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dkiesel

Why Today is My Last Day Teaching, by Ronnie Burt - 1 views

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online Education

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  • dkiesel on 11 Jun 14
     
    Why today is my last day teaching online…is a blog that we should all read about how and why an instructional designer and teacher is quitting. The people answering his blog are also interesting to read - I will not summarize this because I think it is best to read it as he says it and how they respond.
Joan Erickson

Banning Student Containers ny Alan November - 0 views

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web2.0 banning november online teaching education

shared by Joan Erickson on 03 Jun 10 - Cached
  • He cannot post the official notes that day so those who subscribe to his teacher’s math blog via an RSS feed can read what’s going on in his class. His assignments do not automatically turn into communities of discussion where students help each other at any time of the day. His school has successfully blocked the cool containers Dan uses at home from “contaminating” any rigorous academic content. It is an irony that in too many schools, educators label these effective learning tools as hindrances to teaching
    • Joan Erickson
      Joan Erickson on 03 Jun 10
       
      I see both sides of the debate.
  • If we could get past our fear of the unknown and embrace the very tools we are blocking (which are also essential tools for the global economy) then we could build much more motivating and rigorous learning environments. We also have an opportunity to teach the ethics and the social responsibility that accompany the use of such powerful tools. For example, many students do not realize that once something is on the Internet it has the potential to follow them for the rest of their lives.
  • The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman
  • Joan Erickson on 03 Jun 10
     
    I find Alan November's message interesting. My students are not much older than his son. This is how they learn?!
Amy Varano

TechTiger's Weblog - 0 views

techtiger.tripod.com/blog

shared by Amy Varano on 21 Jul 08 - Cached
  • Amy Varano on 21 Jul 08
     
    "Uncanny" may be a feeling that most of the parents of students in my online course may be feeling as they support their child in taking an online class.
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  • Amy Varano on 21 Jul 08
     
    Some of the students in my online course may identify with the character TechTiger. Being part of the millennial generation, they may feel misunderstood by their parents and teachers.
  • Amy Varano on 21 Jul 08
     
    According to Michael Wesch, 112.8 million blogs have been created over the last five years. Anyone could be a published writer!
  • Amy Varano on 21 Jul 08
     
    Click on Kanying's name. We are familiar with blogs and journaling, however it is amazing to see a blog that is written in a different language. It is even more amazing to think about the 112.8 million blogs that are created and how many of them are in foreign languages. If we were cultural anthropologists, what could we learn from viewing these diverse digital journals?
  • Amy Varano on 21 Jul 08
     
    This is a common misconception for parents. They think that because their child is working on a computer it is unconstructive. In some ways their theory is true, especially if their child is not taught how to constructively use the computer as a learning tool. How do we instill in our children and students that the computer is a powerful learning tool?
  • Amy Varano on 21 Jul 08
     
    These are just a few things students could do using a web blog. What if they were instructed on how to use this technology based environment in an educational setting? The child's learning possibilities would soar.
  • Amy Varano on 21 Jul 08
     
    Parents, teachers, and administrators need to be instructed on how to create meaningful learning activities using new technology such as the computer. Students are longing for this kind of authentic and meaningful learning. What is the purpose of school if students are not presented with critical thinking and problem solving activities that bring them to a higher level of thinking and learning?
  • Amy Varano on 21 Jul 08
     
    The resource I would like to add for the MERLOT project is actually a resource that I submitted to MERLOT back in April. The resource is a blog/power point presentation that is designed to be a resource for parents. The information in this power point presentation comes from Victoria Carrington's article "The Uncanny: Digital Texts and Literacy". The power point presentation is designed in an easy to read story book format which tells of a modern day child named "TechTiger" who changes the perspective of his parents, teachers, and other in the older "uncanny" generation due to his media literacy and experiences with contemporary culture. I will incorporate this resource into my online course by adding it to my parent corner. Since my Life Cycle course is intended for a third grade audience, I have designed an area for parents so that they are aware of what their child is learning in this course as well as ways they could enrich their child outside of my course on topics they are learning. Some parents who have their child enrolled in my online course may be "uncanny" to media literacy and have some of the concerns that are addressed in the resource TechTiger's Space. The resource TechTiger's Space may put into perspective some parent's fears with technology as well as the added benefits to put their minds at ease and support their child's online learning experience.
Diane Gusa

The Art of Writing Clear Instructions (or How to Tell People What to Do) - Content Mast... - 0 views

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technical writing instructions teaching Online module 2

shared by Diane Gusa on 16 Jun 11 - No Cached
  • A common format for blog posts and articles is to present a topic and then include some actionable steps at the end to help your reader apply their learning. Here are a few ways you might do this: Reflection: Ask your readers to ponder or consider the new idea or perspective you shared with them, and how they might integrate it into their lives. Journaling: Ask your readers to write about the topic. You can provide specific questions for them to answer, or invite them to ask and answer their own questions. Rehearsal: Ask your readers to practice a new behavior, habit, thought pattern or language. Suggest how many times per day or week they should do it, and in which specific situation(s). Action: Ask your readers to take a specific action or actions. Suggest how many times per day or week they should do it, and in which specific situation(s). Documenting: Ask your readers to keep track of their progress; give them a checklist to mark off their actions or ask them to record it in a journal. You may also ask them to keep track of their results, feelings or thoughts during this process. Reporting: Ask your readers to share their results with you, your community or an  accountability partner.
    • Diane Gusa
      Diane Gusa on 16 Jun 11
       
      I plan on using this for my blogs. What do you think?
Hedy Lowenheim

Universities Team With Online Course Provider - NYTimes.com - 0 views

www.nytimes.com/...th-online-course-provider.html

education online classes public university free technology

shared by Hedy Lowenheim on 01 Jun 13 - No Cached
  • At SUNY, which has 468,000 students at 64 campuses, the Coursera partnership is tied to Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher’s announcement this year of Open SUNY, an online effort to enroll 100,000 new students and make it possible for a quarter of them to earn a degree in three years.
    • Hedy Lowenheim
      Hedy Lowenheim on 01 Jun 13
       
      Great to see that SUNY is partnering up with Coursera! This is a very exciting development for the world of online learning!
  • “We hope this will help public universities do more with the less they’re getting in state support,” Dr. Koller said.
    • Hedy Lowenheim
      Hedy Lowenheim on 01 Jun 13
       
      Public education funding seems to be in constant jeopardy these days. Adding distance learning classes at an extremely low price has the potential to bring college level classes to students who might never have had the opportunity to attend a university.
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  • Some faculty resistance has emerged recently against using online materials, even if they are blended with classroom work. This week, 58 Harvard professors wrote a letter seeking the creation of a new committee to consider the ethical issues related to edX and its impact on higher education.
  • Hedy Lowenheim on 01 Jun 13
     
    Universities Team With Online Course Provider By TAMAR LEWIN "In a move that could open online classes to 1.25 million students at public institutions, a California company is forming partnerships with 10 large state university systems."
Heather Kurto

http://www.msera.org/Rits_191/Rits_191_Barone_1.pdf - 0 views

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shared by Heather Kurto on 07 Jun 13 - No Cached
    • Heather Kurto
      Heather Kurto on 07 Jun 13
       
      Although most adults are aware of their own  increasing use of computers, mobile technology, and  the Internet as more than 70% of adults in general  and 80% of Generation X adults use the Internet each  day (eMarketer, 2004, 2011), many are surprised at  the use of the Internet and social media sites by  young children. Time spent on the Internet among 2- to 11-year-olds increased 63% from 2004 to 2009  (Nielsen, 2009).
    • Heather Kurto
      Heather Kurto on 07 Jun 13
       
      They worry about the lack of resources including  technology, time, and technology support; school  leadership and professional development; their own  knowledge and skills; and their own fear of  technology. However, even with these concerns,  digital and media technologies are evolving and  necessary to prepare students to understand and  adjust to the new literacy demands of the present and  future (Barone & Wright, 2008)
Liz Keeney

The Learning Styles, Expectations, and Needs of Online Students - 0 views

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online students learning styles

shared by Liz Keeney on 13 Jun 13 - No Cached
    • Heather Kurto
      Heather Kurto on 13 Jun 13
       
      Seventy-nine percent of the students expected the assignments they submit to be graded "immediately," and if that is not possible, "at least [in] two business days," but not later than the "following week
    • Heather Kurto
      Heather Kurto on 13 Jun 13
       
      The students needed to feel that they are "important and valued participants in the class, even though [they are] separated from instructor and other participants by distance and/or time. W
    • Heather Kurto
      Heather Kurto on 13 Jun 13
       
      technical help, flexible and understanding instructors, advance course information, and sample assignments
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    • Heather Kurto
      Heather Kurto on 13 Jun 13
       
      Fredericksen et al. feel that "if the turn-around time on student requests for assistance is plainly communicated and consistently applied, student disappointment, anxiety, and confusion can be reduced and satisfaction and learning can be increased" (2000, 25).
    • Heather Kurto
      Heather Kurto on 13 Jun 13
       
      Successful online students are expected to have access to necessary hardware and software, and to be minimally proficient in using the technology. They also must communicate through writing, have selfmotivation, and self-discipline. They need to commit sufficient time per week to course work, and they must speak up if problems arise (Howland and Moore 2002; Huber and Lowry 2003
Lisa Martin

Research Findings and Policy Recommendations - 0 views

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research findings critical thinking

shared by Lisa Martin on 27 Jun 12 - No Cached
  • 1) Though the overwhelming majority (89%) claimed critical thinking to be a primary objective of their instruction, only a small minority (19%) could give a clear explanation of what critical thinking is. Furthermore, according to their answers, only 9% of the respondents were clearly teaching for critical thinking on a typical day in class.
  • 5) Although the majority (67%) said that their concept of critical thinking is largely explicit in their thinking, only 19% could elaborate on their concept of thinking.
  • 6) Although the vast majority (89%) stated that critical thinking was of primary importance to their instruction, 77% of the respondents had little, limited or no conception of how to reconcile content coverage with the fostering of critical thinking.
  • Lisa Martin on 27 Jun 12
     
    Research on Critical Thinking in Higher Education classrooms
alexandra m. pickett

Learning Reflections - Just another Edublogs.org site - 0 views

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shared by alexandra m. pickett on 25 Jun 12 - No Cached
  • I think I’ll hang around another week.
    • alexandra m. pickett
      alexandra m. pickett on 25 Jun 12
       
      glad to hear that !! : )
  • talking with the professor and maximizing perception of student to access instructor are small things I can do to enhance the course and student satisfaction.
  • I honestly have to say that this is an ongoing process because I learn something new every day that cause me to reevaluate things.
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  • I have also learned to be Open about to suggestions and change.  Why? Because I know that learning is a lifelong process.  Continuous learning and education has long since been a part of the social work field. 
  • habit
  • I have to squeeze a lot of material into an online course
  • doing it
    • alexandra m. pickett
      alexandra m. pickett on 22 Jul 12
       
      don't forget to self assess!
  • intent
    • alexandra m. pickett
      alexandra m. pickett on 22 Jul 12
       
      don't forget to self assess!
  • Thinking back on my experiences, I can say that I developed a support system and friendships through working with classmates in online classes, but before this class, I never realized that may have been the
  • How do I know this?  Because I just told you that I did. AND I did it verbatim from memory—that’s how I know.  How else do I know that I learned this?
  • I have been changed in many ways, particularly in how I think, how I will teach, how and what I will study in the future.  I was a proponent of online learning before I took this course, I am a greater fan now that I understand the flip side of the equation.  I love the course I built and want to keep working on it and improve on it so when I am ready (in the near future) I can teach it.  I still do not think that I am quite ready to teach—there are a few things I need to work on. However, I am confident that I will be ready relatively soon.  I feel confident and empowered!!!
Amy M

Much of Rural America Still Struggles With Broadband Access - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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shared by Amy M on 28 Jun 12 - No Cached
  • In rural America, only 60 percent of households use broadband Internet service, according to a report released Thursday by the Department of Commerce. That is 10 percent less than urban households. Over all, 28 percent of Americans do not use the Internet at all.
  • It took her three days to try to arrange a meeting with the governor 150 miles away in Montgomery because such inquiries cannot be made over the phone and she had to drive 45 minutes to her daughter’s house to use e-mail.
  • Amy M on 28 Jun 12
     
    rural areas still cannot get fast  internet access
William Meredith

Differences Between Online and Classroom Teaching - 0 views

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shared by William Meredith on 28 Jun 12 - No Cached
  • Online teachers must often have all class material prepared and ready for students before the course ever begins.
  • In online classes, teachers are not required to be in class at any particular time, but must make themselves available to student questions on a consistent basis throughout each day to insure that students have a consistent resource for learning
  • Instructors who conduct classes online have to be more aware of certain teaching techniques and learning outcomes. For example, online teaching classes available through public high school systems as well as postsecondary institutions emphasize the need to facilitate student communication. Because learners aren't communicating in a classroom setting, they need to be able to conduct ongoing dialogue with peers and professors. Teachers may wish to assign group projects or set participation quotas to provide distance-education students with the same sense of community and learning support that classroom-based students experience.
  • William Meredith on 28 Jun 12
     
    Differences n teaching online or f2f
Lisa Martin

Educators in Texas Work to Improve Student Writing Skills with Voki « The Off... - 0 views

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voki student use writing

shared by Lisa Martin on 03 Jun 12 - No Cached
  • 1.  Students create an avatar using Voki.com. We suggest limiting the time because students and teachers could spend all day creating the perfect avatar. 2.  Students type a sentence, paragraph, or section of their stories into the Voki text box. 3.  Students listen to the speech and read along several times. 4.  Students make corrections.
    • Lisa Martin
      Lisa Martin on 03 Jun 12
       
      What a fun, interactive way to proofread!
Erin Fontaine

The Importance Of Teaching Culture In The Foreign Language Classroom - 0 views

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middle school teaching culture

shared by Erin Fontaine on 05 Jul 12 - Cached
  • In reality, what most teachers and students seem to lose sight of is the fact that ‘knowledge of the grammatical system of a language [grammatical competence] has to be complemented by understanding (sic) of culture-specific meanings [communicative or rather cultural competence]’ (Byram, Morgan et al., 1994: 4).
  • Culture in language learning is not an expendable fifth skill, tacked on, so to speak, to the teaching of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. It is always in the background, right from day one, ready to unsettle the good language learners when they expect it least, making evident the limitations of their hard-won communicative competence, challenging their ability to make sense of the world around them. (Kramsch, 1993: 1)
  • According to them, the teaching of culture has the following goals and is of and in itself a means of accomplishing them: To help students to develop an understanding of the fact that all people exhibit culturally-conditioned behaviours. To help students to develop an understanding that social variables such as age, sex, social class, and place of residence influence the ways in which people speak and behave. To help students to become more aware of conventional behaviour in common situations in the target culture. To help students to increase their awareness of the cultural connotations of words and phrases in the target language. To help students to develop the ability to evaluate and refine generalizations about the target culture, in terms of supporting evidence. To help students to develop the necessary skills to locate and organize information about the target culture. To stimulate students’ intellectual curiosity about the target culture, and to encourage empathy towards its people.
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  • teachers should ‘present students with a true picture or representation of another culture and language’ (Singhal, 1998). And this will be achieved only if cultural awareness is viewed as something more than merely a compartmentalised subject within the foreign language curriculum; that is, when culture “inhabits” the classroom and undergirds every language activity
Erin Fontaine

Standardized Testing And Its Impact On Critical Thinking | digtriad.com - 0 views

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shared by Erin Fontaine on 06 Jul 12 - No Cached
  • Department of Motor Vehicles is a great example
  • three dimension of learning: cognitive, psychomotor, and affective (or knowledge, skills, and disposition).
  • Dr. Graham said modern day testing only looks at the cognitive aspect.
Irene Watts-Politza

Using Facebook to build community in large college classes (essay) | Inside Higher Ed - 1 views

www.insidehighered.com/...ty-large-college-classes-essay

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    • Irene Watts-Politza
      Irene Watts-Politza on 16 Jul 12
       
      Uh oh ... this is how it starts ... he'll be an online teacher within two semesters!
    • Irene Watts-Politza
      Irene Watts-Politza on 16 Jul 12
       
      Such affinity for promoting teaching presence!
    • Irene Watts-Politza
      Irene Watts-Politza on 16 Jul 12
       
      The future of the public university ...
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  • It is definitely not for everyone -- you must be committed (especially time-wise) to using it. But knowing that you and your hundreds of students are finally seeing eye-to-eye is worth the effort!
    • Irene Watts-Politza
      Irene Watts-Politza on 16 Jul 12
       
      We must be passionate about what makes our students passionate.
  • The success of Fb described above, as well as survey data I collected showing positive reactions to the Fb group, will lead to my continued use of this technology.
    • Irene Watts-Politza
      Irene Watts-Politza on 16 Jul 12
       
      Collecting feedback to improve future course iterations ... another example of using data to effect best practice.
  • After all the years of teaching these “mega-sections” and with the tough financial situation of my state university it was clear that this type of class was not going away.
  • I was hoping to include something that would add a greater sense of community to the class, something that everyone in the class could use to better connect to one another.
  • I knew the data about how many college students were on Fb, but would students be willing to spend some of their valuable Fb time communicating within a Fb group for a college course? Also, would I be willing to become an avid Fb user, following the flow of communication several times a day? It did not take long to learn that the answers to these questions was “Yes,” and that I had reached my goal of facilitating a sense of community. Although joining the Fb group for the course was not required, a little over 80 percent of the class became members of the group.
    • Irene Watts-Politza
      Irene Watts-Politza on 16 Jul 12
       
      Roughly equivalent to 76% student satisfaction rate Alex and colleagues found regarding student satisfaction with high levels of student/instructor interactivity.
  • Moreover, the students essentially ran the group.
  • These included everything from asking for notes, getting clarification on points made in lecture, posting videos and images that pertained to class material, forming study groups, noting relevant events on campus, and congratulating class members on specific accomplishments.
    • Irene Watts-Politza
      Irene Watts-Politza on 16 Jul 12
       
      This makes me wonder how to increase the visibility of the "Bulletin Board" or "Faculty Lounge" course areas.
Erin Fontaine

Daily Media Use Among Children and Teens Up Dramatically From Five Years Ago - Kaiser F... - 0 views

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  • Today, 8-18 year-olds devote an average of 7 hours and 38 minutes (7:38) to using entertainment media across a typical day (more than 53 hours a week).  And because they spend so much of that time ‘media multitasking’ (using more than one medium at a time), they actually manage to pack a total of 10 hours and 45 minutes (10:45) worth of media content into those 7½ hours.
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