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Tarmo Toikkanen

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  • According to the New York Times Bits blog, a recent study funded by the US Department of Education (PDF) found that on the whole, online learning environments actually led to higher tested performance than face-to-face learning environments.
  • “In many of the studies showing an advantage for online learning, the online and classroom conditions differed in terms of time spent, curriculum and pedagogy. It was the combination of elements in the treatment conditions (which was likely to have included additional learning time and materials as well as additional opportunities for collaboration) that produced the observed learning advantages,” writes the authors of the report (emphasis theirs). “At the same time, one should note that online learning is much more conducive to the expansion of learning time than is face-to-face instruction.”
  • We can conclude that those in online learning environments tested better, but not necessarily why.
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  • Researchers warned that “various online learning implementation practices may have differing effectiveness for K–12 learners than they do for older students,” which seems plausible.
  • The word education, after all, comes from the Latin educare, which means, “to lead out.” I.e., think Socrates. Anyone can absorb information from a book or video, but good teachers will always be necessary to draw out that knowledge and help students develop the skills needed to think critically about the information they consume. In other words, online learning tools are just like any other tools in a teacher’s bag of tricks: what matters is how they’re applied. The instruction of good teachers will be made better by the proper application of web tools, while bad teachers won’t necessarily be made better by utilizing online education methods.
  • It comes down to knowing how to best use the tools at your disposal to maximize the impact of education for students, which has always been what separates good teachers from bad ones. The major difference between teachers of today and teachers of the future is that in the future educators will have better online tools and will require better specialized training to learn how to utilize them properly.
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      Tarmo Toikkanen on 10 Sep 09
       
      Exactly. The tools are not the point, it's the learning results that matter. And they stem from the learning activities, which in turn are supported by the tools that are employed.
  • Teachers will certainly need to adapt in order to use new tools and methods, but that’s nothing new. Online education may never completely replace face-to-face learning, though as the Department of Education study shows, with enough time and under the guidance of a good teacher, online learning environments can produce results that are just as good or better than classroom learning. Online learning is likely to be used more often to enhance face-to-face learning in the future, however, and in communities where classroom learning is infeasible due to lack of funds, online learning is an adequate stand-in.
  • Tarmo Toikkanen on 10 Sep 09
     
    Good analysis on the impact of new tools, and the need for great teachers.
Tarmo Toikkanen

Tuleva yliopisto. Salminen, Suoranta, Vadén 2009 Online Free | education | YUDU - 0 views

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  • Tarmo Toikkanen on 16 Nov 09
     
    "Nettikirjassamme Tuleva yliopisto hahmottelemme uusia, tulevia yliopistoja: Lokavidaya-yliopisto, wikiyliopisto, näkymätön yliopisto, köyhä yliopisto, sissiyliopisto, elämän, taidon ja lihan yliopisto, keskiaikainen yliopisto, autonominen, globaali yliopisto, off-the-grid-yliopisto... Uusi yliopisto on tuleva! Muttei niin kuin Valtio halusi, vaan kuten minä, sinä ja me tahdomme. Uutena markkinoidussa yliopistossa ja laissa poikkeustila on hallinnan paradigma: kerro, kuvaa, auditoi, arvioi, muuta! Sori vaan, mutta tulevat yliopistot luodaan toisin kuin valtionhallinto kuvitteli: ne tehdään yhdessä, keskenämme, hyppäämällä nykyisestä asiantuntijakulttuurista yhdessä oppimisen ja toimimisen kulttuuriin. Ei enää reaktioita ja resistanssia, vaan aktiivisuutta ja omaehtoisia tekoja. Tulevat yliopistot asettavat ehdot valtiolle, rahalle, ministeriöille. Tämä on merkitys, jonka annamme autonomialle, yliopistolle, meille, maailmalle."
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TeachPaperless: Why Teachers Should Blog - 0 views

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  • And so, we should teach this new generation to move beyond embarrassment and fear. This is not to condone manifestly insolent behavior online, rather in teaching the qualities -- the unique qualities -- of the globally connected public square, we should be instilling in students both a strident determination to take part in the unadulterated public debate and yet have humility.I think both are achieved through the crucial practice of critical thinking and earnest self-analysis. And no where, if sincerely met with daily conviction, can both be better employed than in the practice of blogging.
  • And so, I firmly believe that all teachers should be bloggers. Because if Descartes is wrong, then the thrust of our identity is determined not by our inalienable and essential state of being but by the differences in idea and sense that we demonstrate through our interactions with others.
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25 Examples of Web 2.0 and Traditional Design Rules Coming Together | Webdesigner Depot - 0 views

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  • Tarmo Toikkanen on 04 Sep 09
     
    Here's a collection of 25 sites showcasing how Web 2.0 and traditional design practices can come together to form truly stunning websites.
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ZaidLearn: The Secret Recipe to Delivering World Class Lectures - 0 views

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shared by Tarmo Toikkanen on 12 Sep 09 - Cached
  • NEW SCHOOLFive simple learning steps/phases, which can of course overlap anyway you like (image above):ExploreLearnInnovateFeedbackReflect (back to Explore)This learning cycle can happen within minutes using your mental reflection and visualization, or perhaps days, weeks, or months in the real world, depending upon how you apply this flexible learning approach. Actually, these steps are just indicators and do not need to be followed step-by-step. Just use them how you feel like it, or what works best for you. I am still learning, so these steps or phases might change even by the time I really finish this article. Alright, let's move on!
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21st Century Skills: The Virtues of Ancient Greece | FLOSSE Posse - 0 views

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  • Tarmo Toikkanen on 28 Sep 09
     
    Bridging the four virtues of antiquity with 21st century skills
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Mag+, a concept video on the future of digital magazines - Blog - BERG - 0 views

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  • Tarmo Toikkanen on 28 Jan 10
     
    "This video prototype shows the take of the Mag+ project."
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School Design - 0 views

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  • Tarmo Toikkanen on 05 Oct 09
     
    Mentions upcoming conference, and links to further resources on school redesign.
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50 Awesome Ways to Use Skype in the Classroom | Teaching Degree.org - 0 views

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  • Tarmo Toikkanen on 21 Apr 11
     
    "Skype is a free and easy way for teachers to open up their classroom and their students to a world way beyond their campus. With Skype, students can learn from other students, connect with other cultures, and expand their knowledge in amazing ways. Teachers and parents can also benefit from Skype in the classroom. Read below to learn how you can take advantage of the power of Skype in your classroom."
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