How MOOCs, tablets and apps are changing how we teach
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The document discusses the impact of technology, particularly tablets, mobile devices, and MOOCs, on education practices, emphasizing the need for exam systems to adapt to new learning methods. It highlights the importance of collaborative learning and effective tools like Google Classroom in improving student-teacher relationships and engagement. The principal of Berkhamsted Schools Group shares insights on integrating technology in the classroom while considering logistical challenges like device compatibility and internet access.
How MOOCs, tablets and apps are changing how we teach
- 1. Leading Change with Parents The Society of Heads Conference Whittlebury Hall Tuesday 3rd March 2015 Mark S. Steed, MA (Cantab.), MA (Nottingham) Principal, Berkhamsted Schools Group
- 2. The Psychology of Change Tablets In and out of the classroom MOOCs and Flipped Teaching Apps and Collaborative Learning Mobile Device Strategy
- 3. TABLETS: IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM ‘How MOOCs, Tablets and Apps are changing how we teach’
- 6. Tablets - In and out of the Classroom iTextbooks
- 7. Tablets - In and out of the Classroom iTextbooks
- 8. Tablets - In and out of the Classroom iTextbooks
- 9. Tablets - In and out of the Classroom Tablets v. Laptops At Berkhamsted, pupils in Y10 and above can bring their own device into school. Almost all choose to bring a Windows PC Laptop.
- 10. Tablets - In and out of the Classroom Tablets v. Laptops
- 11. Exam Hall
- 12. Tablets - In and out of the Classroom Tablets v. Laptops So long the examination system requires young people to produce essays and extended pieces of writing, then they are likely to prefer laptops over tablets. The full benefits of new technologies will not impact on Schools until exams change.
- 13. The Future: Automated Systems Live Reporting through Apps
- 14. The Future: Automated Systems Live Reporting through Apps • Teachers can upload text, pictures and video content to a portal. • The content can be tagged. • Parents can immediately see what is going on. • Parents can feed back on what is going on at home to support classroom work.
- 15. MOOCS: AND FLIPPED TEACHING ‘How MOOCs, Tablets and Apps are changing how we teach’
- 16. EdX
- 17. EdX Courses (not just resources!)
- 18. iTunesU
- 19. iTunesU
- 20. iTunesU
- 21. iTunesU
- 22. Filmed Teaching Resources MOOCs Online Modules
- 23. Screencasting MS Mix - PowerPoint Add-in
- 24. APPS AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING ‘How MOOCs, Tablets and Apps are changing how we teach’
- 25. What do the following have in common?
- 26. They are all places where this happens:
- 27. A School as a “Place of Learning”?
- 28. Apps and collaborative learning: Tools for Collaborative Learning • Wikipedia – “Wisdom of the Crowd”
- 29. Apps and collaborative learning: Tools for Collaborative Learning • Wikipedia – “Wisdom of the Crowd” • The “Wisdom of the Class”
- 30. Apps and collaborative learning: Tools for Collaborative Learning • Wikipedia – “Wisdom of the Crowd” • The “Wisdom of the Class” • Dylan Wiliam, Institute of Education Pupils learn more from each other than from teachers
- 31. How ICT is transforming learning: Tools for Collaborative Learning • Wikipedia – “Wisdom of the Crowd” • The “Wisdom of the Class” • Dylan Wiliam, Institute of Education Pupils learn more from each other than from teachers • ICT can provide a platform for collaborative learning
- 32. Apps and collaborative learning: Tools for Collaborative Learning • Google Apps Free Internet/Cloud-based Comparable functionality to the MS Office Suite (ish) MS Office 365 Internet version of Office
- 33. Apps and collaborative learning: “The Wisdom of the Class” • Noting Chapter 12 of The Great Gatsby
- 34. How ICT is transforming learning: “The Wisdom of the Class”
- 35. Web-based Apps instead of a VLE Google Classroom • Classroom is designed to help teachers create and collect assignments paperlessly. • Students can keep track of what’s due on the Assignments page and begin working with just a click. • Teachers can quickly see who has or hasn't completed the work, and provide direct, real-time feedback and grades right in Classroom.
- 36. Apps that change the teacher-pupil relationship: Google Classroom
- 37. MOBILE DEVICE STRATEGY ‘How MOOCs, Tablets and Apps are changing how we teach’
- 38. Mobile Device Strategy Things to Consider
- 39. Mobile Device Strategy Things to Consider 100% WIFI Coverage ≠ 100% WIFI Density WIFI Density
- 40. Mobile Device Strategy Things to Consider Dataloggers: Many schools have invested significant sums in purchasing Dataloggers which only connect to devices by a USB port iPads don’t have USB ports Incompatible Peripherals
- 41. Mobile Device Strategy Things to Consider • A paperless solution? • School-wide print solutions: • Drop-box (more cumbersome) • WIFI Printing (more expensive) WIFI Printing
- 47. Email:principal@berkhamstedschool.org Twitter: @independenthead LinkedIn: uk.linkedin.com/in/independenthead Blog: http://independenthead.blogspot.com