1. Applications and guidelines participation, not just information John Larkin

2. Web 2.0 Blogs Podcast Wiki Flickr Twitter ~ Plurk ~ Utterli ~ Seesmic Delicious ~ Diigo Feed Readers ~ Google Reader Virtual Worlds ~ Second Life and so on….

4. But… teaching & learning? What really happens at school? Educators have too many commitments Time is at a premium “Please… no more technology.”

5. Teaching & learning & technology Approaches  Curriculum mapping ~ matrices Short sharp units or topics Semester length studies Collaborations

6. Simple curriculum matrix

7. ExamplesLectureField TripExamTechnology Knowledge Skill Attitude

8. Simple curriculum matrix ExamplesLectureField TripExaminationTechnology Knowledge Skill Attitude

9. Teaching & learning & technology How can teachers and students benefit?…

10. Teaching & learning & technology Teacher led and student run Using technology that is…  Friendly  Forgiving  Fun Keep it simple

11. Classroom approach~ the pedagogy Identify a curriculum area suitable for Web 2.0 implementation  Something you are passionate about  Topic that intrigues and involves the students Map out relevant knowledge, skills and attitudinal outcomes Gather together the necessary resources  Acquire traditional materials  Research material on the Internet  Categorise and organise the materials on your computer Map out an approach  Strategies and tactics Evaluation Sample curriculum programme

12. Blogs and learning Encourages students to write Students will/may write even when they do not need to Reach out to the world Feedback from peers, teachers and the world (possibly) Some students do not participate

13. Blogs and learning Students link up with the writings of others Collaborative blogs Students realise that their peers can read their work ~ motivating ~ driven Progress reports Project diaries Field reports

14. 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 email

15. Management Bookmark the three main sites…  Class Blog  Gmail account  Google Reader Add them to a bookmark folder ~ open in Tabs

16. Management Monitoring Posts This can be achieved via the use of Google Reader  Or, subscribe to each blog via dedicated Gmail account EduBlogs > Design > Widgets > Email Subscription

17. Management Managing Comments  EduBlogs > Settings > Discussion  Moderate comments via dedicated Gmail account

18. Management User settings  Private  Public

19. Management Administrator  Can administer the blog. Can write, approve and edit posts. Can change blog settings and layout. Editor  Can write, edit and publish all posts. Author  Can write, edit and publish own posts. Contributor  Can write own posts. Only an Editor/Administrator can publish  Contributors posts. Subscriber  Can access the blog. Useful if you have a private blog and want to restrict readership to specific people.

20. Management Or, simply…. This is stepping outside the comfort zone somewhat Introduce each student to edublogs, for example, then… Ask the students  To open an account  Invite you to be an author Empower the students

21. Management

22. Posterous.com Simply the best place to begin blogging

27. Web 2.0 Tools ~ Wikis Software that allows multiple editors of web page content Collaborative writing Communities ~ private Security is an issue ~ vandalism WYSIWYG editors

28. Wikis and learning Writing Publishing Collaboration Discussion forum ~ feedback Mind mapping Critical thinking Language learning

29. Wikis ~ management

31. Web 2.0 Tools ~ Podcasts A digital media file distributed via the Internet using a RSS feed The digital media file can consist of audio, video or even be an ordinary document such as a text file or a pdf file.

32. Podcasts & learning Sharing information Standardized presentation Study abroad programs Listening and responding Music appreciation Language instruction

33. Second language learning Anytime Anywhere ~ particularly with iPods Anyhow

34. Second language learning

36. Second language learning casts

37. Web 2.0 Tools ~ Flickr Photo sharing Online community ~ groups Tagging ~ folksonomy ~ tag clouds

38. Flickr

39. Flickr and learning Field report photographs Topic photographs Artwork Sketches Tagging ~ critical thinking Annotation ~ hot spot learning objects Resources Time lapse view Compfight search tool ~ brilliant!!!

40. Web 2.0 tools ~ Twitter Microblogging service 140 characters or less Can be used to…  Form networks  Stay in touch  Seek help  Stay informed Can be addictive Overloaded of late ~ Plurk is stepping in

41. Twitter

42. Interaction on an amazing scale

43. Web 2.0 tools ~ others… RSS feed reader ~ Google Reader Del.icio.us ~ social bookmarking Posterous ~ new, simple blogging tool Diigo ~ bookmarking, messaging and networking rolled into one Nings ~ group collaborations and newtorking

44. Management 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 can be the engine room for the online project A RSS reader and email can be used to monitor the project

45. Structure ~ Example 1 Blog Wiki FlickrPodcastJaiku*Del.icio.us Content Images Audio ~ VideoUpdates Bookmarks RSS News Reader ~ Aggregator

46. Structure ~ Example 2 Wiki Blog FlickrPodcastJaikuDel.icio.us Content Images Audio ~ VideoUpdates Bookmarks RSS News Reader ~ Aggregator

47. Collaborations Research what other educators are doing… CAP NSW: http://cap.nsw.edu.au/ Flat Classroom Projects  2007 http://flatclassroomproject.wikispaces.com/  2008 http://horizonproject2008.wikispaces.com/

48. Flat Classroom ~ main

49. Flat Classroom ~ schools

50. Flat Classroom ~ teacher guide

51. Flat Classroom ~ Ning

52. Flat Classroom ~ 1001 Nights

53. Flat Classroom ~ positives Meeting other students Digital citizenship Community Using publishing tools Refining existing skill set Reflecting on one work Reflecting on the work of others

54. Flat Classroom ~ Issues Problem: Time Zone Differences Problem: Unmotivated Students Problem: Duration too long Problem: Peer assessment biased Problem: Text only

55. Flat Classroom ~ Issues Problem: Time Zone Differences Solution: Similar Time Zones Problem: Unmotivated Students Solution: Voluntary & eliminate recidivists Problem: Duration too long Solution: Shorten project Problem: Peer assessment biased Solution: Assessment by outside group Problem: Text only Solution: Implement other media Courtesy Clay Burell, Korea.

56. Flat Classroom ~ Issues Carefully structure stages and schedule Endeavour to achieve a curriculum match with the various groups Different groups have specific areas of the wiki or blog to publish ~ not all in one space Secure username and passwords

57. Flat Classroom ~ issues Is the class at your school still involved? I have sent three emails without reply and my class are concerned. Is my partner class ready to start yet? We have done some photo stories but they won’t upload to the wiki! What’s Teacher Tube? Perhaps you could do it for us. Courtesy Graham Wegner, Australia

58. Flat Classroom ~ start simple Why collaborate? What is the point? Really think about it… what are you trying to say or achieve? The literacy must be uppermost

59. Flat Classroom ~ start simple Digital citizenship Global citizenship Open their eyes

60. Flat Classroom ~ possible areas History Geography Art Culture Music

61. Flat Classroom ~ possible areas History ~ shared histories, research Geography ~ climate change Art ~ collaborations Culture ~ heritage, similarities and differences Music ~ collaborations

62. Flat Classroom ~ methods A shared blog  Groups of students ~ each school, pairs.  Nominated representatives from each class Wiki space  Structured ~ allocated pages for each school or class  On-going ~ evolving from year to year if possible Video  TeacherTube  YouTube  Drop.io ~ file transfer Audio  Podcasting ~ music, interview, digital storytelling

63. Flat Classroom ~ assessment Self asess  Reflective aspect Peer assess  Open to bias  Responsibilty Teacher assess  Direct student to nominate best blog post or component for example Outsiders  Teachers not directly involved or senior students

64. Frameworks for collaboration Stakeholders such as teachers, administrators and parents need to have a say in how the process is managed The interests of the students need to be taken into account Educators have a duty of care to the students

65. Frameworks for collaboration Duty of Care - this takes precedence over school based learning opportunities. The internet is not risk free. Actual verses perceived risk needs to be considered. There are unlimited learning opportunities on the internet. This framework and its inherent learning opportunities are enhanced with input and collaboration from all stakeholders. Reference: Al Upton

66. Frameworks for collaboration Blog and wiki management Acceptable use policies Permission forms Information for all stakeholders Subscriber use policy ~ commentators Accountability Roll over strategies Reference: Al Upton

67. Examples Mini Legends  http://minilegends.edublogs.org/ 1001 Tales  http://1001flatworldtales.edublogs.org/the- stories/ Flat Classroom 2007  http://flatclassroomproject.wikispaces.com/stud ent+awards+2007

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