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Simple Technology for Engaging Teaching & Learning 2013 Spring Convocation Diana Booth

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Simple Technology for Engaging Teaching & Learning. 2013 Spring Convocation Diana Booth. Why Bother?. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZokqjjIy77Y&feature=related. Session Overview. Part 1 – Jing Part 2 – Voki Part 3 - Wiki. PART 1. What is Jing?. Jing is screencast software. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Simple Technology

for Engaging Teaching & Learning

2013 Spring ConvocationDiana Booth

Why Bother?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZokqjjIy77Y&feature=related

Session Overview

Part 1 – Jing

Part 2 – Voki

Part 3 - Wiki

PART 1What is

Jing?

Jing/Snagit/Tegrity/Camtasia/Camstudio/Screencast-O-Matic

I’ve used videos to:

• Explain HOW to do something

• Introduce myself and the course

• Present announcements

How could YOU use videos in YOUR classes?

PART 2What is Voki?

Voki

I’ve used speaking avatars to:

• Welcome students to a new course

• Introduce myself and the course

• Explain how to do something

• Present announcements and weekly goals/assignments

How could YOU use vokis in YOUR classes?

PART 3What is a

Wiki?

Wiki is a website that can be easily edited by multiple

users.

https://my.pbworks.com/

https://sites.google.com/site/dianasbooth/

Instructor’s Use• Explain main terms and concepts• Post and explain assignments• Post syllabus and class calendar• Post handouts, presentations, rubrics, and other

materials used in class• Post links to related or useful websites• Post questions, quotes, problems for students to work

with• Post “Question of the Day” to start or end class

discussions• Post extra assignments for more advanced students• Post vocabulary lists or math problems• Post answers to in-class problems• Cooperate with other instructors

Students’ Use (individually)

• Introduce themselves, discuss their expectations for the class

• Post summaries or thoughts on reading assignments

• Discuss class topics• Share websites and other information relevant

to class topics• Answer textbook or instructor’s questions,

comment on other students’ posts

Students’ Use (individually)

• Post classroom notes• Correct mistakes in spelling lists or math

problems• Post word definitions • Share audio/video responses/presentations• Ask questions of classmates or the instructor• Reflect on their own learning• Post results of long-term projects• Post individual portfolios

Students’ Use (in groups)

• Perform peer editing/review• Post results of group work• Assess other groups’ work

Wikis - Benefits• Students are more engaged and they take more active roles

in class

• Students treat assignments more seriously, put more thought into them, and practice self-assessment

• Students learn how to cooperate with others in a civil manner

• Students learn about netiquette and safety in the virtual world

• Students have fewer excuses for incomplete assignments

• Students connect more with other students and the instructor

• All students have a chance to participate and express themselves

PBworks/Teachersfist/Wikispaces/Google Sites

I’ve used wikis to:

• Have Ss work in groups & post their products on the site

• Have Ss post sample sentences with new vocabulary

• Have Ss complete peer review

• Collaborate with my colleagues

• Post information (study materials, advertising info, etc.)

• Post conference materials

How could YOU use wikis in YOUR classes?

Questions?

• dbooth.pbworks.com/

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