doing the course work. How do we know the actual students are doing the course work and how can we assess?
    • Suzy Belonga
      Suzy Belonga on 26 Nov 09
       
      For collaborative learning, I liked how things are sectioned and assigned before combined in ETC 677. Often in my 4th grade class I have had to just give a participation grade for the final assignment. If I assigned sections, I could assess individually and for participation. Then I could assess their ability to combine their sections together, maybe even assign each person (or have them decide) a job at that point. Finally, during the presentation each person in the group would be responsible for a section and would receive a grade.
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  • two main classes
    • Adrianna Coronel
      Adrianna Coronel on 13 Nov 09
       
      I like how you point out the two different classificaitons of authoring tool. This allows the reader to comprehend the content much better. Your abbreviations after long words helps separate and organize terms for those individuals like me who often have technlogy questions. CBI, I have seen the abbreviation before but I like to see the word next to it also, since I may not alway remember what it stands for.
  • languages
    • Dallas McPheeters
      Dallas McPheeters on 17 Nov 09
       
      Would be good to have an explanation of this quote in your own words maybe?? Seems to add a complexity without explanation. :-)
  • a “pull” model
    • Dallas McPheeters
      Dallas McPheeters on 17 Nov 09
       
      "push" models are not far behind.
  • critical
    • Dallas McPheeters
      Dallas McPheeters on 17 Nov 09
       
      Is there a third option?
  • beyond communication
    • Dallas McPheeters
      Dallas McPheeters on 17 Nov 09
       
      instead of moving beyond, maybe just "extending" the communication platforms??
  • requires this type of authentic learning, real time, real place, real problems,
    • Dallas McPheeters
      Dallas McPheeters on 17 Nov 09
       
      What about virtual environments? Hmm....
  • Legitimate Learning if Deeper, Digital, and Distributed
    • Dallas McPheeters
      Dallas McPheeters on 17 Nov 09
       
      Excellent use of summarizing headings that clue the reader to the flow... nice job.
  • Distributed learning environments boast that education can be delivered at any time and any place and provide
  • “an instructional systems design process encourages educators to focus on the needs and abilities of the individual learner resulting in the development of effective learning activities”
  • Learning Tasks, Supportive Information, Procedural Information, [and] Part-Task Practice
  • authentic, distributed WebQuest
  • Computers have been on the educational scene long enough to not be new any more.  Now they are the learning environment.
  • Technology has made socializing global, online collaboration fundamental, distance non-physical, time non-elemental, interaction types multiple, and the Internet meaningful.
    • Dallas McPheeters
      Dallas McPheeters on 18 Nov 09
       
      nice summary sentence
  • Conclusion
    • Dallas McPheeters
      Dallas McPheeters on 18 Nov 09
       
      Well organized. Abstract was accurate and concise. Intro explained what would be covered. Each section flowed and connected well. Conclusion followed the argument and supported the thesis. I would recommend not ending paragraphs with citations but rather, your own words. I was enlightened overall with a better understanding of DL and corresponding strategies.
  • What is Online Learning?
    • Adrianna Coronel
      Adrianna Coronel on 24 Nov 09
       
      Your research on online learning was well organized, clear, and concise. Your discussion provided relevant information and was easy to follow. I agree with your statement on the engagement of distance learners with other learners. It is amazing how much interaction we have in online learning just like we are doing now.
  • Abstract
    • Adrianna Coronel
      Adrianna Coronel on 24 Nov 09
       
      Wow, nice abstract. It is clear, concise and provides important information relevant to the paper. You kept it short, informative, and sweet.
  • References
    • Adrianna Coronel
      Adrianna Coronel on 24 Nov 09
       
      I would have liked to have seen your URL for Delicious Bookmarks under your references. It is much easier to follow and references could be shared.
    • Christie Mitchell
      Christie Mitchell on 30 Nov 09
       
      allign to the left - overall a nice paper! I learned new things, thank you.
  • Appendix A
    • Adrianna Coronel
      Adrianna Coronel on 24 Nov 09
       
      Great idea to add Wordle Art. The Wordle presented a clear illustration of the prominent words in your paper. Interesting to see the work "learning" is the most prominent.
    • Matt Romanoski
      Matt Romanoski on 29 Nov 09
       
      I also like that right behind learning some of the next larger words are online and technology.
  • Pedagogies and Technology in Learning
    • Adrianna Coronel
      Adrianna Coronel on 24 Nov 09
       
      Overall, your paper is very well organized and the arguments presented are powerful and well researched. Pedagogical models are important in education and you included relevant information.
  • Other major stakeholders of online learning are the online instructors:
    • Adrianna Coronel
      Adrianna Coronel on 24 Nov 09
       
      I agree that teachers are major stakeholders in online learning. Viewing technology as another resource for solutions to address the needs of education and operational challenges may be crucial to educational success. In an attempt to avoid disappointment when utilizing technology in the classroom, the focus of technology training should aid in making technology more efficient and beneficial to any department. As teachers, we need to continue developing and implementing strategies that help optimize educational technology.
  • Learning technologies are constantly growing and evolving, allowing for great advances in online learning.
    • Adrianna Coronel
      Adrianna Coronel on 24 Nov 09
       
      I agree with this statement. That is why it is important that technology leaders continue to encourage pioneers to continue to be aware of the new technologies in today's changing society. Striving for technology leadership to encourage other staff members should also be emphasized when mentoring pioneers.
    • Christie Mitchell
      Christie Mitchell on 30 Nov 09
       
      agreed.. we are often so short on leadership in technology. In my school it is left up to the tech guy who fixes things. He is a great hardware guy but is not a professional educator.
  • No Computer Left Behind
    • Corey Quinn
      Corey Quinn on 24 Nov 09
       
      Great title! Good way to start the paper! ha ha
    • Corey Quinn
      Corey Quinn on 24 Nov 09
       
      Just finished reading your paper and it was very good! Intellectual, concise, and entertaining. Thanks for doing such a great job!
    • Matt Romanoski
      Matt Romanoski on 29 Nov 09
       
      Overall a very strong paper. Well researched, well documented, it flowed and provided great information. Good job.
    • Christie Mitchell
      Christie Mitchell on 30 Nov 09
       
      Is that a real pic of you corey? I didn't imagine you that way. - ok sorry for the silly comment.
    • Lisa Costello
      Lisa Costello on 29 Nov 09
       
      Group 1: You provided strong support for each section, and your documentation was well-sustained. Your abstract and introduction were clear and concise, and gave way to a well-founded opening. One area that I would have liked to see expanded upon/more detail provided would have been with respect to the stakeholders involved in online learning. Great job:)
  • different models are utilized. 
    • Matt Romanoski
      Matt Romanoski on 29 Nov 09
       
      What are some examples of when one model might be used over another?
  • This allows their teammates to take that information and add to it or change it in real time.
    • Matt Romanoski
      Matt Romanoski on 29 Nov 09
       
      Good point. One of the strongest benefits of resources like Google Docs is allowing groups to edit each other's documents in real time.
  • HE NOW IN EDUCATION
    • Christie Mitchell
      Christie Mitchell on 30 Nov 09
       
      Wow you guys have maintained great consistency in your font and formatting. You must have posted your paper in a Google site to begin with. Nice work!
  • Only when online learning is fully grasped
    • Christie Mitchell
      Christie Mitchell on 30 Nov 09
       
      only when the concept is fully grasped, or understood, can its full potential...
  • concept of a learning group
  • Second, the
    • Christie Mitchell
      Christie Mitchell on 30 Nov 09
       
      Do you think this is really necessary for all learners? even elementary ones? Privacy issues keep my online students from much interaction
  •  
  • Online learners are individuals who are or have the desire to be fluent
    • Christie Mitchell
      Christie Mitchell on 30 Nov 09
       
      this is not true for all, some online learners are not proficient in technology and learn online because they have to.
  •  The evolution of CMS
    • Christie Mitchell
      Christie Mitchell on 30 Nov 09
       
      This was some new information to me. Interesting!
  • New technologies
    • Christie Mitchell
      Christie Mitchell on 30 Nov 09
       
      this is a new paragraph idea
  • Web authoring tools such as wikis, blogs, discussion boards, Google Documents, and social networks
    • Christie Mitchell
      Christie Mitchell on 30 Nov 09
       
      fragment
  • Bowman
  • Bowman
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  • Bowman
    • Christie Mitchell
      Christie Mitchell on 30 Nov 09
       
      is there a reference for this?
  • “placed center front in the knowledge-creation process as authors of databases, not simply reviewers of databases created by others.
    • Christie Mitchell
      Christie Mitchell on 30 Nov 09
       
      that is so right, good point
  • Melanie Del Grosso on 29 Nov 09
     
    This paper was easy to follow and organized, but I would have liked to see more of an explanation in the "Pedagogy Preparation" section. I also thought that Appendix B was a helpful addition to the Treatise. 5 points.
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  • Lauren Hendley on 30 Nov 09
     
    Well this is my group so I'm a little biased, but here was my quick review! Thanks everyone for your comments so far! I feel that our paper makes a strong stand for online education as the new forefront in education. As a group we spent hours (literally) revising our paper and making sure it flowed nicely and sounded well-articulated. From where we started, our paper ended up turning out pretty great! Score: 5
  • Jason Edington on 30 Nov 09
     
    Thank you for the abstract and introduction. It was a great summary that identified the purpose of the paper. I really liked the quote at the beginning of the introduction. The conclusion, as well, was a nice summary of the writing. Your paper was very organized. The headings made me feel like I needed to read on. It stressed the importance of the topics ("Immensely Important Instructional Intentions"). Very well done.
  • Suzy Belonga on 05 Dec 09
     
    Thank you for the positive comments. I realize I am late on commenting. I got confused on the dates. I do appreciate the comments on the organization especially because I think that is what the group stressed the most. We planned a lot, stressed organization, used many APA checklists, and tried our best! Thanks again.
Frank Vidal

Group5 (ETC677) - 11 views

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ETC677 Fall 2009

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    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
      Chih-Hsiung Tu on 10 Nov 09
       
      I will ask each group several common questions and specific question on your group treatise paper. These questions can be responded by any of your group members as an individual opinion or as group response. It is your group decision. Please list five most critical elements of distributed learning system in distance learning.
    • Dallas McPheeters
      Dallas McPheeters on 11 Nov 09
       
      Group 5 collaboration via elluminate answers as follows: 1. Knowing the stakeholders 2. Choosing the right authoring tool 3. Basing instruction on the best pedagogical model (constructivist / connectivist) 4. Delivering instruction with appropriate strategies for online learning (collaboration, portfolio, discussion, etc). 5. Appropriate assessment tools (rubrics, peer review, self-reflection, etc).
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
      Chih-Hsiung Tu on 10 Nov 09
       
      Most of people probably would agree that all instructions should have integrated online technology. Do you agree or disagree? Why? Please at least provide three reasons with good literatures to support your arguments.
    • Corey Quinn
      Corey Quinn on 11 Nov 09
       
      During our group discussion on this topic, we can to the conclusion that integrating technology in the classroom is something we all should do, but it is still something that we have not fully embraced quite yet. The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE, 2007) and the National Council of the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE, 2002) advocate the use of technology in education and suggest students should be provided opportunities to engage in technology-supported activities that enhance their learning experiences. Obviously the use of technology in the classroom is recommended, but there is a period of transition for most teachers. Unfortunately this period of transition is taking longer than most would have hoped. Old educational approaches based on traditional thinking aimed at specialization and standardization, are no longer appropriate. An education system needs to reflect the needs of the learner, be contextually relevant and prepare the learner for a changing society (Esbin, 2002). During our discussion we came up with a list of all the great things that incorporating technology into classroom instructions could provide. They are listed below, and represent what we came up with in just a few minutes of brainstorming. Integrated technology pros: 1. Links to relevant resources and web pages. 2. Ability to reach out to students beyond the classroom. 3. 21st century skills require 21st century technologies 4. More access to content beyond book and lecture. 5. Practice at distance learning. 6. Information is available anytime, anywhere 7. Convenience In order to move forward in a student-centered learning environment the learners will have to engage in different activities (Bhattacharya, 2009). If we expect these students to compete in a world that is so connected, we should provide them an opportunity to practice these skills. Integrating technology into the classroom is a benefit to the teacher as much as it is to the s
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
      Chih-Hsiung Tu on 10 Nov 09
       
      In distributed learning assessment (collaborative learning), it is very difficult to know who is doing the course work. How do we know the actual students are doing the course work and how can we assess?
    • Dallas McPheeters
      Dallas McPheeters on 11 Nov 09
       
      Group 5 elluminate collaborative answer is as follows: This is very difficult to determine. Online work should be combined with some synchronous interaction involving voice and even better, video to determine that written work matches with student's capability.
    • Christie Mitchell
      Christie Mitchell on 30 Nov 09
       
      I meet with my online students by phone or in Elluminate at least monthly and ask them questions about their learning while viewing samples of their work. It is still very hard to tell!
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  • There are many
    • Adrianna Coronel
      Adrianna Coronel on 24 Nov 09
       
      You seem to have a different format and font style in this new section of your paper. I know it is difficult to keep up with the formatting when there are multiple contributors to a document.
    • Christie Mitchell
      Christie Mitchell on 30 Nov 09
       
      It all looked good and right when we finalized it. I'm not sure what happened here.
  • Blackboard, WebCT 
    • Adrianna Coronel
      Adrianna Coronel on 24 Nov 09
       
      Great job on the creation of hyper-links throughout the paper. This facilitates learning by allowing the viewer to navigate the page to review relevant data.
    • Christie Mitchell
      Christie Mitchell on 30 Nov 09
       
      I got the idea (like so many) from Chih
  • Conclusion
    • Adrianna Coronel
      Adrianna Coronel on 24 Nov 09
       
      Great conclusion. Having the support of administration and the department staff and faculty will facilitate everyone's leaning and reduce stress and frustration in a classroom that practices with technology for the improvement of education.
    • Janet Coolman
      Janet Coolman on 28 Nov 09
       
      This paper has valuable information and is organized. Change the font to an APA 12pt. and it will look much better.
  • PLATO (programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching Operations) system was developed back in 1960 and was utilized up until the mid 1990’s
    • Adrianna Coronel
      Adrianna Coronel on 24 Nov 09
       
      Interesting! I was not aware of this information!
  • The lack of expertise integrating technology in the classroom and online distributed learning platforms prevents teachers from utilizing the new tools that are made available.
    • Adrianna Coronel
      Adrianna Coronel on 24 Nov 09
       
      I couldn't agree with this statement more. One of the reasons why some teachers are still resistance to new technologies may be due to the lack of training and support from administration. Educators should be prepared and encouraged to new technologies through seminars and workshops as well as seeing engaging behavior and collaboration from other staff members. Having access to 24-hour technical support while in training may also improve motivation and facilitate tasks.
    • Christie Mitchell
      Christie Mitchell on 30 Nov 09
       
      Yes I agree and I love the idea of case studies that are relevant to individual teacher's situations.
  • Delicious Bookmarks for ETC677 Fall2009  
    • Adrianna Coronel
      Adrianna Coronel on 24 Nov 09
       
      Glad to see you added your delicious bookmark as a hyperlink. This makes it much faster to find information.
  • Pedagogical Models and Instructional Strategies in Online Learning
    • Adrianna Coronel
      Adrianna Coronel on 24 Nov 09
       
      This section is very well organized and the arguments presented are powerful and well researched. Pedagogical models are important in education and you included relevant information.
  • No running out of time
    • Janet Coolman
      Janet Coolman on 28 Nov 09
       
      I am not sure what you mean here. Classes still run for a designated length over a semester and assignments have time constrictions as well.
    • Dallas McPheeters
      Dallas McPheeters on 28 Nov 09
       
      f2f can experience more interruptions which can eat time. Though I didn't write this, I've experienced the phenomenon many times.
    • Matt Romanoski
      Matt Romanoski on 29 Nov 09
       
      I also didn't write this section, but I remember discussing this point and I believe it is in reference to the fact that traditional classrooms have a daily time limit. A fire drill in a High School setting can really throw off the timing of a lesson...especially when the other periods get the full use of that time.
  • For some of us in the Educational Technology mas
    • Janet Coolman
      Janet Coolman on 28 Nov 09
       
      Font is too small and the font is not consistent throughout the paper.
    • Dallas McPheeters
      Dallas McPheeters on 28 Nov 09
       
      Font changes are a function of Chih's copy and paste. The original was a Word Doc that was consistent. Same for everyone's papers. Since groups did not post their papers here, this does not need to be noted.
    • Janet Coolman
      Janet Coolman on 28 Nov 09
       
      Dallas, I believe that font changes do have something to do with copying and pasting, but why do you think there are so many variations in one paper. Don't get me wrong, I do believe you. As evaluators we have to use what is before us so I mentioned it. If and when we get something like this from our students I think we need to know why it is not consistent. I also noted that Adrianna commented on this as well.
    • Dallas McPheeters
      Dallas McPheeters on 28 Nov 09
       
      Not sure if when Chih copied and pasted from the shared google doc or if he opened a drop box attachment and where things got lost in translation. I just noticed all the papers have issues and no one in this class is unaware of the APA style guidelines so I presumed. As for grading our students' papers produced collaboratively online, I guess we would have to modify instructions to specify font, typestyle, etc. so all the google docs come out the same or whatever.
  • As wonderful as the CMS or LMS may seem, learners and instructors are reaching out for something more.
    • Janet Coolman
      Janet Coolman on 28 Nov 09
       
      Is this fact or opinion? If fact, it needs to be cited.
    • Dallas McPheeters
      Dallas McPheeters on 28 Nov 09
       
      The proof is ipso facto, Janet. The coninuous emergence of Web 2.0 replacements to traditional platforms proves the demand for something more. This was one of the assumptions investigated in this course as I understand it. :-)
    • Christie Mitchell
      Christie Mitchell on 30 Nov 09
       
      You are a great defender of our treatise Dallas! I'm not always good at citing everything properly. One day I hope to be a great researcher and paper writer.
    • Lisa Costello
      Lisa Costello on 29 Nov 09
       
      I feel that Group 5 provided strong details and support for the topics discussed. I, also, appreciated the links input in section II. This gave additional support to the conversation. I felt that the only issue, without naming which section, was in the area of proofreading. There were some grammatical and spelling errors. Otherwise, good job:)
    • Christie Mitchell
      Christie Mitchell on 30 Nov 09
       
      thanks Lisa! I did sec. II Corey thought I copied and pasted them but I actually made the links. hmmm not sure if that is really APA approved tho
  • Group 5 Treatise Paper
    • Matt Romanoski
      Matt Romanoski on 29 Nov 09
       
      I'm generally not very good at evaluating my own work. I'm very critical of myself and generally anticipate lower grades than what I get. However, based on what we are grading on I will say that I feel our group did a thorough job of researching the information and presenting it in a logical manner. I think are toughest point to overcome was to make sure it flowed and didn't sound like it was written by four different people. I do wish that the formatting had held true across platforms though, that does bug me a little bit. Otherwise my hat is off to my groupmates.
    • Christie Mitchell
      Christie Mitchell on 30 Nov 09
       
      Hats off to my groupmates as well! Cheers!
  • Greater respect for the learner will be imperative to survival of any educational institution as society continues to move from industrial to information and onward to creative based enterprise
  • When developing an online learning community pedagogical models should be evaluated to provide the framework to design the online learning environment around.  The pedagogical models that reflect constructivism include; knowledge-building communities, cognitive apprenticeships, anchored instruction, PBL, virtual learning environments, cognitive flexibility hypertexts, and computer-supported intentional learning environments (Dabbagh & Bannan-Ritland 2005).  For online learning the strongest pedagogical models for online learning environments includes knowledge-building communities (Elliot, Cook, Monk, Burnett, & Lynch  2003).  Creating a learning environment with this focus in mind reinforces the concept of learning communities and connectivist based learning.  According to class discussion this can also include modeling based on microworlds, simulations, and virtual learning environments.  More and more technology developments specifically in Web 2.0 cater themselves to this model, which provides a sound basis for designing LMS with this model in mind.
    • Christie Mitchell
      Christie Mitchell on 30 Nov 09
       
      There was so much to cover here. You do a great job of summing it up when it could be 10 pages alone!
    • Christie Mitchell
      Christie Mitchell on 30 Nov 09
       
      I am amazed at how education is turning toward the needs of individual students in rapid fashion
  • The Need for Visionary Leadership
  • Because they are already invested, they provide the fuel for the learning themselves.
  • knowledge
  • bodi anderson on 23 Nov 09
     
    Group 5 Score:5 Overall a very nice job. A great variety and number of sources, including a nice focus on academic peer reviewed journals all add to the paper. Each section is thoroughly detailed with a nice amount of reference based support for models discussed. I also liked the discussion of both connectivism and constructivism in support of DL (though you could also mention socio-culturalism). In terms of weaknesses, the paper would benefit from a proper introduction (to match the nice conclusion) also sub-headings which the divided the sections were not in proper APA style (Heading 2, italicized). More time could also have been spent formatting as different font styles and sizes were mixed in (Each section is different).
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  • Melanie Del Grosso on 29 Nov 09
     
    This was a well organized treatise written in a natural voice that made it easy to read. In addition, the hyperlinks and extensive references allowed for deeper exploration and understanding by the reader. Section IV on barriers of distributed learning was a good choice for furthering exploration of the treatise topics. 5 points.
  • Jason Edington on 30 Nov 09
     
    Very nice explanation of the benefits of online learning. It was clear, concise and convincing. I also like the mention of the evolution from CMS to Personal learning Environments. It was a great transition.
  • Frank Vidal on 06 Dec 09
     
    5 - This treatise paper was found to have great flow; making it easy to follow. I appreciated the adequate level of definitions integrated in, while also noting the great use of references and hyperlinks. The use of hyperlinks, especially Appendix, added great depth and substance to their work. I particularly enjoyed the examples and statistics provided which allowed for a better illustration of their argument. Additionally, I found the example to be very interesting as I am an alumni from Tucson's Unified School District (1997). A very concise list of references and strategically embedded references throughout the work. Nice work Team 5 !
Frank Vidal

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ETC677 Fall 2009

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    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
      Chih-Hsiung Tu on 10 Nov 09
       
      I will ask each group several common questions and specific question on your group treatise paper. These questions can be responded by any of your group members as an individual opinion or as group response. It is your group decision. Please list five most critical elements of distributed learning system in distance learning.
    • Adrianna Coronel
      Adrianna Coronel on 13 Nov 09
       
      1. The creation lesson plans in which students can collaborate in online group activities to have the ability to share knowledge and learn from each other's ideas. 2. Integrating a variety of Web 2.0 tools that facilitate learning and allow students to complete and submit assignments in a timely manner. 3. Self and peer evaluations to improve educational growth. 4. Educators should have means to evaluate student work and provide necessary feedback and serve as facilitators. 5. Having effective Professional Development for staff and administrators that support and encourage the awareness of new technologies in today's changing society.
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
      Chih-Hsiung Tu on 10 Nov 09
       
      Most of people probably would agree that all instructions should have integrated online technology. Do you agree or disagree? Why? Please at least provide three reasons with good literatures to support your arguments.
    • Adrianna Coronel
      Adrianna Coronel on 13 Nov 09
       
      Technology has become an increasingly vital tool in our growing society. The use of PowerPoint presentations upon lecturing promotes student interaction and improves student engagement with whatever the subject may be. The option to download pictures/graphics upon organizing my PowerPoint presentations has been a great instructional tool for my students. Teaching dental hygiene students the importance of patient education and providing the tools to enhance and perfect their skills is critical as an educator. Dental education has improved dramatically over the past 20 years. Technology has played a huge role in facilitating communication and collaboration among students. We now have web-based and software-based programs that are available to facilitate learning in 3D animation and HD footage for dental treatment educational purposes. MediaMed is a web-based tool that I make great use of in the classroom to educate my students on the various dental procedures. MediaMed also serves as an instructional component that not only provides patient education on the necessary treatment needed, but also increases patient treatment acceptance, which then improves the overall oral health of the individual. Eaton, Reynolds and Cox (2008), believe that the use of CD-ROM's have made a major contribution to the development of teaching practice and the greater availability of educational material for students. Teaching dental anatomy in the dental hygiene program utilizing ADAM interactive CD-ROM, has validated the necessary interaction between student and teacher upon lecturing. Today's computer has replaced all means of traditional communication significantly. Many distant learning tools claim to be interactive, but few can offer two-way communication. Email is the most popular means of communication medium now-a-days. Therefore, it may be used as an educational tool for learning (Rahman, Anwar, & Numan, 2008, p. 180). To imagine how one can function and be productive as educat
    • Adrianna Coronel
      Adrianna Coronel on 15 Nov 09
       
      Continued Discussion: To imagine how one can function and be productive as educators without the use of electronic mail is extremely difficult. Eaton, K. A., Reynolds, P. A., & Cox, M. J. (2008). Top of the pops-CD-ROM and DVD's in dental Education [Electronic Version]. British Dental Journal, 204(4), 203-207. Rahman, K. M., Anwar, S., & Numan, S. (2008). Enhancing distance learning through email communication: A case of BOU [Electronic Version]. Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, 9(2), 180-185.
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
      Chih-Hsiung Tu on 10 Nov 09
       
      Assessment: In distributed learning assessment (collaborative learning), it is very difficult to know who is doing the course work. How do we know the actual students are doing the course work and how can we assess?
    • Adrianna Coronel
      Adrianna Coronel on 13 Nov 09
       
      Having Elluminate chat sessions with participating instructors reduces the chances of students having other do the course work. Chat session personalizes each session. Besides, most online students are mature, working, adults. I presume they want to learn and participate since their own money is invested in their education. Having students communicate with instructors via chat or phone at least once during the semester can be one way to assess proper participation.
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  • Treatise Paper Section I
    • Adrianna Coronel
      Adrianna Coronel on 24 Nov 09
       
      Including an abstract and introduction would have provided better flow to the paper and have been more organized.
    • Janet Coolman
      Janet Coolman on 28 Nov 09
       
      I agree that an abstract and introduction would be beneficial to this paper.
  • Treatise Paper Section II
    • Adrianna Coronel
      Adrianna Coronel on 24 Nov 09
       
      We should have added a section in Connectivism related to online learning and technology tools. This new section would have made the paper more informative.
  • Treatise Paper Section III
    • Adrianna Coronel
      Adrianna Coronel on 24 Nov 09
       
      We should have added a section on teacher resistance to technology and barriers to change. Since providing ideas and strategies that will bring educational success to schools is imperative for continued knowledge and motivation, this would have been an informative topic.
  • References
    • Adrianna Coronel
      Adrianna Coronel on 24 Nov 09
       
      Our paper had proper flow and the content was supported by the references provided. We also included our Delicious Bookmarks URL for student sharing purposes.
  • Authoring Tools in Online Learning Environments
    • Janet Coolman
      Janet Coolman on 28 Nov 09
       
      Most sections have space under the title. This would help the paper to have a more uniform appearance.
  • 3D virtual world that garners excitement online (Second Life, 2009). It makes going online more like a computer game because instead of surfing web pages, you create an animated character, an avatar, which you use to explore three-dimensional lands, from seaside towns to industrial Goth discos. Everything "in-world" is created by you and your fellow Second Life residents using built-in tools. The result is a place to wander, socialize, build, shop, and screw.     Second life is not all about games, though. It can be used for distributed learning (Appel, 2006), which offers a range of new and exciting possibilities for educators and their students. Although there is distance between participants, the education is flexible. The Learning Management System (LMS) for Second Life is Sloodle, an open source project, which aims to bring together the features of web-based LMSs and virtual world environments such as Second Life. Participants can have synchronous or asynchronous discussions or give presentations live in world. One other communication tool that can be used is the The Blogger's Hut. This is a monthly community vote which highlights educational blogs using an in-world polling station. In addition to these communication tools, Second Life also offers learning tools like Historical Recreations, Multimedia and Games Design, and Language Learning practice.
    • Janet Coolman
      Janet Coolman on 28 Nov 09
       
      The font is not consistent is this portion of the paper. Some bold and some regular, sometime in the same line.
  •  Teachers and technology should work together to provide challenging learning opportunities for their students.Technology can serve as an additional tool to enhance comprehension skills, problem-solving skills, and many more. Educators should prepare learners with competent digital literacy. Technology leaders should continue to encourage pioneers to continue to be aware of the new technologies in today’s changing society. Striving for technology leadership to encourage other staff members should also be emphasized when mentoring pioneers. Keeping up with best practices changes and new strategies is critical for the advancement of education. Additionally, continued respect and motivation for those individuals that wish to homestead is critical.  Providing ideas and strategies that will bring educational success to their schools is imperative for their continued knowledge and motivation. Having the support of administration and the department staff and faculty will facilitate everyone’s leaning and reduce stress and frustration in a classroom that practices with technology for the improvement of education.
    • Janet Coolman
      Janet Coolman on 28 Nov 09
       
      This paper provides valuable content. Changing the font to a uniform 12pt. would make it easier to read.
  • A stakeholder, for the intent of this paper, may be defined
    • Janet Coolman
      Janet Coolman on 29 Nov 09
       
      This is a good description of the stakeholders. Very nice.
    • Lisa Costello
      Lisa Costello on 29 Nov 09
       
      I enjoyed working on this paper with my teammates and feel that we did well. However, I do agree that we needed a strong introduction, to balance our conclusion. I was glad that we added in section four. I felt it was an interesting and pertinent topic, and complemented our paper:)
  • bodi anderson on 23 Nov 09
     
    Group 4 Score:5 Overall a very good job here. For the most part APA mechanics were held to, the paper flowed nicely and the content was supported by references. I particularly enjoyed section IV, as a nice look into the future of DL. It does a nice job of touching the surface of online based game learning (though many still argue if Second Life is actually a game). Section 3 provided a wonderful look at constructionist theory though also could have mentioned Connectivisim and Socio-Culturalism that drives DL based pedagogy. In terms of weaknesses of the paper, I would have liked to have seen many more academic peer reviewed journal references as these were lacking. More time could also have been spent formatting as different font styles and sizes were mixed in. And while the conclusion was nicely done, the paper could have benefited from a proper introduction.
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  • Melanie Del Grosso on 29 Nov 09
     
    The treatise was well written and organized, but I agree with others that an abstract and introudction would have helped. I really liked our idea for the final section (IV) on the future of distributed learning. I think it was a unique and original idea that added depth to the Treatise.
  • Lauren Hendley on 30 Nov 09
     
    Your paper was organized very closely to our group's paper! Great minds must think alike! I really enjoyed how you added sections about PBL and the future of distributed learning. The latter really helped support your argument for DLE. Did your paper include an Abstract? I love your Wordle! Overall, great organization. I can tell your team worked hard on this! Score: 5
  • Jason Edington on 30 Nov 09
     
    The structure was very organized. However, as others have noted, a strong introduction and conclusion would make this paper even better. I really enjoyed the information outlined in the future of technology. I can't wait to see where we are heading with learning.
  • Jacob Anderson on 30 Nov 09
     
    Paper review: 4/5 This paper was well thought out and had good organizational structure. I think the argument was well made but, like our group, the argument was solidified in the conclusion. Until you read the conclusion you weren't sure what the group was arguing. Great paper over all.
  • Frank Vidal on 06 Dec 09
     
    4 - This treatise paper was found to be very informative while maintaining organizational structure. The content of this paper remained tasteful without imposing too much fact or formality. I was unsure of whether the following sentenced needed to be worded in this fashion: "The result is a place to wander, socialize, build, shop, and screw." Overall, a nicely written document containing applicable information to be shared. Great use of resources; perfectly noted on the Reference Page. Thank you for sharing.
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