Technology for online learning
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This presentation discusses resources for online teaching and learning, including free tools from Weebly, Google, and MIT OpenCourseware. It provides examples of using Weebly to create classroom websites and collect assignments, as well as using Google Hangouts for live video sessions and broadcasting lectures on YouTube. The document emphasizes finding ways to actively engage students online through videos, discussions, and other techniques discussed in the "Teaching with Technology" publication.
Technology for online learning
- 1. Resources for Online Teaching and Learning Rainey-Camper JTC 413 1
- 2. Introduction • This presentation is a brief look at some ideas for making online teaching and learning a better experience, through technology. • Online teaching and learning is available for almost anyone who wants to put in the effort to either 1) create a class, or 2) participate in a class, using online resources. • Free Resources are readily available, from Weebly to Google to a wealth of others. Rainey-Camper JTC 413 2
- 3. https://education.weebly.com/ ©2014 Weebly, Inc. Note: do not advance to slides 4 and 5 until you have LISTENED to all the audio here. THANKS Rainey-Camper JTC 413 3
- 4. Good Old Weebly Having created several websites for assignments during my journey into Adult Learning and Teaching, “Good Old Weebly” has saved me on several occasions with their easy style; the intuitive nature of creating a good looking website saved valuable time and effort. And I recently found that Good Old Weebly also offers a site for educational/classroom use: http://education.weebly.com/ Rainey-Camper JTC 413 4
- 5. What can I do with Weebly? From the website http://education.weebly.com • • • • Easily create a classroom website & blog Manage your students' accounts Accept homework assignments online Keep your parents up to date For an idea of what one teacher has done using education.weebly, visit this site: http://cnapolitano.weebly.com/index.html Rainey-Camper JTC 413 5
- 6. http://www.google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/ Gopakumar R P, A Companion, 2010, Digital Art print. NOTE: do not advance to slides 7 and 8 until you have LISTENED to all the audio here. THANKS Rainey-Camper JTC 413 6
- 7. Google+ Hangouts on Air Video, Voice, Live-Streaming http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnHWDOxDYY0 • This is an 8 minute youtube video by Ronnie Bincer, “The Hangout Helper” to help you better understand the “on air” aspect of this program; a live broadcast which can include up to 10 participants, and be viewed later as a youtube video. • I tried this out in another class, and although the learning curve was fairly steep, the ability to talk, share documents, and otherwise interact with the participants that you have invited is a good tool. NOTE: All participants need to have Google+ accounts. • There is also a link to a 12 minute introduction to the basics of setting up Google + and learning about Hangouts features such as Messaging (Group Chat) and Video Calls, which lead up to the “Hangouts on Air” tutorial. In addition, there is another video (updated Feb. 2014) that is 37 minutes long; https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c6rt05ggde2j02iht5ej57ogb70 You might note how Google+ (or GooglePlus) is constantly updating, making it harder (for me) to get comfortable with only using it occasionally. To stay up on the features, you should use it often. Rainey-Camper JTC 413 7
- 8. Other Ways to Use Google Besides Free Community Forums, you can locate other resources for using Google to teach and learn, with just a little searching. For example: Eight ways of using Google Drive with a textbook, Andreas Hofer (3:35min/ Feb. 2014) • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK4cvlTNnQ0#t=12 Google Apps for Education • http://eduguide.googleapps.com/ Eleven Steps to Create a Google Plus Community for Your Class, Med Kharbach (founder and editor of Educational Technology and Mobile Learning) • http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/05/11-steps-to-create-google-plus.html Rainey-Camper JTC 413 8
- 9. Online Resources: Matching it to the Audience • www.sophia.org/sophia-for-teachers Sophia for Teachers • Sophia makes it easier than ever to flip your classroom with our free teacher tools for blended learning. Transform your classroom into an active learning environment with our groups, quizzes, and tutorials features. You can also track student progress every step of the way with our data and analytics. Additionally, we offer awesome ways to continue your professional development. • And it’s all free. • http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ education/teach-elements-thinking-criticallywith-data-teach-elements-video.html Intel® Teach Elements: Thinking Critically with Data Professional Development for K-12 Educators • Free Tools and Resources to Help Students Develop 21st Century Skills • Our online tools create active learning environments where students can engage in discussions, analyze information, pursue investigations, and solve problems. You’ll also find teaching resources, including lesson plans, assessment strategies, and technology-enriched project ideas for all K– 12 subjects. • http://ocw.mit.edu/about/ “The idea is simple: to publish all of our course materials online and make them widely available to everyone.” Dick K.P. Yue, Professor, MIT School of Engineering • MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW) is a web-based publication of virtually all MIT course content. • OCW is open and available to the world and is a permanent MIT activity. Rainey-Camper JTC 413 9
- 10. Learning about Teaching with Technology: Reference List These articles describe ways to create active participation between teacher and student when online teaching and learning is being used. . If you are interested in (or currently) teaching with technology and need new ideas, the publication “Teaching with Technology” offers excellent articles, as sampled below: Hornsby, A. (Oct. 3, 2013). Simple ways to create videos to engage your students. Teaching with Technology. Retrieved from http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-with-technology-articles/simple-ways-to-create-videos-to-engage-yourstudents/ Moore, E. A. (May 20, 2013). From passive viewing to active learning; Simple techniques for applying active learning strategies to online course videos. Teaching with Technology. Retrieved from http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-with-technology-articles/from-passive-viewing-to-active-learning-simpletechniques-for-applying-active-learning-strategies-to-online-course-videos/ Ranfeld, L.B. (Dec. 9, 2013). Why I Love Conferencing Online with My Traditional Classroom Students, Teaching with Technology. Retrieved from http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-with-technology-articles/why-i-love-conferencing-online-with-mytraditional-classroom-students/ Weimer, M. (Aug. 2, 2013). Using a blog to enhance student participation. Teaching with Technology. Retrieved from http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-with-technology-articles/using-a-blog-to-enhance-student-participation/ Rainey-Camper JTC 413 10
- 11. Images • • • • Page 1: “to educate” image taken from Clip Art; Fotolia. Page 3: “Weebly for education” logo; Copyright 2014 Weebly, Inc. Page 6: “Google” logo; Gopakumar, R P, A Companion, 2010, Digital Art print. Page 9: Clip Art; Microsoft. Rainey-Camper JTC 413 11
- 12. References Bincer, Ronnie (28 May, 2013). New hangouts on air account setup & tutorial – Google+. Retrieved Feb. 26, 2014 from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnHWDOxDYY0 Bincer, Ronnie (Feb., 2014). How to start a hangout on air; Best practices after midFebruary 2014. Retrieved Feb. 26, 2014 from https://plus.google.com/events/c6rt05ggde2j02iht5ej57ogb70 Google apps for education; Guide to going Google. Retrieved from http://eduguide.googleapps.com/ Hofer, Andreas (Feb., 2014). Eight ways of using Google Drive with a textbook. Retrieved Feb. 26, 2014 from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK4cvlTNnQ0#t=12 Intel Teach Elements: Thinking Critically with Data. Professional development for K-12 educators . Intel.com. Retrieved from http://www.intel.com/www/us/en/education/teach-elements-thinkingcritically-with-data-teach-elements-video.html Rainey-Camper JTC 413 12
- 13. References Kharbach, Med (May 11, 2015). Eleven steps to create a Google Plus community for your class. Educational Technology and Mobile Learning: A resource of educational web tools and mobile apps for teachers and educators. 2011-2014. Retrieved from http://www.educatorstechnology.com/ Napolitano, C. (n.d.). Memorable math with Ms. Napolitano. Retrieved Feb. 26, 2014 from http://cnapolitano.weebly.com/ Sophia for teachers. SOPHIA Learning, LLC. 2014. Retrieved from http://www.sophia.org/sophia-for-teachers Yue, K.P. (n.d.) About OCW. MIT OPEN COURSEWARE: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 2001-2014. Retrieved from http://ocw.mit.edu/about/ Rainey-Camper JTC 413 13