Cognitive Tools-qais

Leveraging Learning ToolsVincent JansenLower Canada College

QAIS Heads Presentation

April 22, 2012.

Thoughtstream Analysis

1:1 is not about computers…

1:1 is not just about learning

1:1 is a new culture of working

Thoughtstream analysis – live

Thoughtstream ppt

Thoughts…

1. Technology is Transforming our Students 2.70 (1)

2. Learners will demand Self-directed, Experiential Learning 2.92 (1)

Students Technological Proficiency will be higher than teachers 2.45 (2)

Greater Demand for Differentiated Instruction 3.00 (3)

Policy and TechnologyFace to Face and Online (Blended Learning)

3. Traditional Needs will Intersect innovation 3.54 (1)

Shifting to Teacher as Facilitator 2.69 (2)

Technology in Learning

Why should we include technology in learning?

Creating

Evaluating

Analyzing

Applying

Understanding

Remembering

http://www.odu.edu/educ/roverbau/Bloom/blooms_taxonomy.htm

http://www.schrockguide.net/bloomin-apps.html

http://mindshift.kqed.org/2011/12/21-things-that-will-be-obsolete-in-2020

1. Desks (21st century does not fit in rows, neither to students)

2. Language labs (on your smartphone!)

3. Computers (what form is this device?)

4. Homework (24/7 environment, learn more, not more school)

5. Differentiated instruction (customizable content, personalized)

6. Wikipedia (Get over it– it is the primary reference tool)

7. Paperbacks (Digital Learning Content)

8. IT Departments (cloud computing, security, analytics)

9. Organization by Grade (individualized, peer interest groups)

10. Outsource PD (leverage internal experts, self-directed)

A. Laptop (Device) Program

What are the pros and cons of a laptop (tablet) program?

What is preferred model of the laptop program?

What are the classroom changes that occur with digital tools?

What change do you have to make in your school?

Realizing the Benefits of Learning (Devices)

Needs Assessment Analysis

Goals and Objectives

Financial Planning

Device Procurement and Deployment

End User Support

Curricular Integration

Marketing and communication

Faculty Development

Infrastructure Development

Surveys

© Project Tomorrow 2011

Issues for laptops as learning tools

Models of Implementation

1:1 laptop / tablet programs or BYOD programs

Standardized school program vs BYOD Lease vs buy Proprietary software vs Open source Warranty vs no warranty Helpdesk Support Insurance claims Machine type: Mac vs PC vs iPad Single type vs mixed environments

D. Classroom Management Strategies

Why is this important in a computer classroom? Level of distraction….

In class At home

How often are you finding yourself distracted when you use your laptop?

Never Rarely Once in a while Some of the time All of the time

Classroom Management Strategies

Why is this important in a device-enabled classroom? Level of distraction.. Level of focus.. Level of controls..

How do we make it a positive experience Not controls Not by limiting access Not by restricting usability functions Engage them in real-world tasks Keep research to minimum and focused, timed Show results via screen capture or shared leads

Teacher vs Technology

“Gap Analysis”

“Where are we now”? Texting Communication Curriculum Searching for content online Reading digital text Connecting with friends

Chat - collaborate Comfort with technology Use of media Posting online Making a home video Learning Online

UnComfortableComfortable

Institution – administrator – teacher – student

B. Shift in Learning Paradigms Ubiquitous access (always connected, access resources)

Flipped classroom (Learn at home-work at school)

etextbooks (Flexbooks) (digital learning content)

OER materials, OCW course materials (open resources)

Search and research (develop skills to filter, validate, literacies)

Creativity (more media, the facetime generation

Organization (curation skills, fragments of learning content)

Communication (IM is not good enough)

Blended Learning (f2f with online)

Visible Learning Learning is centered around the interests of the learner

This learning is immersive – learning by doing

The device connects the learner to the rest of the world

Learning is where the learner is…in the classroom ?

Key is learning content, not classroom or tools

Fragmentation of Information

George Siemens: handbook of Emerging Technologies 2009

Blooms Taxonomy Toolset Add views of tools and blooms taxonomy.

Learning Content Platforms

Learning Management System (LMS) Angel, BlackBoard, Schoology, Saywire…

Content Management System (CMS) Finalsite, Moodle, Edmodo…

Communication Systems First Class, Google Apps…

Curriculum Repository Curriki, LearnQuebec, Open Educational Resources, E-texts

Wiki/Blog/Websites Wikispaces, blogger, Rjenda…

Tech Resources… Netvibes

American School of Bombay

Acceptable Use Policy(in the modern era)

AUP must be adapted to include, Web 2.0

LCC IT Policy

Social and Network policy

Restrict = Protect ?

There is a wide range of restrictiveness with regard to Internet access in schools

Blocking and filtering harmful sites is one way (Students can bypass)

Another way is to teacher children to be responsible, while also blocking and filtering some sites.

It’s about choice –teach responsibility

Federal, State (Provincial), School Policy and Laws – tend to prohibit or inhibit

School with less restrictive environments distinguish behavior between age groupings of students

Safety/Access

Web 2.0 applications, use of mobile phones, social networking sites access, Facebook, Google +

SOPA, PIPA , COPPA… other privacy acts

How do we adjust our thinking, revise our polices in the knowledge age, where we are always connected.

How do we promote use of technologies and still provide safe and secure environment.. Where is the balance?

Digital Footprints

Digital Literacy – real vs online world

Privacy Laws –sharing passwords, details online

Copyright vs Creative Commons (OER)

Intellectual Property (DRM)

SOPA and PIPA

Plagiarism detection

IM/Chat sites

SPAM and bots

Towards Responsible Use Greater awareness and instruction (Turnitin.com)

Publishing Policy – promoting responsible use

Creative Commons video and images YouTube CC channel Flickr CC images Search.creativecommons.org Wiki Commons

Music site Jamba Liberty MusicTrax.com

Open Educational Resources (OER)

AUP in Web2.0 and Mobile Era

Policies are created in two dimensions: 1. to ensure students are protected from harmful materials on the

internet 2. enable student to access to extensive resources on the Internet

1. Social Networking Policies

How does the policy differ in a connected society?

Policies are principles or rules that are intended to shape decisions and actions. Policy provide a framework (what and why) Stated in broad terms

Procedures are ways that organizations implement policies (how, who and when) Operational terms

What are polices on use of the school laptop for personal use? Commenting on blogs? Setting up personal websites? Intellectual property rights?...

2.

What are some approaches to develop an AUP? Individual or IT based – working independently

Easier, more efficient, faster and more inclusive Better ownership by the students

Committee of stakeholders or community input

Acceptable use policies vs responsible use policies Does policy include social networking, mobiles (personal devices?) Does it follow CIPA? Do you educate students on appropriate online behavior?

3.

How does provincial/school board regulations affect Internet policies pertaining to filtering, AUP’s, cyberbullying and mobile use? Schools and school board have enacted rules for bullying, hazing

and harassment in real and virtual spaces. How has social networking (FB, twitter) impacted the current

policies? How has BYOD impacted current policy?

4.

Are you regularly updating the policies (for faculty and Students)?

Updating school policy for mobiles and social networking. Are you relaxing policies or making them closed? Are you

updating the policy annually? Do you have faculty/students sign the form annually.

Does policy cover school owned and personal devices?

Specific use of Web 2.0 tools, blogs, wikis, published material on the web.

Is less restrictive necessarily better? Or worse?

Trends in Learning

From this…

© BlackBoard Inc

To this…

www.tomorrow.org%2Fspeakup%2Fpdf

www.tomorrow.org /speakup.pdf

http://www.tomorrow.org/

‘Textbooks’ to Digital Learning Content

http://www.nextisnow.net/blog/e-textbook-market-remains-on-course-to-pass-25-by-2015.html

Ipads vs laptops apps vs text

ipad-vs-textbooks-which-is-best-for.html

Blended Learning (Next gen)


Open Educational Resources

Flipped Classroom

http://www.coolinfographics.com/blog/2011/9/13/the-flipped-classroom-infographic.html

Connect Me

http://www.scienceguide.nl/201202/%E2%80%9Cthe-rwa-is-dead%E2%80%9D.aspx

Curation

http://www.mentormob.com/

Mobile Learning


Online Learning


Digital Learning Content