1. Tools for Online Communication
With
Hélène Berube & Karen Leask
collaboration

3. Theories Why is communication so important in online learning?
Constructivism:
Framework:
as I am reviewing the theories, it seems like constructivism includes communication since the"focus is on interacting with others within a social context" p. 11 Vygotsky and Bruner mentioned that the "focus is on learning as a social process, where communication with others play a role".
Kolb's experiential learning circle: concrete experience-- reflective observation-- abstract conceptualisation/analysis- active experimentation.
Laurillard's conversation framework: claims that educational media can be analysed and used based on terms of the four dimensions in the framework. See slide
Diana Laurillard: The Conversational Framework - an approach to Evaluating e-Assessment Patterns in Terms of Learning Theory
Salmon's five-stage model: See slide
P.27 has the summary of the theory.

4. Online Collaborative Learning
Constructivist Approach + Development of Internet
= Computer-Mediated Communication ( CMC) or OCL
(Harasim 2012 in Bates 2014))
With online collaborative learning, the aim is not to replace the teacher, but to use the technology primarily to increase and improve communication between teacher and learners, with a particular approach to the development of learning based on knowledge construction assisted and developed through social discourse.
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5. Learning is a collaborative responsibility
We’ve discussed the importance of collaboration in OLTD 502 here we look at how to collaborate online

6. Diana Laurillard
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7. Gilly Simon's five stage model

8. Why is communicating in your online classroom important
Why is communicating in your online classroom important? why is it important to you?
Go to chat rooms group discussions
Report back key points
Chat, or orally, Or write on board

9. Types of Communication

10. http://www. imedicalapps

12. A) synchronous communication
Chat:
Collaborate
Trillion
IRC
Zoom

13. Instant Messaging: Skype Facetime Google Hangout
Windows Live Messenger

14. Internet telephony:
Skype
Zoom
Google Hangout

15. Audio- and video conferencing:
Collaborate
Elluminate

16. Virtual worlds:
Second Life
OpenSim

18. Types of interactions in online learning environments.
Pace 4 Place
Ngwenya, J., Annand, D. Wang, E. (2003) SUPPORTING ASYNCHRONOUS DISCUSSIONS AMONG ONLINE LEARNERS. In, Anderson, T. (Ed.). Theory and practice of online learning (2nd Ed.). Athabasca University Press.

19. Discussion Forums: Blackboard $-USA D2L $-Cnd Moodle free-USA
My Big Campus ??? USA
Edmodo free- USA
Twiducate free-Cnd

21. http://www. blogginguser. com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/microblogging

22. BlogginG & Microblogging:
Weebly
Microblogging -
Twitter
Facebook
Plurk

23. Podcasting iTunes Vodcast
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24. Social bookmarking sites:
Delicious
Evernote
Brainify
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25. E-portfolios:

26. Media sharing sites:
Flickr
Pinterest
YouTube

27. Project learning: bubble.us Quizsnack Brainstorm and Mind maps
Surveys and Polls

28. Social network sites:
Facebook
Myspace
Instagram
Snapchat
Linkedin

30. …… “It doesn’t matter how flashy the tool is or how excited you are to use it if it’s not the right tool for the job.
Learning outcomes should be the overriding consideration when selecting and using communication tools, Reese says ……. (A. Reese in Kelly 2014)
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31. Activities
Online Survey in Google Forms: to say what they use as learner and teacher. Due Friday
List of communication tools in Google Doc: please add to the list of tools. Due Sunday. If you’re willing to share your knowledge of the tool with others then please add your name to your entry on the list.

32. So many tools https://teachweb2.wikispaces.com
Research Web 2.0 tools and social networking sites
Educators brainstorm effective, appropriate educational applications
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats & Ideas for the classroom

33. Effective communication
LESSON: Working Together Digitally  
The digital world and its tools offer great possibilities to connect and collaborate with others. In this lesson, students (Grades 4-8) will apply prior knowledge and skills to collaborate digitally and model positive attributes of an effective digital citizen. They will discover how to manage and improve their communication skills and learn to make the most of their connections. Combining their creativity, students will work together to design and contribute to a collaborative learning project in an online community using digital tools of their own choosing.
This lesson consists of two videos and a lesson plan. Lesson plan pdf downloadable

34. Assignment 3: Tool Trial + Twiducate
Choose two tools for online communication in your classroom.
Think about how you might use each tool in your classroom setting and try it out if possible. 
Come together as a student member of the OLTD 503 class in Twiducate and share your thoughts or reflect on your experiences on usage of the tools as a post, and generate a discussion.
Add comments on each others posts
Reflect on your use of Twiducate in Twitter
Take away: we will capture what is on Twiducate and include summary of reflection of all students
Instructions for Twiducate (new slide)
Log on as student
Get code from Helene
Post and comment (small dialogue symbol below post)

35. Act 4: Readings & Twitter Questions
Q1. Betts, K. (2009). Lost in translation: Importance of effective communication in online education. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, (12)2.
Q2. Education World. (2013). Communication Technologies: Promoting Active Online Learners.
Q3. Kask, B. (2009). Synchronous and asynchronous communication: tools for collaboration Revised by Sarah Wood (2010), and Brett Williams (2014).