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Judy O'Connell

Using digital tools to connect learners: Present and future scenarios for citizenship 2.0 - 0 views

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    The concepts of digital citizenship and citizenship 2.0 are particularly relevant in the context of globalisation and the knowledge economy. The most recent technology standards for students published by ISTE enshrine a major category for digital citizenship (ISTE, 2007). "Digital citizenship" is now being dubbed as "citizen 2.0" and in the simplest terms it refers to the ability to participate in society online and to use technology appropriately. Digital citizenship represents capacity, belonging, and the potential for political and economic engagement in society in the information age (O‟Brien, 2008). Digital citizens practice conscientious use of technology, demonstrate responsible use of information, and maintain a positive attitude to learning with technology (ISTE 2007 cited in Richards, 2010). The affordances of the recent raft of web 2.0 technologies - sharing, collaborating, networking, customising and personalization enable new forms of civic participation which are changing existing social relations (Punie & Cabrera, 2006). Social communication technologies offer new channels for political engagement, contacting officials, and discussing issues. The network effects or benefits of bringing people together online exceed the satisfaction gained by individual participants - creating what economists call "positive externalities" or spill over benefits.
Judy O'Connell

Study: The Net Can Boost Youth Citizenship « Literacy 2.0 - 1 views

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    ""Research demonstrates that many youth are disengaged from traditional forms of civic and political life but are very engaged with new media," said Mills College Professor of Education Joseph Kahne, the author of the study. "Our study findings strongly suggest that there are ways to build on their engagement with digital media to foster engagement in civic life." The study debunks the notion that young people, because they are growing up with technology, are so-called "digital natives", who naturally learn to use the Internet for information and discourse. Most young people, in fact, have a lot to learn about using online information and social media resources to better understand their role in society and politics. The research indicates that Literacy 2.0 education can directly influence young people toward civic involvement and political participation. Teaching new literacies, such as credibility assessment, is essential for supporting a healthy democracy, the report concludes. The findings make a strong case for increased digital literacy programs for both students and parents."
Judy O'Connell

How will Gov 2.0 address the digital divide? - 1 views

  • For those of us immersed in the world of technology, accustomed to the constant buzz of Twitter and secure in the knowledge that Google is always a click away, it can seem like this technology is everywhere and everyone has the skills to use it.
  • marginalized groups are the ones most adversely affected by the digital divide
  • We also need to make sure that when we’re thinking about participation, we remember that improving citizen access is the first step to making sure everyone is able to participate in digital democracy.
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    "Last week, I wrote about how the internet facilitates civic participation and encourages individuals to connect with each other. But what about those on the other side of the digital divide? Not everyone has access to the technologies that enable this new kind of participation. As Gov 2.0 becomes the norm, and digital citizenship becomes even more intertwined with "offline" citizenship, how will we ensure that everyone is included in the benefits of participatory governance - not just those already fortunate enough to have broadband access at home and the know-how to use it effectively?"
Rochelle Eggins

http://jolt.merlot.org/vol6no2/richards_0610.pdf - 2 views

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    This concept paper explores citizenship in a digital age. The potential of Web 2.0 tools highlights the importance of educational institutions' consideration of the use of these tools in school settings to promote citizenship at a time when students are already exposed to powerful online communication platforms. First, a description of three Web 2.0 tools, blogs, wikis, and online social networks, is provided. This is followed by an exploration of digital citizenship. Then, several cases in recent history where Web 2.0 tools played an important part in promoting democracy and social justice are examined. Finally, using a lens of digital citizenship, several instructional suggestions are provided for educators to help students experience and understand multiple layers of citizenship in a 21st century technological landscape.
val_mesh

Classroom 2.0 - 2 views

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    This is a "social network for those interested in Web 2.0, Social Media, and Participative Technologies in the classroom." Looks like a good resource to be part of for your PLN.
Philip Cooney

Khan Academy | Action-Reaction - 7 views

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    This is a detailed and thoughtful reflection on the nature of learning and the role of ICT or Web 2.0 in learning.
Philip Cooney

Flipping the Classroom « Douchy's Blog - 5 views

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    Here's another way to break down the boundaries of the classroom and schoolyard using Web 2.0. There are other sites and blogs providing examples and tutorials which are relevant to senior students in particular.
Judy O'Connell

SocialMediaGuidelines - 5 views

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    Queensland University of Technology recognises the important role social media technologies play in enabling people not only to communicate and collaborate with each other, but also to create, share and consume content. The uptake of social media has opened up new ways of learning and teaching for educational communities to experience new ways of communicating. The rapid growth in Web 2.0 tools and other emerging technologies, often located outside university managed environments, has occurred alongside the steady growth in blended learning in higher education, with students becoming increasingly active communicators, collaborators and creators of content in a virtual community. Learning and teaching activities now take place both in physical and virtual spaces with a range of tools, including learning management systems, other university supported applications and tools, and, increasingly, a variety of public domain social media (Facebook, Twitter, blogs, wikis, mashups, video-sharing sites, etc.). These guidelines aim to provide guidance to QUT teaching staff and students in the use of social media that adds value to the educational experience, whilst being mindful of the University's duty of care and legal obligations.
Judy O'Connell

digiteacher -Digital Citizenship within a PBL Environment - 8 views

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    The project-based methods used in the Digiteen Project are teaching students about digital citizenship by immersing then in authentic research and student-designed action projects. The DigiTeacher workshop is modeled after the principles used in the Digiteen Project and will use a wide variety of Web 2.0 research and collaborative tools in conjunction with project-based methods. Understand why this method works by experiencing it! Material for this workshop is found in the newly released book, 'Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds: Move to Global Collaboration One Step at a Time', by Vicki Davis and Julie Lindsay.
Philip Cooney

What's the Value of Digital Storytelling? | MindShift - 1 views

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    Digital storytelling is a great way to introduce students to the power of Web 2.0. There are many teachers and teacher librarians already using digital storytelling tools. This article provides some principles as well as ideas for using digital storytelling with students.
Judy O'Connell

Net Know-How: Resources for Digital Citizenship - 2 views

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    Information on Digital Citizenship, Search/Research, What's Web 2.0, Plagiarism, Copyright, Safety 'Net, Cyberbullying. From 2Learn.ca Education Society, Canada
Judy O'Connell

New Social Networking Platform For Teachers Mixes Google Docs, Ning, Twitter, and Faceb... - 1 views

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    "Education 2.0: Social networking for your class. Diipo connects you the teacher with your students by making it easy to communicate with your class. Diipo also connects you with other educators and your class with other classes. Featuring an easy-to-use and familiar user-interface similar to Facebook and Twitter, Diipo helps students stay connected and engaged."
Philip Cooney

Bloomin' iPad by Kathy Schrock - 9 views

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    Kathy Shrock is a well-known commentator on Web 2.0. Here she has assembled various ipad applications that support each of the levels in Bloom's Taxonomy.
Julie Lindsay

Choppy Connections - 4 views

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    "I've heard about (and been lucky enough to have seen her present at Learning 2.0) the amazing work that Julie Lindsay does with Flat Classrooms and Flat Connections again and again. There's a good reason her name comes up: flat connections are actually choppy connections." Tricia Friedman shares her ideas about connected learning with reference to Julie Lindsay and Flat Connections.
Julie Lindsay

How Teachers' Use Of Technology In The Classroom Is Changing (Survey) - EdTec... - 3 views

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    Interesting results that may be indicative of some changes. Still dominated by the use of PPT and Word. Still not using Web 2.0 and collaborative online learning environments to full extent (of course).
Philip Cooney

Web-Ed Tools | Scoop.it - 4 views

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    This site contains a range of attractive and powerful tools for the creative use of Web 2.0.
Judy O'Connell

Designing for learning: online social networks as a classroom environment | Australian ... - 6 views

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    "This paper deploys notions of emergence, connections, and designs for learning to conceptualize high school students' interactions when using online social media as a learning environment. It makes links to chaos and complexity theories and to fractal patterns as it reports on a part of the first author's action research study, conducted while she was a teacher working in an Australian public high school and completing her PhD. The study investigates the use of a Ning online social network as a learning environment shared by seven classes, and it examines students' reactions and online activity while using a range of social media and Web 2.0 tools. The authors use Graham Nuthall's (2007) "lens on learning" to explore the social processes and culture of this shared online classroom. The paper uses his extensive body of research and analyses of classroom learning processes to conceptualize and analyze data throughout the action research cycle. It discusses the pedagogical implications that arise from the use of social media and, in so doing, challenges traditional models of teaching and learning."
Judy O'Connell

CSRIU: Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use - 0 views

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    "Trying to prepare students for their future and teach them about Internet safety without Web 2.0 in schools ~ is like trying to teach a child to swim without a swimming pool! The Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use has developed a new framework to address safe and responsible Internet use ~ Cyber Savvy Schools."
Philip Cooney

Up, Up and Away? (TM) | MediaSmarts - 8 views

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    This is a print, rather than an online, lesson that explores copyright, intellectual property rights and the public domain for junior secondary years.
Philip Cooney

How the Internet works. [VIDEO] - 4 views

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    You may already have come across this link on the OZTL_Net. I'm adding this short video to my Digital Citizenship teaching program. It's simple and informative.
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