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elenistef7

21st-Century PD: Retention, Reflection, and Redistribution of Knowledge | Edutopia - 4 views

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  • elenistef7 on 15 Jul 15
     
    I like Edutopia because it provides great information and ideas about teaching in the 21st century.
  • Caroline Switzer Kelly on 18 Jul 15
     
    A good reminder to allow time for processing during PD presentations -
  • jasolau on 20 Jul 15
     
    Of all the blogs I've seen, Edutopia consistently has the most useful advice to give. I may not be in total agreement with all of it, but it is reliable and grounded.
rillia

5.1 Dogoriti.pdf - 1 views

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  • Twitter is used as an ongoing public channel of communication for academic and co-curricular discussions
  • English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
  • Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
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  • The use of the Web2 can provide opportunities for collaboration, authentic communication in a discourse community and provide what Warschauer and Kern (2000) termedas networked-based language teaching. Some ofthe general benefits of using technology in ESP are the use of authentic tasks, tools, and context (Bremner, 2010; Evans, 2012).It provides interaction and communication among learners, uses collaborative learning, focuses on socio-
  • do not provide motivation, enthusiasm or personalization
  • earning management systems (LMSs)
  • ave generally been used as static sources of content with no social appeal like social networks, such as Facebook or YouTube
  • while also impeding general pedagogical support with their default settings and familiar features
  • social networking platforms have been acclaimed to provide learners social communication, autonomy,fluid online discussions, and identity management
  • ease interaction, e-discussions by focusing on the use of technology to support education
  • informal and relaxing atmosphere and make learning effective (Dalton, 2009). Social networking allows students and teachers to build a rapport and overcome inhibitions
  • Integrating social software with LMS aims at active participation, interaction and collaborationbetween the members of an academic community
  • Web 2.0 tools consist of blogs, microblogs, wikis, podcasts, virtual worlds and social networks
  • he benefits of using Web 2.0 in education are the new interaction styles between students and teachers, immediacy of information, access to authentic learning environments, content sharing, collaboration and enhancement of learning experience
  • a service offering language learning quizzes via Twitter hasbeen established (TwitterLearn, 2008)
    • rillia
      rillia on 27 Jul 15
       
      I couldn't locate this service in a search; I suppose it went defunct?
  • Twitter, Edmodo, and Ning
  • On the whole, the reasons language instructors may opt to choose Edmodo in class are that teachers and students connect, assignments, back channeling, a paperless learning environment, its backpack feature,the library feature, Apps, homework, badges, learning continues outside the classroom, assessments, interface, sharing, and its private and safe learning environment
  • the use of Twitter facilitated collaboration, communication and data exchange among students in real time.The role of the instructor is underscored as she/he acts as a mediator, supporting the content, organizing the activities, and clarifying the use of the educational tool
  • Facebook
  • Twitter has been studied in context with other social media and has proven to have a significant influence on academic activity
  • microblogging and inferred that it enhanced students’ achievement, motivation and participation in class.
  • Edudemic
    • rillia
      rillia on 27 Jul 15
       
      Check this out--appears to be a comprehensive site about the use of technology for educators and students.
  • Different platforms suit different sorts of interactions and appeal tostudents and educators in a diverse manner
  • From the Edmodo platform, two main features are utilized. First, the Edmodo forum is used for both teacher-to-student communication and student-to -student communication. The communication topics include subjects such as assignments, questions, announcements, etc. Second, the Edmodo Assignment Center is used for testing the students on each learning topic and easily collecting their answers
    • rillia
      rillia on 27 Jul 15
       
      Although we have an in-house LMS at Northwest, I created an Edmodo platform for my Intermediate Russian I course for the fall to see how it will work. I'll use it in conjunction with the in-house LMS, which may prove to be cumbersome. We'll see.
  • As far as the assessment of students’ performance goes, the conventional assessment through graded assignments is backed up by students’ social learning activities. Network buildingand self-regulated learning canbe indicative of students’ progress throughout the course.Ongoing assessment or formative assessmentstrategies(integration of performance and feedback and reflection) can facilitate learning and review students’ performance
  • The empirical evaluation of the research highlights the dominanceof intrinsic motivation(students’ intentionsto use Twitter/perceived enjoyment)over extrinsic motivation in explaining the adoption of social media in the class
  • n order to provide assessment, instructors could evaluate students’ learning progress by reviewing their reflections. Communication (teacher-student/student-student)throughout the learning processcan also providefeedback information that may aid assessment
  • nstructors could evaluate students’ learning progress by reviewing theirreflections on what they have gained through networked learning
  • References
    • rillia
      rillia on 27 Jul 15
       
      Excellent collection of reference materials on SNSs in foreign-language (and other) learning.
Carol Petersen

21st Century Fluency Project - 1 views

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  • Carol Petersen on 24 Jul 12
     
    Very good ideas regarding teaching for the digital age
  • Carol Petersen on 24 Jul 12
     
    excellent description about teaching to this generation of digital natives, make sure you check out the article highlighted on "the 12 things you were not taught in school about creativity"
  • Charles Zook on 31 Jul 12
     
    This is great stuff!!!
Caroline Switzer Kelly

Is Twitter the Best Option for Online Professional Development? - 1 views

modernlearners.com/twitter-as-pd

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  • or at least, I’m more and more convinced that we should not rely solely on Twitter as the site for online PD or for online educator community. Both can and do exist online — PD and community — but I’d wager the best place to find both remain on educators’ blogs. I wonder if, in fact, “the future of professional development” might be a “return to blogging.”
  • Caroline Switzer Kelly on 25 Jul 15
     
    Ok - so this article isn't on the interpretive mode...but it makes some good points - pro and con. The author is an entertaining self-described rabble-rouser!
danielhkarvonen

Is technology a silver bullet for language teaching and learning? | Teacher Network | T... - 2 views

www.theguardian.com/...age-teaching-learning-pedagogy

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  • Used wrongly, computers could even damage learning. "Technology can be a distraction," says Warschauer. "I remember observing a beginners' French class a number of years ago, the teacher bragged about how engaged the learners were in creating multimedia in French. However, the students were spending most of their time and energy talking with each other in English about how to make PowerPoints, when, as beginning learners, they really needed to be spending time hearing as much French as possible."
    • danielhkarvonen
      danielhkarvonen on 27 Jul 15
       
      This is something we all need to be thinking about. Class time should be spent learning the language, not learning new technology!
Diane Nordin

How to teach a young introvert | ideas.ted.com - 4 views

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    • Alyssa Ruesch
      Alyssa Ruesch on 21 Jul 15
       
      Apps to participate through electronic devices: Socrative, Kahoot, NearPod, TodaysMeet
    • Marlene Johnshoy
      Marlene Johnshoy on 22 Jul 15
       
      Plickers might be interesting for quick multiple choice responses.
  • giving them opportunities to contribute to a class blog or something where their classmates will get to see their hearts and minds in this other forum. I think that really opens things up.
  • But Cain particularly feels for one group of introverts: the quiet kids in a classroom.
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  • Our most important institutions, like schools and workplaces, are designed for extroverts,
  • why is it that kids who prefer to go off by themselves or to work alone are seen as outliers?
  • How about the very definition of “class participation?”
  • how best to cultivate the talent of those students.
  • a student who has one or two or three friends, and prefers to go deep with their friendships instead of being one of a big gang, there’s nothing wrong with that at all, in terms of it being a predictor for adulthood.
  • If the kid is perfectly happy the way they are, they need to get the message that the way they are is cool.
  • make sure to build quiet time into the school day, especially when kids are younger. Have 15 minutes set aside every day where the students just read.
  • maximize choice.
  • less group work in general.
  • do more work in pairs, which is a way that both introverts and extroverts can thrive.
  • challenge teachers to rethink what they mean by class participation and start thinking of it as classroom engagement instead.
  • account the research of Anders Ericsson, who invented the concept of “deliberate practice.”
  • tools that allow students to participate through their electronic devices as opposed to raising their hand.
  • Apps that allow students to contribute to class discussions, sometimes anonymously and sometimes not.
    • Diane Nordin
      Diane Nordin on 22 Jul 15
       
      I agree this statement of "Number one would be to make sure to build quiet time into the school day, especially when kids are younger. Have 15 minutes set aside every day where the students just read." Question: As a classroom teacher, I am with my students 42 minutes per day, how can I take almost half of this time for reading? Shouldn't this issue be addressed as a whole school wide??
    • Alyssa Ruesch
      Alyssa Ruesch on 22 Jul 15
       
      I agree with you Diane - that would be way too much time for reading in just your class. In some classes, I do a 5 - 10 minute "free-writing" exercise that is individual. It seems like you'd need to scale the time so that it's appropriate for your class. 
  • A lot of students who might be reticent at first will feel emboldened by having first discussed it with a partner.
    • Diane Nordin
      Diane Nordin on 22 Jul 15
       
      Think-Pair-Share
  • Small-scale socializing. Socializing in pairs and small groups.
    • Diane Nordin
      Diane Nordin on 22 Jul 15
       
      My groups are mostly formed in 3 to 4 students, so it is easier to form a think-pair-share and compare best answer for their group.
  • e introverts of the world. In th
  • anonymous on 02 Aug 15
     
    Wow, just imagine how much calmer the world could be if classrooms were set up to allow for multiple temperaments as well as learning styles?! Also, the think-pair-share concept is fantastic; I've been using the "alone-paired-large group" sequence for language learners in groups since I got my CELTA certification and it's been hugely successful. Nobody wants to be wrong in public, and when learners have a chance to discuss it with a partner first, they are more likely to share their ideas.
annalisaandre

Using QR Codes to Differentiate Instruction | Edutopia - 2 views

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  • You can create three different sets of QR codes to distribute to students or use a QR code generator like Visualead to create codes that have similar colors or background images.
  • For a social studies lesson, you might want your students to scan a set of codes that takes one group to National Geographic's website, another group to an image of a world map, and a third group to an encyclopedia entry about explorers.
    • Diane Nordin
      Diane Nordin on 01 Aug 15
       
      What a great differentiation idea! It can be used well with tiered assignments, too!
    • annalisaandre
      annalisaandre on 10 Aug 15
       
      I've never heard of using QR codes this way in the classroom. I think the element of mystery or not knowing exactly what other groups are working on would be very intriguing for students.
  • try sending them to the same website with different activities to complete.
  • elenistef7 on 01 Aug 15
     
    Create different color QR codes in order to separate the groups by task. Differentiated instruction but more discreet with the use of QR codes.
ncsargo

Skype and Skype in the Classroom: Options for Language Teaching and Learning - 4 views

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  • Skype in the classroom Skype in the classroom, launched in March 2011, is a website especially designed for educational purposes. It is a platform where teachers and students can disseminate information about their classes, share educational resources, and find partners to start classroom projects.
  • Language teachers and learners may find the “Languages” category especially useful because they can search for Skype language lessons that meet their needs (see Figure 4 for some examples of Skype language lessons). These lessons provide opportunities for learning another language or practicing language via language exchanges.
  • Language teachers and learners can enroll in any language lesson according to their needs and interests
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    • ncsargo
      ncsargo on 05 Aug 15
       
      This seems like a great way to expand your PLN and collaborate with other language teachers
  • advanced features, such as group video calls, require users to pay a fee and upgrade to a premium account to get the service. Calling fees vary depending on the countries the user calls and the amount of time spent on calls. Subscribing to a premium account, which will allow users to use services such as group video chats, currently costs US$59.88 for 12 months. US$4.99 per month is not very expensive.
    • ncsargo
      ncsargo on 05 Aug 15
       
      There is a cost for premium features.
  • Limitations Although Skype and Skype in the classroom provide an intriguing option for language teaching and learning, there are some limitations as well. First, there are minimum download/upload speeds required for using Skype. For example, video calling and screen sharing require 128kbps/128kbps as the minimum download/upload speed; group video calling requires 4Mbps/128kbps as the minimum download/upload speed. Therefore, Skype users need to check whether their Internet connection meets such requirements to avoid video and audio lag during Skype lessons.
    • ncsargo
      ncsargo on 05 Aug 15
       
      It is important to keep these limitations in line for any web based interpersonal activity.
  • Second, Skype and Skype in the classroom promote authentic learning. According to Lombardi (2007), authentic learning emphasizes “real-world, complex problems and their solutions, using role-playing exercises, problem-based activities, case studies, and participation in a virtual community of practice” (p.2). Thus, authentic learning happens as learners participate in real-world relevant tasks that require their judgment to distinguish information, patience to participate, ability to adapt themselves to unfamiliar contexts, and flexibility to work with people from different cultures. In this view, Skype and Skype in the classroom allow language teachers and learners to participate in a context of authentic learning.
    • ncsargo
      ncsargo on 05 Aug 15
       
      As we saw in our synchronous class session Skype just like Adobe Connect can be used to deal with problem-based activities.  Through creating contexts in which certain language is required we can simulate an immersion environment for students online.
  • The ACTIONS model, proposed by Bates (1995), is a practical guide for educators and policymakers to select and evaluate the use of technologies for teaching and learning. The ACTIONS model involves the following criteria: Access: How accessible is a particular technology for learners? Costs: What is the cost structure of a particular technology? Teaching and learning: How does a particular technology support teaching and learning? Interactivity and user-friendliness: How does a particular technology facilitate interaction among learners? How easy is a particular technology to use? Organizational issues: Are any class organizational changes needed? Novelty: How new is this particular technology? Speed: How quickly can courses be taught and learned via this particular technology?
ncsargo

VoiceThread Extends the Classroom with Interactive Multimedia Albums | Edutopia - 5 views

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    • elenistef7
      elenistef7 on 30 Jul 15
       
      This link leads to a PPT that has some good ideas of how to use Voicethread in the classroom.
  • "I can basically extend my classroom," he says.
    • elenistef7
      elenistef7 on 30 Jul 15
       
      I agree that it can extend the classroom. Class time never seems to be enough so I am glad that I now have this tool to use with my students.
    • ncsargo
      ncsargo on 01 Aug 15
       
      I loved this idea as well! This is the main reason I hope to use VT in my classroom
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  • Ferriter says more students participate more actively in digital discussions than in the classroom.
    • elenistef7
      elenistef7 on 30 Jul 15
       
      This to me is very important. There are always a couple students who will never want to participate in class, at least not orally. This will be such a relief to this type of student and I will be happy to count this as a way of participating in the course.
    • ncsargo
      ncsargo on 01 Aug 15
       
      I agree 100% there are many more introverted students that are wary of participating in class discussions, VT allows them to participate more without feeling uncomfortable.
  • "If you don't have a microphone on your computer, you can use a telephone to comment. If you're in the classroom and don't have either, you can use text if you need to, or webcam commenting.
    • elenistef7
      elenistef7 on 30 Jul 15
       
      I like that students have the option of texting their response. Since I tech at a boarding school, those students that are in supervised study hall, may text their response so they won't interrupt others' studying. As long as I inform the proctors and the students don't stay on their devices for too long ;)
  • video doodling
    • elenistef7
      elenistef7 on 30 Jul 15
       
      This feature is great for those students who are creative and/or love to doodle.
  • I am collecting examples of how educators are using Voicethread in their classroom or for professional development on a wiki at: http://voicethread4education.wikispaces.com/
  • Ed.VoiceThread.com, a secure site just for educators and their students
    • ncsargo
      ncsargo on 01 Aug 15
       
      I'm going to have to look into this to see if this site is really more beneficial to educators than the standard site :)
Diane Nordin

Tips for Teachers Who Wish to Use YouTube in Classroom - EdTechReview™ (ETR) - 1 views

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  • YouTube is the greatest video hub.
    • Diane Nordin
      Diane Nordin on 01 Aug 15
       
      This is the major reason for me to want to share videos on YouTube instead of other video sharing sites.
  • Never Set Students Free to Access it without Proper Guidance:
    • Diane Nordin
      Diane Nordin on 01 Aug 15
       
      Very important!!
  • While copying the embed code, make sure you’ve unmarked “Show suggested videos when the video finishes”. This helps you expose your students to YouTube videos in a safe and secured manner.
    • Diane Nordin
      Diane Nordin on 01 Aug 15
       
      Good tip on sharing the video link.
Caroline Switzer Kelly

PBL in the TL: Make an Interactive Infograph Syllabus - 7 views

www.pblinthetl.com/...active-infograph-syllabus.html

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  • Caroline Switzer Kelly on 18 Jul 15
     
    Usie Piktochart to create an interactive graphic syllabus. Laura Sexton has wonderful ideas, is a genius with Tech, and is a super, enthusiastic NC teacher. I recommend her website and blogs - PBL in the TL.
  • marispi on 20 Jul 15
     
    Thanks for the reference! This is really cool--not sure if our syllabus policy would allow it, but it really looks like fun and is much more attention-grabbing. I imagine, though, that it takes a while to get to the level of organization she has attained with the images and layout.
  • m0groe01 on 20 Jul 15
     
    Love it!
Jessica Rojas

The Edublog Awards - 2 views

edublogawards.com

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  • You can check out the entire list of nominees in this Google Doc here! Or scroll to the bottom of this post to view it embedded.
    • Jessica Rojas
      Jessica Rojas on 05 Aug 13
       
      WOW... Lots of Blogs here.
  • Marlene Johnshoy on 07 Dec 10
     
    The top listed sites in a number of categories for these awards! They're not language-specific, but you can find a lot of good educational uses of blogs, tweets, wikis, podcasts, webinars, and other categories.
Barbara Garbin

Twitter Meets the Breakfast Club - The Digital Campus 2011 - The Chronicle of Higher Ed... - 0 views

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  • Marlene Johnshoy on 10 May 11
     
    Ideas for why you might want to use Twitter for class...
Constantinos Tsouris

Foreign Language Education Learning with Video Games and Authentic Web Media Tasks - 2 views

lingualgamers.com/thesis

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  • Constantinos Tsouris on 22 Jul 11
     
    Abstract: In recent years, a sharp increase in the number of academic studies around the use of video games and new media for educational purposes has greatly expanded our understanding of their potential for enhancing learning.
  • Roxana Sandu on 23 Jul 11
     
    Constantinos, this a great resource of information. Thank you for sharing! I haven't sit down to read it all, but skimming through it I found plenty of interesting information. I was always interested in using video games or educational games for language learning, but never took initiative in reading anything on the topic. In the beginning of "From "Authentic Materials" to "Live Materials" section, the author mentions that the culture should not be described to students, but rather facilitate a platform for them to actually participate in that culture. I see how we can do that through games, but is there any of you using other means to do it? Is it possible to do it through social networks or second language learning networks? If yes, how exactly? Any thoughts on this?
Louiza Kondilis

Digital Storytelling - 1 views

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      Louiza Kondilis on 29 Jul 12
       
      Lifelong learning
  • active learning even when the instructor is not present.
  • visual and auditory learners.
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  • new words by showing the picture and presenting the vocabulary word in written and oral form
  • helping with vocabulary and grammar, digital stories can be a source of communication between the student and the teacher.
  • Marlene Johnshoy on 28 Jul 11
     
    "Teachers can use digital storytelling as a teaching tool in the classroom. This page addresses how to best utilize software such as Photo Story 3 in ESL or foreign language classrooms."
Roxana Sandu

Cultivating a Learning Environment: Six Suggestions : 2¢ Worth - 0 views

davidwarlick.com/2cents

Week7 LearningEnvironment

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  • We live in a time of rapid change owing to accelerated technological advancement, increased globalization, power shifts on almost every societal level, and the changing nature of information. We are preparing our children for a future of frightening uncertainty, but astounding opportunity, and to prosper within that future, our children must become skilled, resourceful, and habitual learners — not just lifelong learners but adopting a learning lifestyle.
  • Roxana Sandu on 07 Aug 11
     
    Are you a 'learner'? Are your colleagues 'learners'? Do you promote a 'learning culture'? Six suggestions to cultivating a learning environment to reflect upon.
anonymous

Questioning Facebook in School | MindShift - 0 views

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  • anonymous on 10 Aug 11
     
    Facebook is blocked at my school, and an educator there (not me, thank heavens) just had their (sorry about this pronoun) FB page hacked w/a very graphic sex video seen by all the kids and parents who were person's friend, but nonetheless there are reasons to use it with students.
Lorraine Effler

Let Google Voice Rock the Classroom! | new.school - 2 views

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  • Let Google Voice Rock the Classroom!
    • Lorraine Effler
      Lorraine Effler on 04 Aug 11
       
      activity ideas to get started with Google Voice
  • Lorraine Effler on 04 Aug 11
     
    So, you've got the scoop on Google Voice, and you see how it can enhance communication in your life. What about your classroom? Why not use it with your learners? Let's start brainstorming how you can use the features of Google Voice as an educational tool.
  • Kim Fynboh on 04 Aug 11
     
    this is so true! I hope to use google voice in the classroom this fall as well :)
Marlene Johnshoy

Missouri Outlaws Teacher-Student Facebook Friendship - Technology - The Atlantic Wire - 1 views

www.theatlanticwire.com/...40626

missouri facebook socialnetworking private

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  • Marlene Johnshoy on 02 Aug 11
     
    Hmmm, what do you think of this ban?
  • Margaret Bolar Boly on 07 Aug 11
     
    It seems like the legislators have not been advised of the many positive attributes of a social networking site in the classroom. At the same time, they are probably acting out of fear and intense need to decrease liability. Unfortunately, as the article also states, such legislation probably won't stop inappropriate communications from happening. If a teacher and student decide to cross that line, they will, undoubtedly, find other ways of communicating.
Alyssa Rutherford

http://www.swin.edu.au/hosting/ijets/journal/V7N2/pdf/Article4-HarrisonThomas.pdf - 1 views

www.swin.edu.au/...Article4-HarrisonThomas.pdf

Week8 livemocha socialnetworking web2.0

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  • Roxana Sandu on 13 Aug 11
     
    Alyssa, could you please tell me how did you manage to bookmark a PDF ? I've been trying to figure it out, but without success.
  • Alyssa Rutherford on 15 Aug 11
     
    This was that article from this week and I just book marked it with the browser tool. I was not, however able to highlight on it. I didn't try sticky notes...
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