Tech Savvy Girls from Sims to Teen Second Life
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Second year of the Tech Savvy Girls project as they moved from using the Sims to using Teen Second Life to learn IT skills in a creative youth environment.
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This document outlines the process of moving from phenomena to evidence. It discusses that phenomena lead to information, which informs a conceptual framework and assumptions about how the world works. Data is then collected which can be used as evidence to support a proposal, question, or hypothesis. A trivial example is provided to illustrate this process of moving from an observed phenomenon, to data collection, to using the data as evidence to answer a question. Finally, the document discusses applying this process to explore the question of whether students are literate users of social media by outlining potential phenomena, frameworks, data sources, and types of evidence that could be used to answer the question.
One part tech_two_parts_learning
This document discusses using video in education, including for instruction, assignments, and assessment. It covers emerging educational approaches like active and collaborative learning. Video can convey information, demonstrate processes, and show change. It is used for in-class presentations, on instructional websites, or embedded in PowerPoints. Students may produce their own videos for assignments. Faculty can provide video feedback and students can reflect on their work. The document also addresses considerations for faculty and support from IT/libraries regarding video resources, equipment, and copyright.
As the Twitty Bird Flies: Using Twitter for Research (and Education)
This document discusses using Twitter for research and education purposes. Twitter allows for microblogging of brief updates in 140 characters or less. It can be used to record observations in real-time without transcription. Researchers can follow public tweets on a topic or have participants tweet directly to a dedicated account. One case study had students tweet about where they learned over two weeks to inform campus development. Twitter provides a quick way to record impressions and reflections that are time-stamped and easy for researchers to analyze. It can also be used for class polling, discussions, and questions outside of class time.
Clickers
1. UMD sought to adopt a personal response system ("clickers") to increase student engagement and learning in large lecture classes.
2. An initial pilot program tested different clicker systems, but different departments choosing different systems created support issues.
3. UMD then decided to choose a single campus-wide clicker system. Various clicker systems were demonstrated and evaluated based on factors like cost and ease of use.
4. After selecting a system, integration work and training helped campus-wide adoption, though the document notes that formal assessment of impact is still needed.
Research overview for class
Research involves disciplined inquiry aimed at adding to public knowledge through following a specific methodology to reasonably establish findings as correct and applicable. The goal is to discover something unknown by testing information to answer important questions and then contributing findings back through publication, presentation, or other means. The general research process includes refining a rough idea through exploratory and full literature reviews before determining methodology, collecting and analyzing data, and reporting conclusions and recommendations.
Having a Wonderful Second Life - Wish You Were Here
Second Life is a 3D virtual world created by Linden Lab where users can socialize, connect and create using a virtual representation of themselves. It has over 1.3 million active users globally. In Second Life, users can build, program and trade virtual objects and services with one another using an in-world virtual currency called Linden Dollars that can be exchanged for real-world money. Many colleges and universities are also using Second Life for educational purposes such as online courses, student projects and simulations to increase access to learning.
Decide, Team, Vision
The document discusses using technology responsibly and strategically in education. It advocates defining needs before choosing tools, building alliances to share resources and expertise, and looking to the future when planning technology implementations. Specific recommendations include teaming up with IT support services, planning regular hardware and software upgrades, developing faculty skills for online and distributed learning, and providing ongoing training and development opportunities regarding instructional technology.
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