Technology-Enhanced Learning | Faculty Innovation Center Technology-enhanced learning is not a new concept. Educators have integrated technology into their instruction for as long as there have been classrooms. Whether it be through textbooks made possible through the invention of the printing press, an overhead projector, a film strip, or an online simulation, teachers have always looked toward technology to provide students with higher quality learning experiences. However, innovations in content delivery, assessment methods, and adaptive learning are changing what it means to educate students in the 21st century. As technology and instructional methods evolve, so do students’ expectations for a technology-driven learning experience. Technology should never be used in teaching for its own sake--it should be used in service to specific learning goals you have for your students.
#Change11 My reflection on: How to achieve results through Study and Learning Mary says in her comments on Slow Learning. This part just doesn’t resonate for me…. Stories belong to the folk… They are part of the traditional apprenticeship model. …..(ex., The Chinese Bamboo Story)…The cognitive apprenticeship model is not quite like the traditional model. Allan Collins, John Seely Brown and Susan E. I am not sure how to respond to her comments. So, may I start with this adventure of sharing my learning experience and insights, and stories whereas any of you who would also like to share your stories and experience with me would be greatly appreciated? The following is a short paper I wrote on 30 Dec 1997. My reflection on: How to achieve results through Study and Learning? I would like to reflect on my experience in achieving results in this paper. I have always admired people who are highly intelligent and wise. I have always wished that I could master the best way to achieve, whether it is an academic result or a career goal. Wish An example may be as follows: Goal 1
How to Use Technology Effectively to Transform Your ESL Classroom What comes to mind when you hear the word “technology”? Did you imagine computers? Smart phones? Apps? Or perhaps GPS? Netflix, anyone? All right, now picture yourself in a classroom teaching students. If you’re not exactly sure, then you’re in the right place, because we’re going to show how you can transform your ESL classroom using technology. There’s no doubt about it, technology integration is currently one of the hottest buzzwords in education. With so much focus on educators implementing technology in their classrooms, at some point we’re prompted to ask a critical question: What is technology integration, really? What Is Technology Integration? The answer to this may seem obvious, but in all actuality, the question is a valid one. Despite the fact that we are living in the “age of technology,” many teachers still remain uncomfortable with the idea of integrating it into classrooms. Oops. Benefits of Technology Integration in English Education 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Content-specific tools Prezi
12 Curios of e-learning - Eight Interactive In the spirit of the festive season we bring to you … the 12 curios of e-learning. The following are our 12 fascinating insights into the power, versatility and value of e-learning. If you have any to add, we’d love to read them. 1. The European Space Agency delivered an e-learning session (scheduled as an “Earth-based” lecture) with a live audio/video link-up with ESA astronaut, Thomas Reiter, on board the ISS, to European university students following the EuMAS Masters Program in Aeronautics and Space. 2. Encyclopædia Britannica, founded in 1768 at the height of the period of European history known as the “Enlightenment” has launched Britannica SmartStudy to encourage independent learning through a games-based approach to study. 3. The Bible, the world’s all time bestselling book, can be taught via e-learning, as can the Quran of Islam, the Hindu Vedas, the Jewish Tanakh and the Buddhist Tipitaka; and quite probably a wealth of other holy teachings. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Using Technology In The Classroom Technology has always been a major focus on EducationWorld.com. This archive compiles many of the features we have done on the subject of using technology in the classroom. Many of these articles have been updated many times or even rewritten as technology changes. That said, due to the ever-changing nature of technology, there will be articles on this list that are a little past their prime period of usefullness. Social Networking Tips for Teachers Social networking in the classroom? Teaching? Fifth Graders Soar in the Blogosphere Across the curriculum, Gillian Ryan asks her fifth graders to respond in writing to the topics they discuss -- whether in math, science, social studies, or language arts -- and their ideas become posts to classroom blogs. Podcasts Promote Reading Librarian Malissia Bell has challenged students to create 500 podcasts describing their favorite books. Who Is They? Not All Who Twitter Are Twits The concept behind Twitter is simple. Who's Talking Online? Quick!
7 key questions to ask about ed technology, online learning - The Answer Sheet This was written by Cathy N. Davidson, a Duke professor and author of Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform the Way We Live, Work, and Learn. By Cathy N. Davidson The outcry against exploitative online for-profit education is growing at roughly the same rate as the clamor for increasing amounts of educational technology — laptops, tablets, smart boards — from preschool to life-long learning. Here are seven key questions designed to help any parent or student sort out the competing interests that currently drive technology into our schools — or keep technology out of some other schools. 1. If online learning is being championed because it enriches knowledge, we then have to ask if it really does. (2)What is the cost-cutting motive behind using technology? This is a less cynical variation of the profit question. (3) Is there innovative thinking behind a school’s adoption of technology in the classroom? (4) If your school is not using technology, why not?
Using Technology to Enhance Teaching & Learning - SMU Technology provides numerous tools that teachers can use in and out of the classroom to enhance student learning. This page provides an introduction to some of the most common. Faculty members should consult SMU's office of Academic Technology Services, which provides many kinds of support, including hands-on training in using classroom technology. There are also numerous on-line resources about using technology to enhance teaching in a number of different ways. Below are links to resources on using specific types of teaching and learning tools. Blackboard SMU uses the course management system Blackboard. Presentation Software Sometimes it's helpful to provide visual aids to complement teaching, stimulate discussion, or allow out-of-class teaching. Classroom Response Systems ("clickers") One way to encourage student engagement is by using electronic devices that allow students to record their answers to multiple choice questions and allow you to instantly display the results. Podcasts Games
Tools for 21st Century Teachers (by Miss Noor Living in a complex, rapid, digital environment, and having a digital-savvy generation that has grown up in this environment, requires us as educators to be aware of changes and challenges and to bring new tools and technologies into our classrooms. Implementing web 2.0 tools in the classroom can be the key to preparing our students and preparing ourselves as learners to be ready for these changes. Why? According to ATCS21, every educator has to consider the importance of promoting 10 skills in the classroom, including creativity and innovation, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, learning to learn, metacognition, communication, and collaboration (teamwork). According to Partnership for 21st Century Skills, educators should be aware of the increasing need for four skills in the new global world as an essential element in the 21st century framework for student success. These skills are often called the 4Cs: Critical thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity.
Teaching with technology | Center for Teaching and Learning Teaching with technology can deepen student learning by supporting instructional objectives. However, it can be challenging to select the “best” tech tools while not losing sight of your goals for student learning. Once identified, integrating those tools can itself be a challenge albeit an eye-opening experience. The CTL is here to help you (novice, expert and everyone in between) find creative and constructive ways to integrate technology into your class. To arrange an appointment or consultation, please fill out the following form: What do we mean by “technology”? The term “technology” refers to advancements in the methods and tools we use to solve problems or achieve a goal. The newest technologies allow us to try things in physical and virtual classrooms that were not possible before. How can technology help you? What are some good examples? One of the best ways to get ideas and inspiration is learn from others and blogs are a great way to do that. Videos
Khan and AI: Open Online Courses I just listened to a great video discussion – Khan Academy and Stanford AI Class: Reinventing Education – with Peter Norvig, Sebastian Thrun, and Sal Khan. It’s a candid discussion of what each of these educators wanted to achieve with opening up their courses and content and some of the challenges they faced in the process. Most importantly, they (particularly Sebastian) discuss where they were wrong in their previous assumptions about learning. I’ve been a bit frustrated in the past (actually, I still am) that the history of open courses has not been fully reflected in conversation about the Stanford AI class. But that’s a personal ego gripe. It’s good to have growing diversity in researchers and educators offering alternative course models. Use of Technology in Teaching and Learning Technology ushers in fundamental structural changes that can be integral to achieving significant improvements in productivity. Used to support both teaching and learning, technology infuses classrooms with digital learning tools, such as computers and hand held devices; expands course offerings, experiences, and learning materials; supports learning 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; builds 21st century skills; increases student engagement and motivation; and accelerates learning. Technology also has the power to transform teaching by ushering in a new model of connected teaching. This model links teachers to their students and to professional content, resources, and systems to help them improve their own instruction and personalize learning. The links on this page are provided for users convenience and are not an endorsement. Full-time online schools: The following online or virtual schools enroll students on a full-time basis. State operated District operated Charter operated State operated
Stanford's open courses raise questions about true value of elite education In November, Wolfram Burgard, a professor of computer science at the University of Freiburg, in Germany, administered an online midterm exam for a course in artificial intelligence to 54 students. The test-takers sat in the lecture hall, spaced at least a meter apart, with proctors roaming the aisles to make sure nobody was looking up clues or chatting online with co-conspirators. The students were from all over. Some were enrolled at Freiburg, some at the Technical University of Munich, some at the University of Hamburg, and several from outside Germany. Still, those incurring travel costs could take solace: First, they did not have to trek nearly 6,000 miles to where the course was actually being given, at Stanford University. That A.I. course was the flagship of a trio of Stanford computer science courses that were broadcast this fall, for the first time, to anyone on the Internet who cared to log in. But there are no human lectures or office hours built into the OLI courses.
News archive » 2011 » Guidelines for OER in Higher Education institutions UNESCO and the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) have recently published a set of guidelines for the use of Open Educational Resources (OER) in higher education. This important document outlines in a concise format the key issues, and provides advice on the integration of OER . The UNESCO/ COL Guidelines on Open Educational Resources in Higher Education were launched at the UNESCO General Conference in Paris, France earlier this month, together with the UNESCO OER Platform. The open nature of OERs provides UNESCO Member States with a strategic opportunity to ensure greater access to quality learning and teaching resources at all levels of education. These guidelines indicate how the potential of OER can be harnessed to support teaching and learning by higher education stakeholders including governments, higher education institutions, teaching staff, students and student bodies, and accreditation authorities. Source: UNESCO, Commonwealth of Learning