Class+2-Jan.+12

1 Questions? 2 Discussion of Readings 3
 * Agenda**

4 Wikis in Plain English

5 Examples of Educational Wiki

6 Wiki: Sign-up--pbworks (novice) or wikispaces (more advanced also more advanced students can explore Google documents). 7 Create a Wiki  Wikispaces
 * create a page
 * add an image
 * add a file
 * add a link
 * change your template
 * add an avatar
 * change your setting
 * adding/approving users

8 WebQuest

//Digital Natives // Who are digital natives? What is Prensky's basic assertion about them? According to Prensky, what is the single biggest problem facing education? What are some of the characteristics of digital natives? Summarize Prensky's argument concerning attention span and the digital native. What does he concede regarding reflection? Who are digital immigrants? What flaw does Bennett et al. find with Prensky's assertions regarding "digital natives"? What does Bennett have to say about "digital natives" and emerging technologies? Claim: "Digital natives" prefer to multitask. Bennett's response is...? Summarize Bennett's stance on the claim that all "digital natives" learn a certain way.
 * Readings **

//WebQuest// Tom March What is a WebQuest? Is it collaborative? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What is scaffolding? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What quick question can resolve whether a WebQuest is worth using? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In what learning theories are WebQuest grounded? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What is the litmus test for the group process---WebQuest? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What must students do <span class="wiki_link_ext">Bernie Dodge Website Know what each section of a webquest should have on it. Dodge is very specific. For the Task, students must do what with the information they have garnered from the Quest?


 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Today's Objectives **


 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations.
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats.
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning.
 * 7) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources.
 * 8) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.
 * 9) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning.