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I think evaluation is the key to using the Web effectively, just as critical reading makes effective use of print material. One of the skills librarians learn is that of evaluating resources. My web site about Evaluating Web Sites I believe webquests, which focus students attention on synthesising and using information rather than "bowerbirding" are the way the Internet should be used. My web site about Web quests and Online Research Effective Evaluation and Use of Educational Software Paradigms of Education Different kinds of software doing different tasks Instructional The kind of teaching old-fashioned people think is wonderful, but a limited value as it does not necessarily involve understanding. Revelatory In my opinion, a better way to learn by far because it involves changes and input by the student Conjectural As it is about the construction of knowledge by the student much the best kind of software to use, involving the understanding and development of the student. Emancipatory This kind of software use is often where students start, and is of continuing use for all. For example, once mastered techniques of word processing and spread sheets are very helpful in saving time and energy that can be better used in more creative ways.
Reviews of Educational CD-ROMs Tom SnyderÁs Software This software sounds very good. The discussion of the reviewerÁs point of view about education is valuable as a guide to the authenticity of the review. Rosemary Collins Reviews. Valuable discussion of usage. Comparison of PowerPoint and HyperStudio very useful. A critical evaluation of science-related virtual field trips available on the World Wide Web Rebekah K. Nix Comparison chart and full discussion very valuable. These kinds of activities could be very valuable for geography students especially It would be good if more Australian field trips could be included. My daughter tried to do Geography from SIDE (School of Isolated and Distant Education because she had Chronic Fatigue. Her "field trip" was very poor black and white photographs. How much better these would be!!
Approaches that others have used successful Wingellina PowerPoint 2000 is very impressive (valuable for PR for the course?) I canÁt access Publisher document as I donÁt have 2000 (the PowerPoint worked from CD ROM) I was mightily taken with portfolios on the Intranet. IÁm sure it would give kids motivation to add to their own.
The reporting was fantastic. You could tailor it to incorporate class by class in a larger setting (If parents had access to it from home what a great idea!!)
Using Multimedia to Integrate the Learning Areas: North Parmelia Primary School Rosemary Collins reviews are very impressive and the childrenÁs presentations even more so. A good review could perhaps include students work or opinions?
The Microsoft Technology ToolKit (for K-12 Schools
Interesting concept. Lesson plans fairly predictable. Some fairly useful introductory stuff.
Some other things we've used successfully... Operation Ark A good idea. Simulations have always been good teaching. If theyÁre setup carefully and debriefing happens. GIS and Bushfires Very impressive, a bit overwhelming if youÁve never seen it before!!! Sim Rock Cafe Integration of multiple tools, techniques and approaches Flame 10 Huge advantage having it on the web. No "lost" guidelines/outlines, only need to access when needed.. The sharing of others research and findings included tin the students work validates the research and enables sharing Special extra guidelines (like the Publishing Wheel) included in the cross curricula could be used for lots of classes not only in different subjects but different levels too
Integration of Teaching and Learning Tools Shelly Cushman Very impressive ideas for integration (and absolutely fantastic graphics) IÁve bought the book now. That will keep me going for a while!!! CCC Net Some good material. Overpriced when a lot of similar material is available on the web for free. Very US oriented and primary level so not of huge value to me The Ontario (Canada) Science across Grades 1 - 8 example Very comprehensive, specifically related to particular outcomes. Where it fits relevant courses would be good start. The alignment of tasks and texts has often been done in teaching programs before. Including software and web pages is the next logical step, and unlike books may be more global. Integrated Teaching Programs The best primary classroom have always integrated subjects with each other; early childhood centres even more so. I agree that technology should be added to this integration. (and that secondary schools should do this much more than they usually do.) You may have seen this All I ever needed to know, I learned in Kindergarten
Fulghum, Robert (no date) "All I ever needed to
know, I learned in Kindergarten" in RGA (1999)The Rainbow
Garden Th author is thinking about basic truths of life, which he learned in Kindergarten, integrated into a meaningful lesson for his whole life. If we can integrate technology in half as effective a way we will have achieved our aim to be really educating. These mostly detailed and meaningful programs (the sort a principal would love) and one which any teacher could pick up and use with confidence that it makes sense. The interrelate in an organic way to engage the children I love Rosemary Collins North Parmelia integration because they combine fun for kids with learning so seamlessly.
Teacher Competencies in Using Learning Technologies
Computer Literate Victoria and TasmaniaÁs Departments outline competencies that are comprehensive. A concern I would express for our schools was, however apparently competent a teacher was on any measure whatever it is, is not as important as how he or she actually used those competencies to improve education. Each one of the Departments have extensively outlines the kinds of things they expect of students and teachers, maybe in too much detail. Technology changes so dramatically and so quickly, it might almost be better to say both student and teacher need to be able to use technology effectively to achieve the tasks they need and want to doŃ with the latest technology available to them at the time and be able and willing to adapt to the new as it arrives!! NSW and Qld are less detailed, more wide ranging in their listings. The NETS standards are interesting because even though the list is short they talk about not only technology competencies but also values and ethics, as well as problem solving The Digital Literacy list is very specific, but is bolstered by links to instructions and explanations and weblinks, so it very helpful. If you donÁt know you soon will if needed. I would be very annoyed by the Faculty/Staff Competency Survey as it seems to imply different expectations for different roles/people..A dangerous stance Southern Oregon Very boring, and not in the least helpful. Muscoggee School An interesting combination of simple and complicated skills..save a document and connect equipment..not in the same order of skillsŃ and whoÁs validating self or someone else? Keystone School The rubric which backs up the checklist is very useful, as it specifies what each category means. Mankato Schools While the It checklist is short, it is within a whole group of information literacy outcomes which makes it useful, if brief. European Computer Driving License An interesting idea., if hard to access International Computer Driving License Good idea so far as itÁs recognised in a lot of places Key Competencies for Computing Nice integration of outcome and tasks Canberra school Nice clear but open-ended outcomes..As software changes just change the task not the outcome ON-LINE COMPUTER SURVEY INSTRUMENT A little too general and bitsy Information Literate JamieÁs article was seminal to me in being excited about the use and promise of technology. His promotion of Prospecting, Interpreting and Creating New Ideas is very close to the heart of any teacher librarian, plagued as we have been for many years by teachers who will insist on the low loader approach to learning. The characteristics he sees as essential to an information literate school community are those I would say my colleagues and I have been trying to instil in students and encourage in staff for a very long time. If appropriate use of technology can bring that aim closer I for one will be jubilant Integration Literate Integrating Technology into the Classroom Teacher competencies have to be tied into perceived need/perceived benefit. Many very good teachers are put off using computers because of very real technical problem and because they see no real benefit to the teaching/learning process Key Learning for the 21st Century Model The best teaching was always integrated as much as possible. When the computing gets to be as much of a tool as pencil and paper and book; used as freely and as appropriately then full integration will be possible Have a look at my compilation of sites
Edna is always interesting, tho the new pathways can take a while to get anywhere. Web 66, thoÁ US based has some interesting stuff if you were setting up networks, and the Mustang part of the site has some good links. Of special interest is the Integration "Plan the Routes" example. http://mustang.coled.umn.edu/plan.html
http://rite.ed.qut.edu.au/oz-teachers/ doesnÁt work, maybe because of changes to qld ed dept web site found http://rite.ed.qut.edu.au/oz-teachernet/
Nor does Oz-teachers Projects ~ http://rite.ed.qut.edu.au/oz-teachernet/projects/travel-buddies/webs.html Found http://rite.ed.qut.edu.au/oz-teachernet/projects/travel-buddies/index.html Link, tutorial and Explore links are mostly primary level and as such not very helpful in my situation.
The Future The profound impact is that information communications technology is completely reorganising how, where, with whom, and even why people work. I wonder. When I did my library qualifications in the late ‚80s our lecturers were possiting "work fom home" and "teleconferencing" well before this technology was commonplace. Now the technology makes it possible the industrial climate is much less favourable. In this era of high unemployment and no trust between employees and employers, very few will have the opportunity to work away from the beady eye of bean counters. These students are becoming regular and expert game players, regular and expert tool users and expert, and in the future, regular Internet users. Game players yes, users of the Internet yes..expert users..only if theyÁre taught. Just as a previous generation used a library effectively, or were able to use a book index apprpriately It seems to me possibilities are there. The difficult will be getting people to use it effectively and not serve up "same old, same old" with new glitz. Where are you going to be in your classroom? My classroom is the library. What I would like people to do is use IT in all these exciting ways.. the Luddites sometimes rule. Or is it the innate suspicion teachers have of change? Or anything that seems to point to a criticism of what they already do. Multimedia can Allow students to be active viewers in control of their own learning Allow yes, if teachers and schools let it, encourage it to happen So where are you now and where do you want to go in the 21st century? I would love there to be a full integration of IT into the classroom, so it is as seamless as pen and paper and books.
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Rosemary HortonM.Sc; B.A. (Hons) Grad Dip Ed; Grad Dip Lib; Grad Dip Women's Studs
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