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Kimeiko Hotta Dover
Teaching & Learning: Curriculum Day SENECA COLLEGE26 October 2015
Agenda
Introductions – self & participants Name / department / subjects
Today’s session:1. 2007 presentation2. Discuss - reflect and expand on
approaches & tools3. Present – more tools
Teaching & Learning with Technology Day - 2007
Kimeiko Hotta Dover, ELIHeather Sako, ELIMary Trant, ELS
Is it worth the effort? Does it support good practice? Is it appropriate for teachers & students?
Is it worth the effort?
Low Threshold Application (LTA)= a teaching/learning application of information technology
ReliableEasy to learnAccessibleNon-intimidatingLow cost
Source: The TLT Group
Low Threshold Applications (LTA)
Reliable?Easy to learn?Accessible?Non-
intimidating?Low cost?
Is it good practice?
1987: Arthur W. Chickering and Zelda F. GamsonSeven Principles for Good Practicein Undergraduate Education
1996: Arthur W. Chickering and Stephen C. EhrmannImplementing the Seven Principles: Technology as Lever
Seven Principles for Good Practicein Undergraduate Education
1. encourages contact between students and faculty,
2. develops reciprocity and cooperation among students,
3. encourages active learning, 4. gives prompt feedback, 5. emphasizes time on task, 6. communicates high expectations, and 7. respects diverse talents and ways of
learning
1. Encourage Contact Between Students and Faculty
Face to Face Meetings Phone
Voice & Text Email
Individual & Group Instant Messenger
MSN, Google Talk, etc. Virtual Worlds
Second Life Intro to Second Life (video)
low
high
How do YOU encourage contact?
MySeneca – keeps submissions organized, can be private / public online journals (MySeneca)
Can be just between student & teacher Discussion boards (MySeneca)
CAN8 (ELI lab work – oral journals)
2. Develop Student Reciprocity and Cooperation
Discussion boards Q&A file sharing
Wikis
How do YOU foster collaboration? Have students teach / help each other – top students
group leaders Peer reviews w/checklist - buddy comments MySeneca blog tool
Blog – best for public v. journal (private) MySeneca groups Case studies Coming soon: Adobe Collaborate + next version of
My Seneca MySeneca Portfolios – stopped working a year ago
but maybe in next version
3. Encourage Active Learning
Develop your own learning objects: PowerPoint Game Templates
Parade of Games in PowerPoint
Webquests – Example
Crosswords Crossword Weaver
Toronto before Amalgamation Toronto Coat of Arms symbols
How do you foster active learning?
Active learning resources from Mary Trant:Durham College (link)Mohawk College (link)University of Minnesota (link)PowerPoint game templates (link)PowerPoint game templates (link)PollEverywhere (link)
4. Give Prompt Feedback
Email Clickers MSWord Comments MySeneca Gradebook
Sample: Works Cited (MLA)
Emphasize time on task
5. Emphasize time on task
As-needed / if-needed practice activities and tutorials developed using:
Screen captures: PrtSc key & MSWord SnagIt
Video tutorials: Commercial videos: Camtasia, Captivate, Open source videos: Cam Studio, Wink
Emphasize time on task
video tutorials: YouTube Lynda.com
Windows snipping tool
6. Communicate High Expectations
Examples, models, case studies, simulations, rubrics, etc.
Rubrics Seneca Libraries MLA Style Guide
7. Diverse talents and ways of learning
Auditory, visual, kinesthetic Voice tools in MySeneca
Announcements Email Discussion Boards Recordings
ReadPlease
Six Thinking Hats
For ESL students:
Summary: Using Technology
Student & Teacher:
? Needs
? Resources
? Skills
? Preferences
Low threshold
+ supports good practice
= worth the effort
