Blogging & Edublogs participation, not just information
This presentation What is the read-write web and web 2.0? Mapping web 2.0 into the curriculum Forging collaborations with other teachers and schools Protocols and frameworks Conclusion
Introduction John Larkin Teacher ~ History Instructional Designer Educational Technologist
Introduction
Web 2.0 The web itself has not changed The way in which software developers design applications for the web has changed and The way people use the web as a platform has changed
Web 2.0 Users own and control the data Climate of participation Users add value as their needs evolve User friendly interface Connecting Networking Lifestreaming
Web 2.0 Web 1.0 ~ the web was simply a place for… information Web 2.0 ~ the web is now a platform for… participation
Web 2.0 Web 1.0 ~ the web was simply a place for… consumption Web 2.0 ~ the web is now a platform for… production
Web 2.0 Blogs Podcasting Wikis Flickr Twitter Diigo Google Reader and so on…. ad infinitum
But… teaching & learning? What really happens at school? Educators have too many commitments Time is at a premium “Please… no more technology.”
Teaching & learning & technology Approaches Curriculum mapping ~ matrices Short sharp units or topics or Semester length studies Collaborations
Simple curriculum matrix
ExamplesLectureField TripExamTechnology Knowledge Skill Attitude
Simple curriculum matrix ExamplesLectureField TripExaminationTechnology Knowledge Skill Attitude
Teaching & learning & technology How can students learn & benefit? Constructivist approach Understanding through piecing together the pieces of a newly discovered jigsaw puzzle Collaboration, decision making and critical thinking Taking ownership and exercising responsibility
Teaching & learning & technology Teacher led and student run Using technology that is… Friendly Forgiving Fun Keep it simple
Blogs and learning Encourages students to write Students will write even when they do not need to Reach out to world Feedback from peers, teachers and the world (possibly) Some students do not participate Some students will not participate
Blogs and learning Students link up with the writings of others Collaborative blogs Students realise that their peers can read their work ~ motivating Progress reports Project diaries Field reports Personal Interest Projects (PIP)
Blogs and learning Different approaches Single teacher blog ~ simple Single class blog ~ questions, PBL Small group blogs ~ manageable Individual student blogs ~ challenging to manage The blogs can be monitored in a “news reader” and via
Management Open a dedicated Google Account Gmail ~ manage passwords, activity Google Reader ~ review posts Open a dedicated EduBlogs account Teacher blog Classroom blog Student blogs
Management Username and Passwords Same for Edublogs and Google Never use your banking or financial PIN Be consistent Example: Username: yearninehistory Password: ********** Make a note of it somewhere if memory fails you
Management Bookmark the three main sites… Class Blog Gmail account Google Reader Add them to a bookmark folder ~ open in Tabs
Management Teacher Blog ~ starting point ~ know your way around You are in total control
Management Classroom Blog ~ next step ~ start small Teacher ~ administrator Student ~ co-author eduBlogs: Classroom Blog > Users > Add Users eduBlogs: Classroom Blog > Users > Authors & Users Change roles according to your needs or comfort level
Management Individual Student Blogs ~ management challenge Teacher as administrator Student ~ author or contributor… editor? Create via class blog eduBlogs: Classroom Blog > Users > Blog & User Creator eduBlogs: Each Student Blog > Users > Authors & Users Change roles according to your needs or comfort level
Management Managing Posts This can be achieved via the use of Google Reader Or, subscribe to each blog via dedicated Gmail account EduBlogs > Design > Widgets > Subscription
Management Managing Comments EduBlogs > Settings > Discussion Moderate comments via dedicated Gmail account
Management Or, simply…. Introduce each student to edublogs Ask the students to open an account Invite you to be an author Empower the students
Structuring elements Blog or the Wiki can be the headquarters Students subscribe to the blog so that they know what is happening with the: Wiki Podcast Flickr Other web 2.0 tools The blog or the wiki can be the engine room for the online project A RSS reader and can be used to monitor the project
Structure ~ Example 1 Blog Wiki FlickrPodcastJaiku*Del.icio.us Content Images Audio ~ VideoUpdates Bookmarks RSS News Reader ~ Aggregator
Structure ~ Example 2 Wiki Blog FlickrPodcastJaikuDel.icio.us Content Images Audio ~ VideoUpdates Bookmarks RSS News Reader ~ Aggregator
Remember… Posterous Simply the best place to begin blogging
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