A useful guide to using Web 2.0 technologies to support learning:
E-Learning Handbook for Teachers
Showing posts with label technology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label technology. Show all posts
Friday, April 22, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Becoming informed
"Do you know what augmented reality is?"
"No..."
"Oh! I do!"
This is becoming an almost regular exchange it seems. As I learn about new technologies and how they might apply to Education in the future, I realise that I am becoming a resident expert. Though I still turn to James for support when it comes to things not working, or the Internet not connecting, there are things that I now know about that he has not heard of.
I quite like this... more learning here I come!
Recent inspirations have come from the Horizon Report, which looks at up and coming technologies (such as cloud computing, augmented reality, and mobiles), suggests when they may be regularly used in Education, and explains their applications in this area.
"No..."
"Oh! I do!"
This is becoming an almost regular exchange it seems. As I learn about new technologies and how they might apply to Education in the future, I realise that I am becoming a resident expert. Though I still turn to James for support when it comes to things not working, or the Internet not connecting, there are things that I now know about that he has not heard of.
I quite like this... more learning here I come!
Recent inspirations have come from the Horizon Report, which looks at up and coming technologies (such as cloud computing, augmented reality, and mobiles), suggests when they may be regularly used in Education, and explains their applications in this area.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
'Why the Net Matters'
Still slowly working my way through the first module for ETL523...
The video of the presentation on this website is interesting (though long). It discusses how the presenter, David Eagleman, thinks the Internet will save our civilisation - he gives six reasons why.
The video embedded at the bottom of the page (and below in this blog post) shows the potential for interactive books. This is one he has written just for the iPad, looking at the same topic - 'how the Internet will save civilisation'.
I think it is a very clever concept, and look forward to seeing this sort of thing as resources in schools in the long term, but I do hope that children continue to be able to be entertained purely by the written word and their imagination... I hope that our future generations are able to problem solve, and use their imaginations, and do not solely rely on technology for amusement.
Do check it out, and see what you think:
The video of the presentation on this website is interesting (though long). It discusses how the presenter, David Eagleman, thinks the Internet will save our civilisation - he gives six reasons why.
The video embedded at the bottom of the page (and below in this blog post) shows the potential for interactive books. This is one he has written just for the iPad, looking at the same topic - 'how the Internet will save civilisation'.
I think it is a very clever concept, and look forward to seeing this sort of thing as resources in schools in the long term, but I do hope that children continue to be able to be entertained purely by the written word and their imagination... I hope that our future generations are able to problem solve, and use their imaginations, and do not solely rely on technology for amusement.
Do check it out, and see what you think:
Friday, March 4, 2011
Portfolios
I may be getting a little ahead of myself in the wrong direction, but I have made a start on the readings for ETL507. From the Barrett (2008) article I learned the following:
- A good structure for tying the Portfolio together (direct quote):
* What? (The Past) What have I collected about my life/work/learning? (my artifacts)
* So What? (The Present) What do those artifacts show about what I have learned? (my current reflections on my knowledge, skills and dispositions)
* Now What? (The Future) What direction do I want to take in the future? (my future learning goals)
- I suppose I knew this to a degree, but hadn't thought about it too much... This article highlighted for me that technology adds to/enhances a portfolio, it doesn't just look fancy/different/impressive. It's not just about showing your abilities to use technology, but it can be used to make all your abilities more obvious.
- That storytelling can be an effective part of the portfolio process, particularly to support the learner through their journey - storytelling being a 2-4 minute video clip. This is something that I have not tried before, and honestly the idea scares me somewhat (I am one of those people who hates the sound of my own voice when not hearing it from the usual perspective), but I wouldn't mind giving it a go at some stage to see if it is as effective as this article claims.
I did not find a section entitled 'showcasing' as was suggested on Interact, but I have thought a little about which 'artefacts' I would include in my portfolio:
- The pathfinder wiki I created for one of my subjects last year - I can see this being applied, and it shows that I am capable of using technology as well as supporting learners and teachers in accessing resources.
- The pathfinder I created in Children's Literature during my Bachelor Degree - I would put this into digital form - this shows my passion and depth of knowledge of childrens books and would be something that encourages reading and which students would use.
- Some samples of my blog - showing that I understand the important role that technology can play in learning and reflection.
- Perhaps some other examples of learning and relevant tasks completed during subjects.
I am not entirely certain that this is what was meant by 'artefacts'; If anyone can clarify, please do.
Two blogs in one day! And not because I am trying to catch up all at once. So far my motivation is staying high, as are my hopes for a good semester. Let's see if I can keep this up.
- A good structure for tying the Portfolio together (direct quote):
* What? (The Past) What have I collected about my life/work/learning? (my artifacts)
* So What? (The Present) What do those artifacts show about what I have learned? (my current reflections on my knowledge, skills and dispositions)
* Now What? (The Future) What direction do I want to take in the future? (my future learning goals)
- I suppose I knew this to a degree, but hadn't thought about it too much... This article highlighted for me that technology adds to/enhances a portfolio, it doesn't just look fancy/different/impressive. It's not just about showing your abilities to use technology, but it can be used to make all your abilities more obvious.
- That storytelling can be an effective part of the portfolio process, particularly to support the learner through their journey - storytelling being a 2-4 minute video clip. This is something that I have not tried before, and honestly the idea scares me somewhat (I am one of those people who hates the sound of my own voice when not hearing it from the usual perspective), but I wouldn't mind giving it a go at some stage to see if it is as effective as this article claims.
I did not find a section entitled 'showcasing' as was suggested on Interact, but I have thought a little about which 'artefacts' I would include in my portfolio:
- The pathfinder wiki I created for one of my subjects last year - I can see this being applied, and it shows that I am capable of using technology as well as supporting learners and teachers in accessing resources.
- The pathfinder I created in Children's Literature during my Bachelor Degree - I would put this into digital form - this shows my passion and depth of knowledge of childrens books and would be something that encourages reading and which students would use.
- Some samples of my blog - showing that I understand the important role that technology can play in learning and reflection.
- Perhaps some other examples of learning and relevant tasks completed during subjects.
I am not entirely certain that this is what was meant by 'artefacts'; If anyone can clarify, please do.
Two blogs in one day! And not because I am trying to catch up all at once. So far my motivation is staying high, as are my hopes for a good semester. Let's see if I can keep this up.
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