#BYOTchat – Designing New Learning Environments. I’m delighted and flattered to be asked back to host a second #BYOTchat. Two Thursdays ago we had a marvellous, rollicking time scattering the Twitter birds everywhere. I’m hoping this week we can focus the conversation a bit. At least at the start. These things have a way of getting away from you. BYOT rests on the idea that the user calls the shots. If we are to change that and create a new, user-centred environment we will need to push our thinking and planning way beyond any technical issues involved in deploying a BYOT program. I’m hoping we can put our collective minds together and come up with some ideas that address some of these–maybe all, who knows. Looking forward to the chat! Www.blackboard.com/resources/markets/k-12/collateral/project-tomorrow/K12_Prjct-Tmrw_Mbl-Rpt_2012.pdf. Speak Up Reports. Massive Open Online Courses Are Multiplying at a Rapid Pace.
That’s what everyone is trying to figure out. Many places offer MOOCs, and more will. But Coursera, Udacity and edX are defining the form as they develop their brands. Coursera casts itself as a “hub” — Dr. Ng’s word — for learning and networking. The learning comes gratis from an impressive roster of elites offering a wide range of courses, from computer science to philosophy to medicine. Not all are highbrow or technical; “Listening to World Music” from the University of Pennsylvania aims to broaden your iPod playlist.
While Coursera will make suggestions, Dr. No one showed at the meet-up that Stacey Brown, an information technology manager at a Hartford insurance company, scheduled for a 14th-floor conference room on a Thursday after work, despite R.S.V.P.’s from a few classmates in the area. Others like the discipline a group offers. Udacity has stuck close to its math and computer science roots and emphasizes applied learning, like “How to Build a Blog” or “Building a Web Browser.” Myth: Students Without Access to Technology Creates a Digital Divide. Misconceptions of Flipped Learning #1: Students Without Access to Technology Creates a Digital Divide I am starting a series of blogs about some of the common misconceptions regarding flipped learning.
The Flipped Classroom has come under increasing scrutiny as it has gained popularity in classes across the country. Note: If any of my readers have a particular misconception you want me to cover, please comment and I might address it in a future post. This week: Students Without Access to Technology Creates a Digital Divide This is by far the most often quoted criticism/misconception of flipped learning. What about those students who do not have access to technology at home?
I don’t want to downplay this issue. Some students had computers at home, and either dial-up internet (remember those days) or no Internet at all. This doesn’t just mean smart phones. On anther note: this whole talk of adequate access assumes that the technology has to be accessed at home. Like this: Like Loading... Technology Is Changing How Students Learn, Teachers Say.
Frequently Asked Questions - NCCS Bring Your Own Device (BYOD / BYOT) This information is also available as a PDF document for easy printing. What is the BYOD program? A PILOT PROGRAM permitting students to bring their own Internet connected devices to school will begin Second Semester 2012. The length of this pilot program will depend on (1) the success of students adhering to the guidelines and policies for use of their own technology at school; and (2) success of adapting instruction and improving learning in the classroom. Why change? In 2010 the U.S. Department of Education introduced the National Education Technology Plan. Technology-based learning and assessment systems will be pivotal in improving student learning and generating data that can be used to continuously improve the education system at all levels. What are the Hardware and Software Considerations? What types of computing devices may my child bring to school? Whose Responsibility Is It?
Who pays for the technology brought to school? Miscellaneous Information Mobile phones in the classroom: Technology & Information Services / BYOT FAQ. How many schools are involved in your BYOT program? One hundred percent of schools in the district are now involved in the BYOT program. How many classrooms are involved in your BYOT program? On average, forty-six percent of classrooms in each school are fully engaged in using BYOT on a regular basis. Has the school system upgraded your internet connections? During the summer of 2011, FCS upgraded Internet access to a total of 1.25 Mbps. For redundancy the district aggregates 3 circuits from different providers. The school system was able to increase bandwidth for basically the same cost it had been paying. How does the school system secure the network from viruses and other possible issues with users bringing in their own devices?
The school system has two SSIDs that are accessible. Did the school system have to upgrade the wireless network? Through special purpose funding approved by the Forsyth County Voters, the district installed a wireless network in every school in 2007. Login. Whex. I’m taking a course on mobile learning being offered as part of the EDTEC Masters Program at SDSU (EDTEC700: Models and Tools for Mobile Learning, offered by Bernie Dodge). I’ve had the opportunity to listen to a recording of Bernie Dodge’s talk at ISTE, “WonderPoints: A Structure for Engaging Curiosity about the Outdoors with Mobile Devices.” While the whole talk is worth listening to, I’ll highlight some of the points I found particularly interesting here. Mobile learning: Not about delivering learning During the talk, Dodge notes that mobile learning is less about the technology than about the experiences it can mediate.
Devices don’t deliver learning; that’s constructed by the learner. Instead, mobile devices are conduits for stimulating curiosity and active learning. Engagement = Interaction Dodge describes engagement as the sum total (over time) of interactions the learner experiences: Using mobile devices to create richer learning experiences Photo credit Like this: Like Loading... Google App Inventor is an Android Dev Kit For Non-Programmers. 21st Century Literacies. The Definition of 21st Century Literacies Adopted by the NCTE Executive CommitteeFebruary 15, 2008 Literacy has always been a collection of cultural and communicative practices shared among members of particular groups. As society and technology change, so does literacy. Because technology has increased the intensity and complexity of literate environments, the twenty-first century demands that a literate person possess a wide range of abilities and competencies, many literacies.
These literacies—from reading online newspapers to participating in virtual classrooms—are multiple, dynamic, and malleable. NCTE Framework for 21st Century Curriculum and Assessment Today, the NCTE definition of 21st century literacies makes it clear that further evolution of curriculum, assessment, and teaching practice itself is necessary. Literacy has always been a collection of cultural and communicative practices shared among members of particular groups. Click here for the complete framework. The 33 Digital Skills Every 21st Century Teacher should Have.
By EdTech Team Updated on march 2, 2015 : The original list that was created in 2011 comprised 33 skills , after reviewing it we decided to do some merging and finally ended up with the 20 skills below. The 21st century teacher should be able to : 1- Create and edit digital audio Here are some tools for teachers to develop this skill :Free Audio Tools for Teachers 2- Use Social bookmarking to share resources with and between learners Here are some tools for teachers to develop this skill : A List of Best Bookmarking Websites for Teachers 3- Use blogs and wikis to create online platforms for students Here are some tools for teachers to develop this skill : Great Tools to Create Protected Blogs and Webpages for your Class 4- Exploit digital images for classroom use Here are some tools for teachers to develop this skill :Web Tools to Edit Pictures without Installing any softwareTools to Convert Photos into Cartoons.