Low-Cost, High-Gain Technologies for Teaching

Low-Cost, High-Gain Technologies for Teaching

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  Low-Effort, Low-Cost, High-GainTechnologies for Teaching & LearningLearningEfficiencyOutcomesCollaborationEngagementAccessibilityInnovationCreativeEffectiveBrett Christie, Ph.D., Sonoma State UniversityApril 19, 2011 @ METU University, Ankara, Turkey
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  AcknowledgmentsDr. OyaYerinGüneri, DirectorLearningand Student Development Office
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  Items to Exploreor ConsiderWordle: Create “word clouds” with many usesVoiceThread: Create more engaging discussionsWallwisher: Online Notice or Discussion BoardQuizlet to create flashcards and practice quizzesGoogleDocs: Forms/Survey, DrawingVirtual Office Hours (Skype, Elluminate)Glogster to create multimedia web postersPrezi for visual-spatial presentingWikispaces to create course, research, or project wikisZamzar for easy conversion of file typesDoodle for meeting times- www.doodle.comDropbox- http://www.dropbox.com/
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  Explanation of “Clouds”
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  Word Clouds asMore than Web DataCreate your own “word clouds” using WordleCopy and paste (or type) any text to see how it is represented in a word cloudCopy and paste a series of articles to perform a visio-cumulus-meta-analysisCopy and paste a mission statement or guiding document to see what is most prominent. Does it match the intended message?
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  Other Uses ofWord CloudsShow a Wordle of a reading for discussion prior to assignmentStart a discussion with a Wordle of the assigned readingEnd a discussion with a Wordle of the assigned reading to see if all was coveredUse Wordle to preview vocabulary for a reading, topic, or unitHave students create a Wordle of their term paper and analyze
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  Other Uses ofWord CloudsHave students Wordlean article and analyzeCreate an “audible Wordle” by having students read each word aloud in the tone according to word size and meaningSupports vocabulary, literacy, language learningHave students create a Wordle biographyHave students create a “who am I?” WordleCreate a cultural identity WordleiTunes playlist Wordle (related to biography?)
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  Additional Uses ofWord CloudsPaste a threaded discussion into WordlePaste two sides of an argument into separate Wordles and compare them visuallyComparing oratorical messages (e.g., State of the Union address 2010 vs. 1930)Create interesting topic slides to evoke discussionCreate a Wordle about yourself as an introductionEnter histogram data into Wordle (advanced)
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  Turning Histograms intoa Wordle
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  Select All, Copy,Wordle.net,Paste,Voilà
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  VoiceThread for EngagingOnline Conversations
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  What is VoiceThread?VoiceThreadcombines the purpose of threaded discussions with visual media and social web communication.A VoiceThread starts with a series of images.Author can post a welcome message and instructions.Students can then post comments in the form of text, audio, or video.All this is done with particular ease of use.
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  Who is UsingVoiceThread?K-12 teachers for oral histories and student book reportsAs a part of group projectsAs a way to deliver a group presentationArt appreciation/history professorsLanguage instructorsInstructors instilling media literacyAny instructor who wants to build community, inside and outside of class
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  How Does VoiceThreadWork?Simple interface to upload media:From desktopFrom social media sites (e.g., Flickr, Facebook)Others can then view and commentCan be open to course or peer-group via passwordOr, can be publicly available for larger dialogAuthor can send url or embed in a blog, web page, or LMS page
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  Why is VTSignificant?Ease of useUnique platform to combine social media and social communication with educational purposeAllows for participation via text, audio, video, or mark-upFlexible and scalable from still frames to audioto video
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  What are theVT Downsides?Initial rethinking in terms of how students are allowed to communicateThis new form involves developing new assessment strategiesIf video is the focus, bandwidth access can be an issueFlash technology can limit use on mobile devices
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  Where is VTHeaded?Has evolved significantly since releaseOptions for local branding or designOptions for have one account administrator for a large number of usersYou can progress from chatting about a slide to offering narrated demonstrations or tutorials
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  Implications for Teachingand LearningSimple venue for sharing, creating, and assessing media projectsPromotes digital literacy and other 21st century skillsEffective for posing a topic and having students choose sides and debatePower of digital storytelling and group/individual reflections.
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  Credit to MichellePacansky-Brock for “VoiceThread: Getting Started” slideshttp://www.box.net/shared/774tqdat8f
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  QuestionsorComments?
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  A virtual bulletinboard or discussion boardPlace post-its, images, video, or audioEach post is 160 charactersAuthor gets to create the url for the WallAuthor can control who sees a WallAuthor can moderate what gets postedShare, RSS, and Embed features
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  Allows you orstudents to create study setsOr, search the 5 million existing flashcardsWork in different study modesFlashcard, Matching, Learn, or TestCreate study groups around a card setStudy on the go with mobile Quizlet appsEdit and improve existing setsFree (limited) or $10/year
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  Google Docs OptionsFormsCreatesurveys and report formsIt’s free and you own the dataLive look at the dataAllow others to see the dataExport into SPSS or other stats packageUnlimited for free
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  Google Docs OptionsDrawingCreateconcept maps or topic diagramsBuilt-in drawing and text toolsImport imagesCollaborate in real timeShare work-in-progressShare finished productExport as jpg, png, or pdfUnlimited for free
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  Virtual Office HoursMakesyou much more accessible to studentsYou can still set parameters:What day and timeHow much notice to be givenProfessional conduct (netiquette)More efficient. Can be more productive.Can be 1-on-1 or group meeting.Easy to use Skype.
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  Elluminate “Three forFree”Go to www.learncentral.orgCreate a free user accountSchedule office hoursPut link on syllabus and in LMSUse for audio meeting, as well as whiteboard participation, such as going over an assignment, rubric, or test.
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  Create multimedia postersInteractivecontent posterCollaborative project posterStudent research postersEmbed them into course web page$99/year for 200 studentshttp://edu.glogster.com/
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  Visual-spatial presentingWeb-based presentationsoftware“3D Infinite Canvas”Avoids linear presentationsAllows for sequence or free-flowCan auto-playHosts audio and video contentCan be embedded within a web page or LMSFree for up to 100 MBwww.prezi.com
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  Available for free(small ads in right margin)Great way to organize resourcesCreate one class wiki for lecture notes to be posted by studentsHave students create a research project wikiHave group collaborate to create a project wikiYou can track who contributed what and when.
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  Convert any filetype to another for posting to web or LMS
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  Seamless organization andsynchronization of files between all your devicesAccess from anywhere via the cloudCollaborate on files or share foldersSet up a JotForm that allows others to submit a file directly to your DropBoxFree for up to 2GB. $100/yr for 50GBExtra 250MB referral link, http://db.tt/jW8hRKm
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  Tools for 21stCentury Teachershttp://issuu.com/mzimmer557/docs/tools_for_the_21st_century_teacher
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  References and ResourcesWordle.net7Things You Should Know About VThttp://teachingwithoutwalls.com/userfiles/file/VTIntroduction.pdfIntroduction to VoiceThreadhttp://teachingwithoutwalls.com/userfiles/file/VTIntroduction.pdfEducator’s Guide to VoiceThreadhttp://teachingwithoutwalls.com/userfiles/file/VTEducatorsGuide.pdfTools for 21st Century Teachershttp://issuu.com/mzimmer557/docs/[email protected]