Sunday, August 29, 2010
Wimba Week 4
Here are some of the highlights of Week 4 Wimba's Session
Topic discussed:
- UDUTU
- vs. Moodle: Lego like in visualization, need for training
- vs. Black board, a template (more like FSO)
- vs Elluminate (more like wimba)
The conversation included:
Traditional students and Home School Students transitioning to online learners.
UDUTU:
Classmates addressed the concerns:
- Uploading files
- Converting files, saving as a .pdf
- Restrictions on types of media
- Add assessment to break up the slides.
Advice:
http://edm641.wetpaint.com/page/UDUTU+FAQ
Resize videos:
"http://scriptygoddess.com/resources/proportioncalc.htm"
Be aware of being reactionary vs. of having a plan
To walk away for from technology, awhile, to take a break and return with an open mind.
Classmates UDUTU:
"http://publish.myudutu.com/published/launcheval/22103/Course39892/Launch.html"
Future Project: To be placed in class blog
- Where LMS is going in the future
- Having experienced LMS, what feature ought to be implemented pronto
Ken McLaughlin: My Final UDUTU Project
Comments on Jodi Zeigler's UDUTU
Well done Jodi!
Your UDUTU presentation on the The Effects of Tobacco was clear and informative.
You have an excellent presentation voice that kept me interested in review each slide.
Your use of multi media selections act as a powerful deterrent to tobacco smoking.
I liked your section on the social and emotional effects of smoking.
Your use of quizzes allows for engagement with the presentation.
As a suggestion:
Think about adding additional links to other health related concerns about smoking.
For example the new campaign called 'Shards of Glass' allows for people to see the business side of promoting smoking:
http://www.thetruth.com/
Click on the following link to review Jodi Zeigler's UDUTU presentation:
Comments on Classmate's Donna Thomas' UDUTU
Congratulations Donna!
Thank you for introducing me to goanimate.com as I think it is a great idea for supporting digital media literacy.You present the application clearly that engages the viewer to want to test run Go Animate. I think educators and learners would want to explore this application across the disciplines.
Suggestions:
Some of the slides were repetitive of the same slide. (I might have an older version of your presentation.)
Well Done!
Click the following link to review Donna Thomas' UDUTU presentation:
Comments on classmate Dana Khols' UDUTU
Excellent Idea Dana!
I think your UDUTU presentation can be used a an introduction to web 2.0 applications for both educators and learner interested in knowing what is available and free to use. I think you say it best:
"The Udutu course focuses on creating a Professional Learning Network using iGoogle. We teach the faculty to use Twitter, Facebook, and Google Reader via iGoogle. We also provide an explanation of each for those faculty members not familiar with these tools."
I will use this presentation in my department meeting as I introduce a plan for supporting digital media literacy.
Thank you!
Clic here to review Dana Khol's Blog and UDUTU presentation:
http://dkohlslmo.blogspot.com/
MyUdutu
Here is my UDUTU Promoting Peaceful Communities:
http://publish.myudutu.com/published/launcheval/22090/Course39732/Launch.html
This is still under construction, and will have audio asap. All feed back is welcomed!
Thank you
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Comments on JH- Spirit of Media
Comments to Sharon Jones Blog
Wimba Week 3
Wimba Session 3 August 18, 2010
Questions:
How does technology change the relationship educators have with their students?
Comments:
The role of technology:
- To teach learners how to program software, will teach learners how to think and communicate in our modern world.
- Promotes digital media literacy by engaging students in active learning in software programming.
It was interesting a great to hear comments from Sharon in Alaska in regards to rural education and having to work with 16 different languages at her school.
Students’ access to the Internet: School, homes, and libraries.
How peer pressure will allow for students who do not have Internet in their homes to seek out the access to Internet to complete assignments.
How to get schools to be less reactionary and negative about technology, mobile devices, blocking applications such as facebook and to rather develop a plan to incorporate the technology that is already apart of being a young learner in 2010.
To teach our students professionalism with technology, appropriate email addresses, and behavior while working academically online.
Discussion on myUDUTU.com.
Cutting back on the expense of technology.
Areas of Concern:
Crazy to hear about Ohio and the social network violations for adults use of technology hindering and being grounds for removal from one’s job.
McLaughlin_Ken_LMO_week3_Readings
Computers vs. Teachers.
In the modern day 2010 world, the classic debate over man vs. the machine continues with the idea that computers might replace teachers in the classroom. In an imaginative utopian world where money is not an issue this clash might seem possible; I would support a paradigm shift in learning environments where learners were instructed by interaction with computers. I would truly support the removal of antiquated methods of instruction to allow for a more technology as an effective way to engage all learners. I could see it as the ultimate ability to differentiate instruction for the various learners within one’s classroom.
Considering that money is a constant variable, this hypothetical situation is not plausible. The human teacher is irreplaceable. The live, emotional unique characteristics of a teacher will always be the ideal mentor to set examples for learners to follow.
I do believe that Web 2.0 applications such as UDUTU will strongly enhance one’s learning environment and allow for a more clear, organized delivery of content for traditional instruction as well as for using a digital media. This application will operate as a solid bridge to allow teachers to cross over from the traditional storage of content and outlined lessons plans to an electronic web-based file cabinet. Teachers will be able to archive their traditional folders and file cabinets within a safe secure cyber location, accessible within a touch of a button.
Action Research Month 10 Learning Management Systems Organization
Learning Management System Organizations has impacted my Action Research by providing more of a structure for delivering classroom content. The introduction to new software applications like UDUTU has exposed me to a new framework for centering my thoughts related to the delivery of content and incorporating the digital online element of my instruction.
I wish this course was offered earlier within the Educational Media Design and Technology program as I think the UDUTU application will truly add a solid foundation to organizing and administering my online content for the different units if instruction.
See the Action Research video click here:
http://web.me.com/k.cornelius.m3/Site_2/Blog/Blog.html
Sunday, August 15, 2010
McLaughlin_Ken_Week2 Project Udutu Setup
1. McLaughlin, Kenneth
2. Student to Content: Conflict Resolution
3. EMDT Multiple Learning Theories, November 2009
4. Student to Content: Conflict Resolution
5. My Initial appraisal of UDUTU.com was through the self directed tutorials. I am new to this web 2.0 application and I need more time to work out some of the kinks. As I have attempted to upload a video created from my EMDT Multiple Learning Theories class to no avail. As it the files .m4v nor .mov were able to be uploaded to the UDUTU.com site. Click here to see video: http://www.viddler.com/explore/kingkenny3/videos/3/
I look forward to create a sequential process for learners to learn about and to get involved with the Community Peace Mural.
6. http://publish.myudutu.com/published/launcheval/22090/Course39732/Launch.html
EMDT Scott: Readings LMO Week 2 Blog
"Honestly, leveraging this type of approach, building an array of interactive and reusable educational media files, would revolutionize my classroom. True, while it can take a significant amount of time to develop digital materials, once a specific lesson or example has been produced, it can easily be stored, recalled, and distributed to learners. Furthermore, organizations often talk about developing "community" and "common language" among staff and faculty in order to develop a compelling call-to-action that excites clients, students, etc. Creating sharable media can help enhance this process. Adding to this process, by developing such materials in-house, institutions and educators are practicing many of the same digital competencies that are likely to be required of students in tomorrow's workplace."
(Retrieved on August 15, 2010 from http://emdtscott.blogspot.com/2010/08/lmo-wk-2-blog-1-readings.html)
My Comments:
I agree, No more file cabinets… lets find the different urls and start a database inclusive of all of our paper resources. If the content was self created, well then its time to electronically archive them and or start publishing our own content on the web. Reusable educational media files would revolutionalize my classroom too!
I started this approach over the past two years on my own, as the economic crisis unfolded and the copying paper became nonexistent. I began to electronically archiving my work on my website, where learners could click and read the assignments on their school and or home computer. No more: “ I lost the assignment” as I no longer hand out any Xerox papers. If the learner wants to print a copy, they are welcome to do so.
I too am eager to start a new academic year this September, to continue my digital learning environment and to set the 21st century example of incorporating technology into the classroom, as well as allowing learners and their parents and guardians to click on the content links and promote a community that supports the learners academic development.
My Comments on Kohls_Dana_Learning Systems: The cost of implementation
"This year my school district is starting an online school. I wonder what work has been done with regard to cost analysis? In addition the district implemented Moodle a few years ago, but no one uses it and support for widespread use is little if any. I have an email in to the tech coordinator to discuss some of the topics that I am learning regarding virtual learning environments. I will update my blog with our conversation and his response."
(retrieved on August 15, 2010 from http://dkohlslmo.blogspot.com/2010/08/kohlsdanalearning-systems-cost-of.html)
My Comments:
It is exciting to hear that you school district is starting an online school. I am interested in knowing what is the school all about? Will it be a virtual school or a physical school were students go to and work online throughout their academic disciplines? This past summer, I have had the opportunity to work with the New English Learners and the Pearsonellis.com. Where students were able to work through he digital learning environment within class and have the ability to log on to the site at home, after the class time was over.
I am not familiar with Moodle. I read your response to Moodle as a usual implementation of technology whereas the expectations are high and the support and / or professional development of the technology is low. This causes educators to feel the need to be left in the dark with new technologies as the professional development is not implemented well and then the initiative becomes a lackluster, uncomfortable approach to technology.
Mclaughlin_Ken_week_two_reading
This week’s readings focused on learning theories: Advanced Distributed Learning, ADL, Learning Management Systems, LMS, and Sharable Content Objective Reference Model, SCORM, as well as the continuation of the ‘alphabet soup’ of the learning systems introduced within week one.
It was interesting to learn that these learning systems were created within the military to improve instruction. The purposes of these modes of instructional operation were to improve the interconnectedness of the specific content across the different areas of learning. I connected the reading to my practice within my Humanities Department where we attempt to use common language for instruction across the disciplines. Whereas each teacher, regardless of academic content, uses similar language to instruct writing an essay, creating a group project, and or referencing research. It is our belief that a common language across the board allows for the learners to see the connectedness between the academic subjects and not several stand alone directions that are different from classroom to classroom. The theory of not having to reinvent the wheel.
The focus on the reading involved a clear approach in building online learning communities to: Development, Management, Maintenance, and Delivery for all content and learning management systems. To assist with the plan for learning progress and to communicate and collaborate within examples of a workforce and enforcing a workflow process. Whereas the ADL, was created to “access the highest quality education and training that can be tailored to an individuals needs and delivered cost effectively, anywhere and anytime.” (adlnet.gov)
The Sharable Content Object Reference Model, SCORM, “a highly valuable set of implementation guidelines and conformance requirements, created to bridge the gap between disparate groups engaged in developing e-learning specifications, and the everyday needs of training developers and providers” (Academic ADL 2004) The use of e-learning content as sharable and Reusable Learning Objects such as all media types: animation, audio, games, graphics, simulations, texts, and video are the foundations of this adaptable learning systems, without having to reinvent the wheel.
The benefits of the shared and reusable learning objects allows for the individual learner personal interest, queries and organizational productivity. The goal is to help produce a highly skilled learner and or workforce, to enhance knowledge to the next generation of a workforce and learners. Whereas development of learning can spread across different geographical locations. ‘Simply put, learning content management systems have enabled training departments to become a strategic weapon for employers.” (Perry)
I wish this material was placed in the beginning of the journey through Full Sail, as it is a lot of new topics that are the basis of our learning, and I think it would have been valuable to apply the current content to our journey. These readings involve a lot of terminology that is the foundation of what educators do within their daily practice. I feel most educators, including me; have little if any knowledge of these theories. It is a lot to grasp during month ten, and only two more courses to complete.
Reference:
Academic ADL Co-Labs SCOurse 2004, 3rd edition. Retried on August 11, 2010 from http://projects.aadlcolab.org/scourse/2004_3rdEd/_viewer/index.html
Advanced Distributed Learning. (2010). SCORM. Retrieved August 9, 2010 from http://www.adlnet.gov/Pages/Default.aspx
Carliner, S. (n.d.). Course management systems versus learning management systems. Internet archive: wayback machine. Retrieved August 10, 2010, from http://web.archive.org/web/20070308145724/http://www.learningcircuits.org/2005/nov2005/carliner.htm
Kruse, K. (n.d.). Measuring the true cost of e-learning. E-Learning (elearning) guru: 100's of articles & white papers & tools. Retrieved August 15, 2010, from http://www.e-learningguru.com/articles/art5_2.htm
Perry, Bill. Training professionals gain agility and power from lcms technologies. Retrieved on August 11, 2010, from www.astd.org/lc/2009/3090_perry.html
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Comments on Classmates' Work_2
Every industry develops its own vocabulary. That vocabulary is frequently full of acronyms. Education is no different. The education industry has recognized the potential of the world wide web and the prevalence of personal computers as a logical next step in the dissemination of instruction.
The first acronym in this veritable alphabet soup is VLE or virtual learning environment. As the name implies, this is a learning environment that happens in cyberspace rather than the conventional classroom. This is closely followed by PLE or personal learning environment. This implies a system whereby the learner directs the path his learning will take.
Next is LMS. This is a learner management system. This system originated in the commercial sector. Learner management systems are geared toward the individual learner in much the same way as the PLE. The learner is able to set his or her own pace.
The most often used acronym in elearning is CMS or course management system. Some confusion exists here, as CMS can also be used to refer to a content management system. As a course management system a CMS would handle all the tasks and materials necessary to manage a class of students within a set time frame. A CMS handles registering students, assigning students to classes, managing assignments and recording and reporting grades. In addition, student resources can be included.
The final acronym currently in use is LCMS, or learner content management system. Developed primarily for military instruction, this system adds an LMS to a content management system. In this way, small packets of instruction that can be reused in multiple teaching applications can be stored in a content library. These packets are called RLO's or reusable learning objects.
Resources:
Awidi,I. (2008). Critical factors in selecting a course management system for higher education in Ghana. Retrieved on August 5, 2010 from http://www.educause.edu/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly/EDUCAUSEQuarterlyMagazineVolulm/CriticalFactorsinSelectingaCou/162513
Cormier,D. (2009). How to choose the right cms for education. Retrieved on August 5, 2010 from http://davecormier.com/edblog/2009/01/27/how-to-choose-the-right-cms-for-education/
Comments on Classmates' Work
Collins_Tamara_Week 1 LMO Overview Project
Thank you, as I enjoyed your visual representation of this weeks terms.
To see the initials of the different systems accompanied by pictures of corporation such as apple, allowed for a connection to the theory in practice.
At first, I did not see the how to incorporate video with the blog assignment, and after seeing your example, I can visualize how I will do so in the future.
Terms for Learning Management Systems
Learning Management Systems, LMS
Information Management, IM
Learning Network, LN
Course Management Systems, CMS
Learning Content Management System, LCMS
Learning Management System, LMS
Personal Learning Environments, PLEs
Personal Learning Network, PLN
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Intrigued with the level of focused study to Learning Management Systems, one will enjoy the visual image of the LMS Landscape offers a graphic organizer that describes the collaboration, e-learning, digital Library, and communication.
History: The development of the Learning Management Systems,LMS, is the need to hyper focus on the process of different learning within different environments. Where the thinking about learning and how one manages the process of learning is the foundation of creating a successful learning environment. This LMS for the current information age, is extremely important as learning is directly connected to outcomes and the ability to use the new information to advance one's goals.
Operative: The operative aspects of Learning Management Systems naturally develops the collective constructive criticism to promote clarity and or change to a more effective approach to accomplish a collective task within the Learning System.
Theoretical: Educators ought to have a direct link to the development of effective learning environments using technology and how to best use e-learning platforms within their learning culture. Educators have a wide range of learning objectives to complement a lesson. Educators offer a valuable lens of perspective for creating a learning environment.
Trends: As the local level of the Education Industry begin to implement their own form of Information Management Systems, we see most public school districts prohibiting the use of electronics. This policy seems to be a clashing element with promoting digital media literacy.
Over time, the school districts will have to welcome the additional opportunities to promote digital media literacy skills.
I downloaded the trial version of Mind Manager 8. I look forward to the 30day process of managing my mind.
References:
LMS Chart from lmsvirtualassistant.com
Wimba Session August 4, 2010: Learning Management Systems and Organization
I am an Action Research Person.
The wimba session was an introduction to the course and the Professor Joe Bustillos. I will have Professor Bustillos for two courses. Months ago, I remember receiving an email about creating a vcard from Joe Bustillos. Then, the only thing I heard was all the fanfare via his colleagues, and former students of whom is Joe Bustillos. The word was that Professor Bustillos is a computer guru, online and available in cyber space! Hearing from the wimba session, it appears to be true.
Lots of reading! The class requires a lot of reading, eleven reading assignments within three weeks. Bustillos recommends focused academic reading, with the purpose of comprehension. Read all the pieces of literature. Comment on the article in third person. Each student will blog one post about the reading and comment on two other blog posts. Copy the first paragraph of the commented blogs into one’s own blog.
A suggestion is to look ahead at assignments.
Dashboard Discussion:
Discussion boards are to be a conversation, commented at least once a week.
The Action Research’s Literature Review is due this week. I have never sent my Literature Review in for review, before. I think I am out of the Action Research Loop. I will look into it the Action Research this week.
Late assignments are accepted based on previous discussions with the professor.
Global Professional Standards, GPS: Click on it now, to be used as a learning opportunity component.
Blog: Assignments go into one’s Blog. Each person can create a separate blog for this class. Blogger or iweb can be used. This will continue next month.
Question:
My question is how can one download a wimba session inclusive of the slides for iTunes? I often listen to the archives while in transit, and often the professor is referencing a slide.
Why is Dashboard programmed to focus students on week by week?
Week_One_Readings
The world needs to come more aware of the 300 year celebration of the first virtual learning environment, only 18 years away! The History of Virtual Learning… Reading this week’s assignments I was surprised by the “the great breadth and scope of the developments in the distance learning industry” (1) as explained in the course outline. I enjoyed the starting point for the History of Virtual Learning, dating to 1728, with the connection of instruction of short hand as the first documented implementation of a virtual lesson within education.
It is profound to think that that ‘short hand’ is the foundation roots of a virtual learning environment and to think how far society has developed since 1728. As I consider myself new to virtual learning environments, or at least today’s vernacular related to virtual learning environments; in cyberspace.
As we jump forward to the 1970’s, some say that the current era of virtual learning via computing with the modern personal computer all began with the Xerox Parc (Palo Alto Research Center) Project. Today in 2010, we continue to use similar personal computers to interact with technology. Some additional research and development products created by the Xerox Parc are: Bitmap graphics, and the Ethernet for local area computer network.
Big Brother came into fruition as Orwell’s famous book 1984, seemed to have come to life as within 25 years of its predicted technically monitored activity. As the key events in the 1980s included: the digital learning website was created, and an online degree program at the School of Management and Strategic Studies at the Western Behavioral Sciences Institute enrolled its first class.
In 2010, the concept of distance education continues to become more popular and more engaging to a wide range of learners, inclusive of genders, all ethnic backgrounds, from across the geography to redefine the term literacy skill development, via the merging of the technology pathway to multimedia and the concept of Digital Media Literacy; to comprehend it, to utilize it, to publish it.
References:
1. http://www.bazaar.org/content/view/10/25/
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_virtual_learning_environments
3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_virtual_learning_environments_1990s
1 comments:
I enjoy reading your writing style, clear and informative!
You have explained several acronyms of the ever growing alphabet soup picture cut up into jigsaw puzzle all founded in Learning Management Systems, with such easy.
I will follow your blog.
Thank you