This document summarizes the journey of educational technologies over time from the 1815s to present day. It describes how different technologies like slates, pencils, ink, and ballpoint pens were criticized as ruining education when first introduced. It then outlines the experiences with various learning management systems and social networks from 2002 to 2010, noting positives like social aspects but also limitations in areas like files and plugins. Key stops on the journey include WebCT, OLS, Elgg, Ning, Mahara, CollectiveX, and Grou.ps. The document concludes that an "iTopia" of learning involves a blend of social and learning content in authentic learning spaces, and encourages the reader to join in the
Teaching and Learning Portal: Learning and Sharing Craig Blewett
This presentation presents a brief overview of the numerous platforms we have used to support our courses over the years and the strengths and weaknesses of them.
dinCloud 2014 Year In Review .
A review of dinCloud’s milestones in 2014, as well as a recap of our latest product news/enhancements , categorized quarterly.
Slides from talks about the research aspects of my walk around Wales given at Birmingham, Brunel, Southampton, Nottingham and Aberdeen in February 2103.
For more see: http://alandix.com/alanwalkswales/
Teaching and Learning Portal: Learning and Sharing Craig Blewett
This presentation presents a brief overview of the numerous platforms we have used to support our courses over the years and the strengths and weaknesses of them.
dinCloud 2014 Year In Review .
A review of dinCloud’s milestones in 2014, as well as a recap of our latest product news/enhancements , categorized quarterly.
Slides from talks about the research aspects of my walk around Wales given at Birmingham, Brunel, Southampton, Nottingham and Aberdeen in February 2103.
For more see: http://alandix.com/alanwalkswales/
ELT + IT: CALL for a Balance by Michael KraussMichael Krauss
Plenary presentation in Lima and Cuzco, Peru March 2012. Presented as part of ELSpecialist visit sponsored by U.S D.O.S. and U.S. Embassy, English Language Office, Lima Peru.
Making IT Decisions that Improve the AcademyLeif Nelson
Enterprise IT decisions can and should support the aims of teaching and learning. In some cases, IT decisions can have a transformative effect on teaching and learning practices. There have been a few examples at Boise State University where this has occurred. A shift from traditional lecture capture towards a more flexible software solution has supported active learning. A mobile first clicker strategy has promoted mobile learning. And universal UI design has helped promote accessibility and consistent learning environments.
Second of three slide decks for a flipped keynote presentation at the SEDA UK conference, November 2014. This looks at two kinds of response to the digital revolution, a critical/intellectual response and a felt response.
29 March 2019 Presentation on the relation of digital and virtual heritage to digital humanities, issues, some projects..at Curtin University Perth Australia
Keynote presentation provided to a variety of audiences in early 2009, challenging educators to think more broadly about the massive impact of technology in the world and the way we need to be thinking about how we educate students for this future.
This presentation was delivered on Oct. 20th at the IBM executive conference. The presentation looks at how the Ottawa Catholic School Board is transitioning to a 21st Century Learning and Teaching District. The focus is on pedagogy and not just technology.
ELT + IT: CALL for a Balance - Panama 2012Michael Krauss
The slideshow traces the development of CALL, distinguishes between digital immigrants and natives, describes the advantages and pitfalls of IT + ELT and suggests a new role for the ELTs using IT. Takeaways suggest moderation in IT use and saving the best of older tried and true techniques to go with the newer technology-based approaches.
Presentation to the ALT MOOCsig (special interest group) at UCL 26 June 2014. This discusses whether xMOOCS address equity & inclusion in light of what we have learnt from 20 years of developing e-learning systems & resources.
The Activated Classroom Teaching (ACT) approach is an approach to teaching with technology based on the ACT Model. This model applies five research-proven active learning approaches to modern teaching and learning. This lesson looks at the pedagogy of Curation. For more on the ACT approach visit www.act.click.
The Activated Classroom Teaching (ACT) approach is an approach to teaching with technology based on the ACT Model. This model applies five research-proven active learning approaches to modern teaching and learning. This lesson looks at the pedagogy of Creation. For more on the ACT approach visit www.act.click.
ELT + IT: CALL for a Balance by Michael KraussMichael Krauss
Plenary presentation in Lima and Cuzco, Peru March 2012. Presented as part of ELSpecialist visit sponsored by U.S D.O.S. and U.S. Embassy, English Language Office, Lima Peru.
Making IT Decisions that Improve the AcademyLeif Nelson
Enterprise IT decisions can and should support the aims of teaching and learning. In some cases, IT decisions can have a transformative effect on teaching and learning practices. There have been a few examples at Boise State University where this has occurred. A shift from traditional lecture capture towards a more flexible software solution has supported active learning. A mobile first clicker strategy has promoted mobile learning. And universal UI design has helped promote accessibility and consistent learning environments.
Second of three slide decks for a flipped keynote presentation at the SEDA UK conference, November 2014. This looks at two kinds of response to the digital revolution, a critical/intellectual response and a felt response.
29 March 2019 Presentation on the relation of digital and virtual heritage to digital humanities, issues, some projects..at Curtin University Perth Australia
Keynote presentation provided to a variety of audiences in early 2009, challenging educators to think more broadly about the massive impact of technology in the world and the way we need to be thinking about how we educate students for this future.
This presentation was delivered on Oct. 20th at the IBM executive conference. The presentation looks at how the Ottawa Catholic School Board is transitioning to a 21st Century Learning and Teaching District. The focus is on pedagogy and not just technology.
ELT + IT: CALL for a Balance - Panama 2012Michael Krauss
The slideshow traces the development of CALL, distinguishes between digital immigrants and natives, describes the advantages and pitfalls of IT + ELT and suggests a new role for the ELTs using IT. Takeaways suggest moderation in IT use and saving the best of older tried and true techniques to go with the newer technology-based approaches.
Presentation to the ALT MOOCsig (special interest group) at UCL 26 June 2014. This discusses whether xMOOCS address equity & inclusion in light of what we have learnt from 20 years of developing e-learning systems & resources.
The Activated Classroom Teaching (ACT) approach is an approach to teaching with technology based on the ACT Model. This model applies five research-proven active learning approaches to modern teaching and learning. This lesson looks at the pedagogy of Curation. For more on the ACT approach visit www.act.click.
The Activated Classroom Teaching (ACT) approach is an approach to teaching with technology based on the ACT Model. This model applies five research-proven active learning approaches to modern teaching and learning. This lesson looks at the pedagogy of Creation. For more on the ACT approach visit www.act.click.
The Activated Classroom Teaching (ACT) approach is an approach to teaching with technology based on the ACT Model. This model applies five research-proven active learning approaches to modern teaching and learning. This lesson looks at the pedagogy of Correction. For more on the ACT approach visit www.act.click.
The Activated Classroom Teaching (ACT) approach is an approach to teaching with technology based on the ACT Model. This model applies five research-proven active learning approaches to modern teaching and learning. This lesson looks at the pedagogy of Conversation. For more on the ACT approach visit www.act.click.
The Activated Classroom Teaching (ACT) approach is an approach to teaching with technology based on the ACT Model. This model applies five research-proven active learning approaches to modern teaching and learning. This lesson looks at the pedagogy of Curation. For more on the ACT approach visit www.act.click.
This presentation explores the WHY, WHAT and HOW of teaching with technology. Understanding why we want to teach with technology is important. Understanding what we think this looks like is important. However, without the HOW, we cannot make our motivation (why) reach our destination (what). For more on HOW to teach effectively using the ACT Digital Pedagogies approach visit http://www.act.click
The world is changing - it's getting more exciting, more stimulating, more addictive. However, this comes at a cost. Our attention span, which according to some research is now below that of a goldfish!
One of the ways of trying to recapture our students' attention is to gamify their learning experience. These are the slides from Ebrahim Adam's presentation at "@CTIVSIT 2016 - Durban" where he discussed our research into the impact of gamification on one of our courses.
Web 2.0 and its education opportunitiesCraig Blewett
Using a 4-fold framework of learning theories, this presentation explores some of the web 2.0 technologies that can enhance our teaching and learning. For more visit www.facebook.com/learning2.0
There are loads of great tools available to help make research easier and more efficient. In this presentation I look at a few of them that can make a huge difference.
An Ubun2.0 Paradigm for Technology-Enabled Higher EducationCraig Blewett
This presentation shares some of our work around the NextEd project and specifically the adoption of Ubuntu philosophies in a Web 2.0 environment for collaboration.
Student Internationalization through Web 2.0 Craig Blewett
This presentation explores how the NextEd project with its aim to create collaborative environments for teaching and learning is a useful tool for giving students an international experience in their learning.
1. Is there an iTopia? Is there an iTopia of Learning? Where is it? How do we get there?
2. The journey “Students today depend on paper too much. They don’t know how to write on a slate without getting chalk dust all over themselves. They can’t clean a slate properly. What will they do when they run out of paper?” (Principal’s Publication, 1815) “Students today depend too much on ink. They don’t know how to use a knife to sharpen a pencil. Pen and ink will never replace the pencil.” (Journal of the National Association of Teachers, 1907) “Students today depend on store bought ink. They don’t know how to make their own. When they run out of ink they will be unable to write words or ciphers until their next trip to the settlement. This is a sad commentary on modern education.” (Rural American Teacher, 1928) “Ballpoint pens will be the ruin of education in our country. Students use these devices then throw them away. The American values of thrift and frugality are being discarded. Businesses and banks will never allow such expensive luxuries.” (Federal Teachers, 1950)
3. From Slate to Pad Students don’t know how to write on a slate without getting chalk dust all over themselves. What will they do when they run out of paper?
4. After the BIG question “The Meaning of Life, the Universe and Everything” which we know the answer – the next big question is “Is there and iTopia space for student learning?”
6. Our Journey… So in the distant sands of time we set off to find this place…if it exists
7. The Chasm of Lost Acronyms CBI (Computer Based Instruction) VLE (Virtual Learning Environments) SLN (Social Learning Network) LCMS (Learning Content Management Systems) CMS (Course Management Systems) CMS (Content Management Systems) LMS (Learning Management Systems) ILS (Integrated Learning Systems) iTopia This Way CAL (Computer Assisted Learning) CBT (Computer Based Training)
8. Our VLE Journey to iTopia éducation sans frontières WebCT – 2002-2003 CLOUDe Valley Ravines of Technicality Mt. Institutionus
9. WebCT Before search for Social/Ubuntu OK for Content Delivery & Course Management Mt. Institutionus Non Uni people access Wasn’t good at collaborative docs
10. Our VLE Journey to iTopia éducation sans frontières WebCT – 2002-2003 OLS – 2003-2007 CLOUDe Valley Ravines of Technicality Mt. Institutionus
11. OLS Mt. Institutionus Focus on Learning Designed for Social Constructivst Integrated to UKZN Good document handling Lacked strong social/community aspect No powerful collaboration
12. Our VLE Journey to iTopia éducation sans frontières WebCT – 2002-2003 OLS – 2003-2007 Elgg – (2008) CLOUDe Valley Ravines of Technicality Mt. Institutionus
Rethinking Education in the Age of Technology by Allan Collins and Richard Halverson, I came across quotes that every educational technophile MUST hear. They are reproduced from the work of Dave Thornburg and David Dwyer.