Learning with Technologies

by Dr. Kelly Edmonds

Presentation Outline

Learning and teaching context

Engaging and learning with blogs

Engaging and learning with wikis

Context

Learning and Teaching

Context: how you see learning is how you build learning

Learning Teaching

Learning styles Audio/visual/kinesthetic Diverger/converger/

accomodator/assimilator Independent/participatory Introverted/extroverted Multiple intelligences

Learning theories Constructivism Social learning Connectivism Adult learning Experiential Situated

Teaching preferencesTeaching beliefsLearning goalsStyle of engagingDesign expertiseTechnology expertise

Engaging and Learning through

Blogs

Express - Share - Interact

Engaging and Learning through

Blogs

Learning Potential:• Learner–created content• Short articulate entries• Currency• Series of ideas: process, parts, reactions, opinions, redistribute• Various writing levels: formal, informal, expressive, whimsical• Choice of expression• e-Portfolio• Increased information and technology literacy skills

Interaction:• Reader interaction, dialogue• Public or private postings• Moderated comments• Student-student, student-teacher, and student-content (Moore, 1989)

Logistics:• Online or blended learning• Individual, partners, or groups• Embed links, multimedia• Follow through feeds (RSS)• Free, easy use (WordPress)• Personal design and management

Challenges:

• Moderating and filtering appropriate language and comments• Quality of writing• Ensuring learning • Assessing learning• Overwhelming postings and interactions• Intimidation• Redundancy•Copyright issues

Engaging and Learning through

Wikis

Collaborate - Compose - Present

Engaging and Learning through

WikisBenefits:• Live, dynamic writing piece• History of edits• Discussion forums• Tag and link content• Focus on writing quality• Present learning• Free, easy use (Wikispaces)• User designed and managed• Private or public viewings• Individual or collaborative use• Online and blended learning

Challenges:• Cultural resistance• Effective collaboration • Shared dynamic process• Clear communication• Varied expectations• Assessing learning