Please Refer to weblink below.
http://ifets.massey.ac.nz/periodical/vol_3_2000/b01.html
bubbl us allows children to collaborate online using mindmap/concept map.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Learning Management Systems: Why Get One?
This is an easy to read article on LMS. I particularily like Cecilie Murray take on Why use an LMS?
Working part time as an elearning Resource Officer for Catholic Education Melbourne, my role is to train teachers how to use our LMS called myclasses (Thursday/Frdays). When our LMS is "forced" upon teachers usually by leadership it tends not to be seen as a tool to enhance, extend and compliment learning already taking place in a teachers classrooms. Why is important before teachers start using an LMS in their classrooms as opposed to just another thing to manage!!! From experience teachers need to see the value otherwise it is not used effectively e.g not just for instance, an access to resources. True use of an LMS should also encourage collaboration, creativity and higher-order thinking.
"The most important question for any school to consider is ‘Why do we want a learning management system?’ The clearer the school is about this, the more effective the decision will be, and the more likely it is to gain commitment from all users, particularly teachers.
Learning management systems are most effective when the needs of the learner and teacher are clearly understood within a learning culture, and where they form the core from which all other activities and developments evolve. Just having a system is not the answer. The key to success with all educational technologies is to enhance the confidence and commitment of learners, teachers, leaders and other users with adequate training, technical support and professional development. "
http://www.vitta.org.au/pubs/infonet/view.php?id=190
Working part time as an elearning Resource Officer for Catholic Education Melbourne, my role is to train teachers how to use our LMS called myclasses (Thursday/Frdays). When our LMS is "forced" upon teachers usually by leadership it tends not to be seen as a tool to enhance, extend and compliment learning already taking place in a teachers classrooms. Why is important before teachers start using an LMS in their classrooms as opposed to just another thing to manage!!! From experience teachers need to see the value otherwise it is not used effectively e.g not just for instance, an access to resources. True use of an LMS should also encourage collaboration, creativity and higher-order thinking.
"The most important question for any school to consider is ‘Why do we want a learning management system?’ The clearer the school is about this, the more effective the decision will be, and the more likely it is to gain commitment from all users, particularly teachers.
Learning management systems are most effective when the needs of the learner and teacher are clearly understood within a learning culture, and where they form the core from which all other activities and developments evolve. Just having a system is not the answer. The key to success with all educational technologies is to enhance the confidence and commitment of learners, teachers, leaders and other users with adequate training, technical support and professional development. "
http://www.vitta.org.au/pubs/infonet/view.php?id=190
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Monday, August 13, 2007
Skype
Found this video on Teacher Tube on Skype conference calls. Click above in the middle of the screen.
Sorry used to teaching Primary School children
Anne Maree and myself have been filling the airways with skype and lots of laughter. Anyone else keen to try this out can you please leave a skype contact, not sure best way to do this. If you don't already have skype downloaded, was easy it download. Looks like you can do conference calls up to nine people. Realise some of you are probably already using this tool and have advice for us.
Anne-Maree
anniejones@optusnet.com.au
JennyR
jennyr@hsgw.melb.catholic.edu.au
P
Sorry used to teaching Primary School children
Anne Maree and myself have been filling the airways with skype and lots of laughter. Anyone else keen to try this out can you please leave a skype contact, not sure best way to do this. If you don't already have skype downloaded, was easy it download. Looks like you can do conference calls up to nine people. Realise some of you are probably already using this tool and have advice for us.
Anne-Maree
anniejones@optusnet.com.au
JennyR
jennyr@hsgw.melb.catholic.edu.au
P
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
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