Another education "ism"

Connectivism appreciates the importance of being able to use technology to find up-to-the-minute information; also, that it acknowledges the need to be interconnected with many people or sources of information to be effective.

http://www.elearnspace.org/Articles/connectivism.htm

Using the technology tools (laptops, iPads, iPods, etc) that are increasing available in schools can be a great way to quickly and (relatively) easily research, record, and share learning about the place we live in.


Here's a link back to my main PBE HaikuDeck:
http://www.haikudeck.com/p/a1da32b3c1
(Or continue to the next slide in this deck first)


Work cited:
Siemens, George. 'Elearnspace. Connectivism: A Learning Theory For The Digital Age'. Elearnspace.org. N.p., 2004. Web. 30 Sept. 2015.

21st CENTURY LITERACIES/LEARNERS

One particular very famous video I find useful, but am often frustrated by (because of people missing a central point) is Sir Ken Robinsons viral Changing Education Paradigms, which was the intro to 21stC Learning for many teachers.

http://youtu.be/zDZFcDGpL4U

I think that the central salient point here is that the arts, the physical engagement that comes from the senses, from creating and doing, and then sharing that with a bigger group is vital in teaching now more than ever ( and we can use technology to help us with that). That artistic approach, the divergent thinking it allows is paramount.


The following link provides a definition for the concept of 21st Century Literacies:
http://www.ncte.org/positions/statements/21stcentdefinition

The skills it lists are indeed necessary abilities to use and manipulate technology.



Here's a link back to my main PBE HaikuDeck:
http://www.haikudeck.com/p/a1da32b3c1
(Or continue to the next slide in this deck first)



Works cited:
Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (RSA),. Changing Education Paradigms. 2010. Web. 30 Sept. 2015.

For discussing multimodal design and communication issues that incorporate artistic sensibilities with technology (ICT) tools the videos at this site are very useful:

http://newlearningonline.com/multiliteracies/videos
(focus on videos Part 1.1-1.5)

Especially useful are the discussions of meshing 5 Modes of Meaning: linguistic, visual, spatial, gestural, and audio.

(Special bonus: the resource above was created with cutting-edge tech in 2003...adds a hilarious retro comedy element...but everything said is extremely relevant to using any form of technology with students today)


Here's a link back to my main PBE HaikuDeck:
http://www.haikudeck.com/p/a1da32b3c1



Works cited:
Victorian Department of Education,. Considering Multiliteracies, Parts 1.1—1.5. 2003. Web. 30 Sept. 2015.