This presentation introduces digital didactics, which is defined as the knowledge and skills related to using information and communications technology (ICT) to facilitate learning. The presentation discusses two key elements of digital didactics: principles of student engagement and types of learning activities, or "pillars". Examples are provided of different digital tools that can be used to support various pillars, such as student response systems for feedback and reflection, graphic organizers for critical thinking, and video tools for communication and collaboration.

1. 10 PILLARS

2. Hello!
I am John Arnold
This presentation is based on my experiences as a:
(1) Teacher trainer
(2) Adult Education teacher
(3) Language learner
You can find me at:
john.arnold@uantwerpen.be
john.Arnold@thomasmore.be

3. Today’s Presentation
 Defining ‘digital didactics’

4. Poll:
How would you rate yourself as an
educational technology user?
1. I am an expert – Very, very familiar
2. I am an apprentice – Very familiar
3. I am a competent novice –Familiar
4. I am a novice – Somewhat familiar
5. I am a neophyte – Not familiar

5. What is digital
didactics?

6. Definition
o According to Simons (2003), it is the
knowledge and skills related to the use of
ICT in facilitating learning.

7. What is digital didactics?
o According to Simons (2003), it is the
knowledge and skills related to the use of
ICT in facilitating learning.
o Two elements to consider

8. What is digital didactics?
o It is the knowledge and skills related to
the use of ICT in facilitating learning.
o Two elements to consider
o Principles of student engagement
o Types of learning activities = pillars
Simons (2003)

9. Principles of Engagement

10. Engagement Principles
 Choice
 Authenticity
 Connections/interests
 Social interaction
 Practice and feedback
 Challenge/skills balance
Egbert (2016)

11. Types of Learning Activities

12. 7 + 3 Pillars
 Communication (establish relationships)
 Creativity (creation)
 Problem-solving (bring to the outside)
 Critical thinking (make transparent)
 Reflection (learning to learn)
 Feedback (display competencies)
 Flexible learning environments (flexibility)
 Curation, including productivity &
presentation (selective information
reduction)
 Authentic materials (multimedia)
 Motivation
7 pillars: Simons (2003)
+3 pillars: Rubens (2013)

13. Digital
Didactics…
…is applying principles of engagement and
categories of tasks to learning opportunities.

14. Examples
Reflection/
Feedback

15. Student Response Systems
Kahoot!
Free; online; iOS & Android
https://getkahoot.com/
Socrative
Free; online; iOS & Android
http://www.socrative.com/
Triventy
Free; online
http://www.triventy.com/
GoFormative
Free; online
https://goformative.com/

16. Quizalize
Free; online
https://www.quizalize.com
Go to quiz.al on the web
Morning Session Code: gwf448
Afternoon Session Code: bdx295

17. Examples
Curation

18. ELT Pics
Collection of visuals for classroom use
Free
https://www.flickr.com/photos/eltpics/
EduClipper
Free
https://educlipper.net/
ScoopIt
Free
https://www.scoop.it
Mendeley
Free
https://www.mendeley.com
Pintrest
Free
https://www.pinterest.com/
Storify
Free
https://storify.com/
LiveBlinders
Free
http://www.livebinders.com/welcome/home

19. Examples
Critical Thinking/
Problem Solving

20. Popplet
Graphic Organizer/Mind Mapping
Free; online; iOS
http://popplet.com/
Cacoo
Graphic Organizer/Mind Mapping
Free; online;
https://cacoo.com
Twiddla
Project planning/working
Free; online; iOS
http://popplet.com/
TypeTalk
Closed social networking for group work
Free; online
https://typetalk.in

21. Scratch
Programming / game development
https://scratch.mit.edu/
Go to https://scratch.mit.edu/
Click ‘Try It Out’
OR
Play one of the ‘featured’ games

22. Examples
Communication/
Collaboration

23. Flipgrid
Video-based speaking tool
Free trial then yearly fee
http://flipgrid.com/info/
Titan Pad
Online
https://titanpad.com/
Eyejot
Video messaging
http://corp.eyejot.com/
Vialogues
Social networking – videos
https://vialogues.com/
Fotobabble
Talking photos
http://www.fotobabble.com/

24. Examples
Creativity

25. Storybird
Create a visual story book
Free
http://storybird.com/
PowToon
Create an animated film
Free
http://www.powtoon.com/
StoryboardThat
Graphic novel creator
Free
http://www.storyboardthat.com/
Projeqt
Dynamic presentations (social media)
Free
https://projeqt.com/
Wideo
Online video editing
Free
http://wideo.co/en/
Storyjumper
Create a visual story book
Free
https://www.storyjumper.com/

26. Thanks!
Any questions?