Connected Learning
Technology
Social Media
build online community
connect to experts
share inquiry with community
Mr. D. Siertsema
don't currently use or have
Ipads
allows for access to information/different apps
Web-based searches
information at fingertips
Synchronous
Video conferencing
Skype
connect to anyone, anywhere
VROC
virtual researchers on call (mostly sciences)
Asychronous
Discussion forums
Class Blog
the-ds.commons.hwdsb.on.ca
contact experts
continuous feedback/refine intention/purpose
YouTube
provide information videos on my channel related to subject material (haven't really done this yet)
use my channel to upload student work to a central place
Wikis
student created
for a purpose
demonstrate knowledge
teacher created
provide information in one space
Mobile devices
most intermediate students have
Subjects I Teach
Geography
Through Inquiry
World Human Patterns
World Economic Systems
Mobility/Migration and Culture
Language
Reading
Texts online
Writing
Forms of the future
Oral Communication
Teach skills of speaking/listening
Media
Digital citizenship
Understand purpose or bias/reflective of information
History
Through Inquiry
Confederation
Development of Western Canada
Changes between 1885-1914
Social/economic/technological
Collaboration
Physically present
Communication technologies
Blended (both)
Supportive of innovation
Shared learning goals
co-created
Shared assessment
co-created success criteria
Establish Collaborative Culture
Norms
through fun application of collaborative skills
define collaboration
Dispositions
perseverance, risk-taking, creativity, curiosity, self-confidence, open-mindedness, reflection, flexible thinking
Language
terms such as question, extend, clarify, evaluate, persuade, conclude etc.
Physical space
flexible, suited to the task, promotes collaboration
Student voice
respected, promoted, valued
Community
Service learning
Community service with core academic curricula
Social solutions
Experiential learning
Teach skills of reflection
Education and Career planning
Connect with Experts
School
Classroom
Each student has expertise
Parents
May have expertise or have another relative that does
Businesses
Promote career development
Provinces
Provincial offices may provide information
Country
National offices may provide information
Global
Not-for-profit agencies
Global
Local
Heritage agencies/Museums
National
Local