Mobile Learning

As internet capable technology grows smaller, lighter, and more portable every day, it is up to us as teachers to find ways to incorporate devices like smart phones, laptop computers, and the ubiquitous iPad into our lessons. It has been hard not to notice the vast sums of money spent on improving student access to these devices, but does that automatically mean that they will improve student performance? Successful schools use them to create collaboration and build motivation. Unsuccessful approaches give out the tools, but don't provide any support, training or scaffolding in how to use them. What will you do in your classroom?

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Digital Literacy

Employers are looking for candidates who can navigate, critically evaluate, and make sense of the wealth of information available through digital media. These are the skills that we as educators must be focusing on in our classrooms. Today’s students need to be able to think critically and effectively solve problems while using technology, going beyond simply searching for information. They also must evaluate the legitimacy of the information, put it in context, and then apply problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Podcasting

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Your Final for ED 270 has been scheduled for THURSDAY, JUNE 13 (8-10am).  You may want to mark your calenders.

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Madison Avenue meets Monmouth

Today we go "Hollywood" and examine the role that multi-media creation can have in your classroom.  Vygotsky says that learning is an active, social endeavor- movie making in the classroom is an incredible way of creating that experience for your students, young and old alike. From the research and planning phases to the final editing and publishing, multimedia creation is an incredibly collaborative and interactive process.  Today we'll examine practical lessons for creating movies in your classroom, plus examine the various ways that student created films can be shared on the Web.  We'll look at the technology involved, and give you a chance to create your own 30 second commercial for WOU using iMovie.  Here's an example.