Exchanging ways of being through connections with the world out there
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Jo Hart – ACAL/ACTA Conference 2016 “Exchanging ways of being
Jo Hart – CY O’Connor Institute/Central Regional TAFE
“E”-xchanging ways of being through connections with the world out there!
Shannon, Colorado
Shelly, Texas
Eric, ColoradoMichael, Perth
Sue, Perth
Phil, WA
http://bit.ly/ACAL16
Presentation/workshop for the 2016 “Diversity: Exchanging ways of being” International conference in Perth WA – updated to include participant responses.
Jo Hart – ACAL/ACTA Conference 2016 “Exchanging ways of being
This session includes accessing social media and e-tools!
“E”-xchanging ways of being through connections with the world out there!
To get the most out of it you will need a mobile device for access throughout the session.
Windows iOS(Apple) Android Other
Phone?None About 2/3 About 1/3
Tablet?
Links and examples will be shared via a blog page and a Facebook group.
Jo Hart – ACAL/ACTA Conference 2016 “Exchanging ways of being
Today we explore some e-tools/strategies This session will use:
• Online polling – “Poll Everywhere”• Social media – “Facebook”, “Twitter”• Blogposts – “Edublogs”• E-tools – ”Padlet”, “Linoit”
And explore one or more further e-tools for learning.
“E”-xchanging ways of being through connections with the world out there!
Jo Hart – ACAL/ACTA Conference 2016 “Exchanging ways of being
We will access, use and comment on tools/strategies that may be used to:
• Facilitate LLN acquisition by students • Provide opportunities for exchanges/networking with
the wider world• Increase engagement and “ownership” of learning• Provide an additional “social dimension” to learning
“E”-xchanging ways of being through connections with the world out there!
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https://www.facebook.com/MindShift.KQED/
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The Connected Educator!
Networks in the past: • met face-to-face • communicated by
phone or letter
Networks now:• online communication
and social media
Has a Personal/Professional Learning Network (PLN).
-> immense expansion in potential for connecting and learning through networks.
Network of several thousands!
Jo Hart – ACAL/ACTA Conference 2016 “Exchanging ways of being
Facebook and Twitter
FS Soc Network 1 Cartoon built using: http://www.toondoo.com/
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Not my 1st choice for a professional network
For many colleagues it is their 1st choice
BUT
It is in their comfort zone – also true for students!
BECAUSE
Jo Hart – ACAL/ACTA Conference 2016 “Exchanging ways of being
Jo Hart – ACAL/ACTA Conference 2016 “Exchanging ways of being
Jo Hart – ACAL/ACTA Conference 2016 “Exchanging ways of being
Facebook and Twitter
Through Facebook and Twitter we can:• Discuss ideas and issues• Seek feedback and reflect on activities• Share and find resources, links and information • Ask those “just-in-time” questions for ideas, activities,
resources• Have real time discussions on “hot topics” • Meet our students on their own “home” e-ground
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Where you are coming from on social networking - Facebook?
Lets find out – time for a quick poll!
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Online Poll – you may respond via:• Text message• Website• Twitter
Where are you coming from on Facebook https://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/FeExR3y0ZhgGTY9
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Results from the “Are you a Facebook user” poll
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If you are already on Facebook then visit and join the:
FSTeach Group (search in Facebook)
Or type:http://bit.ly/FSTeachGroup
On Twitter use the #tag #FSTeach
Use the “backchannel” join the conversation on either throughout this session
https://www.facebook.com/groups/FSTeach/
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Previous Online CGEA Group
Used for several years for:• contact/communication • information sharing, • reminders about work/holidays• some evidence collection
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New CGEA Group for the new online course starting at the end of April, will be used for:• discussion/sharing information• contact/communication• evidence collection• questions and feedback
Ground Rules are VERY IMPORTANT
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Group for a current Cert III course in Disability totally integrated with the online component and used for:• discussion/sharing information• contact/communication• evidence collection• questions and feedback
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Blogging
Blogging for you and your students – writing for an authentic audience
http://johartcyoc.edublogs.org/2012/04/02/welcome/
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Who already:
1. Has their own blog?
2. Uses a course blog for students?
3. Has students blogging in their course?
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What is a blog/blogging?
• personal place• work/professional space • online journal/diary – ideas, PD, reflecting/sharing• self-publishing online for a global or specific audience• place to share media, resources etc• networking – commenting• online portfolio – developmental, evidential• submit tasks & get feedback
Jo Hart – ACAL/ACTA Conference 2016 “Exchanging ways of being
Jo Hart – ACAL/ACTA Conference 2016 “Exchanging ways of being
How might you use blogging with STUDENTS!
Jo Hart – ACAL/ACTA Conference 2016 “Exchanging ways of being
How might you use blogging with STUDENTS!
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How might you use blogging with STUDENTS!
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The blog as a resource base
bit.ly/ACAL16
Blogs can be a “repository” to provide access to:• Links• “How to” information• ContentYou can find all you will need for accessing the tools/apps in this session on this blog page:
Type:
into your browserhttp://johart1.edublogs.org/acal-acta-conference-2016/
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Tools and apps
Effective tools/apps for student use are:
• Free for student use• Quick and easy to learn the basics• Engaging eg create a product with one or more
of:• visual impact, • potential for interaction, • opportunity to share/showcase
Jo Hart – ACAL/ACTA Conference 2016 “Exchanging ways of being
Tools and apps
Long txts (1 - many
paras)
Visual & mixed txts (pres/story)
Short txts/ responses
Sharing & categorisin
gPersonalisin
gSocial
dimension
Blog ToonDoo Blog comments Thinglink Voki Blog
comments
Facebook posts
Make Beliefs
Facebook comments Symbaloo Mangatar
Facebook posts/com
ments
Prezi Padlet Diigo Blog Twitter Slideshare Linoit Blog Glogster Wordle Facebook Storybird Tagxedo
NB Specific tools may not work on some devices or may need an app from your App Store
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Do you use any of these to create learning resources?Do your students use any of them to generate evidence of competence?
Visit the Lino to answer the questionsThe link is on the blog page
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Lino of tools already used created during the session
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More examples of some of the uses
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Linoit – student feedback on an online CGEA course
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Padlet – student responses to stimulus question
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Thinglink – this is live in embedded form on the blog page
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Symbaloo – Design and Shape being developed for maths in online CGEA
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https://www.thinglink.com/scene/503425193239117824
ToonDoo combined with Thinglink and used in PD with colleagues
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https://prezi.com/09ttutejt7gr/commenting-on-blogposts/
Prezi – embedded in CGEA course blog
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http://www.slideshare.net/JoHart1/descriptive-writing-22513069
Slideshare – embedded in the CGEA course blog.
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http://storybird.com/books/theres-a-leopard-in-my-garden/?utm_source=storybird&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=share-book
Storybird – written by a Cert III CGEA student for her little brother
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http://johartoz.edu.glogster.com/stay-safe-online/
Glogster – multimedia posters, used here as an alternative way to set up a task in an engaging way.
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Avatars – there are many websites for creating avatars.
Voki – talking avatar, this one was an example to show how they can be embedded in a blog.
Mangatar – this is one I use as an avatar for course blogs and course Facebook groups
http://www.faceyourmanga.com/
http://www.voki.com/
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Time to play!
Long txts (1 - many paras)
Visual & mixed txts (pres/story)
Short txts/
responses
Sharing & categorisin
gPersonalisin
gSocial
dimension
Blog ToonDooBlog
comments
Thinglink Voki Blog comments
Facebook posts
Make Beliefs
Facebook comment
sSymbaloo Mangatar
Facebook posts/com
ments Prezi Padlet Diigo Blog Twitter Slideshare Linoit Blog Glogster Wordle Facebook Storybird Tagxedo
Explore one or more of the tools – think about how you might use in YOUR contextThe links are on the blog page
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Please let me know how your exploration wentVisit the Padlet and add a sticky note about:
1. Which tool(s) you explored2. Your thoughts on the tool(s) you tried3. If and how you could use it/them with
your students
The link is on the blog page
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Padlet of tools explored created during the session
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Any Questions?
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Thank you!
Enjoy the rest of the conference