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Gregory Louie

Students tap into technology - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - 1 views

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  • use their laptops to read "Don Quixote" and Dante's "Divine Comedy" on the Internet
  • Technology is the wave of the future
  • a computer program
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  • "Most jobs require computers," noted Brittnee Stephen, 16, as she assembled a slideshow on her HP Mini laptop. "It's good that we're learning it now."
    • Ed Webb
      Ed Webb on 23 Feb 09
       
      The technology is still very visible, if students are talking in terms of 'computers' rather than the skills involved. We don't talk about 'paper' but writing, critical reading etc. Yet here the platform itself is emphasized. Early days, I guess.
  • has just begun incorporating technology
    • Ed Webb
      Ed Webb on 23 Feb 09
       
      Uh, no. They have been using 'technology' forever, in the form of, say, books.
  • students seem far more interested in learning via interactive technology than they had been with a chalkboard and an overhead projector
    • Ed Webb
      Ed Webb on 23 Feb 09
       
      Well, the problem here is that some of that can be ascribed to novelty. Once every class uses 'interactive technology' (yuk) then how much difference will there be? The tools are great. All tools can be useful. But focus on the pedagogy, people!
    • Scott Merrick
      Scott Merrick on 25 Feb 09
       
      I'm for focusing on understanding. I love the word "pedagogy" because most lay people don't really know what it entails--theory (which can be anything institutional or community deems effective or correct), practice (which, as we know, can be summed up with the phrase "mileage will vary"), and some third thing which if I could come up with it I'd have the magic 3 elements in an effective argument. I think effective tools used effectively by effective teachers (there! 3 uses of one adjective!) will remain effective as long as they are used to promote understanding. No argument here, Ed, just sayin'...
    • Ed Webb
      Ed Webb on 26 Feb 09
       
      Perhaps the magic third thing would be 'attitude' or 'state of mind'? Alternatively, perhaps another of those non-transparent terms, 'praxis'. The point I was trying to make, of course, was that it ain't what you use, it's the way that you use it.
  • "I think the kids that have turned school off because it's boring to them will come here and see something familiar,"
    • Ed Webb
      Ed Webb on 23 Feb 09
       
      Boring and familiar seem to me to be closely related, not opposites. I suspect that often when students say their learning environment is 'boring' they mean 'challenging'.
  • Educational technology does not come cheaply
    • Ed Webb
      Ed Webb on 23 Feb 09
       
      The cost of books is astronomical!
  • "Learning is changing,"
    • Ed Webb
      Ed Webb on 23 Feb 09
       
      Was it EVER the case that we could "just deliver a lecture and expect all the kids to get it"?
    • Gregory Louie
      Gregory Louie on 26 Feb 09
       
      Computer technology in my classroom has revolutionized my teaching of biology. Instead of static images on a printed page, or talk and chalk, my students can manipulate 3-D images of DNA, RNA and proteins. These have even been embedded in a research-based learning progression that leads the students to a robust understanding of the foundational elements of molecular literacy. 1. Atoms and molecules are constantly in motion. (A visualization is not possible on a 2-3 printed page.) 2. All atoms and molecules have a 3-D structure that determines how they interact with other particles. 3. Charges and other intermolecular forces play a role in atomic and molecular interactions. My students can see these for themselves, change the number of particles in a box, or the distribution of charge on a large particle or the temperature of the box and other thought experiments which they can follow in real-time. There is no way, I could do that without the computer!
C Clausen

bubbl.us | Home - 88 views

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media technology and teaching technology and education itc brainstorm mindmapping tools webapp web2.0 collaboration mindmap visualization

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  • C Clausen on 11 Feb 10
     
    Collaborative mind mapping tool which blends the Cognitive Learning Theory and the Constructionist Learning Theory of education
Kelvin Thompson

OER Resource List (from ELI Fall 2011 Focus Session) - 34 views

www.educause.edu/...resourceListAll.pdf

oer eli resources repositories tools content reuse education

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  • Kelvin Thompson on 14 Sep 11
     
    Good list of repositories, tools, examples, etc. for open educational resources.
Pam Jeffrey

Digitally Speaking / Blogging - 169 views

digitallyspeaking.pbworks.com/Blogging

web 2.0 blog

shared by Pam Jeffrey on 18 Oct 09 - Cached

  • Using Feed Readers

     

    Feed readers are probably the most important digital tool for today's learner because they make sifting through the amazing amount of content added to the Internet easy.  Also known as aggregators, feed readers are free tools that can automatically check nearly any website for new content dozens of times a day---saving ridiculous amounts of time and customizing learning experiences for anyone. 

     

    Imagine never having to go hunting for new information from your favorite sources again.  Learning goes from a frustrating search through thousands of marginal links written by questionable characters to quickly browsing the thoughts of writers that you trust, respect and enjoy.

     

    Sounds too good to be true, doesn't it?

     

    It's not!  Here's a Commoncraft tutorial explaining RSS Feeds in Plain English:

     

    Feed readers can quickly and easily support blogging in the classroom, allowing teachers to provide students with ready access to age-appropriate sites of interest that are connected to the curriculum.  By collecting sites in advance and organizing them with a feed reader, teachers can make accessing information manageable for their students. 

    Here are several examples of feed readers in action:

     

    Student Blogs

    http://www.pageflakes.com/wferriter/20982438

     

     

    This feed list includes several elementary, middle and high school blogs that students can explore during silent reading or while online at home.

     

     

    Current Events 

    http://www.pageflakes.com/wferriter/16714925

     

    This feed list includes links to several news websites that cover topics that are a part of one teacher's required social studies curriculum. 

     

    Global Warming

    http://www.pageflakes.com/wferriter/22534539

    Used specifically as a part of one classroom project, this feed list contains information related to global warming that students can use as a starting point for individual research. 

     

    While there are literally dozens of different feed reader programs to choose from (Bloglines and Google Reader are two biggies), Pageflakes is a favorite of many educators because it has a visual layout that is easy to read and interesting to look at.  It is also free and web-based.  That means that users can check accounts from any computer with an Internet connection.  Finally, Pageflakes makes it quick and easy to add new websites to a growing feed list—and to get rid of any websites that users are no longer interested in.

    What's even better:  Pageflakes has been developing a teacher version of their tool just for us that includes an online grade tracker, a task list and a built in writing tutor.  As Pageflakes works to perfect its teacher product, this might become one of the first kid-friendly feed readers on the market. Teacher Pageflakes users can actually blog and create a discussion forum directly in their feed reader---making an all-in-one digital home for students. 

     

    For more information about the teacher version of Pageflakes, check out this review:

     

    http://teacherleaders.typepad.com/the_tempered_radical/2008/02/pageflakes-for.html

     

     

    For more information on using feed readers to organize and manage information, check out this handout: 

  • Meredith Stewart on 18 Oct 09
     
    Checklist to use before embarking on a blogging project with students
eaalvarez553

SAMR and Bloom's Taxonomy: Assembling the Puzzle | Common Sense Education - 37 views

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blooms SAMR edtech EDUC6420 techframework

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  • Augmentation/Apply: Using a simple yet powerful tool for visualization like GeoGebra, students explore the concepts covered in the resources described in 1., and solve related standard problems. The scope and number of the problems is not governed by what is available in the “back of the book,” but rather driven by the evolution of student understanding, as measured by suitable formative assessment processes.
  • Substitution/Remember: Students use ebooks and other Open Education Resources to acquire basic knowledge about statistical tools and procedures. 2. Substitution/Understand: At the same time, they begin a process of gathering information online describing applications of these statistical tools to an area of interest to them, using simple bookmark aggregation services (e.g., Diigo, Delicious) to collect and tag these resources, relating them to the knowledge gained in 1.
dmassicg

Why Teachers Want Technology (And Why They Can't Have It) - Edudemic - 0 views

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Technology edtech Teachers

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  • What do teachers want? A new study from PBS Learning Media details (in a highly visual manner) exactly what teachers want these days. From budgets to technology to web tools to increased engagement, it’s all here. The following infographic is definitely worth printing out and posting around your school. If you’re in the middle of determining what teachers, students, and parents want in your district, use this as a jumping off point to start the discussion. Key Findings Just 1 in 5 teachers say they have the right amount of technology in their classroom The biggest hurdle to getting improved technology? Budget. Teachers want new technology because it provides new learning experiences and a motivation to learn. Web 2.0 tools are the most-used pieces of technology in the classroom.
jault_kghs

plotly - 95 views

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visualization data graph plot plotting graphics

shared by jault_kghs on 29 Oct 13 - No Cached
  • jault_kghs on 29 Oct 13
     
    "Plotly is a collaborative data analysis and graphing tool."
Glenda Baker

Multicolr Search Lab - Idée Inc. - 3 views

labs.ideeinc.com/multicolr

color search photos photography visualization

shared by Glenda Baker on 02 Apr 12 - Cached
  • Glenda Baker on 02 Apr 12
     
    Lovely color search tool that taps into Flickr Creative Commons images
Steve Gall

Slatebox :: Visualize Everything - 169 views

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mindmapping collaboration brainstorming concept_mapping

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  • Martin Burrett on 13 Jan 12
     
    A wonderful, easy to use, collaborative mindmapping tool to organise your ideas. Just share your page link to invite others to your page. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+%26+Web+Tools
Greg Clinton

Phraseology: iPad App Basics | Wandering Academic - 149 views

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ipad review tools

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  • Greg Clinton on 06 Jan 12
     
    Phraseology is an iPad writing app that breaks the mold by integrating language analytics, visual organization of paragraphs, and a well-thought-out partnership with Terminology, a semantic dictionary/thesaurus app. This would be really useful for student writers because it does more than just provide a clean interface for writing, it gives them tools to improve their drafts.
Philip Pulley

MentorMob: What's On Your Learning Playlist? | MentorMob Blog - 53 views

www.mentormob.com/...hats-on-your-learning-playlist

learning playlist education resources technology

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    • Philip Pulley
      Philip Pulley on 09 Jun 12
       
      Great new collaboration tool for students and much more 21st Century
  • A few months ago, I discovered MentorMob (MM), which allows any user to create “Learning Playlists” to share or open up to other fellow learners who might want to add or edit the content in the playlist. The end product is the ultimate learning tool for students, especially when the playlist is populated with high-quality content, including visual, audio and interactive elements
  • Philip Pulley on 09 Jun 12
     
    Explains playlists on MentorMob blog, how to create and use them.
Tonya Thomas

The Top Seven Trends in Workplace Learning - 43 views

ilpworldwide.org/...n-trends-in-workplace-learning

trends workplace learning news resources tools

shared by Tonya Thomas on 20 Sep 12 - No Cached
  • Trainers and facilitators need to remember these numbers: 90, 20, 8, 6. 90 minutes is the ideal chunk of time for participants can learn and understand 20 minutes is how long participants can listen and retain information 8 minutes is the length of time you can talk for before before they stop listening. We are trained to focus for just eight minutes due to decades of TV watching, where ad breaks occur approximately every eight to ten minutes. 6 is the ideal number of times to present information to make sure a learner remembers the content.
  • the challenge for facilitators is to keep things changing so that learners’ RAS keep firing so they stay alert to the learning
  • short attention span
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  • It’s essential that trainers and facilitators keep learning themselves, to acquire new tools that will help them keep ensuring the training sticks!
  • And if you’ve been ignoring social media, now’s the time to reconsider because it’s clearly here to stay.
  • Blended learning is about mixing up face-to-face learning with webinars, blogging, emails, forums, video, online learning and social media.
  • trainers must move away from doing things in the same old way, must reach out to learners in new ways, personalise their learning campaigns, and help people connect to each other around issues they care about!
  • From planning phase to project end, things have to change – become familiar with new styles of presenting using multimedia, and carefully choose visuals to tell your story!
  • are you trapped in DDD – Dinosaur design and development?
  • Activity Based Curriculum Design
  • 70% of learning happens on the job 20% of learning happens through coaching and mentoring 10% of learning happens in training room and formal learning
  • BCF principle – better cheaper faster
  • no more plan-plan-do, its plan-do plan-do plan-do
  • Get used to bigger groups
  • Our community must start the shift by preparing learners for this new way of learning!
Trevor Cunningham

Learnable Programming - 94 views

worrydream.com/LearnableProgramming

Library programming education coding

shared by Trevor Cunningham on 02 Oct 12 - No Cached
  • Trevor Cunningham on 02 Oct 12
     
    Bret Victor, inspiration for Khan Academy's programming/coding learning tools, sets the record straight.
  • Christian King on 07 Oct 12
     
    THIS is why I have struggled over the years to learn abstract programming languages like C, in a nutshell. Textbooks make exactly the same mistakes. A great visual representation that I'm going to share with anyone who asks me how to teach programming.
Jac Londe

Maps Engine Lite - 47 views

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google maps googlemaps engine visualization data geography

shared by Jac Londe on 09 May 13 - No Cached
  • Welcome to Maps Engine Lite!Create powerful custom maps
  • Jac Londe on 09 May 13
     
    Draw  Import Organize Style your Google Maps. Great tool for organising a trip with students and let them collaborate and learning new skills.
Kate Pederson

Spicynodes : Home - 67 views

www.spicynodes.org

web2.0 mindmap graphic organizer visualization mindmapping

shared by Kate Pederson on 23 Aug 10 - Cached
    • Kirby Umholtz
      Kirby Umholtz on 21 Oct 11
       
      Looks like a Prezi...but more idea oriented
  • Kate Pederson on 12 Nov 12
     
    web tool for organizing thoughts and outlining ideas.  Allows for differentiation due to differing learning styles
Mary Beth Messner

Lovely Charts | Screencast - 126 views

www.lovelycharts.com/screencast.php

Lovely Charts Charts Graphic Syllabus Graphics Syllabus Images Visual Design Visio PowerPoint Diagram Web 2.0 Student Engagement Robin Smith Delivery and Development Course

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  • Mary Beth Messner on 29 Oct 10
     
    Free tool to create flowcharts, sitemaps, graphics, etc. Easy to use and might be good for creating graphic syllabi.
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