November 6th, 2009

Sherry Jones, Kathy Lein, Jeff Loats, Kaylah Zelig

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2j9qw-A0NM&feature=player_embedded

Technology is increasing exponentially

The amount of digital information that is being created and captured is now billions of gigabytes which is millions of times the information in all the books ever written

In 5 years, it is expected that this number could increase at least 10-fold

Gantz, John F. (March, 2008). The Diverse and Exploding Digital Universe. An updated forecast of worldwide information growth through 2011. Retrieved November 5, 2009, from http://www.emc.com/collateral/analyst-reports/diverse-exploding-idc-exec-summary.pdf

“Twelve to eighteen months from now, (computer chips) will be twice as powerful.” (Ehrmann, 2009)

This means:◦Countless new educational tools can and will be developed

◦Look for many new disciplines and jobs that will need increased levels of education

Therefore….

become multi-literate.gain the ability to access necessary information anytime, anywhere.

develop skills and attitudes to support their long-term needs in the wider world.

Ehrmann, S. (n.d.). Technology Changes Quickly But Education Chages Slowly. Strategy for Using TLT to Improve the Outcomes of Education. Retrieved November 5, 2009 from htp://www.tltgroup.org/resources/visions/Outcomes.html

Explore several “ways” of the Master Teacher

Learn about new ways of incorporating effective instructional technology and web-enhanced learning into your classes related to this “Master Teacher” concept◦We will only scratch the surface◦Not a “how-to”

William Buskist, PhD (University of Auburn) Handout

Master Teachers want their students to be able to think and solve problems on their own

Buskist, 2004

Problem with Lectures◦Lecturing alone does not engage students

◦Learning takes place when students think about new information and about how that information relates to other things

◦Our job: to help students learn how to think and learn

• Student learning, motivation and retention are increased when students are actively engaged with the subject matter

» Cuseo, 2006

• Students learn best in a problem-centered environment, when they are “doing” rather than getting answers from the teacher

What is Web 2.o?

Ramen.er…Hey 2009!(n.d.) Flickr Photo Download: web2.0 logos collection. Retrieved November 4, 2009, from http://www.flickr.com/photos/ramener/101994254/sizes/o/

Give yourself 1 point for each “yes” answer

You have ever logged into the Internet You have done a Google search You have heard of Wikipedia You know what a Wiki is You know what a Blog is You know what Twitter is

Give yourself 2 points for each “yes” answer

You have a Facebook or MySpace account

You have a LinkedIn or Plaxo account You have ever seen a Twitter exchange You know what a Hashtag is You have commented on a blog You have watched a YouTube Video You have used Wikipedia

Give yourself 3 points for each “yes” answer

You have used any Google App. You have Tweeted You have used Flickr or other on-line

app. to add images to a Power point or other tool for class

You have started a group on Facebook You have used any on-line brainstorming

or mind-mapping software You have started and maintain a Blog or

Wiki

Give yourself 4 points for each “yes” answer

You have created and posted a YouTube video

You have used 3 or more Google Apps. You have created a Ning or other personalized networking site (and still use it)

You have created a Website of any kind You have tweeted or commented on Facebook from your cell phone

40+ ~ You should be teaching this class and helping your colleagues

30-39 ~ You are ahead of the curve

20-29 ~ You’re getting there10-19 ~ You have “scratched the surface”

0-9 ~ We’re happy you’re here

Student Engagement◦Social Integration◦Active learning

Student Learning, motivation and retention are increased when there is good instructor-student rapport

This connection promotes active involvement

Additionally, student-student connection increases retention and promotes active involvement

Cuseo, 2006

DiscussionsDemonstrationsPresentationsMediaOthers?

Advantages ◦ Generate ideas◦ Practice in thinking and evaluating◦ Develops motivation for further learning◦ Have to pay attention

In class◦ Start with a relevant YouTube video◦ Clickers

Outside of Class◦ Twitter◦ Wikis◦ Ning or other customizable networking sites◦ CMS Discussion Boards

Use up-to-date examples, stories, case scenarios, current events, analogies, jokes

True or False?◦Using instructional technology and web-

enhanced learning makes the teacher more relevant

Attend conferences, workshops, Webinars to learn about latest research on teaching effectiveness http://www.wix.com/kathylein/21st-century-master-teacher

Enthusiasm breeds enthusiasm

A Passion for TeachingRelevant to them

“Can you Do It? Self-Assessment”

Howell, 2009

Are students getting it?How do you know?

Student instructor connectionExperiment and take risksUse tests wiselyHave high but fair expectations for student’s academic achievement

Buskist, W. (2004). Ways of the master teacher. APS Observer, 17-9, 1-5. Retrieved November 4, 2009 from http://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/getArticle.cfm?id=1637 .

Cuseo, J. (2006). Core learning principles, key teaching connections & effective pedagogical practices. Marymount College, Los Angeles.

Howell, G. (2009). How to get your students to do what you want. Handout from the Teaching Professor Conference 2009. Retrieved November 5, 2009 from http://www.glohow.com .