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John Evans

The K-12 Web 2.0 Debate: Learning To Communicate : March 2009 : THE Journal - 0 views

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k-12 web2.0 2009 teaching collaboration communication

shared by John Evans on 10 Mar 09 - No Cached
  • reference has been made in current writing to such skills as collaboration, networking, and critical thinking as direct benefits for students; however, teaching practitioners are becoming more sophisticated in recognizing levels of learning within those skill development areas.
  • What is not so obvious but is becoming apparent is that within the general concept of communication, students can develop these skills differently and for different purposes with increased use of Web 2.0 tools. So, while we explore how Web 2.0 tools can assist in direct connection between individuals in the learning process, we must also explore how those connections build and expand students' ability to communicate effectively in various contexts and for various purposes.
Phil Taylor

The Educational Technology Site: ICT in Education: --> What are your kids learning whil... - 0 views

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ict students

shared by Phil Taylor on 01 Feb 09 - Cached
  • The more I think about it, the more important it seems to me that teachers know about what their students can do.
John Evans

Literacy with ICT | Show Me - 0 views

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ict lwict Val-MY

shared by John Evans on 12 Mar 09 - Cached
  • C-1.1 I show and explain the plan I followed, the information I gathered, or the work I created. (examples: text, images, sound, multimedia presentations, email, tables, spreadsheets, animation, web pages...) sa1.1 logs on and off ICT devices sa1.2 opens applications and files (examples: using Start menu, My Computer, desktop icons...) sa1.5 navigates within an application (examples: using icons, menus, keyboard shortcuts...) sa2.2 manages electronic files and folders sb1.2 recognizes and presses keys on the keyboard (examples: uses one finger, uses both hands, hunts and pecks, uses correct hand position while watching the screen, demonstrates speed and accuracy...) sb2.1 selects and uses peripherals to find / record / manipulate / save / print / display information (examples: microphones, digital cameras, video cameras, electronic whiteboards, digital microscopes, joysticks, touch screens, storage devices, compact flash memory, data projectors, TVs, printers...) C-2.1 I discuss my work with others at a distance by using electronic communication tools. (examples: email, Internet, threaded discussions, videoconferences, chats, instant messages, camera phones, blogs, podcasts, online whiteboards...) sa1.11 sends and receives text messages and electronic files using rules of etiquette (examples: not typing in all capital letters, filling in subject line…) C-3.1 I communicate with a wide audience and collect feedback to improve my work.
John Evans

Digitally Speaking / Podcasting - 0 views

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digitallyspeaking podcast resources wiki PLN gabcast

shared by John Evans on 24 Jan 09 - Cached
  • The weaknesses of using a tool like Gabcast are few.  First, the recording quality that you'll get from a cell phone or a landline doesn't match the recording quality that you'll get from a microphone and a program like Audacity.  What's more, while it is possible to edit a Gabcast recording----by downloading the file, working with it on your computer, and then uploading it back to Gabcast----it's not easy!  That means your recordings will lack the "bells and whistles" that more polished podcast programs have
  • The solution:  Begin your podcasting efforts using a free podcasting service like Gabcast.  What makes services like Gabcast so valuable is that student recording is done over the phone----whether that be a cellphone, landline or computer-based connection.  Users dial a 1-800 number, enter a specific code that identifies their podcast program and then begin recording.  It's as simple as that!   What's even better is that your recordings are automatically posted on a Gabcast webpage, where listeners can access new content and comment on the recordings that you've added.  Teachers who start with Gabcasting essentially get an all-in-one home for their podcasting efforts---no special tools or skills required (other than a telephone----and if you don't have one of those, ask your students.  I guarantee you that there's a cell phone or two in a locker on your hallway right now!)
  • But for me, the weaknesses are nothing when compared to the benefits of Gabcast.  With little trouble, my students can record on any topic from anywhere.  If we're on a field trip and they want to record their reflections, it's no sweat.  All they have to do is dial a 1-800 number from their cellphones.  If we're in the classroom and I want small groups of children to comment on a topic that we're studying in class, it's done.  "Kids, go get your cell phones and working with a partner...."    (Needless to say, that's one of their favorite parts of our day.)   What Gabcast offers is immediacy.  Students and teachers using Gabcast to record can begin podcasting today without having to take any continuing education classes or begging for resources to buy new digital tools.  That kind of flexibility is what literally defines the work of the 21st Century----and it is the kind of work that teachers should be emphasizing in their classrooms.    (If Gabcast is blocked by your school district's firewall, consider checking out Gcast or Podomatic.  Both are similar services that may be of value to you in your efforts to get plugged in.)
John Evans

creatingaPLN » home - 0 views

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PLN blogging wiki education social_network PLE creatingapln wikis

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  • John Evans on 03 Mar 09
     
    joevans · My Wikis · My Mail · My Account · Help · Sign Out · wikispaces *This page can only be edited by organizers of this wiki.homeProtected * pagesubmenu o print o what links here? o rename o delete o redirect o unlock o view source * discussion * history * notify me Protected Welcome to our resource wiki for: Personal Learning Networks: The Power of the Human Network Judith Epcke (@jepcke) and Scott Meech (@smeech) Locations of visitors to this page Bold Italic Underline Color and Style Ordered List Unordered List Horizontal Rule Insert Link Remove Link Insert Images and Files Embed Widget Insert Table Insert Special Character Insert Code Cancel none Optional: a note about this edit for the page history log Optional: tags for this page, separated by commas Cancel Note that the content you create on http://creatingapln.wikispaces.com is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike 3.0 License. Please only submit content that you write yourself or that is in the public domain. Learn more about our open content policy. Insert a File Double click an image or file to insert it into the page. Show: please wait... Page: Jump: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Double clicking a file: inserts the file links to the file Upload New File notUploading Insert External Image by URL Enter an external image address, click "Load", then double click the image to insert it into the page. * Wikispaces Wikispaces * Video Video * Audio Audio * Calendar Calendar * Spreadsheet Spreadsheet * Document Document * Polls Polls * RSS Feed RSS Feed * Chat and IM Chat and IM * Slideshow Slideshow * Map Map * Bookmark Bookmark * Other HTML Other HTML Choose the category of application you would like to embed from the list on the left. Choose the kind of content you would like
John Evans

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shared by John Evans on 27 May 08 - Cached
  • However, while students and the administration may be embracing the practical upsides of the switch to gmail – great value, savings and reliability – faculty at Lakehead haven’t come under Google’s spell. In late 2006, the Lakehead faculty union filed a grievance with the university, now under arbitration, asserting that the e-mail system fails to protect their privacy and academic freedom. At the heart of the complaint is Google’s status as a U.S. company. Because Google is subject to American law, Lakehead will not be able to protect the contents of faculty’s e-mail from the U.S. government, which under the U.S. Patriot Act can compel Google to hand over data without even allowing the company to inform Lakehead that the transaction took place. Noting that Lakehead was the first school in North America that asked faculty, as well as students, to use an outsourced e-mail service, the Canadian Association of University Teachers has taken up the case. “If a faculty member knows that any e-mail they write, by virtue of it being handled by Google, could be subject to access and seizure by U.S. security agencies, they might be much less willing to share views with their colleagues” said CAUT Executive Director James Turk. “As we’ve seen all too often, very innocent things can attract the interest of American security officials.”
John Evans

TALL blog » Blog Archive » Not 'Natives' & 'Immigrants' but 'Visitors' & 'Res... - 0 views

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digital_native digital_resident edtech natives visitor

shared by John Evans on 24 Sep 08 - Cached
  • In effect the Resident has a presence online which they are constantly developing while the Visitor logs on, performs a specific task and then logs off.
  • The Visitor is an individual who uses the web as a tool in an organised manner whenever the need arises.
  • The resident is an individual who lives a percentage of their life online.
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  • This underlying motivation lead us to outline two main categories of distance learning student.
Tinhai Vong

Educational Games - 0 views

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Game interactive simulation educational

shared by Tinhai Vong on 23 Mar 09 - Cached
  • You don't have to be a genius to understand the work of the Nobel Laureates. These games and simulations, based on Nobel Prize-awarded achievements, will teach and inspire you while you're having FUN!
John Evans

About | FreshBrain - 4 views

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technology education resources projects opensource collaboration freshbrain

shared by John Evans on 10 Dec 09 - Cached
  • Technology is advancing at an accelerating rate. Schools are providing teens with a traditional education, but they are unable to keep up with this evolution. Limited individual computer accessibility, minimal hands-on training for teachers, and insufficient technical support are all obstacles many schools face. While the availability of curriculum continues to grow, the lack of time and skills required to select, integrate, and teach with technology continues to be a barrier. In addition, funding to provide updated computers, ongoing maintenance, training and support will always be a challenge. The result is an inability for schools to provide the time, space, or platform for teens to fully utilize technology, either individually or in groups. This lack of integration prevents teens from gaining skills and extending their abilities with technology. Therefore, teens miss the opportunity to find their passion with, or through the use of technology, including the chance to interact with others.
John Evans

Gazette » Changing Society: Why Teachers Need to Embrace Technology - 5 views

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socialnetworking socialmedia articles education social_networking media internetsafety technology resources literacy

shared by John Evans on 04 Jan 10 - Cached
  • Most teachers still embrace a textbook based style of learning within the classroom. The student is forced to retain, recite, and regurgitate knowledge taught by the lecturer. In my humblest opinion, students are controlled to be mindless robots while the teacher becomes the controller of the hoard. There is no engagement of critical thinking or higher learning. The students are not required to think for themselves. Many teachers of this old school of thought are suppressing the promotion of learning and creativity. Students need active engagement. Technology links students to an exciting, innovative educational experience.
John Evans

Teacher Magazine: Students Turn to Web for Homework - 6 views

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homework web internet classroom

shared by John Evans on 28 Jan 10 - Cached
  • Homework has really changed since Mario Garcia was a kid.
  • Nowadays, his son, Mario R. Garcia, 14, relies on the Internet as much as, if not more than, his textbooks — at least at home.
  • Garcia said it's important for parents to show an interest in their children's homework.
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  • While the elder Garcia's experience of siblings sitting silently around the table, feverishly writing out math problems, may have given way to the younger Garcia's experience of surfing the Web on his laptop, headphones pumping music and a TV on in the background, the fundamentals haven't changed. "I always get my work done," young Mario said
Phil Taylor

The Committed Sardine - blog - 5 views

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sardine gaming learning debate parents

shared by Phil Taylor on 20 Jan 10 - Cached
  • While unrestricted recreational video gaming may have deleterious effects on academic achievement and aggressive behaviour, educational video games can present a powerful tool for increasing student learning.
  • Phil Taylor on 20 Jan 10
     
    Video Games - any value?
John Evans

Philly Teacher: 6 Reasons I Surround Myself with People Smarter Than I Am - 1 views

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resources pln blog

shared by John Evans on 07 May 10 - Cached
  • This is the same experience I have had in building my PLN as an educator. While once I was the only one I knew who read ASCD books for fun, now I am humbled and amazed by the intelligence and diversity on Twitter that pushes me to rethink my own ideals and beliefs and exposes me to new ideas.
John Evans

The Best Way to Use the Last Five Minutes of Your Day - Peter Bregman - Harvard Busines... - 7 views

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learning reflection effectiveness work performance

shared by John Evans on 07 Jan 11 - No Cached
  • There's a simple reason for it: we rarely take the time to pause, breathe, and think about what's working and what's not. There's just too much to do and no time to reflect. I was once asked: if an organization could teach only one thing to its employees, what single thing would have the most impact? My answer was immediate and clear: teach people how to learn. How to look at their past behavior, figure out what worked, and repeat it while admitting honestly what didn't and change it.
Phil Taylor

iPad 2, Xoom, TouchPad: The tablet age is upon us. - By Farhad Manjoo - Slate Magazine - 1 views

www.slate.com/2285084

ipad technology tablet xoom change

shared by Phil Taylor on 06 Mar 11 - No Cached
  • Every big tech company will now focus on phones and tablets as its next big source of revenue while PCs will take up an ever-smaller share of the pie.
  • cheaper than today's PCs, but we'll probably have more of them
Phil Taylor

Firefox 4 review: Better, faster, stronger - 0 views

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firefox review 4

shared by Phil Taylor on 26 Mar 11 - No Cached
  • While App Tabs can be used with any open tab, this feature is meant for websites that you might keep open throughout the day, like Pandora, Twitter or Gmail.
  • The transformation is so complete that Mozilla appears to have beaten back the sudden onslaught of competition in the form of IE9. It may even triumph over Chrome 10 — but that fight’s one to watch closely.
  • “Panorama” feature gives users the ability to group tabs together into manageable groups, which can be named, organized and edited simply.
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  • noticeable default change to the Windows version of Firefox 4 is the “Firefox button,” or the browser menu, which has been reduced to a small orange button that appears in the top left corner of the browser.
  • The most noticeable difference between Firefox 3.6 and 4 is the speed
  • Phil Taylor on 26 Mar 11
     
    Some nice new features. Working well so far.
Phil Taylor

Seeing the Big Picture is Vastly Difficult| The Committed Sardine - 0 views

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big picture digital citizen social media

shared by Phil Taylor on 13 Sep 11 - No Cached
  • While we might talk a good game about goals, ethics, and the greater good, Partycipation reminds us that we are what we do.
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