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Schooling By Design

paulmbuckley — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:19:08 CST

Title: Understanding by Design and Web 2.0	Presenter: David Elliott
Description of Session: Web 2.0 tools and experiences are creative, exploratory, participatory and engaging yet can be experienced as somewhat random and even disruptive to the structure of curriculum. They would be great to do if we had the time! How do we achieve "centralized goals using decentralized means"?
Links, Files, Resources: Understanding by Design by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe has been used again and again as design foundations for curriculum in many schools. Their focus in their first books was on the Unit of instruction. Recently they expanded their focus to courses and indeed the entire school. Their 2007 book Schooling by Design couldn't reach much further or deeper into the curricular design process. How can the UbD process relate to the creativity, flexibility and seeming chaos of the Web 2.0 world? Design theory and Connectivism - a longer lecture but rich and worthwhile listening to when you have time. Design and Connections For years the Open University in the UK has been at the forefront of on-line and distributed learning. This is one of the first thorough reviews of design issues and pedagogy in this new age. Gráinne Conole Schemas for Pedagogy and Technologies Critique of Web 2.0 in K-12 Ed See attached a JIS Vision for Learners, Educators and Parents See also attached The JIS Essential Qualities See also attached a UbD Project Template for JIS Notes UBD addition 1 did not include standards adn benchmarks, but later on they added the standards and benchmarks in the 2nd book

Moving Schools to the New Web 2.0 Landscape

jutecht — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:10:38 CST

The below links are a series of resources which relate to the Sunday keynote to help you frame your own understanding of schools moving to the web 2.0 landscape

Videos to frame the conversations
A Vision of K-12 Students Today
21st century Learner
Bringing 21st Century Learning to Your Classroom Curriculum 2.0
21st Century Classroom
Part 1 21st Century Classroom
Part 2
21st century pedagogy

1. Student centered educational developments over the past 20 years
Constructivism, Project-Based Learning etc.

Student-Centered Learning:
The First Steps Are the Hardest Ones
http://www.education-world.com/a_curr/voice/voice117.shtml

WebQuests
http://www.webquest.org/index.php
Useful WebQuest Resources
http://www.webquest.org/index-resources.php
The Role of Teachers in WebQuests
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/webquest/webquest.html
Best WebQuests
http://bestwebquests.com/

Project Based Learning
http://www.edutopia.org/project-learning
PBL-Online, a one stop solution for Project Based Learning
http://pbl-online.org/
Why do Project based Learning?
http://pblmm.k12.ca.us/PBLGuide/WhyPBL.html

Constructivism
http://www.edwebproject.org/constructivism.html
Definition
http://www.funderstanding.com/constructivism.cfm
Constructivism as a Paradigm for Teaching and Learning
http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/constructivism/index.html
From Philosophy to Practice
http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/~elmurphy/emurphy/cle.html

2. Standards-Based, Data Driven Education - Started in the 90's
Standards-based assessment
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standards-based_assessment
A User's Guide to Standards-Based Educational Reform: From Theory to Practice
http://www.ncsall.net/?id=352
Understanding the Issues
http://issues.takingitglobal.org/standards
Data Driven Education
http://www.cddre.org/
Data Driven decisions sounds nice but...
http://www4.asq.org/blogs/edu/2006/06/data_driven_decisions_sounds_n.html

3. The Interactive Web 2.0 Universe -
Web 2.0 in the classroom
http://school20.wikispaces.com/
http://www.classroom20.com/
Web 2.0 directory
http://www.go2web20.net/
Web 2.0 for the Classroom Teacher
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listweb20s.html
35 Web 2.0 Tools For Teachers
http://www.shambles.net/pages/learning/infolit/web2/
Simple Spark ... Online Catalog of Web 2.0 sites
http://simplespark.com/
Web 2.0 tools and resources for teachers
http://www.larkin.net.au/020_web20_links.html
Web 2.0 Resources
http://www.teachers.tv/node/26673/messages
Connectivism
A Learning Theory for the Digital Age
http://www.elearnspace.org/Articles/connectivism.htm
Connectivism portal
http://www.connectivism.ca/
From slideshare: "connectivism"
http://www.slideshare.net/tag/connectivism
Siemens interview on connectivism
http://omegageek.net/rickscafe/?p=1193
Teaching connectivism
http://www.teachandlearn.ca/blog/2005/09/14/connectivism/
Connectivism: Teaching and Learning
http://design.test.olt.ubc.ca/Connectivism:_Teaching_and_Learning

21 st Century Skills and Connections
21st century competencies
http://www.21centuryconnections.com/node/11
Elements of 21 century learning
http://newbay.ebookhost.net/tl/21cc/2/ebook/1/index.php?e=30&user_id=7782&flash=9.124
Three Factors for 21st Century Technology Integration
http://www.21centuryconnections.com/node/538
Levels of Technology Implementation

http://edorigami.wikispaces.com/LOTI

Session 8 - 12:30 to 13:15

mjenkinsjis — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:09:15 CST

Session Title	Session Description	Strand	Location
del.icio.us Rhona Polonsky	Delicious (formerly del.icio.us, pronounced "delicious") is a social bookmarking web service for storing, sharing, and discovering web bookmarks. It has more than five million users and 150 million bookmarked URLs. Use of Delicious is free.	Digital Tools	Teratai #46
IB Computer Science Tom Bartlett & John Wishart	Do you currently teach IB Computer Science? This session will be for those who have a desire to meet and discuss this program.	Digital Integration:	Teratai #47
Creating your PLN: Part 2 Jeff Utecht	We'll continue the discussion from the previous session, and get down and dirty helping you to make connections today so you can learn tomorrow.	Digital Learning	Teratai #42

Spin Offs

Moodle & 1:1 John Mikton	JIS teachers will discuss Moodle and 1:1 in relation to Jakarta International School. Other participants welcome too.	Teratai #46

Home

mjenkinsjis — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:46:01 CST

Welcome to the Learning in a Digital World Conference Website. This conference will be held at Jakarta International School in Jakarta, Indonesia November 7-9, 2008 (Fri-Sun).

How does Learning in a Digital World impact classroom instruction? This question will frame the conference and engage participants in a conversation around supporting 21st Century skill development and literacy.

The conference will have 3 strands:

Digital Tools:
This strand will provide training in such things as Wikis, Blogs, Podcasts, Web2.0, Moodle and other ‘technological wizardry’.

Digital Integration:
This strand will share stories, lessons and strategies for integration of technology in the teaching and learning process.

Digital Learning:
This strand will explore how technology supports development of thinking and problem solving, communication and creativity

Conference Outline:

Friday:
16:00 - Welcome
16.30 - Forum: Learning in a Digital World
18.00 - Reception

Saturday:
08:00 - Keynote: A New Landscape For
Learning
09:30 - Break-out Session 1
10:30 - Break-out Session 2
11.30 -12.30 Lunch
12:30 - Break-out Session 3
13.30 - Break-out Session 4
14.30 - Break-out Session 5
16:30 - Drinks @ Krystal
17:00 - Dinner @ Krystal

Sunday:
08:00 - Keynote: Moving School to the
New Web 2.0 Landscape
09:30 - Break-out Session 6
10:30 - Break-out Session 7
11.30 - 12.30 Lunch
12.30 - Break-out Session 8
13:30 - Plenary

Come play in the Sandbox!

Registration:
Is open to any participant.
Signing up for the wiki does not register you. Register here

Contact - Help:
Click here to email your questions or phone a real person

JIS Faculty Promotion

Thanks...

Sunday Nov. 9

mjenkinsjis — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:45:20 CST

Time	Location	Description
8.00-9.00	PIE Melati Theater	Welcome/Keynote
9:00-9.30	Cafeteria	Coffee
9.30		Session 6
10.30		Session 7
11.30	Cafeteria	Lunch
12.30		Session 8
13.30	PIE Melati Theater	Plenary

delicious

rpolonsky — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:04:27 CST

Title:	Presenter:
Description of Session: Delicious (formerly del.icio.us, pronounced "delicious") is a social bookmarking web service for storing, sharing, and discovering web bookmarks. It has more than five million users and 150 million bookmarked URLs. Use of Delicious is free. I will also touch on Diigo, another social bookmarking service. Which should you use??
Links, Files, Resources: delicious http://delicious.com/ Introduction to diigo http://snipurl.com/diigointro Diigo Tutorials http://snipurl.com/diigotutorial Diigo Help Center http://snipurl.com/diigotutorial

PBWiki

rpolonsky — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:26:07 CST

Title: pbwiki	Presenter:Rhona Polonsky
Description of Session: Wiki, wiki, what is a wiki? Come find out how you can use a wiki to share and collaborate files, connect with teachers, students and parents and see changes and reverse them instantly. A great tool for schools.
Links, Files, Resources: A wiki space for educators http://www.wikispaces.com/site/for/teachers http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2007/04/24/pbwikis-ad-free-for-educators/ Creating wikis: http://pbwiki.com/academic.wiki http://www.wetpaint.com/ http://www.publicpbwikis.com/

Web 2.0 on Request

jutecht — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:32:31 CST

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Logo

jwishart — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:18:00 CST

Congratulations and thanks to Bindu Bammi for her time and effort in developing our JISAir logo.

Session 5 - 14:30 to 15:15

mjenkinsjis — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:41:13 CST

Spin-Off Sessions

Description	Facilitator	Location
Performance Assessment and technology influence. Digital Portfolios and a look at MyDragonNet at HKIS.	David Elliot	#41
1:1, we want experts, representatives from schools and anyone interested in finding out what it is, what works and what doesn't, as we have a conversation facilitated by John	John Mikton	#46
Web 2.0 on Request: RSS and more, you guide what is learned by asking the questions	Jeff U	#42

Google Apps

paulmbuckley — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:30:43 CST

Title: Google Apps	Presenter: Jeff Utecht
Description of Session: Google is the leader in online content and there is a reason. There tools are easy to use and allow you to push and pull information the way you need it. Come explore Google Apps and how you can use them in your classroom. Oh, Did I mention a school can get Google Apps for Free?
Links, Files, Resources: Dallas ID Opening School Year address www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjwjZe8u0-E

Systems

delliotthk — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:12:08 CST

Title: Viral Professional Development	Presenter: David Elliott
Description of Session: Professional development is also changing in this web 2.0 world. Learning new tools is becoming collaborative, exploratory and relatively easy. Applying these new skills creatively is challenging and risky yet rewarding.
Links, Files, Resources: Elements of Viral PD Web-Based Simplicity General rule: 15 minutes (Or don't bring it into school) To master will take longer. If you don't get it working in 2 minutes leave it.... An Active Learning Community Know people, drive conversations with others An Open Environment How is this done? Willingness to Experiment Patience 20% of people pick up tech easily, 20% find it challenging, 60% will get it eventually Built on Collaboration "The future of education relies on collaboration" Networking is key Empathy and Support "Kill the idea of haves and have-nots" How do you structure Viral PD? Open social network as a tool (Ning for example) Face-to-face collaboration Time to work collaboratively focused on learning (eg. "Collaboration time" - related to curriculum, HKIS) Map the number of iniatives, keep a clear focus Know where to go for help Create a time to share "student growth" in meetings etc. Show the learning that has taken place, what have you learned as a teacher? A journey Celebration Respond well to the mistakes, don't stop them, respond well to them

The Power of Reflection

wkirkwood — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:08:43 CST

Title: The Power of Reflection	Presenter: Will Kirkwood
Description of Session: Use web 2.0 tools to help build reflection experiences into student's lives
Session Resources Examples of student's scrapblogs. Please take a moment to check them out. Presentation Slides - these have been created using Scrapblog.

Session 4 - 13:30 to 14:15

wkirkwood — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:59:41 CST

Session Title	Session Description	Strand	Location
Atomic Learning: Greg De Rosa	We have all heard so much about Atomic Learning but it’s hard to find time to really get to know all that it has to offer. This session will provide educators the time to get to know more of the resources and find materials that support support classroom learning. An overview of the tutorailas and materials will be provided along with time to explore for personal use.	Digital Tools	Java Comp. Lab #56
Digital Citizenship: Why bother? John Mikton	This workshop will explore the implications of the responsibilities and issues that face both student, administrators and teachers integrating and using a variety of Web 2.0 tools in an international school setting. We will look at Social Networking, Social Bookmarking, Blogs, wikis, chat, and cell phones on and off campus. A variety of available resources will be shared, and pedagogic strategies to support both teachers, counselors and students.	Digital Learning	Teratai #46
Connectivism and Learning - What is it and where does it take us? David Elliott	This fall I've had the chance to study with Stephen Downes and George Siemens. They are philosophers and educators who are important in the developing learning theory of Connectivism. Some call it Network Learning. Knowledge is in the network. There are huge implications for teaching and learning.	Digital Learning	Teratai #41
The Power of Reflection Will Kirkwood	How can we help students to reflect on their experiences? Can this be done in a meaningful way and at the same time be enjoyable for the students? At Zurich International School we have been using “Scrapblogs” as the tool to enable this. So come and gain an insight into how you can build reflection into your teaching practice and the student’s lives.Student Samples - Teacher Sample	Digital Learning	Teratai #47
Wetpaint Wikis Jeff Utecht	Ad free wikis for teachers to use with students who are over 13yrs Old. The same wiki we're using here for the conference. Come play with a wiki and walk away ready to start using this powerful collaborative tool in your classroom! (Full Disclosure: I am the Educational Ambassador for Wetpaint.com)	Digital Tools	Teratai #42
Utilizing Destiny Management Software Tim Ramsey	Utilizing Destiny Management Software including One Search, Resource Lists and sharing features to find appropriate documents and materials to support classroom activities and easily access them.	Digital Tools	Library

Moving from Sage to Guide

paulmbuckley — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:20:21 CST

Title: Curatorial Teaching - Moving beyond "Guide on the Side"	Presenter: David Elliott
Description of Session: We need new metaphors for teaching that capture learning and teaching in this new digital world. Curatorial Teaching has been suggested as a model based loosely on the role of the curator of museums. We will have a discussion on what that might mean and how it might practically work.
Links, Files, Resources: The best way to jump start this conversation is to look at a short video by George Siemens. Curatorial Teaching - 10 Min video Elluminate Version of Talk The nature of Curatorial Teaching can we create performance tasks that become public - they become an exhibit. Guide on Side better that Sage on the Stage. Online connection are great ways to connect but not able to do so in schools. Challenge achieve a centralised outcome but we need to do this through a decentralised means. There needs to be an erosion of the authority of distributed means of knowledge creation. The key structures of the discipline is essential but through the multiple layers through different modalities so they can see the content through different perspectives and make meaning. Dave Riely Open Content Course. (can some one edit this and provide link?) Curator - allows young people to come through the exhibition and allows the students to go where they will or do you direct then? Putting together the resources - he is the expert - he knows the field and newcomers find benefit from engagement and dialog. Metaphor: Teacher = network administrator for future learning. Speculate what this would look like in the specialism you deal with Setting out student exemplars and present them to students and allow them to build networks to create learning - or an instance of curatorial teaching. Jekyll & Hyde Bring aspects of Victorian History medical procedures it is about a moment in history and an exploration of good and evil and how it manifests itself - the manifestation of religion and sickness as it was known - how do you as a teacher help them build their network. Kids in the class - coming together and discussing different lives in Vic England, and beyond the laid out artifacts building their own links and very possibly will go beyond. You have the essential question and they have networks - no walls - how do you bring them back Possibility - each as they explore the novel take perspective of the character i.e. trial, newspaper reporter, - make a video Lanuage - Internet provides lots of resources and the need to find a linear process to learn form a beginning stage. Flooding it can be too much - the teacher can simplify. Always a balance take them out of the chaos and make clear the concepts and then return. They have to tie up the basics before they can go on. Put words and constructs together - make short audio or video demonstrating so they can get to go beyond. You have the linearity and then the opportunity to go out. - 1. "Immersion is a waste of time if the basics are not there". David - You need the building stones first and then its how you build the networks. However you build those networks what are you looking for - how do you know you are succeeding? 1. "Hanging things on a tree. They can pick it up and put it where it needs to go. If they don't they have nowhere to put it." 2. Kids learn in different ways. Art versus Linear process 1. Agree that kids learn differently not all learn through immersion. Learning styles and preferences dictate that sort of networks that are built. Language Learning What would be a performance task by adding to the museum - they have to write and imaginary journeys to an imaginary country. Where do we fit in this new world - We provide the wisdom, we are the guides, how do they learn and evaluate. Very easy to make misinterpretations in exploratory science which are valid but fundmentally wrong. Virtually every science experiement is now on YouTube. Insights: How would you talk about Curatorial Teaching How kids use constructivism (maybe this should be 'Social Constructivism') to build their connections to learning ?

Nothing Changes Right

paulmbuckley — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:35:11 CST

Title: They're just like us right?	Presenter: Jeff Utecht
Description of Session: Just how crazy is am I? Come discuss a new learning theory for the 21st Century. We'll take a look at what we know, what we think we know, what's changed since we were in our education programs and end up looking at learning through a new lens. I have more questions than answers.
Links, Files, Resources: Behavioural Cognitivism Constructivism Connectivism – Isn’t this just an extension of Vygotsky’s Social Constructivism with readily usable tools to greater connectivity????????? Blooms revised Taxonomy Create Evaluate Analyze Apply Understand Remember New knowledge from Learning is a process that occurs within nebulous environments Go on creating – schools become creative hubs which stimulate new thoughts and actions in a social context. ITunes U has K-12 sites as well as Universities. Quality content takes time to support the impact of time. Alan November states that we need to go back to one room tools - constantly creating social and intellectual environments. Should be an us Questions Are we creating an technology elite? I only think about the 20 kids in my class. Not about global content but can we utilise the global connection of the teachers to share the resources either through YouTube or ITunes U. Wifi is rolling out 4 times more quickly than wired. Reading skills are still important What does it mean to Change/ Improve How do we chnge the culture of schools to make them think “please tell me what I need to know so I can pass the test – don’t make me think? Are we using places like Wikipedia – can we change and create and improve. Learning may reside in non-human appliances. SAS Science Engage and stimulate find the motivation force of YouTube and 6billion people. Even the lower elementary respond to the idea of an audience. Create new knowledge by combining different media. Where is this heading?? Questions arise around bandwidth and being their own filters.

Moodle: From idea to lesson

miktonj — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:01:42 CST

Title: Moodle: from idea to lesson and then Moodle as a collaborative tool

Presenter: John Mikton

Description of Session:
This session is geared for educators who wish for the first time implement Moodle to support their current lessons and curriculum. In this hands on workshop you will create a course, and then explore the various resources and tools which you can integrate to support student collaboration, integration of wiki's, and develop an interactive area for you and your students to work with in and out of the classroom. Please make a point of bringing any handouts, documents which you wish to integrate into the Moodle course. Best if they are word documents. also

In this workshop we will explore how the different collaborative tools in Moodle can support departments, teams and committee to work and collaborate together online, and provide members with a venue for pre-planning and organization of tasks and actions.

Links, Files, Resources:

Please log onto the following Moodle course for a full set of resources, tutorials, documents and information which will be covered in the workshop.
http://www1.jisedu.or.id/webapps/moodle/course/view.php?id=2085

Plan B
http://stroodle.isp.cz/course/view.php?id=454

Moving to Moodle: Reflections Two Years Later
http://connect.educause.edu/Library/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly/MovingtoMoodleReflections/47088

Access

jwishart — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:29:24 CST

You will have wireless coverage in the Melati Theater, the Vendor area, the cafeteria, the computer labs and classrooms.

Saturday Nov. 8

jwishart — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:23:37 CST

Time	Location	Description
8:00-9.00	PIE Melati Theater	Welcome/Keynote - A New Learning Landscape (Jeff)
9:00	Cafeteria	Coffee
9.30		Session 1
10.30		Session 2
11.30	Cafeteria	Lunch
12.30		Session 3
13.30		Session 4
14.30		Session 5 Spin Off Session
16.00	Cafeteria	Social Networking

Session 1 - 9:30 to 10:15

mjenkinsjis — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:17:53 CST

Session Title	Session Description	Strand	Location
Collaborating with Blogs Dan Kerr	This session will focus on the set up, showcase and implementation of an elementary school collaboration blog. The blog allows teachers to post lessons, view lessons, add any number of pages and take ownership for a specific area of learning. It is all about sharing a bit of themselves and what's happening in their classroom. The blog also showcases student work. It has a number of elements including surveys, video clips, professional literature pages, a place for professioanl goals and more. A wonderful tool for teachers to teach teachers and improve student learning.	Digital Integration	Sumatra Lab #59
How to Fully Utilize the Internet in Your Classroom Tim Ramsey	Different options ideas for you to use to control how students access the Internet using WebPath Express and Google Custom Search as well as showing ways to empower students to focus their own searching using advance searching techniques and Windows Search.	Digital Tools	Library
Moodle: from idea to lesson John Mikton	This session is geared for educators who wish for the first time implement Moodle to support their current lessons and curriculum. In this hands on workshop you will create a course, and then explore the various resources and tools which you can integrate to support student collaboration, integration of wiki's, and develop an interactive area for you and your students to work with in and out of the classroom. Please make a point of bringing any handouts, documents which you wish to integrate into the Moodle course. Best if they are word documents.	Digital Tools	Java Comp. Lab #56
Introduction to SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard: Part One Andika Pratama	Basic training to get novice users started with the smart board. It will be a hands-on training where teachers will be grouped and have their own SMART Board within the group to play and interact with. This session is highly recommended for any teachers that have never used the SMART Board and/or need to refresh their knowledge. This is the first session of two consecutive sessions.	Digital Tools	Teratai #43
Producing Multimedia as Performance Assessment David Elliott	Video Productions have become a key tool for documenting learning. They are the "opera" of digital technology as they involve all the skills of writing, audio, video, movement, and editing. YouTube has become the "stage" for all the world to see. How can we assess these products that honor their work as well as the goals of the school and class?	Digital Learning	Teratai #41
Nothing Changes Right? Jeff Utecht	Just how crazy am I? Come discuss a new learning theory for the 21st Century. We'll take a look at what we know, what we think we know, what's changed since we were in our education programs and end up looking at learning through a new lens. I have more questions than answers.	Digital Learning	Teratai #42

A Vision of K-12 Students Today	21st century Learner
Bringing 21st Century Learning to Your Classroom	Curriculum 2.0
21st Century Classroom Part 1	21st Century Classroom Part 2
21st century pedagogy