I lead students in research on the international laws of human trafficking in 2012, they published their research through sharing their Diigo libraries. This summer, and continuing through 2014-2015 my class in Human Rights and Human Trafficking will be creating, and adding to, a website which will be a space for sharing research on the topic.
Digital Projects Discussion
Prep for Day 5: Innovation Learning Network
In preparation for Day 5, Friday, May 23rd:
- Install the Diigo Browser for the iPad
- Read one of the Suggested Readings on creating a Personal Learning Network.
- Consider the following questions:
- Who is in your learning network?
- Who do you turn to for professional development?
- Why is this person/resource in your network?
- Why do you spend time following/reading this person?
- How do you contribute to your network?
Apps for getting started
My existing iPad is overrun. Anytime I want to download something, it’s a negotiation of what goes. Now with a chance to start fresh and a goal of moving up the SAMR scale, I’ve got some priorities.
Failure in Classroom
Here is a short article by Anne Sobel from the Chronicle a few weeks ago titled “How Failure in the Classroom is More Instructive than Success” and echos what Rebecca was saying Monday. http://chronicle.com/article/How-Failure-in-the-Classroom/146377/
App review: Notability
My favorite productivity app, by far, has been Notability ($2.99). I primarily use it to jot notes onto pdf documents during meetings, to provide handwritten feedback on graded assignments, or to create handwritten solutions with sketched figures and equations. There is a text/type tool as well, and a voice recorder. You can add photos, Continue reading
Prep for Day 3
In preparation for Day 3, please do the following:
- Look at the inquiry-guided learning page to familiarize yourself with the concepts we will be discussing. Next, take a few minutes to review these two articles which encapsulate the controversy surrounding this methodology.
- First, a compelling argument for “Why Mininmal Guidance During Instruction Does Not Work…”:
- Followed by a compelling rebuttal: “Scaffolding and Achievement in Problem-Based Learning: A response….”
2. Read the “assigned readings” on the global learning page.
SAMR Framework
The SAMR Framework offers a tool for thinking about the role of technology by defining increasingly transformative levels of technology adoption. See this presentation by Ruben Puentedura for more information. Dr. Ruben R. Puentedura is a board member of the New Media Consortium of which St. Edward’s is a member. Continue reading
Day 2: Collaborative Learning Session Activities
The following activities will be used for breakout groups during today’s session on collaborative learning: Continue reading
The Flipped Classroom
http://lodgemccammon.com/flip/research/
This website offers much advice about how to flip a class. You’ll see lots of research to back up his approach for making simple, speedy videos.