Extend classroom learning Other Moodle features

Issues Resources

Experience Shy kids Dialog among peers

Experience

Logistics

Privacy

More writing

Formative assessment

Discussions extend class

Continues class discussion Ex: N-word

Is it OK for some people to use the N-word, but not others? Why? If some people are really upset by the word, is that enough of a reason to avoid the word? Dont just give your opinion explain why. (Remember dont use the N-word in your post or it will be removed.)

Every one

Voice

Not flawless

Discussions extend class

Parallels class Ex: Jim Crow

Read through some of the Jim Crow laws that existed in the US, some into the 1960s, here: http://americanradioworks.p ublicradio.org/features/reme mbering/laws.html. Post

your answers to this question:

What do you do in your life right now that is against these laws? How does it feel to be a lawbreaker?

Discussions extend class

Consolidate understanding

Ex: Midsummer Nights Dream

Opinion evidence

Participation

Dialog

Outside of class Not flashcards Social

A, F to A, B

Use

Two-way journals
Individual journals

2 read same book Journal to each other Opinions, questions

Writing less formal

Audience

Format:

Journal

Moodle

2-3 wks

2/week

4+ entries Conversation

200+ words

Thoughtful

Explores ideas
Neat, legible

Thorough

900+ each

Wrote extra

Repeat

Audience just teacher

Not as successful

Teacher-student individual discussions

Changed classroom culture

 Each

week, you will post a journal entry/reflection about what you have been learning as part of the research project. These are to help you think about the process of research: whats going well, whats going badly, what youve learned that surprises you.

Sib on computer Cant find interview Only fan sites Not sure what next Cool info, resources found

Strategy suggestions Links to resources Follow up in class Suggestions for what next Attaboys

Private 1-to-1 attention Personal, targeted

Time to think!

Positive attitude

On track

Quality

Donuts

Less formal Familiar medium

Audience

Social

Why?

Wiki
Quiz

Blog
Glossary Post work

Chat
Branch

Poll

Survey

Links

Tools

Embed

Creativity and Innovation (apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas) Digital Citizenship (exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity) Communication and Collaboration (interact, collaborate and publish with peers)

Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETSS. Teachers

 Digital

Age Learning Culture

provide learner-centered environments equipped with technology and learning resources to meet the individual, diverse needs of all learners.

Safety
Learning curve

Netiquette

TXT
Parents view

Excuses

AUP

Hosting

Funding

Private Logins, passwords Policy on posting work

Rules

Nuances

Consequences

Expectations

Focus - community Issue periodically

Blended/hybrid Hands-on practice Facebook

Give alternatives Computers On paper

Parent role POS Show just childs

Address: put-downs, swears, harassment Consequences

Also parent permission

Moodle Admin

Security

Tech Support

Free

Teacher
$10-25 month

School/ district
$2002000+ yr

Moodle community Docs, forums Blogs

Moodle.org

Books

Start small

Keep it social

Experiment

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