1. i MSIT New Technologies for Learning School of Education University of Bridgeport J. D. Cole jcole@bridgeport.edu ▪ (203) 982-0677 ▪ Skype: dr.cole

2. i MSIT 2 Topics 1.Statutory Requirement. 2.Connecticut Standards. 3.Deconstructing “N T F L.” 4.Blended = Live + Online 5.Learning Objects Model. 6.Social Constructivism. 7.Open Source Software. 8.Syllabus 1.Projects 2.Discussions 3.Grading.

3. i MSIT 3 Statutory Requirement Connecticut General Statute 10-145a(e) On or after July 1, 1998, any candidate in a program of teacher preparation leading to professional certification shall complete a computer and other information technology skills component of such program, as applied to student learning and classroom instruction, communications and data management.

4. i MSIT 4 CT Standards

5. i MSIT 5 Deconstructing “N T F L” Tek-no-logia’ From the Greek ― to “make” in the absence of the original artisan…

6. i MSIT 6 Deconstructing “N T F L” “New Technologies for Learning” = New ways of “making” learning… 1.“Learning” versus “teaching” implies a “learner-centered” approach… 2.Teacher as “facilitator.” 3.Be a “guide on the side.” not a “sage on the stage”…

7. i MSIT 7 Deconstructing “N T F L” 1.“L” in NTFL; Mental Models “Learning” implies a cognitive approach… 2.Behaviorist (old); mind is a BLACK BOX Sensory Input Response 3.Cognitive (new); mind is a CRYSTAL BOX Sensory Input Response Cognitive Processing

8. i MSIT 8 Learning Objects Model See http://www.reusability.org/read

9. i MSIT Cognitive Model 9 The Human Information Processor Visual Processor Auditory Processor Motor Response Cognitive Response Working Memory Long-Term Memory

10. i MSIT 10 Learning Objects The “Holy Trinity” Objects Integration Programming Productivity Tools Computer- Mediated Communication

11. i MSIT 11 Learning Objects Pictures Sounds Hypermedia http://... Video Animations

12. i MSIT 12 Learning Objects 1.Integration 1.LIVE: Slideware (Impress, [PowerPoint]). 2.ONLINE: Web (rvSiteBuilder).

13. i MSIT 13 Learning Objects 1.Programming 1.Dynamic content. 2.Feedback to the learner. 3.End-user/Instructor intervention. 4.Intelligent Tutoring Systems. 5.Community-driven websites.

14. i MSIT 14 Social Constructionism 1.Social = Learning collaboratively 1.Teamwork. 2.Group oriented. 2.Constructionism 1.Variant of constructivist pedagogy. 2.Learning by doing. 3.Project-based. 4.“Process, not product”…

15. i MSIT 15 Open Source Software 1.FOSS (Free Open Source Software): All software used in the course is open source and free of cost. 2.All software used in the course is cross-platform (works same on Mac or PC AND has same user- interface). 3.OpenOffice http://openoffice.org 4.GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program). http://www.gimp.org 5.Exceptions: We will require some use of free TRIAL editions of commercial software.

16. i MSIT 1.Use FireFox! 2.Microsoft Internet Explorer does NOT work with some applications we will use. 3.Macintosh Safari also currently does NOT work well. 4.Keep your other browsers; just don’t use them for this course! Browsers 16

17. i MSIT 17 Syllabus 1.Course is delivered to model: 1.Use of Social constructionist pedagogy 2.Use of Learning Objects 3.Use of cross-platform mobile computing 4.Use of open source solutions 2.Attendance = live AND online participation! 3.Think of activities from the learner standpoint NOT the teacher standpoint. 4.Course calendar (see Syllabus).

18. i MSIT Requirements 18 1.50%Projects. 2.25%Discussions. 3.20%ePortfolio. 4.5%Attendance.

19. i MSIT 19 Expectations 1.Completed “Tech Orientation” Blackboard Exercises. 2.Registered a domain name! Will do the 3 rd week… See http://www.psychicwhois.com 3.Contracted hosting through http://www.webhostingbuzz.com Must use for FREE domain registration AND the authoring tool we’ve chosen to use. 4.Use FireFox, Skype, and requisite FOSS!

20. i MSIT 1.Will use TRIAL editions of some commercial software. 2.Wait until assigned downloads; demo versions time-out! Proprietary Software 20

21. i MSIT Inverted Gradebook 21 Names Work completed to-date

22. i MSIT Inverted Gradebook 22 “Patching” Comments embedded in Blackboard…

23. i MSIT 1.Content http://elearningspace.us 2.Conferencing http://bb.ctdlc.org 3.Email http://webmail.bridgeport.edu Important Websites 23