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http://pavwatertownpreso.wikispaces.com/
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The Real WorldSociety is more connected and global
More information is constantly being made available ONLINE
The majority of jobs our students will face do not exist today
Is a Moving Target
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The Real WorldThe Internet has become the platform for the expression of unparalleled creativity
It is our students who are responsible for creating most of the content on the web
Is a Moving Target
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The Real WorldOur students are:
Motivated
Inquiring
Self taught
In control
Independent
Immediate feedback
Authentic
Is a Moving Target
HOW?
WHY?
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Early YearsSurvival Skills
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Traditional 21st C
Web 1.0 Web 2.0
Reading Contributing
Receiving Collaborating
Researching Creating
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Wikipedia8
Flickr9
Slideshare10
Information is changingWHERE and HOW we learn
is changing
The Future of Education
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if we continue on our current path...
formal education will become increasingly
irrelevant
The Future of Education
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engagement
authenticity
participation
openness
access to information
collaborationcreativity
passionate interest
personal expression discussionproactivity
critical thinking
Quality of Learning
adapted from presentation by Steve Hargadon13
Two Parts
Using Web 2.0 tools Movie Making Project
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what is the big deal??
Education 3.0 : Using Web 2.0 tools
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Pedagogical capabilities of
engagement
authenticity
participation
openness
access to information
collaborationcreativity
passionate interest
personal expression discussionproactivity
critical thinkingadapted from presentation by Steve Hargadon
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wordle
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download the step-by-step guide (http://mccpseif.wikispaces.com/Guide+to+Diigo)
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ClassroomGet students to comment on a text you have selectedWay to check students understandingStudents can critique each otherFacilitate project work through the collation of references/resources students can use
TeachersCollaborative tool when lesson planningCreation of a resource bank by topic for future reference
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wordle
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wordle
Walk Two Moonsby Sharon Creech
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wordle
President Obama’s Speech: State of the Union22
ClassroomPresentation tool (text, images, sound, video)Great for group / project workRepository / Virtual portfolioApplicable to a variety of subjectsAppeals to diverse learners
http://edu.glogster.com/
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http://mccpseif.wikispaces.com/Sample+Glog
An example of a glog in education
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ClassroomPresentation tool and Mind mapper rolled in oneLarge scratch surface allows for planning / brainstormingTeach students how to sort ideas
ImportanceGrouping
Applicable in various subjectsBring in various forms of mediaEmbed or export as video
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Two Parts
Using Web 2.0 tools Movie Making Project
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Using Storyboards & Movie Making to Develop Writing Skills
St Anthony’s Canossian Secondary School
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The ContextStudents
Disengaged
Performing below grade level
Experienced Teachers
Blaming students for poor grades
Did not see the bene!t of using technology
Novice Teachers
Willing to try new approaches but did not have appropriate guidance
School
Interested in raising student achievement
Hoped to get teachers to improve approaches to instruction / teaching
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The ObjectiveStudents
Raise student engagement
Improve con!dence and familiarity with spoken and written English
Learn skills of listening, speaking, reading & writing in a creative and innovative way
Teachers
Demonstrate effective infusion of technology in learning
Create a community where teachers and students can learn from each other
School
Initiate a pilot program with the hope of expansion to the entire grade level
Whole school approach
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The ResourcesHardware
16 computers (2 for each group)
8 video cameras (1 for each group)
Software
Movie Making application
Time
7 training sessions of between 4 to 5 hrs
1 to 2 weeks for students to !lm
Finale where completed work is presented
Facilitators
Technical Instructors (Sinema Old School)
4 teachers
8 college students (one for each group)
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The ProjectStudent Outcomes
Have fun & be engaged
Develop greater con!dence in English speaking and writing
Develop skills in a variety of technology tools
Teacher Outcomes
Learn how different technology tools can be used in learning English
Realize that there are different approaches to teaching English that do not involve the textbook
Change culture/mindset with respect to English and how it is taught
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The ProjectThe Proposal
Get students to work in groups to create short movie clips
Story boarding, script writing and movie editing will give students the opportunity to practice and improve their language skills
Students to create a blog and post an entry after each training session
Lesson materials and communication regarding the project to be done online (website/email)
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The CurriculumSession 1: Finding a Story to Tell 1
Students watch clips from various short !lms and discuss
Character and character development
Background and setting
What story to tell and how to go about writing it
How to turn a story into a script
Work at home
Theme: A Social Issue
Write a short story on an issue that you are passionate about
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The CurriculumSession 2: Finding a Story to Tell 2
Students to come to the session having written a short story (to be translated into a script)
Instructor shows/explains to students what is a story board (using an example from a popular Singaporean Sit-com)
Students work to translate their stories into storyboards (text, sounds, pictures)
Discuss the difficulties faced
With this knowledge, how would you select an appropriate story
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The CurriculumSession 3: Pre-Production 1
Students to form groups of 5. Each member to take on a role such as director, producer, sound tech, lighting tech, cast coordinator
Discuss in groups (with guidance):
Script: Breakdown and organize the written script into different components for preparation
Location Scouting: Finding locations / negotiating for locations
Casting: Find talents / conduct an audition
Schedule: Plan overall timeline / shoot schedule
Budgeting: Plan and manage budget
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The CurriculumSession 4: Pre-Production 2
Understanding the rules of !lm making
What can and cannot be done
Using various equipment
Digital Camera
Video Camera
Lights
How to position cameras/lights for maximum effect
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The CurriculumSession 5: Sounds for Film
Hands-on training on !lming & editing
Voice
Background noise
Sound effects
What groups should consider when shooting their !lms
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The Curriculum
Guided Practicum (in groups)
Groups to discuss and work on their script / story board
Groups to loan out video cameras for 1-2 weeks to shoot their !lms
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The CurriculumSession 6: How to use Video Editing Software
All groups to have completed shooting by this stage
4 hour training session on how to edit video
Groups to practice using their own footage
Groups to arrange to use computers for editing outside of training hours (if required)
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The Curriculum
Session 7: Critique
Exporting of !nal product to disc
Round table re$ection / critique
Groups prepare & rehearse their 1 minute presentation
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The FinaleScreening of Student Films
Each group was required to introduce their !lm
All teachers and parents of students were invited to attend
Speech by Sinema Director and School Principal
Students given certi!cates of completion and souvenirs (tote bags)
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I’m not hungry
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Phases
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OutcomesStudent Participants
Pride and con!dence
Serve as role models/student facilitators
Better communication/relationship with parents
Parents
Pride and surprise in the ability of their children
Renewed support and engagement in school activities
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OutcomesTeacher Facilitators
Mentors and ambassadors in the use of technology among colleagues
Inspired to explore yet new ways to engage their students
Other Teachers
Surprised at what their students are capable of
More willing to explore and learn how to use technology in their classrooms
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Risk more than others think is safe. Care more than others think is wise.
Dream more than others think is practical. Expect more than others think is possible.
(my philosophy, taken from a quote by Claude Bissell)
Paviter [email protected]
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