The document discusses integrating technology into teaching to engage digital learners. It promotes connecting learning theories like constructivism to specific tools like blogs, Twitter, and Wordle to jointly construct knowledge. Educators are encouraged to explore tools, reflect on how they can build pedagogy, and develop goals for student learning before putting the pieces together into practice.
10. Comparing the Paradigms of Teaching Factor Old New Knowledge Transferred from Teacher to Students Jointly Constructed by Teachers and Students Students Passive vessel to be filled by the teachers knowledge Active constructor, discoverer, transformer of own knowledge Relationships Impersonal relationships Personal transactions Context Competitive/Individualistic Cooperative learning Assumption Any expert can teach Teaching is complex and requires considerable training
12. So lets create a new toolkit http://api.ning.com/files/BlwcKAbMsHcHihcKcSKNn1sqOjB3yjbLzqAZ61YIO8sF1X68VIIIGvAW6T27HebIoU7v2Sj9xtYk4YO9RDt5ocO4-nbiReCI/IMG_0385.JPG
13. Calvinball: Working w/ Technology *IMPORTANT -- The rules are subject to be changed, amended, or dismissed by any player(s) involved so the may never be played the same way twice.
17. It takes all three areas to effectively integrate technology & improve learning.
18. Common Learning Theories Behaviorism Desired outcomes are created through response/stimuli Cognitivism Learning is viewed as a process of inputs, managed in short term memory, and coded for long-term recall. Constructivism Learners create knowledge in process of understanding experiences
20. Connectivism Information changes quickly Connections to stay current is whats really important Learning is actuated knowledge Learning is the process of plugging into new knowledge sources The pipe is more important than whats in the pipe http://connectivism.ca/
24. Looking at the tool http://flickr.com/photos/misteraitch/2660963679/ How does it work? Is this a professional development tool and/or classroom operation tool? Could you use this with the content you teach? If so, how? How can this tool be used to build knowledge (pedagogy)?
25. RSS: Real Simple Syndication CNN Wicked Decent Learning My Reader
28. Now its your turn to check out some tools! How does it work? Is this a professional development tool and/or classroom operation tool? Could you use this with the content you teach? If so, how? How can this tool be used to build knowledge (pedagogy)? flickr slideshare netvibes jing ning delicious dipity jott
30. A vision is shared, connections and exploration begin, a personal vision is developed a shared vision is built, learning about tools, connections, and possibilities, exploration/practice begins, reflection on practice leads to reflection on pedagogy, establishing big picture goals for student learning & knowing where to find the tools to help achieve your goals http://www.leadertalk.org/2008/07/the-path-to-und.html
31. What are the next steps? http://flickr.com/photos/clairity/2556041134