The document discusses new technologies and their use in education, including interactive whiteboards, video conferencing, wikis, and student portals. It provides links to resources on learning principles, the Horizon Report on emerging technologies, and literature on 1-to-1 computing and mobile learning using devices like iPads. The goal is to help students develop 21st century skills like collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity.
27. “ We’ve got to be willing to play where they play… ... even if we don’t feel comfortable.” Kevin Honeycutt (Educator, researcher) Quote for thought...
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Augmented Reality combines real and virtual is interactive in real time is registered in 3D Wikitude World Browser application displays information about users' surroundings in a mobile camera view. The application calculates users' current positions by using the Global Positioning System (GPS), a compass , and an accelerometer and accesses the Wikitude data set to provide geographic information (e.g. longitude and latitude ), history, and contact details of points of interest . Wikitude World Browser overlays the virtual 3-dimensional (3D) image and its information on real-time view. Virtual Reality Virtual reality ( VR ) is a term that applies to computer-simulated environments that can simulate places in the real world, as well as in imaginary worlds. Most current virtual reality environments are primarily visual experiences, displayed either on a computer screen or through special stereoscopic displays , but some simulations include additional sensory information, such as sound through speakers or headphones Cloud Computing Cloud computing is Web -based processing , whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices (such as smartphones ) on demand over the Internet This frequently takes the form of web-based tools or applications that users can access and use through a web browser as if it were a program installed locally on their own computer. Collaborative environments Synchronous – real time Adobe Connect Edmodo Ipods/ipads Canterbury Girls High School – ipods in the music classroom Matthew Townson HS – trial of ipads
- One-to-one laptop programs have been found to bring about improvements to student learning outcomes - Improvements in student achievement are related to the way the laptops are used - Professional learning is essential for successful integration - Teacher pedagogical beliefs largely determine the degree and type of integration that occurs in the classroom - Professional learning must include processes by which teachers regularly discuss their pedagogical and educational values - Teachers need time for discussion and the sharing of ideas/resources - Leadership is crucial for successful integration - School leaders must build a shared vision, keep the focus on that vision, lead the planning, foster a collaborative and supportive school culture, provide time for collaboration and discussion and provide appropriate and timely professional learning for teachers - Distributed leadership and a whole school approach are most effective
- One-to-one laptop programs have been found to bring about improvements to student learning outcomes - Improvements in student achievement are related to the way the laptops are used - Professional learning is essential for successful integration - Teacher pedagogical beliefs largely determine the degree and type of integration that occurs in the classroom - Professional learning must include processes by which teachers regularly discuss their pedagogical and educational values - Teachers need time for discussion and the sharing of ideas/resources - Leadership is crucial for successful integration - School leaders must build a shared vision, keep the focus on that vision, lead the planning, foster a collaborative and supportive school culture, provide time for collaboration and discussion and provide appropriate and timely professional learning for teachers - Distributed leadership and a whole school approach are most effective