Post on 01-Dec-2014
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ParticipateUsing new media to enhance and create engaging lessons
By: Nani Owen2011
owenn@pcsb.org
Convergence Culture Taking learning from the textbook to online Getting students to participate in learning Using new media to engage students in
learning Preparing students for the future Teaching students how to use new media Creating critical thinkers
Inspires critical thinking
Builds communication skills
Enhances writing skills
It’s the future Students already
engage with new media
Why new media?
E-Learning Center: Teacher Moodle sites
Teachers can create activities to get students to participate in learning online
What is available for Pinellas County Teachers?
Three ways to engage on Moodle
Interact with the text
Edit the text or content on the page
Add content or text to the page
Students learn and teach one another
Wiki pages allow students to:
Online discussion Created as
messages (threads)
Allow students to converse with each other on a topic
Forums
instantaneous transmission of message
No waiting for responses
Talk about topics of choice or interest
Chat
Creating a Moodle site will help you engage your students.
Students will learn how to use new media in a safe environment.
Students will become critical thinkers.
Students will be preparing for the future.
Sum it up!