The web is ripe with learning technologies, ready to be accessed and employed, but how does an educator go about finding and picking the perfect tool? In days of information overload, choice itself can lead to feelings of confusion and misdirected effort. Come discuss how to maintain your focus and efficiently choose the tech tools most appropriate to your context and the needs of your learners. Get ready for some fast-paced action! This one’s going to be fun!
Utilizing Web Based Learning Tools to Support the Phases of Inquiry
1. Utilizing Web Based Learning
Tools to Support the Phases
of Inquiry!
Before we get started - be sure to set up your audio.
Click on ‘tools’, ‘audio’, ‘audio setup wizard’, then follow the
prompts provided.
To wet your palate while you wait, watch:
https://d1pmarobgdhgjx.cloudfront.net/education/ED_Bloom
s_Taxonomy.mp4
10. No-nonsense Technology Integration... ;)
Introduction to the SAMR Model:
Common Sense Media
https://d1pmarobgdhgjx.cloudfro
nt.net/education/SAMR_Rebrand
_2014.mp4
Introduction to the TPACK Model:
Common Sense Media
https://d1pmarobgdhgjx.cloudfro
nt.net/education/ED_tpack-final-
2014.mp4
12. Technology Acceptance Model (Davis 1989)
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CoI Definitions:
Cognitive Presence (construct meaning through sustained communication)
– Phases of (Practical) Inquiry
Triggering Event – The initiation of the inquiry process through a problem or dilemma (Sense of puzzlement)
Exploration – The process of understanding the nature of a problem then searching for relevant information and possible explanations (Information exchange)
Integration – Involves a focused and structured construction of meaning (Connecting ideas)
Resolution – The resolution of a problem by constructing a meaningful framework or by discovering specific solutions. (Apply new ideas)
Phases of Inquiry (according to the CoI model)
Triggering Event
Exploration
Integration
Resolution
Note: these phases are to be randomly placed on the student whiteboard. The student is to arrange them in the appropriate order and find the connection to the image on the screen.
Jigsaw activity using breakout rooms
Whiteboard: Brainstorm how to go about selecting a WBLT
What will factor in to your choice? / Where will you begin?
For Example:
How intuitive is it?/How many stages are there?/How easy are key functions?/Does it do what I want it to?/Is the language and terminology they use right for my context?/How much learning would it take for learners to work it out?/How does it look, and is this what I had in mind?or… By Task, By Learning Goals, (I want my students to create web based mind maps / graphic organizers./I want my students to publish their writing online for others to read./I want real-time, online discussion with my students./I want my students to search and evaluate web sites./I want to create guided research activities for my students./I want to connect my students to other students around the world./I want my students to create online portfolios.
I want my students to create books, magazines, posters, or newsletters online.
I want my students to record or edit audio./I want to use an interactive whiteboard effectively with my students./I want my students to create and edit maps./I want my students to draw or create comics on the Internet./I want to create tests, quizzes, and games online./I want my students to organize, bookmark and edit their research online./I want to find or create rubrics for multimedia projects./I want to connect to other teachers to share ideas and resources.),etc.
A little research about a particular tool…
Followed by a round of speed dating…
Finally, evaluation is posted to course wiki