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10/Dec/2010

Today is the last day ( 5th Day ) of the multimedia learning lesson imparted by Dr Hao.  How time flies.  5 days are coming to an end.  Everything irregardless good or bad will come to an end.  Dr Hao is so conscientious in her teaching.  I appreciate each moment.

Also, i would like to thank the school for organizing this kind of courses for the teachers to upgrade themselves.  It's a matter of appreciation.

I treasure every moment i had today and deeply participated in Dr Hao's teaching.

Thanks everyone ( for those of you to make this course a success )

Once again, thank you.
( I can assure you, it's definitely useful )

5th Day Lesson ( 10 Dec 2010 ) Multimedia Learning ( Morning Session )

1. http://web.ntnu.edu.tw/~hao/4.ppt
2. http://www.k12.com/
3. Ready to learn online
    * http://www.atlantic.edu/online/onlineSurvey.html
    * Time mgmt
    * Self-regulated
4. Online courses Survey - Atlantic Cape
5. Ready to teach online?
    ( personal qualities )
6. Kearsley, G. & Blomeyer, R. ( 2004 )
    Preparing K-12 teachers to teach online
    Educational Technology
7. Ready to teach online?
    ( pre-conditions )
8. Online Teaching Competency:
    International Society for Technology in Education ( ISTE )
9. Tools : moodle, email, msn
10. http://foonyew.edu.my/moodle/
11. Issues to consider
12. Online Teaching strategies & techniques:
      * facilitation and moderating
      * Inquiry-based learning
      * collaborative learning, and
      * peer evaluation
13. Key to success(1)
      * Access to and familiarity with technology
      * Establish guidelines and procedures
      * Promote collaboration
      * Promote reflection
14. Key to success(2)
      * achieving maximum participation
         - develop a sense of community
15. How to teach online:
      The five-stage framework and e-tivities
      * Access and motivation : welcome & encourage
      * Online socialization
      * Info exchange : facilitate task
      * Knowledge construction : facilitate process
      * Development : support, respond
16. Salmon, G (2000): E-moderating:
      The key to teaching and learning online
       London : Kogan Page
17. Phases of Engagement:
      * Newcomer * Cooperator * Collaborator * Initiator
      ( engaging the online learner )
18. Cooperative learning vs Collaborative learning
19. Four elements of sense of community
      * Membership * Influence * Integration and fulfillment of needs * Shared emotional connection
      Book : Sense of community : A definition and theory
20. Elements of effective Online
      * Individual * Groups * Facilitator * Technology * Task * Using Technology, online groups
21. Teaching with technology
      * Students * Course Content * Technology Tools * Instructor
22. Technology capability vs Learning Objective

End == ( Lesson on 10 Dec 2020, Morning session )

9 Dec 2010 ( 4th Day ) Multimedia Learning(afternoon session )

1. Classroom discussion:
    Topic "How can you integrate technologies into the instruction in the class?  Any difficulties encountered?
2. Exam questions setting:
    Horizontal axis : Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Synthesis & Evaluation
    Vertical axis : Teaching content ( including Topics tested and themes )
    Provide Blueprints for the test
3. Test :
    * Objective eg. Multiple choice
    * Subjective : eg. Essay questions, performance-based, portfolio assessment
4. WebQuest: Inquiry-oriented activity
5. Bloom (1956)
    Taxonomy of Educational Objectives
    B : Behaviour
    C : Condition
    D : Degree
6. WebQuest factors comprises :
    * introduction * task * process * resources * evaluation * conclusion
7. Basic Principles to complete the WebQuest ( FOCUS ):
    * Find great sites
    * Orchestrate your learners and resources : link the students and learning resources
    * Challenge your learners to think
    * Use the medium : make full use of library and community resources
    * Scaffold high expectations : provide support for the students
8. Classroom discussion:
    Group WebQuest
    Create a group blog as your WebQuest
    Format : Intro, Task, Process, Resources, Evaluation, Guidance from Teacher, Conclusion, Appreciation
9. http://drhaogroup6.blogspot.com/


=====End ( 9 Dec 2010 Afternoon Session )

9 Dec 2010 ( 4th Day, Group 6 ) Resend

Classroom Discussion ( Group WebQuest )
http://drhaogroup6.blogspot.com/ ( group blog as our WebQuest )

9 Dec 2010 ( 4th Day )

Group WebQuest ( Classroom Discussion )
http://drhaogroup6.blogspot.com/ ( Group blog as our WebQuest )

9 Dec 2010 ( 4th Day ) Morning Session

1. This morning we learned about Guided inquiry, eg. ask, investigate, create, discuss, reflect. 
    Guided inquiry is student centered, collaborative and problem-based
2. Inquiry-based learning ( IBL ) : teacher must give guidance to the students
3. Borich, G, Hao, Y. ( 2006), Inquiry-based learning:
    A practical application: Teaching strategies that promote thinking:
    Models and curriculum approaches
    is a good book for reference
4. Inquiry-based learning consists of :
    * project-based learning * problem-based learning * case-based learning
5. Project-based learning includes the following attributes:
    * Authentic * Academic rigor * Applied Learning * Active exploration * Assessment practices
6. Problem-based learning consists of :
    * solving problem and acquiring knowledge
    * Students are active in creating problem
7. Case-based learning includes:
    * Develop thinking skills & communication skills
    * Case : for interaction and discussion
    * Basic rules for case-based learning
8. Classroom discussion : "How to use technical tools in PBL & CBL":
    eg. PBworks( Wiki ), Facebook, Bookmark the http://www.delicious.com/ , Blog-writing, youtube
9. 10 steps to produce a portfolio:
    * Establish a personal archive * Clarifying & articulating values & vision * Articulating purposes
    * Listing the elements that form the structure * Selecting evidence from personal archive
    * Develop a concept map * Choosing appropriate software for presentation
    * Writing an intro for each item * Reflecting on elements
    * Reflecting on the portfolio as a whole
10. Elements that form the structure includes
     * Daily Blogs
     * Wiki : http://malaysia2010.pbworks,com/
     * Daily Group discussion
11. Today i got the essence of learning and gradually adapt to Dr Hao's teaching

End ==( 9 Dec 2010 Morning Session )

9 Dec 2010 ( 4th Day )

Elements that form the structure
* Daily Blog ( eg Content, Feedback & Suggection )
* Wiki ( http://malaysia2010.pbworks.com/ )
* Group Discussion ( Daily )

Lesson on 8 Dec 2010

1. Blog ( Cons )
* Time consuming
* Possible exposure to cyber-harassment and cyber-bullies
* Teachers blogging with students could weaken teacher authority
* Students who prefer to keep a low profile, might feel anxious posting personal writing
2. Wiki ( cons )
* wikis contain info but lack organization
* The interface was not popular with students
* Interface was only available in English
* Changing content risks offending fellow students
* Students could take free rides.  Concerns regarding plagiarism
* Accuracy of info may not be reliable
* Skills for info organization is required
3. Vygotsky : zone of proximal development ( ZPD )
4. Social networking ( Pros )
* A community-building tools
* Better understanding oneself and fellow students thru games
* Promoting interaction and networking among students, teachers, or school administrators
5. educational + entertainment => edutainment
6. Facebook ( Side Effect )
* Addictive * Cause tireness * Waste time * Pose a threat to the teachers * Mix with bad company
7. Social Networking ( Cons )
* Possibly addictive
* No protection from cyber-bullies
* Network extends beyong classroom
* Extend classroom problems to the cyber world
* Social networking is superficial
8. Social bookmarks:
* Facilitates self-directed and inquiry-based learning
* Extends topics of targeted info
* Develop a knowledge-mgmt community
* Develop global views
9. Example : delicious.com ( Bookmarks )
* Keep abreast of the fashion
   eg Christmas is around the corner, the most popular decoration for our homes
* Look out for the most recent websites
* Look out for the most popular websites
* Self-learning & self-enrichment
* Enhance students' thinking ability
* Popular tags eg design, blog, video, software, tools, music etc
* Develop knowledge-based community
* Share info
10. Bookmarks ( Cons )
( Classroom discussion )
* Not able to locate the website of the bookmarks
* Keywords too specific, must be broad
* Students not familiar with English language, as such they are against it
* Website is not updated, info has been out of date
* Students become spendthrift,  because too many things lined up
   eg video, music, tools & software etc
11. Social Bookmarks ( cons )
* Problems with re-locating previously tagged websites
* Only English interface available
* Low-level of interaction among users
* Lack of standards or censorship
12.  ENTERTAINMENT
Virtual World eg second life
http://www.youtube.com/
keyword : introduction to second life
http://secondlife.com/
13. Virtual world ( Pros )
* Provides a social platform
* Facilitates role play
* Facilitates cultural exchange
* Cultivates community of practice
* Encourages immersive, experiential and situated learning
* Motivates learning
* Promotes cultural awareness
* Supports online instruction, and exhibitions of ( art ) work
14. Virtual world ( cons )
* Technical problems
* Anonymity might create unsafe condition
* Limited languages available
* Lack of enforcement to maintain order in the virtual world
* Creating extra burdens for students and teachers
* Easy to become surface learning
15. pornography
16. Activities:
* Chat
* Look for materials, meet people shared same interest, form a group
17. Web 2.0 Tools' impact
* Online dating
* Internet pornography
* Internet addiction
* Cyber bullying
* internet plagiarism
18. http://eteacher.edu.tw/
19. http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/
20. RESOURCES:
http://digitalarchives.tw/
http://content.ndap.org.tw/index/index.php
http://digiarch.sinica.edu.tw/index.jsp
http://digital.nmh.gov.tw/ndap/index.html
21. Why going digital?
22.Process of memory mgmt
* Short Term Memory
* Long term memory
* Sensory record
23. Reframing :
* Interaction of learning environment
* authentic learning
* portfolios assessment
24. Meaningful Learning:
Active, constructive ( articulative/reflective), collaborative, authentic, intentional ( goal-directed )
25. Technology as tools to support knowledge:
* by representation and organization
* by constructing
* by doing
* by conversing
* be reflecting
26. Technology empowers thinking:
* causal : causal reasoning
* Analogical : comparison-contrast reasoning
* expressive
* experiential
* Problem solving
27. Google.com
keyword: survey monkey ( for survey & questionaire )
http://www.my3q.com/ ( Website for survey )
28.  **Borich G (2010) Effective Teaching Skills:
    Research-Based Practice,
7th Edition, Allyn & Bacon : Boston, MA
29. Multimedia educational value:
Clark vs Kozma
Clark : media are mere vehicles that deliver instruction
Kozma : media possess particular characteristics
30. Cognitive apprenticeship
* modelling
* coaching
* scaffolding
* reflection
* articulation
* exploration
31.  Today's lesson is very comprehensive, i hope i have kept pace with Dr Hao
End == ( Lesson on 8 Dec 2010 )

Lesson learnt on 7 Dec 2010

1.http://web.ntnu.edu.tw/~hao/class.html
2. Group Discussion :
* assign paper to each group
* analysis based on steps
* Discussion implication
3. REVIEW:
What is action Research?
To select an issue, and do some studies on it.
Firstly, define the issue.  Find out the background info.
Data Collection : could be Qualitative method ( Attribute ) or Quantitative method ( Variable ).
Triagulation means use multiple sources of data.
Data collection can be observation, interviews and surveys.
Organized data, analyzed and interpret data.
4. RESOURCES:
English Websites:
* http://cadres.pepperdine.edu/ccar/define.html
* http://celt.ust.hk/ideas/ar/intro.htm
* http://www.sitesupport.org/actionresearch/images/actionresearchprocess.gif
* http://www.infed.org/research/b-actres.htm
Chinese websites
* http://content.edu.tw/primary/society/ks_ck/nine/n4.htm
* http://old.npf.org.tw/monthly/0401/theme-039.htm
* http://seed.cajh.chc.edu.tw/seed/09/2-2.html
5. Action research can also be applied in medical field
6.  ** Develop your action research plan ( Daily Wiki )
* Write an area-of-focus statement
* Define the variables
* Develop research questions
* Describe the intervention of innovations
* Describe the membership of the action research group
* Describe negotiations that need to be undertaken
* Develop a timeline
* Develop a statement of resources
* Develop data collection ideas
7. Web 2.0 categories
* communication * collaboration * multimedia * Entertainment * Reviews and opinions
8. Communication
* Blogger
   www.blogger.com/home
* Micro-blogging
   http://twitter.com/
   http://www.plurk.com/
* Social networking : Facebook
   http://www.facebook.com/
* Social networking aggregation : FriendFeed
   http://friendfeed.com/
* Events : Upcoming
   http://upcoming.yahoo.com/
9. Collaboration
* Wikis: Pbworks
* social bookmarking ( tagging ) : Delicious
   ( http://delicious.com/ )
* social news : Digg ( http://digg.com/ )
10. Multimedia
11. Entertainment
12. Reviews & opinions
13. Useful website :
http://voicethread.com/
http://www.gliffy.com/
http://bubbl.us/
14. Web2.0 Educational values
Support constructivist learning theory
* Learner-centered
* Collaborative, social
15. Blog
16. Wiki
17. Social Networking
18. Social bookmarks
19. Virtual world
20.  Today i learned many social networking tools, i have a sense of achievement
End of Lesson ( 7 Dec 2010 )

Cont. Lesson learnt on 6 Dec 2010

cont'd

1. Organized data :
* validity : accuracy; measure what is supposed to measure
* reliability : consistency; validity vs reliability
* Generalizability
* Ethics
2. Guba's criteria for validity of qualitative research :
eg. credibility, transferability, dependability, confirmability
3. Analyze and interpret data:
( Data Analysis Techniques)
* Identify themes
* Code surveys, interviews and questionaires
* Ask key questions : 5W & 1 H
* Do organizational review of school
* Develop a concept map
* Analyze antecedents and consequences
* Display findings
* State what is missing
4. Data Interpretation Techniques
* Extend the analysis by raising questions
* Connect the findings with personal experience
* Seek the advice of critical friends
* Contextualize finding in literature
* Turn to theory
5. Steps to action:
* Finding of research
* Recommended action
*Responsibilities
* Sharing finding with colleagues
* Ongoing monitoring  ( data collection )
* Timeline for action
* Resources
6. I am contented today as i have grasped many skills.  Keep up the good work.
End====

Lesson on 6 December 2010

1. Teaching Technology:
* Student centred
* better the learning motive
* different culture and viewpoint
* satisfy students' need
* provide real learning environment
2. main learning fundamental:
* behaviourism
* perceptionism
* framing
3. Web 2.0 Tool
* communication
* collaboration
* multimedia
* virtual world
* reviews and opinion
4. New system ( By Anderson, 2001 )
* creating
* evaluating
* analyzing
* applying
* understanding
* remembering
5. Intro to curriculum:
* collaborative learning
* project-based learning
* alternative assessment
6. Action Research:
* Teaching problem
* curriculum problem
* counseling problem
* administrative problem
7. Steps for Action Research:
* Select area
* collect data
* organize data
* Analyze and interpret data
* take action
8. Triangulation means use multiple sources  of data
9.* observation
* interviews
* surveys
10. Components of interviewing:
* Informal Interviews : 5W & 1 H
* Structured formal interviews:
   - pilot the interview
   - use a variety of question formats
   - use divergent and convergent questions
   - allow ample "wait time"
11. Keys to surveys:
* proofread the survey carefully
* avoid sloppy presentation
* avoid lengthy survey
* do not ask unnecessary questions
* include "other comments"
* pilot the survey
* use a variety of question formats
* decide whether to use respondents' names
12. Taxonomy of action research qualitative data collection technique
(Action research, Data Collection Techniques)
* Experiecing : thru observation and field notes
* enquiring : when the researcher asks
* examining: using and making records
( to be continued )

Continuous Improvement

This morning i came to school again bcos i attended the multimedia course.  It's fun to learn as i can keep pace with the advent of computer age.

I like teacher Hao bcos she is approachable!

Happy learning!