Learning Activity Management System

Term 4, 2005Computer Coordinators Day First – Students of Today Millennials Millennials –Multitasking – simultaneously surf internet, listen to music, text message, watch TV –Like active learning rather than passive listening –Absorb a variety of information from sources from different media

Term 4, 2005Computer Coordinators Day Millennials In a study of how age 12 to 17 use the internet, research has shown that 94% use the internet for school research, 78% believe that the internet can help them in their school work. In a study of how age 12 to 17 use the internet, research has shown that 94% use the internet for school research, 78% believe that the internet can help them in their school work. 70% use instant messaging, 81% use . 70% use instant messaging, 81% use . Each day, many would have check for messages, sent sms and , used mp3 players Each day, many would have check for messages, sent sms and , used mp3 players –and that is before arriving at school.

Term 4, 2005Computer Coordinators Day Millenials Their greatest use of technology is outside of school. Their greatest use of technology is outside of school. Technology is not part of their life, it is their life. Technology is not part of their life, it is their life. They have not known life without computers, internet etc They have not known life without computers, internet etc

Matures ( )Baby Boomers ( ) Generation X ( ) Net-Genners and Millennials ( ) Influenced by:War and RecessionPostwar OptimismWorkaholic Parents Technology Typical Technology:  Vacuum Tube Radio  Dial Telephone  78 rpm records  Transistor Radios  Mainframe Computers  33 and 45 rpm records  CDs  s  Personal Computers  MP3s  Mobile Phones  Personal Digital Assistants Typical Characteristics:  Conservative  Respect Authority  Self sacrificing  Community minded  Optimistic  High Energy  Enjoy a challenge  Driven to succeed  Want to stay young  Free and independent  Balanced in Life  Sceptical of inherited values  Laid-Back  Like Technology  Optimistic  Connected  Experiential  Want immediate gratification Preferred Teaching and Learning Style  Emphasis on teaching by transmission  Students are passive recipients  Teachers are commanders and controllers  Accent on memorisation and repetition  Individual Learning Emphasis on learning  Students are active partners  Teachers are facilitators and mentors  Accent on discovery learning  Collaborative learning

Term 4, 2005Computer Coordinators Day Millennials prefer learning from hands-on experience, craves technology-generated education, and feels comfortable working in teams. prefer learning from hands-on experience, craves technology-generated education, and feels comfortable working in teams. "Millennial students do not learn in the traditional ways of 50, 30 or even 10 years ago," said Xavier President Michael Graham. "Millennial students do not learn in the traditional ways of 50, 30 or even 10 years ago," said Xavier President Michael Graham.

Term 4, 2005Computer Coordinators Day Millennials To engage these students fully, we need to utilise the tools of their world, rather than trying to force the learning tools of our world on to them. To engage these students fully, we need to utilise the tools of their world, rather than trying to force the learning tools of our world on to them. That means using technology as part of their learning environment That means using technology as part of their learning environment

Term 4, 2005Computer Coordinators Day For many students, stepping into a classroom is like stepping back in time For many students, stepping into a classroom is like stepping back in time Technology is dragging staff into the 21 st Century where their students are waiting for them Technology is dragging staff into the 21 st Century where their students are waiting for them –Guy Wright, Kingscliff HS

Term 4, 2005Computer Coordinators Day What is LAMS LAMS is a revolutionary new tool for designing, managing and delivering online collaborative learning activities. LAMS is a revolutionary new tool for designing, managing and delivering online collaborative learning activities. LAMS is software that describes and manages sequences of collaborative learning activities (not just content) LAMS is software that describes and manages sequences of collaborative learning activities (not just content) It provides teachers with a highly intuitive visual authoring environment for creating sequences of learning activities. It provides teachers with a highly intuitive visual authoring environment for creating sequences of learning activities. These activities can include a range of individual tasks, small group work and whole class activities based on both content and collaboration. These activities can include a range of individual tasks, small group work and whole class activities based on both content and collaboration.

Term 4, 2005Computer Coordinators Day What is LAMS A LAMS object consists of a sequence of learning tasks. (Learning Activity Sequence) A LAMS object consists of a sequence of learning tasks. (Learning Activity Sequence) Each sequence can contain a variety of tools. Each sequence can contain a variety of tools. Tasks can be for individual or groups Tasks can be for individual or groups LAMS monitors students through the sequence LAMS monitors students through the sequence

Term 4, 2005Computer Coordinators Day LAMS integration LAMS works well as a stand-alone e- learning system. LAMS works well as a stand-alone e- learning system. It can also be integrated with other Learning Management Systems such as Moodle. It can also be integrated with other Learning Management Systems such as Moodle.

Term 4, 2005Computer Coordinators Day What is LAMS offer? – for Teachers LAMS sequences can be stored, and hence re-used, adapted, etc LAMS sequences can be stored, and hence re-used, adapted, etc Sequences can be shared with others. Sequences can be shared with others. Progress of students can be monitored. Progress of students can be monitored. Student submissions and responses can be viewed. Student submissions and responses can be viewed. Chat and forum activities encourage collaboration Chat and forum activities encourage collaboration

Term 4, 2005Computer Coordinators Day What does LAMS offer – for Students Students can work through tasks at their own pace. Students can work through tasks at their own pace. Collaborative tasks (Chat, forum) allow students to share ideas and discuss issues. Collaborative tasks (Chat, forum) allow students to share ideas and discuss issues. Submited work can be tracked. Submited work can be tracked.

Term 4, 2005Computer Coordinators Day Learning Activitie Sequences There are three parts to a Learning Activity Sequence There are three parts to a Learning Activity Sequence –(1) Who is involved? –(2) What content is needed? –(3) How is the activity conducted? (What tools)

Available Tools live chat session (synchronous discussion) combines a live chat with a scribe tool for collating the chat group’s view on questions created by the teacher. When used in small group mode, the tool creates parallel chat and scribe areas for small groups, then shows the outcome of each group on a whole class page combination of Chat & Scribe and Notebook (Public). an asynchronous discussion environment for learners, with discussion threads initially created by the teacher. The addition of a grouping activity to a sequence allows other individual activities to run in small group mode (rather than whole class mode). create simple automated assessment questions, including multiple choice and true/false questions. These questions can be used for summative assessment with scores, or formative assessment with feedback. This tool provides a ‘journal’ for learners to record their thoughts on aspects of a sequence. These thoughts are viewable by the teacher in the monitor area. Learners have their own private notebook area (Scratchpad) which is available from the learner area (bottom left hand menu).

Available Tools (cont) provides a way of giving simple text to learners. allows teachers to pose a question to learners individually, and after they have entered their response, to see the responses of all their peers presented on a single answer screen. provides a combination of Q & A and Notebook (Public) (ie, journal). combination of the Share Resources and Forum tools on one page. allows teachers to prepare content for learners during the authoring process, such as URLs, zipped websites and/or individual files (PDF, PPT, etc). allows learners to submit a file for assessment by the teacher, such as an essay, report, etc. allows teachers to prepare online surveys for students to complete. allows teachers to provide learners with a list of options to ‘vote’ on, and then shows the collated learner responses. combination of the Voting and Notebook (Public) tools.

Term 4, 2005Computer Coordinators Day LAMS Demo

Term 4, 2005Computer Coordinators Day LAMS Server - Requirements Minimum Requirements StandaloneSmall ServerLarge Server UsageIndividual User1 or 2 classes with 30 users 10 or more classes with hundreds of users CPUIntel P4 1.8 GHz or equivalent Intel P4 2.4 GHz or equivalent Intel P4 Dual 3 GHz or equivalent Storage1 GB RAM512 MB 1 GB or more Operating SystemTested on Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Red Hat EL, Solaris 9, MacOS X. May also work on other various Unix/Linux distributions.

Term 4, 2005Computer Coordinators Day LAMS Clients Network Connection to LAMS Server Network Connection to LAMS Server Browser: Browser: –Internet Explorer 5.5+ –Firefox 1.0+ –Safari 1.2+ Flash 7.0 or higher browser plug in Flash 7.0 or higher browser plug in Pop-up blocking disabled for LAMS site Pop-up blocking disabled for LAMS site Cookies enabled Cookies enabled

Term 4, 2005Computer Coordinators Day LAMS Software: Current version 1.02 Current version 1.02 MySQL 4.1 MySQL 4.1 Sun JAVA SDK Sun JAVA SDK All can be downloaded from: All can be downloaded from: –

Term 4, 2005Computer Coordinators Day Further Information LAMS Foundation LAMS Foundation – LAMS International LAMS International – LAMS Community LAMS Community –

Term 4, 2005Computer Coordinators Day Sydney Region LAMS Project In 2006, schools will be invited to participate in a Project involving LAMS. In 2006, schools will be invited to participate in a Project involving LAMS. Teachers involved will develop and share Learning Activity sequences on a range of KLA and stages. Teachers involved will develop and share Learning Activity sequences on a range of KLA and stages. Further details will be sent to schools early in term 1, 2006 Further details will be sent to schools early in term 1, 2006