This document discusses considerations for developing online courses. It notes that technology should be used as a tool and that how and why it is used is key. Student diversity in socioeconomic status, access to technology, and learning styles must be considered. While new technologies provide opportunities, limitations like isolation, access issues, and individual constraints still exist. The document advocates establishing backup plans and providing clear instructions to help overcome potential barriers to student success. It also stresses that course development should make the content personal and relevant to students through examples and allowing them to share their own experiences.
Creative approaches to curriculum design in networked spaces. Keynote given by Helen Keegan at Middlesex University's Annual Learning and Teaching Conference 2014.
Creative approaches to curriculum design in networked spaces. Keynote given by Helen Keegan at Middlesex University's Annual Learning and Teaching Conference 2014.
Abstract
The iPad has significant potential to have a transformative effect upon teaching
and learning practices in a higher education context. As evidence of this claim, this paper presents a case study that examines the approach and resulting benefits experienced
when introducing the devices within the School of Computing and Mathematics at Plymouth University. The approach taken was a phased introduction of the devices, firstly amongst academic staff, then a subset of first year undergraduate students, leading to adoption across the whole School based upon the success of the earlier stages (with success in this case being judged on the basis of both user engagement – e.g. staff production and student use of materials – and positive user feedback). iPads have been provided to both staff and students, with a range of positive impacts upon the teaching and learning practices that can now be regarded as standard within the School (including podcasting, use of eBooks, and interactive services). The iPad has been key to supporting
and integrating the various applications, and has delivered a significant uplift in the technology enhanced learning practices of the staff, each delivering associated benefits in the resulting student experience.
Presentation graphics for conference session focus in using audio-video collaboration applications in the high school classroom or library to bring guest speakers and experts to students.
Excerpts from ANZCED 2013: Beyond access – using captions to teach skills and...Media Access Australia
In 2013, Media Access Australia’s Education Manager Anne McGrath presented at the 27th Australian and New Zealand Conference for Educators of the Deaf (ANZCED). The presentation, ‘Beyond access – using captions to teach skills and concepts’, considers the use of words in the context of accessibility, as well as challenges regarding captions for educators to think about. What to do with all these words and how to optimise their use? An excerpt from the presentation starts the conversation.
Abstract
The iPad has significant potential to have a transformative effect upon teaching
and learning practices in a higher education context. As evidence of this claim, this paper presents a case study that examines the approach and resulting benefits experienced
when introducing the devices within the School of Computing and Mathematics at Plymouth University. The approach taken was a phased introduction of the devices, firstly amongst academic staff, then a subset of first year undergraduate students, leading to adoption across the whole School based upon the success of the earlier stages (with success in this case being judged on the basis of both user engagement – e.g. staff production and student use of materials – and positive user feedback). iPads have been provided to both staff and students, with a range of positive impacts upon the teaching and learning practices that can now be regarded as standard within the School (including podcasting, use of eBooks, and interactive services). The iPad has been key to supporting
and integrating the various applications, and has delivered a significant uplift in the technology enhanced learning practices of the staff, each delivering associated benefits in the resulting student experience.
Presentation graphics for conference session focus in using audio-video collaboration applications in the high school classroom or library to bring guest speakers and experts to students.
Excerpts from ANZCED 2013: Beyond access – using captions to teach skills and...Media Access Australia
In 2013, Media Access Australia’s Education Manager Anne McGrath presented at the 27th Australian and New Zealand Conference for Educators of the Deaf (ANZCED). The presentation, ‘Beyond access – using captions to teach skills and concepts’, considers the use of words in the context of accessibility, as well as challenges regarding captions for educators to think about. What to do with all these words and how to optimise their use? An excerpt from the presentation starts the conversation.
Basically this presentation is part of Education ,science and technology.in this presentation E-Learning,ICT agenda,and advantage and disadvantage of E-Learning is discussed.
May clarify the foundation of OLPC from how India\'s village schools are addressing the challenges of education to what OLPC can do to bring the more than a century long gap that exists
Muir Lake School, a part of Parkland School Division, is becoming a 1-to-1 BYOD learning community. The mission behind this initiative is "our students will innovate, collaborate, and be highly motivated about their learning". The goal is that every student will have access to a personal laptop in every class to use whenever it is the best tool for the learning activity. The initiative was piloted in grade 4 and grade 9 and will be expanding to all grades 4 through 9. This presentation outlines the "why" behind the initiative and first steps of Muir Lake School's journey. Google Doc Quick Link → bit.ly/MLS1to1
OERs to promote good practice in school - DeFT regional conference 2 October ...DEFToer3
This presentation was delivered by Michael Payton-Greene at the Digital Futures in Teacher Education regional conference (2 October 2012, Sheffield United Football Ground). For more information about the project, see www.digitalfutures.org
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptxtimhan337
Personal development courses are widely available today, with each one promising life-changing outcomes. Tim Han’s Life Mastery Achievers (LMA) Course has drawn a lot of interest. In addition to offering my frank assessment of Success Insider’s LMA Course, this piece examines the course’s effects via a variety of Tim Han LMA course reviews and Success Insider comments.
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Glass life
1. A Day Made of Glass
by Corning Incorporated - http://youtu.be/6Cf7IL_eZ38
2. First Impressions
• Technology used for social interaction
• Connected, wireless, & mobility
• Applications for home, work & consumer
• Technology to increase convenience &
customization
• Sleek gadgets that will impact education
• Cool factor - selling innovation!
5. A Closer Look
• A perfect family (Dad, Mom & 2 kids)
• Million dollar house with a new car
• School uniforms for the children
• Urban setting without nature or litter
• High fashion & slim models
• Void of technical problems
6. Relating to Online
Education
• Student socio-economic diversity needs to
considered when incorporating new
technologies. Offering choice will help.
• Social use of technologies differs from
educational use and experiences vary
between students. Providing clear
instructions is vital.
7. • Urban vs rural locale and internet
infrastructure can limit access affecting
student success. Established back-up plans
are needed.
• Limitations to be mitigated are isolation,
technology access, family constraints,
language barriers, & learning styles
8. Takeway
• There will always be emerging technologies
to take advantage for distributed learning
• Technology is just the tool; pencils & paper,
typewriter, tv, video, smart phone, or iPad
• HOW and WHY it is being used is key!
10. Overcoming Myths
• ‘Oh, your suppose to make our courses
look pretty!’
• ‘You must be quite techy’
• ‘How are the courses you work on any
different than my face-to-face URCourses
site?’
11. The Context
• The date is Aug 28, 2011 - one week before
the start of the term
• An instructor hasn’t been hired yet
• Ninety students currently enrolled
• Department Head asked, ‘I don’t want to
cancel, will you consider developing this
course while it is being delivered?’
14. Initial Meeting
• An instructor was hired & I held an initial
meeting via phone because of her
schedule. Ex. works full-time, teaches a F2F
course, & just had a baby.
• Discussed course details, possible
assignment choices. She has not taught
fully online and was very apprehensive!
15. Course Development
• We firmed up the assignments and course
details during that week
• A custom textbook with an online
supplement relieved some copyright
constraints.
• Sun-Tue. Speed dating content revisions in
between.
16. Making it Personal
• Thanksgiving Address
• Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
(RCAP) version
• Local example: Dr. Doolittle reciting a
Mohawk version with a literal translation
and audio so student can hear the
language
17. Making it Personal
• The Creation Story - 4 versions
• 2 Mi’kmaq (video & pdf)
• Cree (website)
• Forum Topic: The student’s creation story
- either passed down thru family,
community, or ethnic group
18. Feedback & Technical
Forum
• Technical forum is active and provides
insight into course improvements (14
threads with 47 posts)
19. Next Delivery
• Inconsistencies in course structure because
of time factor. Example: PowerPoints in
week 6 seem disjointed
• Images need to be added
• Rewrite learning objectives and examine if
the unit content test those objectives
• Risks to making changes once posted
