Goals

• to reflect on digital learning profiles
• to share interesting links & reflect on PLNs
• to share practical applications of technology in the classroom
• to learn about ways to enhance feedback for students with practical activities

Connectivism

On onceateacher.wordpress.com

And

An introduction to kaizena as a tool for feedback

Reading

• George Siemens article on connectivism.
• A blog paper on MOOCs, touching on learning theories by online learning insights

And

Webinar link

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Goals

• Review
• Share summary posts and thoughts on the reading
• Discuss how technology is changing the position and work of the teacher / responsible internet use
• Explore our own digital learner profiles and PLNs

Some quotes to discuss:

“…it does suggest that we as educators need to reconsider our roles in students’ lives, to think of ourselves as connectors first and content experts second.” (Will Richardson).

And

“How do we manage our digital footprints, or our identities, in a world where we are a Google search away from both partners and predators?”

Complete the online questionnaire on digital learning profiles from Exeter University

• Which questions do you think are the most important? Why?
• Are there any questions you would add?
• Do you think the questions are relevant for all age groups?

Reading

• Create a personal learning network – educational technology guy
• Your personal learning network made easy – once a teacher
• A widening digital divide ? – BBC?

http://learning-laboratory.com/tag/moodle/

Goals:

• to get to know each other
• to learn about the each other’s knowledge base and expectations
• to give a basic overview of the class
• discuss some key ideas principles
• to set up a blog

Some discussion questions:

1. How do you/have you use/used technologies, especially internet technologies, in your everyday life/in your learning?
2. How will/has the internet affected learning? Reflect on your experience and ambitions for developing your teaching.
3. Identify and reflect on the most important questions about technology enhanced learning (TEL) for you?

Reading:

• World Without Walls – Will Richardson
• Disrupting Class – Dwayne Harapnuik