Transcript Communication Tools

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Productivity
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Communication
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Data Collection/Analysis
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Basic Communication Patterns
 One to one | One to many | Many to many
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Interaction
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Media
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Examples
GRADE
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One to one
One to many
Many to many
Provide an example of how you could use
technology to communicate in your classroom using
one of the following basic communication patterns:
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 One to one
 One to many
 Many to many
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Basic Communication Patterns
 One to one | One to many | Many to many
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Interaction
 Synchronous | Asynchronous
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Media
 Text | Audio | Images | Video
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Examples
GRADE
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Asynchronous
Synchronous
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At the same time
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Chatrooms
 “Live” communication between 2+ users
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Instant messaging
 Private. Like telephone but with text messaging.
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Video conferencing
 Two-way interactive communication. Special equipment or over
the computer.
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Virtual learning environments
 Video or chat-based communication. Avatar.
 E.g., Second life.
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Row, row, row the boat
Gently down the stream
Merrily merrily merrily merrily
Life is but a dream
Not occurring at the
same time
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Email
 One to one
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Listserv
 One to many
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Bulletin board / Discussion board
 Post messages.
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Blogs
 Web blog. Publicly accessible. Discussing specific topic/issue.
Same Place
Different
Place
Same Time
Traditional
Classroom
Synchronous
Distance
Education
Different
Time
Time-Shifted
Classroom
Asynchronous
Distance
education
What are some of the advantages of using
asynchronous communication methods?
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Basic Communication Patterns
 One to one | One to many | Many to many
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Interaction
 Synchronous | Asynchronous
Media
 Text | Audio | Images | Video
 Examples
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Text
Audio
Images
Video
 Email
 Discussion boards
 Google Groups
 Instant messaging (IM)
 Chat rooms
 Texting
 Phone (SMS)
 Documents
 Blogs
 Wikis
 Google Docs
Email Example
Document Collaboration & Chat Example
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Text
 Email, discussion boards, IM, texting
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Audio
 Phone, podcast, radio
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Images
Video
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One-way:
 Radio
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Foreign language
National public radio
Reach far distances
Public announcements (famous speeches)
 Podcasting
 Automatically updated audio
 Variety of subject-specific recordings
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Two-way
 Audio-conferencing
 Computer (skype, MSN, yahoo)
 Phone
 Conference calls
 Communicate one-on-one
 Post to a blog
Voice Email Example
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Text
 Email, discussion boards, IM, texting
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Audio
 Phone, podcast, radio
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Images
 Photos, graphics, interactive whiteboard
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Video
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Photos/Graphics
Whiteboard sharing
Example:
 Flickr
 Thinkature
Whiteboard Collaboration Example
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Text
 Email, discussion boards, IM, texting
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Audio
 Phone, podcast, radio
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Images
 Photos, graphics, whiteboards
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Video
 Video conferencing
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Videoconferencing
 Video conferencing
software
 Computer-based video
conferencing
 Example:
 Videoconference field trips
 Video conferences available
for all standards
Videoconferencing Example
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One to many
Many to one
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Asynchronous
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Media
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Text
Audio
Image
Video
Synchronous
One-to-one
One-to-many
Many-to-many
Ex: Instant Messaging
Asynchronous
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Basic Communication Patterns
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Interaction
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Examples
GRADE
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Basic Communication Patterns
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Interaction
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Media
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Examples
GRADE
Energy Sources
Mrs. Yakamodo (teaches 10th grade science)
Ms. Ackley (teaches 10th grade speech)
Concerns with students’ lack of knowledge of
energy crisis
 Multidisciplinary project with 10th grade students
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 Collaborate in teams
 Debate energy sources
Debate is difficult – no time to think about
counterargument
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 What is the standard or learning goal of the lesson?
 Env.1.16 Cite examples of how all fuels have advantages and
disadvantages that society must question when considering the
trade-offs among them, such as how energy use contributes to
the rising standard of living in the industrially developing
nations.
 Debate.
 What is the problem that specifically needs to be
addressed?
 Given a specific energy source, the students will be able to
debate the advantages and disadvantages of various energy
sources. Students will xxxx
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What do your students need in a resource or tool?
Grouping
 Individual or groups
 Home, classroom, computer lab
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Time
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Resources (environment)
 One hour in computer lab
 Home
 Classroom
 Computer lab
 20 student computers, Internet access
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1 Teacher computer
Projector
Videos
Magazines
Papers
Pencils
Media (students)
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What resources can you access that might address the problem?
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PBS: Deregulation map
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Research guide
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NREL (Natural Renewable
Energy Laboratory)
presentations
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Contact Congress or the
President
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Debate instructions
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Debate worksheet
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Gaggle (Email)
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Post to wiki (Google groups)
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OnCourse discussion board
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NREL learning resources
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Department of Education
Kid’s Website
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Energy Kid’s Page
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ePals
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Xpeditions
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iEARN
 Decide: Which of the tool you identified should be
used? How should these tools be used? (Provide a brief
description of the activity)
 Explain decision: How does the tool you chose
address…
 Effectiveness?
 Efficiency?
 Enhancement?
 Objective
 Given a specific energy source, the students will be able to debate
the advantages and disadvantages of various energy sources.
Students will xxxx
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Basic Communication Patterns
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Interaction
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Media
 Text | Audio | Images | Video
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Examples
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