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Introductionhttp://avispector.wordpress.com/category/smartboard/This blog aims to bring Quebec General Adult

Education (FGA) teachers together from across Quebec to share ICT tips and suggestions in a friendly and informal environment.

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Popularity in educational institutions Many teacher related blogs on the internet It is an important tool for educators to share ideas, useful information and

tips among co-workers Blogs often act as a support system for teachers where they can access

ideas, tools, and gain support and recognition from other professionals in the field

Some blogs have become nationally recognized as a tool Reliable source to communicate with one another regarding issues in

education such as classroom management techniques and policies Blogs in education are called “edublogs”. an edublog is a kind of blog

written by someone with a stake in education Educators who blog are sometimes called edubloggersSource: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edublog

Review of an CT BlogWhy review a Blog?

Needs AnalysisBased on the following assumptions:

a. Motivationb. Self-directednessc. Level of computer literacyd. Languagee. Transferability f. Support g. Support

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ToolsHypermedia

Rational: Hypermedia is used as a logical extension of the term hypertext in which graphics, audio, video, plain text and hyperlinks intertwine to create a generally non-linear medium of information. This contrasts with the broader term multimedia, which may be used to describe non-interactive linear presentations as well as hypermedia

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypermedia

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ToolsAsynchronous e-Learning

Rationale: a. Asynchronous e-learning, commonly facilitated by media such as e-mail and

discussion boards, supports work relations among learners and with teachers, even when participants cannot be online at the same time.

b. It is a key component of flexible e-learning. In fact, many people take online courses because of their asynchronous nature, combining education with work, family, and other commitments.

c. Asynchronous e-learning makes it possible for learners to log on to an e-learning environment at any time and download documents or send messages to teachers or peers.

Source: http://www.educause.edu/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly/EDUCAUSEQuarterlyMagazineVolum/AsynchronousandSynchronousELea/163445

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The Creators of the Blog Objective of the Blog The Target Audience Contents Ways of using Writing Style Complexity

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Website Evaluation Criteria Currency Verifiability

http://www.learnquebec.ca/http://www.learnquebec.ca/en/content/recit

Authorship http://avispector.wordpress.com/about/

Usability Flexibility Consistency Resources References

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The Kirkpatrick Model for Summative EvaluationLevel One: Reaction

- Relevance- Ability to maintain interest- Appropriate- Easy to navigate- Perceived value and transferability

Level Two: Learning- Acquired new knowledge- Teach was it was suppose to teach

Level Three: Behavior- Copyright- EULA

Level Four: Results- Reinforcement

Review of an ICT Blog e-Learning Summative Evaluation

Part Three

Learning Theories Richard Mayer - Cognitive Theory of Multimedia

Learning

The Multimedia Principle states that “People learn more deeply from words and pictures than from words alone”.

- There are two separate channels (auditory and visual) for processing information (sometimes referred to as Dual-Coding theory)

- Design Principles including providing coherent verbal, pictorial information, guiding the learners to select relevant words and images, and reducing the load for a single processing channel.

Source: http://www.learning-theories.com/cognitive-theory -of-multimedia-learning-mayer.html

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Learning Theories (Cont’d)John Keller -The ARCS Model (Instructional

Design) Attention – Explanation Relevance – For a software training program, the benefit to

users could be to make them more productive or reduce their frustration with an application

Confidence – In Technology-based training programs, students should be given estimates of the time required to complete the lessons….

Satisfaction – The best way for learners to achieve satisfaction is for them to find their new skills immediately useful and beneficial on the job.

Source: http://www.e-learningguru.com/articles/art3_5.htm

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Learning Theories (Cont’d)Malcolm Knowles Theory of Adult Learning

(andragogy)andragogy assumes the following about the design of

learning:1. Adults have the need to know why they are learning

something2. Adult learn through doing3. Adults are problem solvers4. Adults learn best when the subject is of immediate use5. Allows adults to learn on their own and from their

mistakes

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Part Five

Quality Assessment of the blog is based on the following:

The Canadian Recommended E-Learning Guidelines (CanREGs)

The ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) National Educational Technology Standards (NETS.T) and Performance Indicators for Teachers

Review of an ICT BlogAdvantages & Disadvantages

ISTE International Society for Technology in Education (NETS.T) National Educational Technology Standards and Performance Indicators for Teachers

Five Principles1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity

- Exploring issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources

2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments- Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all learner to pursue their individual

objective and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and asses their own progress

3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning- Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate and

use information resources to support learning

4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility- Promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology

and information

5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership- Participate in local learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve

learning

Review of an ICT BlogAdvantages

Review based on  the Canadian Recommended E-Learning Quality Guidelines (CanREGs)

Three Main Categories

1.Quality Outcomes from e-learning Products and ServicesRelevant to employment

2. Quality Processes and Practices in e-learning Products and ServicesProvided skills and knowledge required to manipulate and interact with the technology being used

3. Quality Inputs and Resources for e-Learning Products and ServicesCurriculum ContentLearning MaterialsProduct Service informationLearning materials and delivery reflect sound technical design A complete learning packageICT TerminologyEmailRSS

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ISTE International Society for Technology in Education (NETS.T) National Educational Technology Standards and Performance Indicators for Teachers

Five Principles1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and

AssessmentsDid not provide learners with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments

aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching

3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning

4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

Review of an ICT BlogDisadvantage

Review based on  the Canadian Recommended E-Learning Quality Guidelines (CanREGs)

Three Main Categories

1.Quality Outcomes from e-learning Products and Services- When finished, the learner is awarded course credits or credentials

2. Quality Processes and Practices in e-learning Products and ServicesDelivery and management of learning- Did not support interaction and the development of learning communities- Assessment of learning - Not competency based

3. Quality Inputs and Resources for e-Learning Products and Services- Intended learning outcomes- Teaching/Learning materials- Not accessible to those with disabilities

Review of an ICT BlogDisadvantage

Blog did not integrate:Adaptive and Assistive Technology- Speech Recognition- Speech Synthesis - Screen magnifierOnly two of human senses were used (seeing and

hearing)- Evaluation of material - Learning Assessment - Interaction

Review of an ICT BlogDisadvantage

Consistent with the set learning objectiveConsistent with adult learning, education and

instructional design theoriesConsistent with educational technology standards

and qualityGraphics, video were not over-poweringClear audible voiceTrustworthyRecommend

Review of an ICT BlogConclusion

Recommendation

Interactive webpage hosted by education specific websites such as:

Wimba Classroom http://www.wimba.com

Sakaihttp://sakaiproject.org

Making the blog accessible to world-wide learners

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