Structured Internet Learning for Geography 2002
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This document discusses using learning technologies in geography teaching. It provides examples of: - Developing teacher skills with learning technologies through professional development and collaboration. - Using learning technologies to support independent and collaborative student learning both inside and outside the classroom. - Integrating learning technologies into the geography curriculum and syllabus to enhance student learning of key concepts and skills.
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Structured Internet Learning for Geography 2002
- 1. Learning Technologies in Geography Martin Plüss Tara Anglican School for Girls m.pluss@staff.tara.nsw.edu.au [email_address]
- 2. Accomplished Classroom Teachers Have a broad, deep and critically aware knowledge, understanding and enthusiasm for their subject demonstrate excellence in the practical craft of teaching and in managing the classroom learning environment enjoy teaching students and have expectations of their achievement monitor student’s growth in their learning and provide them with regular accurate feedback are able to emphasise with students treat all students honestly, justly and equitably in a way that respects and acknowledges the diversity of their background and experiences have an appropriate sense of humour
- 3. Are creative and discerning in their use of educational technologies in assisting their teaching and students’ learning exercises high levels of communication and interpersonal skills are reflective on their own teaching practice are committed to their own professional growth and development exercise educational leadership working collaboratively with their colleagues across all the areas of school life
- 6. National Setting School Innovation: Pathway to the Knowledge Society Regulatory context There is more transparency in the systems of regulation surrounding education. Educational research context Schools make a difference School improvement and development Effective learning Effective teaching practice School Innovation: Pathway to the Knowledge Society by Professor Peter Cuttance DETYA 2001. This is a report on an innovation and best practice project.
- 7. State Setting Queensland minimum standards for teachers minimum standards for curriculum application including classroom planning and management minimum standards for school planning minimum standards for student centred learning http:// www .education.qld. gov .au/ tal /2001/ mst _ des . htm
- 8. State Setting Victoria Teachers Capabilities Skill Development Matrix has been developed. Area 1 Using and managing technology Area 2 Using basic computer applications Area 3 Using desktop publishing and presentation software Area 4 Using multimedia Area 5 Using communication technologies Area 6 Using learning technologies in the key learing areas For each area there are three main stages. http:// www . sofweb .vic. edu .au/pd/ tchcap / sklldevm . htm
- 10. State Setting NSW Computing Skills Assessment at Year 10: Mapping of I.C.T in Mandatory Stage 4 and 5 Syllabuses, June 2001. Computing Skills Assessment at Year 10: Draft Competencies – Core and Extension, June 2001 Computing Skills Assessment at Year 10: Draft Record of Competencies Grid – Core and Extension, June 2001. Later Drafts 2001 Trial Test
- 12. State Setting WA Survey Results Teaching method generally used Access to learning technology in the school Extent of professional development in learning technologies Learning technology skills Extent of use of learning technology programs Extent that you are a learning technology change agent
- 21. Virtual Geography Classrooms Independent learning is unscheduled students access and interact with material when every they wish Collaborative There are scheduled online meetings with other schools and teachers reduced flexibility Broadcast Students access lectures/broadcasts on the WWW Opportunity for interaction is limited “ Is virtual teaching a virtual reality” http://www.fno.org/mar01/virtualschool.html
- 22. Virtual Geography Classrooms Structured Independent Learning (SIL) the philosophy ten principles of learning technology use of traditional research skills classroom practice
- 23. Philosophy of SIL it is a personal journey it has evolved over time it does not suit every teacher it does not suit every student it needs to be used in a balanced way student parents teacher comfort school philosophy and support
- 24. Ten Principles of Learning Technology effective planning robust infrastructure effective use of internet school intranet library integration developing pedagogy school cultural change collegiate culture evaluation E-Links school and home http://curriculum.mn.catholic.edu.au/learntech/index.html
- 26. Use Traditional Research Skills Questioning Planning Gathering Sorting and Sifting Synthesising Evaluating Reporting “ Weave the Web” http://www.fno.org/ascd.html
- 28. Classroom Practice Develop your own skills Develop your students’ skills Use the Geography Syllabus Use the school network Consider developing and using an intranet
- 29. Develop your own skills Common Issues I don’t have time The internet is to slow Access to library I.T confidence in class Little professional development Learning preferences Limited I.T. Resources Encouraging tips Sleep less Have other tasks to do Book in advance and plan Learn from the students Lobby and learn from younger teachers How do you set up a video? Do what you can
- 30. Developing Student Skills timing of lessons access to computers be aware of equity issues factor in home research make use of Email be a post modern teacher use other functions of the computer such as word excel access, PPPs, web page design have a map ready have a word puzzle ready
- 31. Use the Geography Syllabus Perspectives Indigenous peoples Gender Intercultural Socio-economic Religious Key Competencies Collecting , analysing and organising information Communication of ideas and information Planning and organising activities Working with others and in teams Using mathematical ideas and techniques Using technology Solving Problems
- 33. Use the Geography Syllabus Civics and Citizenship Australian Identity Rights and responsibilities Decision –making and democratic processes Literacy in Geography Text types (reports, explanations, discussions& expositions) Forms (written, oral and visual) Tasks (putting text types into practices)
- 34. Use the Geography Syllabus Focus Areas 5A1 Australia’s Identity 5A2 Changing Australian Environments 5A3 Issues in Australian Environments 5A4 Australia in its Regional and Global Context Elective Geography Geographical Tools maps fieldwork graphs and statistics photographs Geographical Skills acquiring information processing information communicating information active and informed citizenship
- 35. Use the Geography Syllabus Values and Attitudes Ecological sustainability Ecological sustainability A just society Inter-cultural understanding Informed and active citizenship Lifelong learning
- 36. Use the School Network Go it alone Type your own notes Make your own PPPs/ and OHPs Put the PPPs on the network Use the OHPs/ PPPs when you cannot and can use the library Next? Remember to teach geography or you will fall behind The students will want more A critical mass will start to develop
- 37. Intranet How it can happen:- sequencing Stage 1:- Personal Home Page Stage 2:- Develop Class Home Page Stage 3:- Develop a Departmental Home Page Principles get your own account be prepared to share you can use the work of others for ideas government organisations NGOs media universities learn from others
- 40. Classroom Resources Structured Independent Learning