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Progressive inquiry with a networked learning environment the FLE-Tools - 0 views

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  • progressive inquiry model
  • , Future Learning Environment Tools (FLE-Tools
  • analysis of 125 messages
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  • design of computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL) environments
  • Participation in progressive inquiry is facilitated by asking a user who is preparing a discussion message to categorize the message by choosing a "category of inquiry scaffold" (e.g., Problem, Working theory, Summary) corresponding to the PI-Model (based on the practices of Scardamalia & Bereiter, 1993). These scaffolds are designed to encourage students to engage in expert-like processing of knowledge; they help to move beyond simple question-answer discussion and elicit practices of progressive inquiry.
  • ther important aspect of inquiry, and a critical condition of developing conceptual understanding, is generation of one’s own working theories — one’s conjectures, hypotheses, theories or interpretations — for the phenomena being investigated (Carey & Smith, 1995; Perkins, Crismond, Simmons, & Under, 1995; Scardamalia & Bereiter, 1993).
  • Through evaluating whether and how well the working theories explain the chosen problems, the learning community seeks to assess strengths and the weaknesses of different explanations and identify contradictory explanations, gaps of knowledge, and limitations of the power of intuitive explanation
  • Progressive discourse occurs, for instance, in the sciences demonstarting both accumulation and deepening of knowledge.
  • Each question opened one knowledge-buiding thread, e.g., "How does the new information and communication technology support development of students’ expertise in different contexts?" or "What kind of new pedagogical problems may emerge in networked learning environments?"
  • Specific problems addressed included the following: 1) What is the nature of KB messages produced by the participants? 2) How does the KB represent the model of progressive inquiry? 3) How did the students used the scaffolds provided by the FLE-Tools?
  • During the nine-week course the students posted 125 messages.
  • The postings to the database KB Module constitute the data analyzed in this study. The database material was analyzed with qualitative and quantitative methods in order to evaluate the process of knowledge advancement. The methods applied to analyzing the date aim at providing a richer view on the content and the progression of the discussion (see Chi, 1997).
  • ded to elicit in-depth inquiry
  • The following categories of inquiry scaffolds were also used to analyze how the students categorized their messages: Problem, Working theory, Deepening knowledge, Comment, Metacomment, and Summary (Help has been left out of the analysis because it was not used by the students)
  • To analyze the reliability of segmentation, an independent coder classified approximately 15 percent of the messages. The inter-coder reliability was .91, indicating that the reliability of segmentation was satisfactory.
  • each segment or idea was classified according to five principal "idea categories" identified in the coding process: Problem, Working theory, Scientific explanation, Metacomment, and Quote of another student’s idea. All of the propositions fitted in these five categories of ideas, which were regarded to be mutually exclusive.
  • database was considered to show remarkable connectedness (Hewitt, 1996).
  • FLE-Tools environment was used in a pilot course to facilitate progressive inquiry in university education
  • The students were asked to categorize their posting to the database by using a set of cognitive scaffolds. However, the content analysis indicated that the students' productions often did not correspond with the scaffold they chose. The students showed a bias for selecting a Category of Inquiry
  • A thematic analysis of the discussion suggested that a tutor's "just-in-time" participation could have significantly changed this pattern, judging from the evaluations and reflections of the students.
  • First, although the students were introduced the PI-Mode
  • Second, it is possible that it is not natural for the students to partition their posting in a way that corresponds to the given scaffolds; the students wrote rather long entries (often half a page) in which they set up as well as explained their problems.
  • examination of the database indicated that there was a substantial knowledge-management problem.
  • only the KB module was tested.
  • model of progressive inquiry
  • the students apparently need strong community support that would induce them to participate and guide them in doing so
  • Surpassing ourselves. An inquiry into the nature and implications of expertise. Chicago, IL
  • Matt LeClair on 02 Jun 12
     
    The design of a web-based, networked learning environment, Future Learning Environment Tools (FLE-Tools) embodies a model of progressive inquiry. In this paper, we introduce the progressive inquiry model and describe how different modules FLE-Tools are designed to facilitate participation in this kind of inquiry. Results of a pilot experiment of using FLE-Tools in higher education are presented. The study was based on an analysis of 125 messages posted by thirteen university students to the FLE-Tools database. The results indicated that the course provided positive evidence for an integration of progressive inquiry and online discussion. The pedagogical and design challenges with which we are currently struggling are discussed: the problems of creating a learning community for students collaborating at distance or managing large number of entries in FLE's database.
Matt LeClair

30+ Really Useful Infographics Tools & Resources - 0 views

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shared by Matt LeClair on 21 Jul 12 - No Cached
  • Wordle – Generates beautiful, customizable word clouds from your own text. Copy & paste your own words, or enter any RSS feed to automatically parse & scrape text.  Tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts and color schemes.
  • Wordle – Generates beautiful, customizable word clouds from your own text. Copy & paste your own words, or enter any RSS feed to automatically parse & scrape text.  Tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts and color schemes.
  • Wordle – Generates beautiful, customizable word clouds from your own text. Copy & paste your own words, or enter any RSS feed to automatically parse & scrape text.  Tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts and color schemes.
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  • ds from your own text. Copy & paste your own words, or enter any RSS feed to automatically parse & scrape text.  Tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts and color schemes.
  • ds from your own text. Copy & paste your own words, or enter any RSS feed to automatically parse & scrape text.  Tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts and color schemes.
  • Online Chart Tool – A simple, free browser-based tool for creating charts and graphs.  Point & click to create Bar, Line, Area, Pie, Bubble charts and more. Customize your creations with colors and fonts, then save & share.
  • Tableau – Robust, premium data visualization solution for analyzing and presenting data in more meaningful ways.  Try Tableau Desktop for free, which includes sample workbooks and data sets.
  • Tagxedo – Online tool that turns words (quotes, slogans, themes, articles–anything you want) into visually stunning word clouds. Great for incorporating into infographics, blogs, and websites.
  • Visualize.me – Another visual résumé service that turns your work history and experience into beautiful infographics! Connect your LinkedIn account for easy integration with Visualize.me’s visual résumé tool.
  • acoo – Create eye-catching diagrams online with real-time collaboration! User-friendly drawing tool that enables you to create a variety of diagrams like sitemaps, wireframes, and network charts. Free version is more limited, but still powerful.
Matt LeClair

World Without Walls: Learning Well with Others: How to teach when learning is everywhere. - 0 views

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shared by Matt LeClair on 27 Oct 11 - Cached
  • Our ability to learn whatever we want, whenever we want, from whomever we want is rendering the linear, age-grouped, teacher-guided curriculum less and less relevant.
  • Experts are at our fingertips,
  • Content and information are everywhere, not just in textbooks.
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  • And the work we create and publish is assessed by the value it brings to the people who read it, reply to it, and remix it.
  • Much of what our students learn from us is unlearned once they leave us; paper is not the best way to share our work, facts and truths are constantly changing, and working together is becoming the norm, not the exception.
  • It's about solving problems together and sharing the knowledge we've gained with wide audiences.
  • Inherent in the collaborative process is a new way of thinking about teaching and learning
  • As connectors, we provide the chance for kids to get better at learning from one another.
  • In fact, we need to rely on trusted members of our personal networks to help sift through the sea of stuff, locating and sharing with us the most relevant, interesting, useful bits.
  • That means that as teachers, we must begin to model our own editorial skills
  • Collaboration in these times requires our students to be able to seek out and connect with learning partners, in the process perhaps navigating cultures, time zones, and technologies.
  • they come into contact with: Who is this person? What are her passions? What are her credentials? What can I learn from her?
  • As Clay Shirky writes in Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing Without Organizations, "Knowingly sharing your work with others is the simplest way to take advantage of the new social tools."
  • Fortunately, social tools like wikis, blogs, and social-bookmarking sites make working with others across time and space easier than it's ever been. They are indeed "weapons of mass collaboration," as author Donald Tapscott calls them.
  • The Collaboration Age comes with challenges that often cause concern and fear. How do we manage our digital footprints, or our identities, in a world where we are a Google search away from both partners and predators?
  • What are the ethics of co-creation when the nuances of copyright and intellectual property become grayer each day? When connecting and publishing are so easy, and so much of what we see is amateurish and inane, how do we ensure that what we create with others is of high quality?
  • I believe that is what educators must do now. We must engage with these new technologies and their potential to expand our own understanding and methods in this vastly different landscape.
  • And we must be able to model those shifts for our students and counsel them effectively when they run across problems with these tools.
  • Matt LeClair on 27 Oct 11
     
    World Without Walls: Learning Well with Others How to teach when learning is everywhere. By Will Richardson Facebook 16 Twitter 25 Share 136 Email Four teachers from High Tech High. Bringing Their A-Game: Humanities teacher Spencer Pforsich, digital arts/sound production teacher Margaret Noble, humanities teacher Leily Abbassi, and math/science teacher Marc Shulman make lessons come alive on the High Tech campuses in San Diego. Credit: David Julian Earlier this year, as I was listening to a presentation by an eleven-year-old community volunteer and blogger named Laura Stockman about the service projects she carries out in her hometown outside Buffalo, New York, an audience member asked where she got her ideas for her good work. Her response blew me away. "I ask my readers," she said. I doubt anyone in the room could have guessed that answer. But if you look at the Clustrmap on Laura's blog, Twenty Five Days to Make a Difference, you'll see that Stockman's readers -- each represented by a little red dot -- come from all over the world. 1 She has a network of connections, people from almost every continent and country, who share their own stories of service or volunteer to assist Stockman in her work. She's sharing and learning and collaborating in ways that were unheard of just a few years ago. Welcome to the Collaboration Age, where even the youngest among us are on the Web, tapping into what are without question some of the most transformative connecting technologies the world has ever seen. These tools are allowing us not only to mine the wisdom and experiences of the more than one billion people now online but also to connect with them to further our understanding of the global experience and do good work together. These tools are fast changing, decidedly social, and rich with powerful learning opportunities for us all, if we can figure out how to leverage their potential. For e
Matt LeClair

Free Classroom Guides and Educational Downloads for 2012 | Edutopia - 0 views

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  • Matt LeClair on 11 Sep 12
     
    "A Parent's Guide to 21st-Century Learning Discover the tools and techniques today's teachers and classrooms are using to prepare students for tomorrow -- and how you can get involved. More Resources: How to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communication A Teacher's Guide to Generation X Parents Facebook Group for Parents blue cover with students Six Tips for Brain-Based Learning By understanding how the brain works, educators are better equipped to help K-12 students with everything from focusing attention to increasing retention. More Resources: Neuro Myths: Separating Fact and Fiction in Brain-Based Learning Brain-Based Learning: Resource Roundup Big Thinker: Neurologist Judy Willis on the Science of Learning Yellow cover with students Ten Tips for Classroom Management Learn how to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline for grades K-12. More Resources: How to Develop Positive Classroom Management Classroom-Management Video Tips for Teachers Positive Discipline Strategies Yield Quick Results Purple cover with faces framed in circles Top Ten Tips for Teaching with New Media Whether you're new to teaching or a classroom veteran, this resource-packed collection of 10 new media tips provides fresh ideas and easy-to-use tools to engage your students and make learning more collaborative. (Updated: 6/14/11) More Resources: Twittering, Not Frittering: Professional Development in 140 Characters Google for Educators: The Best Features for Busy Teachers Social Media in Education: The Power of Facebook Blue 2010 cover with faces framed in circles Summer Rejuvenation Guide Whether it's reading a good book or starting a new hobby, this resource-packed guide highlights ten fun ways to spend your summer. (Updated: 5/24/11) More Resources: Teacher-Tested Travel Grants Creating a Summer Reading Network How to Create a Professional Learning Community Orange c
Matt LeClair

Powerful Learning Practice Live Conference - Inspire. Collaborate. Shift. - 0 views

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  • Matt LeClair on 08 Oct 12
     
    We provide professional development for 21st century educators. Our brand of job-embedded learning is built around social media and Web 2.0 tools. Our participants are part of intensive, organic, learner-directed, collaborative communities of practice that focus on leveraging emerging technologies as tools for deep learning and principled change.
Matt LeClair

Designing & Assessing Formal and Informal Learning Spaces - 0 views

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  • Matt LeClair on 29 May 13
     
    Welcome to the companion website to our ELI presentation on Assessing Learning Spaces. We have made many of our instruments and resources available for your reference. However, since we have worked in cooperation with several institutions and modified their instruments for our use, we'd ask that you contact them directly to get permission to do the same. The San José State University Academic Success Center opened in October 2006 with a goal to increase student success by providing 21st-century technology, informal and formal learning spaces, and the services and support. The objective was to build an integrative center that provides students with an innovative space and technology tools for collaboration and promotes faculty pedagogical innovation through the use of our Incubator Classroom, winner of the 2007 Campus Technology Innovators Award. By combining physical space, technology tools, and an intensive professional development program, the ASC exemplifies a new synergistic model for the campus.
Matt LeClair

Free Tools to Create Professionally Impressing and Visually Appealing Resumes ~ Educati... - 0 views

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  • Matt LeClair on 29 Dec 12
     
    "If you are a creative job seeker who is always looking for ways to distinguish himslef/herself to potential employers and probably get their attention then try out these free tools."
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Lumzy - 0 views

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  • Matt LeClair on 05 Mar 13
     
    "Lumzy is a mockup and prototyping tool for websites and applications. By "mockup", we mean a quick sketch that gives an idea of what the site or application you are planning to build will look like. When we say "prototype", we're referring to something functional, and with Lumzy we're NOT talking about simply page-linking (like so many other so-called "prototyping" tools provide). No way, we're talking about functional prototypes - where a user can perform events such a clicking on buttons, selecting values from dropdowns, filling in text fields, scrolling lists, etc..., and those events can trigger actions. These actions provide the client with the experience they'd expect from a functioning site or application, such as seeing popup windows, or alert messages, or being taken to other pages or even to other websites (yes you can launch real "live" URLs from within your prototype). "
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Blooms activity analysis 2.pdf - 0 views

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  • Matt LeClair on 28 May 13
     
    "Bloom's Digital Taxonomy - Activity Analysis Tool Purpose: This tool is designed to analize classroom activities and units for the balance of Higher Order and Lower Order thinking skills. Analysis can either be a simple overview of task construction or a analysis of time allocation to each specific taxonomic level.
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Learning about Learning: Kanban--Get your work organized! - 0 views

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  • work flow management tool.
  • the tool helps me to identify what I need to do, what I am doing, and what I have done.  
  • Matt LeClair on 02 Oct 12
     
    Work Flow Management Tool
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Qualtrics University - 1 views

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  • Matt LeClair on 14 Dec 11
     
    Learn to use Qualtrics survey tool (Pepperdine survey tool)
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Technology and Education | Box of Tricks - 0 views

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  • Big Huge Labs is a collection of utilities and toys that allow you to edit and alter digital pictures. You can create puzzles, movie posters, magazine covers, mosaics, calendars, badges, billboards and many more besides.
  • abberize.com allows you to animate pictures to make the people, animals or objects in them appear as if they are talking. It only takes three simple steps.
  • Matt LeClair on 25 Jul 12
     
    "These are some of the best free internet resources for education. This page is constantly updated; every time I come across a new piece of software or an exciting website, I list it here. This list is not exhaustive in any way. In fact, if you think there is a tool or application for use in education that should be added to this list, please don't hesitate to get in touch and suggest it!"
Matt LeClair

Dipity - Find, Create, and Embed Interactive Timelines - 0 views

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  • Matt LeClair on 27 Nov 12
     
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HyperStat Online: An Introductory Statistics Textbook and Online Tutorial for Help in S... - 0 views

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  • Matt LeClair on 30 Nov 12
     
    Contains: HyperStat Online An online statistics book with links to other statistics resources on the web. Simulations/Demonstrations Java applets that demonstrate various statistical concepts. Case Studies Examples of real data with analyses and interpretation Analysis Lab Some basic statistical analysis tools.
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WebHome < Main < WikiTADA - 0 views

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  • Matt LeClair on 10 May 12
     
    "The Text Analysis Developers Alliance is an international group of designers and developers of text analysis tools. The mission of TADA is to encourage collaboration among researchers and to provide useful resources to developers and users."
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Picture It Solved - a visual approach to thinking - 0 views

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  • Matt LeClair on 19 Mar 12
     
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TAPoR Text Analysis - 0 views

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  • Matt LeClair on 22 May 12
     
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Assessment and Rubrics - Kathy Schrock's Guide to Everything - 0 views

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  • Matt LeClair on 31 May 12
     
    TONS of references !!!!!! How tos, tools, etc.
Matt LeClair

WORDPRESS GOD: 300+ Tools for Running Your WordPress Blog - 0 views

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  • FireStats – Full featured statistics including referrers and popular pages.
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  • FireStats – Full featured statistics including referrers and popular pages.
  • WP-Post Ratings – Allows readers to rate your posts.
  • nline Ajax Page – Displays a snippet of a post and then allows the reader to click a button to load the full entry without going to another page.
  • Tagboard Widget – Adds an auto-updating tagboard to your site that displays new messages as they are posted.
  • wp-chunk – Truncates long URLs in comments to prevent them from stretching the page.
  • WP-Most Commented Posts – Displays the posts with the most comments in the sidebar.
  • Simple CoComments – Tracks the conversation across blogs.
  • Comment Karma – Digg-style voting on comments.
  • Google Analyticator – Inserts Google Analytics code on every WordPress page.
  • Leprakhauns Word Count – Adds a Java powered word counter to your editing page.
  • Simple Tagging – Simplifies the tagging process to drop down menus and includes the ability import from your current tagging plugins.
  • Playing Music Del.icio.us MP3 Player – Makes links to MP3s in your posts playable and easily postable to del.icio.us. Audio Player – Inserts a simple MP3 player into your posts that plays uploaded audio files. XSFP Player – Flash player that allows you to embed music on your blog via http.
  • WP OnlineCounter – This plugin counts the number of readers currently online, highest number of visitors at the same time, and the total count of visitors.
  • mpress – Display number of users, posts, pages, comments, categories, words, and more on your blog.
  • Limit the size of main page posts – Set the number of words you want each of your main page posts to contain so that if they exceed that limit, a link is provided to a page with the complete post.
  • Phoogle – Add Google Maps with markers you choose to any of your posts.
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