This document discusses how the internet has changed learning environments and the power of web tools for education. It notes that technology plays a significant role in creating simulated learning environments and new education products. The document contrasts pedagogy, which focuses on teaching children, with andragogy, which helps adults learn through experience, interaction, and self-paced or problem-based learning. It provides examples of online resources like the Australian Flexible Learning Framework and recommends blogs and web conferencing tools to support virtual teaching.
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A Cyber Apple For The Virtual Teacher
1. A Cyber Apple for the Virtual
Teacher
How the Internet has changed the
learning environment
2. A digital age
21st century pedagogy
Greg Whitby
Executive Director
of Schools
Catholic Diocese
of Parramatta
3. POLL
Stay standing if you have:
1. Used the internet
2. Banked online
3. Shopped online
4. Have an iPod
5. Have used Skype
4. Research
¡°Technology is a significant factor in
the creation of simulated learning
environments, new education and
training products¡±
CS&HISC Environmental Scan 2011:2.3
6. Style
Pedagogy Andragogy
The art and science of teaching children The art and science of helping adults
learn
Teacher-led Learner-led (building on experience)
Didactic Interactive
Teacher sets the pace Self-paced
Dictates Collaborative
Teacher responsible for what is taught Open or guided discovery and
and how it is learned problem-based learning
Teacher assesses and evaluates Self-evaluation
Creates dependence Creates independence and confidence
WEB 2.0 are web applications that facilitate interactive information sharing, and collaboration on the World Wide WebSocial media and political movements:Philippines ¨C texting initiating mass protestsSpain ¨C Ousting of the People¡¯s PartyTunisia and Egypt ousted dictatorsBarack ObamaKevin RuddObama has taken grassroots campaigning into the digital age by embracing Web 2.0 and using it as a central platform of his presidential campaign. From social media savvy to YouTube to social networking, Obama has navigated Web 2.0 and turned it into a major force within his campaign.Rudd Avid Twitter, making him a ¡®real¡¯ person? People would follow him and he would then follow them. Great way to engage with your electorate.
Pedagogy ¨C Monastic education in early EuropeAndragogy ¨C Malcolm Knowles coined the term in the 70s. The Modern Practice of Adult Education (1970)Industrial age ¨C back door of classroom led to front door of factoryNow is the digital or information age, where we all need to be equipped to survive and progress
Online models break down access barriers (disability, geographical, often monetary :socio-economic)As Foucault said, knowledge is power, and now, knowledge is far more accessible to the masses. Does this break down some traditional forms of power ¨C what about WiKi Leaks?Home access even means time zones are easier to manage (eat breakfast in your PJs and meeting with others from across the world)Real time ¨C collaborationRecordings of sessions can make the information available at a later date, or for re-capping or reference
What is e-learning and how have people used it to educate?
AFLFLORNAesharelisence
I first met Adora when she was 10 in 2008.She delivered an online seminar with educators from around the world, on how to teach kids online.
Online community for trainers, teachers and educatorsLike a Facebook for trainers ¨C meet, collaborate, share information, resources, experiences, have our own free Elluminate V Room, for up to three people. Like Skype but with more functions to share information.