Learn-IT 2.0
Learn-IT 2.0
Learn-IT 2.0
Northern Illinois University
Emerging Trends
with Technology
in Education
(Kid’s Education & Corporate training)
[email protected]
May 15, 2010
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Dirk Tussing &
Chicagoland Learning Leaders
http://khaitri.com.vn/
Goal to have Khai
Tri Orphanage use
computers for
learning
 Other schools in
Vietnam are using
ClassmatePC
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About Dirk Tussing
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My Education
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Winnetka Schools, K-12
www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/645458/Winnetka-Plan
Purdue University B.S.
Engineering, 1984
Northeastern Illinois University M.A.
Higher Education Leadership, 2008
My Company
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Chicagoland Learning Leaders (Owner)
www.LearningExecutive.com
Develop & Teach a 20-week program at DePaul
University Continuing Professional Education
Purpose of Workshop
Explain “how” specific technologies
can enhance education
 Hands-on Demonstrations
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I’ll show some sample technologies
You can “see” and “use” them
Answer Questions
Educational Design Methodology
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Who
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What
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Who are the learners
What do they need to learn
Where
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in one city or not close by to each other
1-to-1 Learning Environments
technology helps facilitate …
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Each learner goes at their pace
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Access and quality
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Delivery “consistency” can increase
Technology can provide more students access
Increase engagement
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Slow students can review
Fast students are not bored
If learning is fun, learners practice more
Requires planning & support
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Does not replace classroom instruction
Integration with classroom instruction
Retention & Performance Challenge
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Performance Support vs. Instruction
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Examples of
New Learning Technologies
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Computer-based Training
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TeacherMate (mobile learning)
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Classmate PC (designed for rural settings)
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e-LearningForKids (English,Math,Health,Google Search)
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MIT OpenCourseWare (1,800 courses)
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Interactive Whiteboards
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Mentored Classrooms
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Distance Learning
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Teleconferencing
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Virtual Classrooms
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iTunes U (Apple Computer’s iTunes University)
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Virtual Worlds (e.g., SecondLife)
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Web 2.0 (learners contribute content)
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Computer-Based Training (CBT)
TeacherMate
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Used in Elementary Education
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Very simple
Interactive lessons
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1-to-1 learning
Buttons for controls
Speaker/Headsets
Microphone (for recording & Playback)
Extra slot for SD memorycard
More mobile devices in the future for
Higher Ed & Corporate Training
Classmate PC
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Small Laptop (“netbook” computer)
Similar to OLPC (easier to purchase)
Very good for rural areas
Good for kids 5-12
Teacher’s admin software for class
management
More netbooks will be
available in the future
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Few computers are
“rugged” for
rural schools
www.e-LearningForKids.org
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Over 100 free computer courses for ages 5-12
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Access in rural villages: internet cafes
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Web: http://www.e-learningforkids.org/
CD-ROM: does not require Internet
Free Posters
www.learningexecutive.com/pub/rotary/EFK/EFKHowTo_Vietnamese.pdf
www.learningexecutive.com/pub/rotary/EFK/HowToEFK_English.pdf
AGU foreign language teachers could practice as
classroom activities
Learning by playing
games
English, Math, Science,
Health, Computers, etc.
MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW)
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1,800 FREE Courses
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Syllabus
Calendar
Readings
Lecture Notes
Assignments
Exams
Audio/Video
Downloadable
English
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Some translations
Interactive Whiteboards
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How do they work?
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Creates a dynamic work
surface
Interactive lessons can be
more fun
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“Smart” whiteboard
Writing pens with sensors
Computer
LCD Projector
Visual learners
Kinesthetic learners
Auditory learners
Distance Learning Options
Classes can be recorded
Mentored Classroom
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Distance Learning
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Two Modes:
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Teleconferencing (e.g., Sykpe)
Virtual Instructor-Led Training / Webinars
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Synchronous – learners online at the same time
Asynchronous – learners contribute at different
times
GotoMeeting ($$$)
DimDim (Free, Open-source Options)
Virtual 3-D Worlds
Web-Based Training (recorded, not live)
Mobile Devices for Learning
iTunes U and Mobile Learning
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FREE courses from
many prominent
universities such as
Harvard, MIT &
Stanford
Audio Podcasts and
Video
NIU could publish
courses too
Virtual 3-D Worlds
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Simulates real-world
interaction
Learners interacts as
Avatars
Requires high-speed
internet AND fast PCs
I host a monthly open
house (8 am)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Centrax%20Island/
162/171/28
Web 2.0
Ning.com (Web 2.0/Social Learning)
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Simple to Use
Free & Customizable
Control Who Access
Learner-centric
Engaging
Supports Distance
Learning
Corporate Education
“Informal Learning”
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“Informal Learning”
more than 90% non-classroom
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Mentoring & Feedback
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Information Repositories
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Communities of Practice
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Expert Networks
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Performance Support Systems
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Search & Help
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Mobile Learning Increasing
“Formal Learning”
less than 10% is in classroom
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Current Project
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50 Laptops: Netbooks for
Kids in Children's Hospital
Website: www.RightStart4Kids.org
Metrics will be on “Wellness” not knowledge
gains
Questions & Answers
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On emerging technologies
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Learning together
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Kid’s Education?
Corporate Training?
Creating a Social Network & Blog
How to “BEST” learn
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Practice, Practice & more Practice
Active Web 2.0 Contributor:
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LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/learningexecutive
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Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dirktussing
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Twitter:
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http://twitter.com/learningleader
Wikipedia
Author:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_leader
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My Project Blog: http://khaitriorphanage.blogspot.com/
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Work Website: www.learningexecutive.com
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Charity Website: www.rightstart4kids.org
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Owner of three Nings:
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http://learningleader.ning.com/
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http://elearningforkids.ning.com/
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http://nteclassof1980.ning.com/