I collaborated with an instructional designer
today and developed ideas for the use of a Netbook in an undergraduate writing
class. The Netbooks will be used in a
face to face classroom. According to (Boettcher
& Conrad, 2010) a web facilitated course uses web-based technology; such as
a CMS to facilitate a face to face course.
The instructor in this case plans to utilize Blackboard tools in a face
to face class setting. We developed five
ways the Netbooks could be used.
After looking at course
learning objectives, we determined that online concept mapping through a
program like bubbl.us or mindmeister would be an effective tool to visualize
the organization of ideas related to the construction and deconstruction of an argument. This
activity will be important to a student’s understanding of debate and how to
effectively research the pro’s and con’s of a topic to better build a case for
their viewpoint in the final project which is to write a persuasion paper. The brainstorming tool could be used by
student/students independently or used as a collaborative tool in group
activity. The instructor would like the
students to be capable of writing a persuasion paper by course end.
Other uses for the
Netbook are to set up a backchannel through Twitter and Tweetdeck for students
to use during class to express research findings or for shy students to express
thoughts that they would otherwise refrain from.
The instructor is using
a textbook associated with a computer lab, so we thought it would be a good
idea to use the activities in the online comp lab during class as a compliment
to textbook readings.
We also thought it
would be a good idea to utilize the Webquest concept during class…by perhaps
giving students a learning objective and having the students research the topic
independently or with a group.
It would also be a
great idea to give students a list of web resources to access as needed during
class.
I found a link on the ISTE
(International Society for Technology in Education) website forwarding me to a
good presentation by Tom Barrett called “12 Interesting Ways to Use a Netbook
in Class.” Check out the link below:
I also attended a
Webinar on Selecting and Using Technologies in Online & Blended Courses. Content was presented by Tony Bates, the
President and CEO of Tony Bates Associates Ltd., a private consulting company
specializing in the training and management of e-learning and distance
education.
Mr. Bates went over a
list of considerations when choosing technologies for learning. He used an acronym “Sections.”
·
Students
·
Ease
of Use
·
Costs
·
Teaching
·
Interaction
·
Organization
·
Novelty
·
Speed
& Security
Questions
that must be considered when choosing technology:
The students are the
most important consideration.
Do they have the
motivation and computer ability/access to succeed? What are their learning styles? Do they have disabilities? What are their life schedules (work, home)?
Do the technologies
possess ease of use for the student and instructor? Is the technology reliable
and easy to maintain?
What are the cost categories,
drivers, and structures and how are costs estimated?
What teaching styles
and skills do the teachers possess?
The types of
interaction are important as well. He
discusses the four types of interaction…student-teacher, student-student,
student- learning materials, and student- with him/herself.
Organizational influences
impact technologies used. Does the
organization have the support structure to utilize technology?
Does the technology have
the novelty to attract attention and support?
Are students identities
protected? Is technology fast enough to
be effective?
Resources:
Boettcher, J. V. & Conrad, R. M. (2010). The online teaching survival guide: Simple and practical pedagogical tips. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass
Resources:
Boettcher, J. V. & Conrad, R. M. (2010). The online teaching survival guide: Simple and practical pedagogical tips. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass
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