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Simple Technology for Engaging Teaching & Learning

Simple Technology for Engaging Teaching & Learning. 2013 Spring Convocation Diana Booth. Why Bother?. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZokqjjIy77Y&feature=related. Session Overview. Part 1 – Jing Part 2 – Voki Part 3 - Wiki. PART 1. What is Jing?. Jing is screencast software.

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Simple Technology for Engaging Teaching & Learning

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  1. Simple Technology for Engaging Teaching & Learning 2013 Spring Convocation Diana Booth

  2. Why Bother? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZokqjjIy77Y&feature=related

  3. Session Overview Part 1 – Jing Part 2 – Voki Part 3 - Wiki

  4. PART 1 What is Jing?

  5. Jing is screencast software. http://www.screencast.com/t/J393B9wS http://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-jing-record-video.html

  6. Jing is screenshot software. http://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-jing-capture-an-image.html

  7. Jing/Snagit/Tegrity/Camtasia/Camstudio/Screencast-O-Matic I’ve used videos to: • Explain HOW to do something • Introduce myself and the course • Present announcements How could YOU use videos in YOUR classes?

  8. PART 2 What is Voki?

  9. Voki is a website that allows you to create speaking avatars. http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=6876778&height=267&width=200

  10. http://mylabs.px.pearsoned.com/Pegasus/frmLogin.aspx?s=3

  11. http://www.voki.com/

  12. Voki I’ve used speaking avatars to: • Welcome students to a new course • Introduce myself and the course • Explain how to do something • Present announcements and weekly goals/assignments How could YOU use vokis in YOUR classes?

  13. PART 3 What is a Wiki?

  14. Wiki is a website that can be easily edited by multiple users. https://my.pbworks.com/ https://sites.google.com/site/dianasbooth/

  15. Instructor’s Use • Explain main terms and concepts • Post and explain assignments • Post syllabus and class calendar • Post handouts, presentations, rubrics, and other materials used in class • Post links to related or useful websites • Post questions, quotes, problems for students to work with • Post “Question of the Day” to start or end class discussions • Post extra assignments for more advanced students • Post vocabulary lists or math problems • Post answers to in-class problems • Cooperate with other instructors

  16. Students’ Use (individually) • Introduce themselves, discuss their expectations for the class • Post summaries or thoughts on reading assignments • Discuss class topics • Share websites and other information relevant to class topics • Answer textbook or instructor’s questions, comment on other students’ posts

  17. Students’ Use (individually) • Post classroom notes • Correct mistakes in spelling lists or math problems • Post word definitions • Share audio/video responses/presentations • Ask questions of classmates or the instructor • Reflect on their own learning • Post results of long-term projects • Post individual portfolios

  18. Students’ Use (in groups) • Perform peer editing/review • Post results of group work • Assess other groups’ work

  19. Wikis - Benefits • Students are more engaged and they take more active roles in class • Students treat assignments more seriously, put more thought into them, and practice self-assessment • Students learn how to cooperate with others in a civil manner • Students learn about netiquette and safety in the virtual world • Students have fewer excuses for incomplete assignments • Students connect more with other students and the instructor • All students have a chance to participate and express themselves

  20. PBworks/Teachersfist/Wikispaces/Google Sites I’ve used wikis to: • Have Ss work in groups & post their products on the site • Have Ss post sample sentences with new vocabulary • Have Ss complete peer review • Collaborate with my colleagues • Post information (study materials, advertising info, etc.) • Post conference materials How could YOU use wikis in YOUR classes?

  21. Questions? • dbooth.pbworks.com/ • diana.booth@csn.edu

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