Transcript Podcasting

Blogging & Edublogs
participation, not just information
This presentation
What is the read-write web and web 2.0?
Mapping web 2.0 into the curriculum
Forging collaborations with other teachers
and schools
Protocols and frameworks
Conclusion
Introduction
John Larkin
Teacher ~ History
Instructional Designer
Educational Technologist
Introduction
Introduction
http://kosmar.de/archives/2005/11/11/the-huge-cloud-lens-bubble-map-web20/
Web 2.0
The web itself has not changed
The way in which software developers
design applications for the web has
changed
and
The way people use the web as a platform
has changed
Web 2.0
Users own and control the data
Climate of participation
Users add value as their needs evolve
User friendly interface
Connecting
Networking
Lifestreaming
Web 2.0
 Web 1.0 ~ the web was simply a place for…
information
 Web 2.0 ~ the web is now a platform for…
participation
Web 2.0
 Web 1.0 ~ the web was simply a place for…
consumption
 Web 2.0 ~ the web is now a platform for…
production
Web 2.0
Blogs
Podcasting
Wikis
Flickr
Twitter
Diigo
Google Reader
and so on…. ad infinitum
But… teaching & learning?
What really happens at school?
Educators have too many commitments
Time is at a premium
“Please… no more technology.”
Teaching & learning & technology
 Approaches
Curriculum mapping ~ matrices
Short sharp units or topics
or
Semester length studies
Collaborations
Simple curriculum matrix
Simple curriculum matrix
Examples
Knowledge
Skill
Attitude
Lecture
Field Trip
Exam
Technology
Simple curriculum matrix
Examples
Lecture
Field Trip
Examination
Technology
Knowledge
Skill
Attitude
http://www.larkin.net.au/024_podcasting/04_curriculum/04_sample_Curriculum_Matrix.doc
Teaching & learning & technology
 How can students learn & benefit?
 Constructivist approach
 Understanding through piecing together the pieces of a newly
discovered jigsaw puzzle
 Collaboration, decision making and critical thinking
 Taking ownership and exercising responsibility
Teaching & learning & technology
 Teacher led and student run
 Using technology that is…
Friendly
Forgiving
Fun
 Keep it simple
Blogs and learning
Encourages students to write
Students will write even when they do not
need to
Reach out to world
Feedback from peers, teachers and the
world (possibly)
Some students do not participate
Some students will not participate
Blogs and learning
Students link up with the writings of others
Collaborative blogs
Students realise that their peers can read
their work ~ motivating
Progress reports
Project diaries
Field reports
Personal Interest Projects (PIP)
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
Management
Open a dedicated Google Account
Gmail ~ manage passwords, activity
Google Reader ~ review posts
Open a dedicated EduBlogs account
Teacher blog
Classroom blog
Student blogs
Management
 Username and Passwords
Same for Edublogs and Google
Never use your banking or financial PIN
 Be consistent
 Example:
Username: yearninehistory
Password: **********
 Make a note of it somewhere if memory fails you
Management
 Bookmark the three main sites…
Class Blog
Gmail account
Google Reader
 Add them to a bookmark folder ~ open in Tabs
Management
 Teacher Blog ~ starting point ~ know your way
around
You are in total control
Management
 Classroom Blog ~ next step ~ start small
Teacher ~ administrator
Student ~ co-author
eduBlogs: Classroom Blog > Users > Add Users
eduBlogs: Classroom Blog > Users > Authors & Users
Change roles according to your needs or comfort
level
Management
 Individual Student Blogs ~ management
challenge
Teacher as administrator
Student ~ author or contributor… editor?
Create via class blog
eduBlogs: Classroom Blog > Users > Blog & User
Creator
eduBlogs: Each Student Blog > Users > Authors &
Users
Change roles according to your needs or comfort
level
Management
 Managing 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
Management
 Managing Comments
EduBlogs > Settings > Discussion
Moderate comments via dedicated Gmail account
Management
Or, simply….
Introduce each student to edublogs
Ask the students
to open an account
Invite you to be an author
Empower the students
Structuring elements
 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 or the wiki can be the engine room for the
online project
 A RSS reader and email can be used to monitor the
project
Structure ~ Example 1
Blog
Flickr
Wiki
Content
Podcast
Del.icio.us
Audio ~ Video
Images
Jaiku*
Updates
Bookmarks
RSS News Reader ~ Aggregator
Structure ~ Example 2
Wiki
Flickr
Blog
Content
Podcast
Del.icio.us
Audio ~ Video
Images
Jaiku
Updates
Bookmarks
RSS News Reader ~ Aggregator
Remember… Posterous
 Simply the best place to begin blogging
Thank you