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Applications and guidelines
participation, not just information
John Larkin
Web 2.0
 Blogs
 Podcast
 Wiki
 Flickr
 Twitter ~ Plurk ~ Utterli ~ Seesmic
 Delicious ~ Diigo
 Feed Readers ~ Google Reader
 Virtual Worlds ~ Second Life
 and so on….
But… teaching & learning?
What really happens at school?
Educators have too many commitments
Time is at a premium
“Please… no more technology.”
Teaching & learning & technology
 Approaches
Curriculum mapping ~ matrices
 Short sharp units or topics
 Semester length studies
 Collaborations
Simple curriculum matrix
Simple curriculum matrix
Examples
Knowledge
Skill
Attitude
Lecture
Field Trip
Exam
Technology
Simple curriculum matrix
Examples
Knowledge
Skill
Attitude
Lecture
Field Trip
Examination
Technology
Teaching & learning & technology
 How can teachers and students benefit?…
Teaching & learning & technology
 Teacher led and student run
 Using technology that is…
Friendly
Forgiving
Fun
 Keep it simple
Classroom approach~ the pedagogy
 Identify a curriculum area suitable for Web 2.0 implementation
 Something you are passionate about
 Topic that intrigues and involves the students
 Map out relevant knowledge, skills and attitudinal outcomes
 Gather together the necessary resources
 Acquire traditional materials
 Research material on the Internet
 Categorise and organise the materials on your computer
 Map out an approach
 Strategies and tactics
 Evaluation
 Sample curriculum programme
Blogs and learning
Encourages students to write
Students will/may write even when they do
not need to
Reach out to the world
Feedback from peers, teachers and the
world (possibly)
Some students do not participate
Blogs and learning
Students link up with the writings of others
Collaborative blogs
Students realise that their peers can read
their work ~ motivating ~ driven
Progress reports
Project diaries
Field reports
Blogs and learning
Different approaches
Single teacher blog ~ simple
Single class blog ~ questions, PBL
Small group blogs ~ manageable
Individual student blogs ~ challenging to
manage
The blogs can be monitored in a “news
reader” and via email
Management
 Bookmark the three main sites…
Class Blog
Gmail account
Google Reader
 Add them to a bookmark folder ~ open in Tabs
Management
 Monitoring Posts
 This can be achieved via the use of Google Reader
 Or, subscribe to each blog via dedicated Gmail account
 EduBlogs > Design > Widgets > Email Subscription
Management
 Managing Comments
EduBlogs > Settings > Discussion
Moderate comments via dedicated Gmail account
Management
User settings
Private
Public
Management
 Administrator
 Can administer the blog. Can write, approve and edit posts. Can change
blog settings and layout.
 Editor
 Can write, edit and publish all posts.
 Author
 Can write, edit and publish own posts.
 Contributor
 Can write own posts. Only an Editor/Administrator can publish
 Contributors posts.
 Subscriber
 Can access the blog. Useful if you have a private blog and want to
restrict readership to specific people.
Management
Or, simply…. This is stepping outside the
comfort zone somewhat
Introduce each student to edublogs, for
example, then…
Ask the students
To open an account
Invite you to be an author
Empower the students
Management
Posterous.com
 Simply the best place to begin blogging
Web 2.0 Tools ~ Wikis
Software that allows multiple editors of
web page content
Collaborative writing
Communities ~ private
Security is an issue ~ vandalism
WYSIWYG editors
Wikis and learning
Writing
Publishing
Collaboration
Discussion forum ~ feedback
Mind mapping
Critical thinking
Language learning
Wikis ~ management
Wikis ~ management
Web 2.0 Tools ~ Podcasts
A digital media file distributed via the
Internet using a RSS feed
The digital media file can consist of audio,
video or even be an ordinary document
such as a text file or a pdf file.
Podcasts & learning
Sharing information
Standardized presentation
Study abroad programs
Listening and responding
Music appreciation
Language instruction
Second language learning
Anytime
Anywhere ~ particularly with iPods
Anyhow
Second language learning
Second language learning
Second language learning casts
Web 2.0 Tools ~ Flickr
Photo sharing
Online community ~ groups
Tagging ~ folksonomy ~ tag clouds
Flickr
Flickr and learning
 Field report photographs
 Topic photographs
 Artwork
 Sketches
 Tagging ~ critical thinking
 Annotation ~ hot spot learning objects
 Resources
 Time lapse view
 Compfight search tool ~ brilliant!!!
Web 2.0 tools ~ Twitter
Microblogging service
140 characters or less
Can be used to…
Form networks
Stay in touch
Seek help
Stay informed
Can be addictive
Overloaded of late ~ Plurk is stepping in
Twitter
Twitter
Interaction on an
amazing scale
Web 2.0 tools ~ others…
 RSS feed reader ~ Google Reader
 Del.icio.us ~ social bookmarking
 Posterous ~ new, simple blogging tool
 Diigo ~ bookmarking, messaging and networking
rolled into one
 Nings ~ group collaborations and newtorking
Management
 Blog or the Wiki can be the headquarters
 Students subscribe to the blog so that they know what is
happening with the:
 Wiki
 Podcast
 Flickr
 Other web 2.0 tools
 The Blog can be the engine room for the online project
 A RSS reader and email can be used to monitor the
project
Structure ~ Example 1
Blog
Flickr
Wiki
Content
Podcast
Del.icio.us
Audio ~ Video
Images
Jaiku*
Updates
Bookmarks
RSS News Reader ~ Aggregator
Structure ~ Example 2
Wiki
Flickr
Blog
Content
Podcast
Del.icio.us
Audio ~ Video
Images
Jaiku
Updates
Bookmarks
RSS News Reader ~ Aggregator
Collaborations
 Research what other educators are doing…
 CAP NSW: http://cap.nsw.edu.au/
 Flat Classroom Projects
2007
http://flatclassroomproject.wikispaces.com/
2008
http://horizonproject2008.wikispaces.com/
Flat Classroom ~ main
Flat Classroom ~ schools
Flat Classroom ~ teacher guide
Flat Classroom ~ Ning
Flat Classroom ~ 1001 Nights
Flat Classroom ~ positives
Meeting other students
Digital citizenship
Community
Using publishing tools
Refining existing skill set
Reflecting on one work
Reflecting on the work of others
Flat Classroom ~ Issues
 Problem: Time Zone Differences
 Problem: Unmotivated Students
 Problem: Duration too long
 Problem: Peer assessment biased
 Problem: Text only
Flat Classroom ~ Issues
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Problem: Time Zone Differences
Solution: Similar Time Zones
Problem: Unmotivated Students
Solution: Voluntary & eliminate recidivists
Problem: Duration too long
Solution: Shorten project
Problem: Peer assessment biased
Solution: Assessment by outside group
Problem: Text only
Solution: Implement other media
 Courtesy Clay Burell, Korea.
Flat Classroom ~ Issues
 Carefully structure stages and schedule
 Endeavour to achieve a curriculum match with the
various groups
 Different groups have specific areas of the wiki or blog to
publish ~ not all in one space
 Secure username and passwords
Flat Classroom ~ issues
Is the class at your school still involved?
I have sent three emails without reply and
my class are concerned.
Is my partner class ready to start yet?
We have done some photo stories but
they won’t upload to the wiki!
What’s Teacher Tube? Perhaps you could
do it for us.
Courtesy Graham Wegner, Australia
Flat Classroom ~ start simple
Why collaborate?
What is the point?
Really think about it… what are you trying
to say or achieve?
The literacy must be uppermost
Flat Classroom ~ start simple
Digital citizenship
Global citizenship
Open their eyes
Flat Classroom ~ possible areas
 History
 Geography
 Art
 Culture
 Music
Flat Classroom ~ possible areas
 History ~ shared histories, research
 Geography ~ climate change
 Art ~ collaborations
 Culture ~ heritage, similarities and differences
 Music ~ collaborations
Flat Classroom ~ methods
 A shared blog
 Groups of students ~ each school, pairs.
 Nominated representatives from each class
 Wiki space
 Structured ~ allocated pages for each school or class
 On-going ~ evolving from year to year if possible
 Video
 TeacherTube
 YouTube
 Drop.io ~ file transfer
 Audio
 Podcasting ~ music, interview, digital storytelling
Flat Classroom ~ assessment
 Self asess
 Reflective aspect
 Peer assess
 Open to bias
 Responsibilty
 Teacher assess
 Direct student to nominate best blog post or component for example
 Outsiders
 Teachers not directly involved or senior students
Frameworks for collaboration
Stakeholders such as teachers,
administrators and parents need to have a
say in how the process is managed
The interests of the students need to be
taken into account
Educators have a duty of care to the
students
Frameworks for collaboration
 Duty of Care - this takes precedence over school
based learning opportunities.
 The internet is not risk free. Actual verses
perceived risk needs to be considered.
 There are unlimited learning opportunities on the
internet.
 This framework and its inherent learning
opportunities are enhanced with input and
collaboration from all stakeholders.
 Reference: Al Upton
Frameworks for collaboration
 Blog and wiki management
 Acceptable use policies
 Permission forms
 Information for all stakeholders
 Subscriber use policy ~ commentators
 Accountability
 Roll over strategies
Reference: Al Upton
Examples
Mini Legends
http://minilegends.edublogs.org/
1001 Tales
http://1001flatworldtales.edublogs.org/thestories/
Flat Classroom 2007
http://flatclassroomproject.wikispaces.com/stud
ent+awards+2007
Thank you
www.larkin.net.au
blog.larkin.net.au
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