Teaching 2.0

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digital native vs.digital immigrant

2 hours per day

40 hours per week

97 percent of Luxembourg households have an internet connection

Mt. Ego

Mt. Technology

7steps

Step#1

Don’t panic.

?This device could “bring the world to the classroom, to make universally available the services of the finest teachers, the inspiration of the greatest leaders”.Furthermore, it “will be as common in the classroom as the blackboard”.

Quiz

?This device “is predestined to revolutionize our educational system and […] in a few years it will supplant largely, if not entirely, the use of textbooks”.In fact, “it is possible to teach every branch of human knowledge with [this device]”.

Quiz

1930

2010

Just because we can use technology does not mean we should.

Why go digital?

Activity

In small groups, determine the advantages and disadvantages of the use of digital technology in the classroom.

Step#2

Find a project.

Adopt a technology-centred approach.

learner

!!!

Find a need!

speaking

writing listening

reading

‣ wiki

‣ blog

‣ document editing

‣ website

‣ chatting

‣ e-mailing

‣ etc.

Technology is a tool.It is not a goal.

Step#3

Plan.Prepare.test.

analogue lessons

vs.

digital lessons

A digital lesson is more than an analogue lesson with digital content attached to it.

A digital lesson is not automatically a good or successful lesson.

A digital lesson requires effort and planning. And it can go wrong.

Be prepared.

• Plan efficiently.

• Practise with friends, family members, or colleagues.

• Be there before the lesson begins.

• Have a backup solution.

Step#4

Ask for help.

Abbreviations used by IT support

PEBKACProblem exists between keyboard and chair.

PICNICProblem in chair, not in computer.

GIYF

Google is your friend.

ID-10T

Take a guess.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help.scream

Where can I find help?

✓ IT support

✓ colleagues

✓ friends & family

✓ Help feature

✓ the Internet (GIYF)

✓ students

Step#5

Act.

Do, or do not. There is no ‘try’.

Involve your learners.

Don’t forget the backup plan.

Step#6

Analyse. Improve.Repeat.

I’m very bad at English.

Variety is the spice of life.

Analyse.

Ask them.

Learn to walk.

Repeat. (Only better this time.)

Step#7

Don’t reinvent the wheel.

Use them!

Your ideas are free.Share them.

Show & Tell

Wrapping up

Summary

1) Don’t panic.

2) Find a project.

3) Plan. Prepare. Test.

4) Ask for help.

5) Act.

6) Analyse. Improve. Repeat.

7) Don’t reinvent the wheel.

For feedback and suggestionsmichel.bintener@education.lu

Thank you.