Networking! Colleagues and Students Await! Molly Kresta Lamar University EDLD 5362 – ET8014 Educational Networking. I know my content!Why do it? Changing Students Changing Educational.
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Networking!
Colleagues and Students Await!
Molly Kresta
Lamar University
EDLD 5362 – ET8014
Slide 2
Educational Networking.
I know my content!Why do it?
Changing Students
Changing Educational Atmosphere
Opportunities Abound
Slide 3
Changing Students
Today’s students are multi-taskers. They listen, write and text
multiple people at once.
We must no longer be as concerned with their attention span
as we are their attention scope. (Zaslow, 2009)
They must not only learn community citizenship, but digital
citizenship. (Manzo, 2009)
Their ways and needs are changing, and we must change
if we are to succeed in teaching them.
Slide 4
Changing Educational Atmosphere
Universities are not the bricks and mortar, tweed suited
professor and hardbound textbook classrooms we remember.
Abilene Christian University freshmen receive an Iphone or Ipod Touch
before they begin classes
At Case Western Reserve University some freshmen were given Kindles
Classrooms are high-tech marvels
Professors offer podcasted lectures and online study sessions (Gray and Erb,
2009)
We must prepare them to succeed in this changing
environment!
Slide 5
Opportunities Abound
You Tube Section devoted to Academic Content - “Any qualified
teacher can contribute and absolutely anyone can learn.” (Gilroy, 2009)
Big Think
Education for All
Academic Earth
iTunes U
Each offers content for many subject areas including videos!
The best is available at the click of a mouse!
Slide 6
But I’m not ready!
How can I prepare my students for this new world if I’m not
comfortable living in it?
Slide 7
You are not alone . . .
Websites abound for teachers who are looking for a place to ask
questions and get answers from people who know.
If you are looking for information, check out:
Digital Learning Experiences – read the notes on the left side of the screen
(this site speaks to many people!)
Teachers.net – a plethora of information on every subject and grade level.
Very organized.
Teaching Critical Thinking – a great place to ask for help on critical thinking
issues
Still looking for the site for you? Check out educationalnetworking.com for a
list of educational websites to help you on your quest for knowledge!
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The most practical for my situation
The Usync network looks very interesting and I will look into using
it in my classroom. Since most of my students’ work is project based,
the service it offers could be an asset to my program.
Offers students an online area to work on projects and keep their
work organized.
Students, teachers and others may share information and receive
feedback.
Offers teachers a way to assess student work online.
And it is all done in a safe social/educational networking
environment.
Slide 9
Usync in my classroom
Currently the only place my students can access their projects is in my
classroom. If I am able to use it, Usync would be a place for:
Students to keep photography assignments and build their portfolio.
Students to ask for and receive caption information for their photography
projects.
Students to ask for and receive information from fellow students, teachers, and
the community to complete desktop design assignments.
Me to offer suggestions and grade their work online.
Teachers and parents to view completed student work.
The ability to have their work available anytime would be very
helpful to many of my students.
Slide 10
The most practical for my situation
The TCEA website offers everything needed by attendees of the annual Texas Computer
Educators’ Association Convention.
Before the Convention - Registration, Housing, Maps, Schedules, Speaker
information
During the Convention - Up to the minute changes and updates
After the Convention –
Handouts from all convention classes after the convention
Videos taken at the convention
Links to the websites of vendors and speakers
Information on this website is invaluable
to anyone who attends TCEA!
Slide 11
TCEA
I attend TCEA every year, and each year I come home with information that
I immediately put to work in my classroom. The website helps so much
since:
All registration is done online.
Making changes to registration is quick and easy.
Handouts are accessible and ready to use in the classroom.
Videos are available and accessible after the convention and easy to share with
other teachers who may not have the opportunity to attend.
Students enjoy seeing and hearing
what is on the horizon in technology.
Slide 12
You can do it!
All the information you need is out there and easy to obtain. Just
dive in and keep your eyes open for gems!
Slide 13
References
Gray, K. (2009, October 6). Profs Embrace iPods, e-Readers, Artistic Apps. USA Today, D.6. Retrieved January 22,
2010, from Sirs Knowledge Source database.
Gilroy, M. (2009, September 21). Higher Education Migrates to YouTube & Social Networks. Hispanic Outlook, 1214. Retrieved January 22, 2010, from Sirs Knowledge Source database.
Manzo, K. K. (2009, September 22). Filtering Fixes. EducationWeek, 29, 23-25. Retrieved January 22, 2010, from
Sirs Knowledge Source database.
Zaslow, J. (2009, November 4). The Greatest Generation (of Networkers). Wall Street Journal, D.1. Retrieved
January 22, 2010, from Sirs Knowledge Source database.
Networking!
Colleagues and Students Await!
Molly Kresta
Lamar University
EDLD 5362 – ET8014
Slide 2
Educational Networking.
I know my content!Why do it?
Changing Students
Changing Educational Atmosphere
Opportunities Abound
Slide 3
Changing Students
Today’s students are multi-taskers. They listen, write and text
multiple people at once.
We must no longer be as concerned with their attention span
as we are their attention scope. (Zaslow, 2009)
They must not only learn community citizenship, but digital
citizenship. (Manzo, 2009)
Their ways and needs are changing, and we must change
if we are to succeed in teaching them.
Slide 4
Changing Educational Atmosphere
Universities are not the bricks and mortar, tweed suited
professor and hardbound textbook classrooms we remember.
Abilene Christian University freshmen receive an Iphone or Ipod Touch
before they begin classes
At Case Western Reserve University some freshmen were given Kindles
Classrooms are high-tech marvels
Professors offer podcasted lectures and online study sessions (Gray and Erb,
2009)
We must prepare them to succeed in this changing
environment!
Slide 5
Opportunities Abound
You Tube Section devoted to Academic Content - “Any qualified
teacher can contribute and absolutely anyone can learn.” (Gilroy, 2009)
Big Think
Education for All
Academic Earth
iTunes U
Each offers content for many subject areas including videos!
The best is available at the click of a mouse!
Slide 6
But I’m not ready!
How can I prepare my students for this new world if I’m not
comfortable living in it?
Slide 7
You are not alone . . .
Websites abound for teachers who are looking for a place to ask
questions and get answers from people who know.
If you are looking for information, check out:
Digital Learning Experiences – read the notes on the left side of the screen
(this site speaks to many people!)
Teachers.net – a plethora of information on every subject and grade level.
Very organized.
Teaching Critical Thinking – a great place to ask for help on critical thinking
issues
Still looking for the site for you? Check out educationalnetworking.com for a
list of educational websites to help you on your quest for knowledge!
Slide 8
The most practical for my situation
The Usync network looks very interesting and I will look into using
it in my classroom. Since most of my students’ work is project based,
the service it offers could be an asset to my program.
Offers students an online area to work on projects and keep their
work organized.
Students, teachers and others may share information and receive
feedback.
Offers teachers a way to assess student work online.
And it is all done in a safe social/educational networking
environment.
Slide 9
Usync in my classroom
Currently the only place my students can access their projects is in my
classroom. If I am able to use it, Usync would be a place for:
Students to keep photography assignments and build their portfolio.
Students to ask for and receive caption information for their photography
projects.
Students to ask for and receive information from fellow students, teachers, and
the community to complete desktop design assignments.
Me to offer suggestions and grade their work online.
Teachers and parents to view completed student work.
The ability to have their work available anytime would be very
helpful to many of my students.
Slide 10
The most practical for my situation
The TCEA website offers everything needed by attendees of the annual Texas Computer
Educators’ Association Convention.
Before the Convention - Registration, Housing, Maps, Schedules, Speaker
information
During the Convention - Up to the minute changes and updates
After the Convention –
Handouts from all convention classes after the convention
Videos taken at the convention
Links to the websites of vendors and speakers
Information on this website is invaluable
to anyone who attends TCEA!
Slide 11
TCEA
I attend TCEA every year, and each year I come home with information that
I immediately put to work in my classroom. The website helps so much
since:
All registration is done online.
Making changes to registration is quick and easy.
Handouts are accessible and ready to use in the classroom.
Videos are available and accessible after the convention and easy to share with
other teachers who may not have the opportunity to attend.
Students enjoy seeing and hearing
what is on the horizon in technology.
Slide 12
You can do it!
All the information you need is out there and easy to obtain. Just
dive in and keep your eyes open for gems!
Slide 13
References
Gray, K. (2009, October 6). Profs Embrace iPods, e-Readers, Artistic Apps. USA Today, D.6. Retrieved January 22,
2010, from Sirs Knowledge Source database.
Gilroy, M. (2009, September 21). Higher Education Migrates to YouTube & Social Networks. Hispanic Outlook, 1214. Retrieved January 22, 2010, from Sirs Knowledge Source database.
Manzo, K. K. (2009, September 22). Filtering Fixes. EducationWeek, 29, 23-25. Retrieved January 22, 2010, from
Sirs Knowledge Source database.
Zaslow, J. (2009, November 4). The Greatest Generation (of Networkers). Wall Street Journal, D.1. Retrieved
January 22, 2010, from Sirs Knowledge Source database.