How 21st century online collaborative tools, networks, and skills are re-invigorating the field of Music Education – from iSchoolBand.com
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On 08/18/2010,
in 21st century, PLNs, education technology, music, web-based collaboration,
by Daniel Christian
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On 08/17/2010,
in 21st century, Technologies for your home, ethics, generational differences, multimedia, new media literacies, strategy,
by Daniel Christian
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On 08/17/2010,
in 21st century, change, changing business models, curriculum, education reform, education technology, leadership, professional development opportunities,
by Daniel Christian
What do we need? – from weblogg-ed.com by Will Richardson
So I’m asking for a little crowdsourcing feedback for a chapter I’m writing. I’m trying to frame out all the things that ideally need to be in place for an existing school to make the transition to one that provides a more relevant learning experience for kids in the context of the social online technologies that are disrupting the current model. Call it School 2.0, a 21st Centuryized School, or something else, but I’m wondering what qualities or conditions should we be working toward in order to successfully make a transition like that?
Here’s what I’ve been thinking (in no particular order in terms of the big buckets):
From DSC:
Will provides a nice list of areas/items that need addressing…and asks for further feedback here.
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On 08/17/2010,
in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, A/V -- audio/visual, Connectivism, K-12 related, Technologies for your home, Walmart of Education, blended learning, change, changing business models, collaboration, convergence, dangers of the status quo, digital audio, digital learning, digital photography, digital storytelling, digital textbooks, digital video, disruption, distance education, education technology, educational games / serious games, elearning, emerging technologies, engagement / engaging students, expectations, face-to-face, future, game-changing environment, global / globalization, hybrid learning, innovation, interactivity, learning ecosystem, learning spaces, multimedia, network based learning, online learning, online media, social learning / networks, telecommunications, trends, videoconferencing, virtual K-12 schools, virtual field trips, virtual tutoring, virtual worlds, vision, webinars,
by Daniel Christian
Online collaboration: New innovations pave the way for convergence — from prnewswire.com
Merger of television and computer takes giant step closer as innovative online tool suite is released
CALABASAS, Calif., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ — Anticipating the coming paradigm shift that will merge your television and your computer, NxtGenTV has just released the most cohesive system of online tools to facilitate the ultimate interactive communication platform. Four years of innovating has resulted in NetConference.com, an elegant, easy-to-use online meeting system that supports the diverse requirements of single users, small and medium size businesses as well as enterprise and nonprofit organizations. Creating a new opportunity for the global audience to interact online in even greater and more efficient ways is only one of the many benefits of building a social media broadcasting system that facilitates Communication, Collaboration, Presentation and Education.
An industry leader in online games, apps, widgets, banners and rich media development for major entertainment brands, The Illusion Factory created a new company, NxtGenTV to develop and patent cutting-edge online technologies such as shared synchronized visual media and other key innovations that will further blur the lines between computers and television. “We have been passionate about creating the cumulative new systems that will drive Convergence,” shares Brian Weiner, CEO of The Illusion Factory, “our creation of NxtGenTV will lead the push for truly interactive television.”
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On 08/12/2010,
in 21st century, A/V -- audio/visual, assistive technologies, education technology, emerging technologies, learning spaces, smart classrooms, tools, vendors,
by Daniel Christian
– My thanks to Mr. Michael Haan, Technology Integration Specialist/Purchasing within
Calvin College’s IT Department, for this resource
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On 08/12/2010,
in 21st century, change, dangers of the status quo, education technology, emerging technologies, engagement / engaging students, future of higher education, game-changing environment, generational differences,
by Daniel Christian
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– above quotes from Creating effective digital learning environments for higher education (HP and CampusTechnology.com)
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On 08/10/2010,
in 21st century, Connectivism, Web 2.0, digital learning, disruption, education technology, emerging technologies, learning theories, telepresence, tools, videoconferencing, web-based collaboration,
by Daniel Christian
Here are some slides from a Cisco WebEx presentation by Marcus Lim
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On 07/01/2010,
in 21st century, Geography / Geology, IT in HE, art, assessment, digital audio, digital learning, digital storytelling, digital video, e-readers, education, education technology, emerging technologies, engagement / engaging students, eportfolios, higher education, interactivity, learning ecosystem, online learning,
by Daniel Christian
This year’s presentations included:
- Articulating Assessment: Digital Storytelling for Digital Work
Virginia Kuhn, University of Southern California - How IT Rescued a $100,000 No Budget Project
Lou Rera, Buffalo State College - Kindling Students – HCC’s eBook Classroom Project
Lorah Gough, Houston Community College System; Laurel Lacroix, Houston Community College System - Partnering for a 21st Century Education
Holly Ludgate, Full Sail University; Sharyn Gabriel, Orange County Public Schools; Kathy Craven, Full Sail University; Michael Cardwell, Full Sail University - Plasma Playground: Innovative Ideas for Training Students Techs
Helmut Baer, Dartmouth College - Timelines Tell All! Peasants and Revolutionaries Don’t Always Agree
Molly Ruggles, Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Touchless Interactive Art in the Personal Computer
Seiji Ikeda, University of Texas, Arlington; Collin Hover, University of Texas, Arlington - Using Voice Tools with Students in Online Courses
Gail Krovitz, Pearson Learning - Which Castle is That? Geotagging as a Tool for Research and Scholarship
Jared Bendis, Case Western Reserve University
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On 06/23/2010,
in 21st century, K-12 related, Microsoft, engagement / engaging students,
by Daniel Christian
Keep your students engaged with Interrobang! — from Microsoft’s Anthony Salcito
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On 06/23/2010,
in 1:1, 21st century, K-12 related, education, education reform, education technology, game-changing environment, personalized/customized learning, roles,
by Daniel Christian
Envisioning a World of Learning – from blog.futureofed.org by Katherine Prince
The launch of KnowledgeWorks’ new website has provided us with an occasion to articulate more precisely what we mean when we say that we want to transform education in the US from a world of schooling to a world of learning. Here’s an extract from it describing what we envision:
A world of learning
The vision emerging from our study of the future doesn’t much resemble the industrial-era world of schooling most of us know. Instead, we foresee a world of learning where:
- Education centers on the needs of learners, not those of institutions. Teaching is tailored to an individual student’s needs and abilities.
- Learners take charge of their education. Students and families seek out information and experiences from an array of sources rather than depending on schools to direct their learning.
- Children gain 21st-century knowledge and skills – how to make decisions, solve problems and create solutions – through hands-on experiences that cross subject areas and are connected to the real world.
- Success is judged through a wide array of measures that account for different learning styles and assess capabilities and progress, not simply acquisition of knowledge.
- All learners have easy access to technology and other tools that open doors to information and knowledge.
- Learners are supported in all parts of their lives, with physical, emotional and social health being nurtured alongside intellectual growth.
- Teachers are more than content specialists. The teaching profession diversifies to include such roles as learning coaches, classroom coordinators, cognitive specialists, resource managers and community liaisons.
- Learning isn’t limited to a physical place or time of day, but is mobile and constant, with wireless technologies allowing learning anywhere and anytime.
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