Here is the link to my graphic organizer
http://clee387.wikispaces.com/EDUC+7102
As shown by the chart, I have chosen five technology tools that can be used in the online classroom setting to reiterate the ideas of content, collaboration and communication. They are podcasting, video conferencing, wikis, blogs and discussion lists or bulletin boards. The use of these tools tend to increase knowledge and ideas, actively engage the student in learning, creates a social atmosphere for students, and wonderful tools for group work like cooperative laerning and problem based learning. Use of the podcasting and videoconferencing would take some training but it would be beneficial to the students because its another method of teaching. They also provide the opportunity to meet different students learning styles. Wikis, blogs and discussion lists or bulletin boards would be more easily to integrate. Most wikis and blogs are free and very user friendly.
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Carol, collaboration and communication are definitely crucial to the success of online learning environments.
ReplyDeleteAs a student I have found that perusing wikis and blogs has increased my knowledge base. I also feel that without access to the many technological tools available, online experiences would not prove to be as interesting.
Carol,
ReplyDeleteGreat graphic organizer! I totally agree with you. Since the start of this degree program, I never used a wiki, blogged, or used discussion bulletins to colloborate or communicate. This program has opened my eyes to a world of technology that I paid no attention to. This hands on method has allowed me the opportunity to truly learn. Therefore, your ideas of colloboration and communication in an online classroom are extremly important and very effective.
Carol
ReplyDeleteBy allowing students to collaborate and work together on projects, we are giving them the power to become adults who posses the ability to work on a team. Add to that technology and it only increases interest and motivation. Great graphic organizer too.