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Karen Fox said...
Hi Jared,
In my experience I have not seen blogs being used at schools although the research by Downes (2004) certainly indicates that it is used regularly and is of benefit to students. I understand how it engages students and teaches them how to read effectively and write meaningfully if the tool is used efficiently.
The ownership of the blog is important as students control what is written and edited, who has access to their site and who they follow.
I agree that the positives outweigh the negatives when blogging and if used properly students should make learning gains when ever they are connected according to Downes (2004).
How do you as a Learning Manager see yourself using this tool in the classroom?
Karen.
Hi Jared,
In my experience I have not seen blogs being used at schools although the research by Downes (2004) certainly indicates that it is used regularly and is of benefit to students. I understand how it engages students and teaches them how to read effectively and write meaningfully if the tool is used efficiently.
The ownership of the blog is important as students control what is written and edited, who has access to their site and who they follow.
I agree that the positives outweigh the negatives when blogging and if used properly students should make learning gains when ever they are connected according to Downes (2004).
How do you as a Learning Manager see yourself using this tool in the classroom?
Karen.
Karen Fox said...
Hi Ash,
Schuck and Kearney (2004) reinforce the benefits of using authentic digital videoing to enhance learning experiences. You are using wood work videos to help students gain learning experiences. The students are watching professionals at work. Do you agree or disagree (and why) that the students would benefit from working collaboratively to produce a video of their own work and showing this to the class?
Karen.
Hi Ash,
Schuck and Kearney (2004) reinforce the benefits of using authentic digital videoing to enhance learning experiences. You are using wood work videos to help students gain learning experiences. The students are watching professionals at work. Do you agree or disagree (and why) that the students would benefit from working collaboratively to produce a video of their own work and showing this to the class?
Karen.
Karen said...
Hi Bridget,
You had some interesting facts about mind maps. Both bubblus and Mind2Textmap had interesting features that could be easily used. Bubblus looks more polished when completed, however, Text2Mind was easy to type the information in and if there was more to say it was easy to edit. I thought these tools fitted in nicely with cognitivism as it chunked information. How did you propose to use these tools in the classroom? Were you thinking more from a teaching perspective or student learning and who was going to make the mind maps?
Karen.
Hi Bridget,
You had some interesting facts about mind maps. Both bubblus and Mind2Textmap had interesting features that could be easily used. Bubblus looks more polished when completed, however, Text2Mind was easy to type the information in and if there was more to say it was easy to edit. I thought these tools fitted in nicely with cognitivism as it chunked information. How did you propose to use these tools in the classroom? Were you thinking more from a teaching perspective or student learning and who was going to make the mind maps?
Karen.
Karen said...
Hi Bryce,
In our research we have discovered that their are different types of learning theories. One of these is behavourism. Students learn through rote. It is believed that students are more engaged when they are on the computer involved in online tutorials or quizzes. Learning gains are seen with the use of rewards systems. Snowman (2009) suggests that teachers use computers as a tool and plan to use them with definite outcomes. What do you think the advantages or disadvantages of engaging your students with this type of digital tool would be?
Karen.
Hi Bryce,
In our research we have discovered that their are different types of learning theories. One of these is behavourism. Students learn through rote. It is believed that students are more engaged when they are on the computer involved in online tutorials or quizzes. Learning gains are seen with the use of rewards systems. Snowman (2009) suggests that teachers use computers as a tool and plan to use them with definite outcomes. What do you think the advantages or disadvantages of engaging your students with this type of digital tool would be?
Karen.
rockyroad said...
Dear Karen,
I feel that online tutoring sites are very useful in classes where there are varying levels of abilities. The less advanced can have reinforcement at home through online tutoring. The learning can be tailored to each individual level.
In my experience, I feel that as a learning manager, you tend to teach to the medium of the class. You cater your lesson to the majority and thus those at the both ends can disengaged.
Technology like online tutoring can be used as a tool to bridge these differences.
This is especially so now that Australia's education outcomes are emphasizing on literacy and numeracy.
Miss C said...
Hi Karen, I agree with your thoughts about the importance of considering the learning goal for the learning objects. A learning object should only be used if it has relevance and a clear purpose relevant within an educational context.
I feel that learning objects can support behaviourist, cognitivist and constructivist learning, depending on what they are requiring students to do. What are your thoughts in regards to this?
rockyroad said...
Dear Karen and Miss C,
Getting the learning object that fits in the learning purpose is an example of connectivism (George Simens, 2005) which states that knowing where to find information is more crucial than knowing it.
Learning objects, I believe, can embody all aspects of behaviourist, cognitivist and constructivist learning. Learning objects can be skills-based where students have to practice and get the right answer. It can also be cognitivist where students have to strategize or analyse information to arrive at a solution. A learning object in the form of an inquiry-based approach would serve the constructivist mode.
Hi Karen, I agree with your thoughts about the importance of considering the learning goal for the learning objects. A learning object should only be used if it has relevance and a clear purpose relevant within an educational context.
I feel that learning objects can support behaviourist, cognitivist and constructivist learning, depending on what they are requiring students to do. What are your thoughts in regards to this?
rockyroad said...
Dear Karen and Miss C,
Getting the learning object that fits in the learning purpose is an example of connectivism (George Simens, 2005) which states that knowing where to find information is more crucial than knowing it.
Learning objects, I believe, can embody all aspects of behaviourist, cognitivist and constructivist learning. Learning objects can be skills-based where students have to practice and get the right answer. It can also be cognitivist where students have to strategize or analyse information to arrive at a solution. A learning object in the form of an inquiry-based approach would serve the constructivist mode.
tokyo345said... Hello Karen,
Images are useful resources to use in any types of learning. I agree with you. We have to be aware of copyright on each image. In classrooms, when students would like to use photos from the web, the teacher also has to be careful about the use of photos gained from the web and it connects to safety use of photos as well.
Regards,
Sayoko
Images are useful resources to use in any types of learning. I agree with you. We have to be aware of copyright on each image. In classrooms, when students would like to use photos from the web, the teacher also has to be careful about the use of photos gained from the web and it connects to safety use of photos as well.
Regards,
Sayoko
Cameron Szery said...
Hey Karen,
Yes I agree, digital videos could easily be implemented within learning contexts where learners are required to record their processes such as portfolios. I completely agree with your ideas on using this style of technology in order to help learners with special needs to achieve outcomes that would otherwise be very difficult. I also agree with your statement on safety. It seems that online safety is the most essential element to consider when conducting these ICT style learning activities or assessments.
Karen Fox said...
Thank you for commenting Cameron. I know your interest lies in manual arts technologies and digital videoing is very useful in that area. Showing students how tradespeople work and have them demonstrate their trade enhances student learning experiences.
Hey Karen,
Yes I agree, digital videos could easily be implemented within learning contexts where learners are required to record their processes such as portfolios. I completely agree with your ideas on using this style of technology in order to help learners with special needs to achieve outcomes that would otherwise be very difficult. I also agree with your statement on safety. It seems that online safety is the most essential element to consider when conducting these ICT style learning activities or assessments.
Karen Fox said...
Thank you for commenting Cameron. I know your interest lies in manual arts technologies and digital videoing is very useful in that area. Showing students how tradespeople work and have them demonstrate their trade enhances student learning experiences.
