Scott's Posts - Classroom 2.02024-03-28T13:20:09ZScotthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ScottMcDanielhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1950127818?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://www.classroom20.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=3d0ygrsq715pe&xn_auth=noThe Connected studenttag:www.classroom20.com,2009-06-18:649749:BlogPost:3544552009-06-18T17:54:01.000ZScotthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ScottMcDaniel
I ran across this video about the connected student, accessing their education through a variety of resources including scholarly research, blog searches, rss feeds, and elements of the open courseware movement. Really great intro to connectivism...<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwM4ieFOotA">Click here</a>
I ran across this video about the connected student, accessing their education through a variety of resources including scholarly research, blog searches, rss feeds, and elements of the open courseware movement. Really great intro to connectivism...<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwM4ieFOotA">Click here</a>Ubiquitous Equity: Student Access, Socio-Economic Status, Poverty, and Homelessnesstag:www.classroom20.com,2009-03-02:649749:BlogPost:3017262009-03-02T17:56:07.000ZScotthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ScottMcDaniel
I have been thinking lately about how our district ensures ubiquitous access to all students and there are definitely bright spots, but for a number of reasons there are serious discrepancies. We have serious geographic complications, as a sizable region of our district has very limited access to high speed Internet. There are also populations with little interest in the Internet as a tool for learning or even as part of their life. Poverty and economically disadvantaged families cannot afford…
I have been thinking lately about how our district ensures ubiquitous access to all students and there are definitely bright spots, but for a number of reasons there are serious discrepancies. We have serious geographic complications, as a sizable region of our district has very limited access to high speed Internet. There are also populations with little interest in the Internet as a tool for learning or even as part of their life. Poverty and economically disadvantaged families cannot afford these kinds of tools at home, and our homeless student population has very limited access to technology resources. How can our economically challenged district meet the needs of these disparate groups and provide equity of access that even approaches ubiquitous? How do we reach out to families distrustful of the incredible freedom of the Internet, to families who cannot afford the tools and access? How do we provide for any transportation needs to any local source of Internet access such as public libraries, the schools themselves, etc?Evaluating online resourcestag:www.classroom20.com,2009-02-13:649749:BlogPost:2916522009-02-13T20:02:45.000ZScotthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ScottMcDaniel
A simple to use matrix for students to use for evaluating online resources, quick and easy. Useful for any source.<br />
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<a href="http://www.nmc.org/files/nmc-resources-tables.pdf"></a>
A simple to use matrix for students to use for evaluating online resources, quick and easy. Useful for any source.<br />
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<a href="http://www.nmc.org/files/nmc-resources-tables.pdf"></a>Harvard Panel: Enhancing Child Safety and Technology Onlinetag:www.classroom20.com,2009-01-15:649749:BlogPost:2633552009-01-15T17:50:48.000ZScotthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ScottMcDaniel
I haven't read it but plan to peruse shortly. I am posting here in case anyone hasbn't seen the news regarding it. I would be interested in anyone's feedback for this. Perhaps a good precaution in using technology online which I think is a good responsible track to be aware of as we add Web 2.0 technologies responsibly to our schools.<br />
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<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1974051073?profile=original">ISTTF_Final_Report.pdf</a>
I haven't read it but plan to peruse shortly. I am posting here in case anyone hasbn't seen the news regarding it. I would be interested in anyone's feedback for this. Perhaps a good precaution in using technology online which I think is a good responsible track to be aware of as we add Web 2.0 technologies responsibly to our schools.<br />
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<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1974051073?profile=original">ISTTF_Final_Report.pdf</a>NSBA Research and Guidelines on Online Social and Educational Networkingtag:www.classroom20.com,2009-01-08:649749:BlogPost:2576132009-01-08T19:00:00.000ZScotthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ScottMcDaniel
Based on my reading of the NSBA report, research by Grunwald and Associates LLC shows that social networking rivals television based on time spent on both activities and 96% of students surveyed have used online services such as chatting, social networking, blogging, messaging, etc. Social networking tools are used weekly by 71% of students. Education is a major source of discussion in this medium, with 60% of students using the tools to discuss education, and 50% using it specifically for…
Based on my reading of the NSBA report, research by Grunwald and Associates LLC shows that social networking rivals television based on time spent on both activities and 96% of students surveyed have used online services such as chatting, social networking, blogging, messaging, etc. Social networking tools are used weekly by 71% of students. Education is a major source of discussion in this medium, with 60% of students using the tools to discuss education, and 50% using it specifically for discussion of school work.<br />
Although schools are concerned with the use of these tools, students and parents reported few behavioral problems based on their use.<br />
Creating and Connecting the Positives<br />
Students use web 2.0 tools weekly to express themselves in a variety of ways.<br />
Posting messages - 41%<br />
Download music - 32%<br />
Download videos - 30%<br />
Upload music - 29%<br />
Update personal web sites or online profiles - 25%<br />
Post photos - 24%<br />
Blogging - 17%<br />
Creating and sharing virtual objects - 16%<br />
Creating new characters - 14%<br />
Participating in collaborative projects - 10%<br />
Sending messages or ideas to web sites - 10%<br />
Submitting articles to web sites - 9%<br />
Creating polls, online quizzes or surveys - 9%<br />
A subset of students engaged in online social networking are labeled an "Nonconformists" by teh NSBA research. Such students, though on the cutting edge of technology and who seem to possess leadership among their peers, have at times stepped outside the bounds of online safety and behavior.<br />
Nonconformists have high levels of skills using 21st century tools, but reports lower grades than other students. Previous research (citation?) shows that enhanced use of the Internet is associated with higher grades. (I am not sure if this correlation means higher access to the Internet in an educational setting leads to higher grades or any increased internet access).<br />
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Creating and Connecting the Gaps<br />
92% of schools require internet use policy agreements<br />
84% of schools prohibit chatting<br />
81% prohibit text messaging<br />
62% have rules about participating in bulletin boards or blogs<br />
60% prohibit sending and receiving email in school<br />
52%specifically prohibit any use of social networking<br />
Despite these probations, significant numbers of districts do allow online participation, with 69% having web site programs, 49% participating in online collaboration projects, and 22% who say their classrooms are involved in creating or maintaining wikis and web sites. In addition, 27% use online communities for professional development. (My district does this as well)<br />
Parental involvement in technology decision making are more active in social networking (71%) and larger urban school districts are more active users.<br />
Students and parents report fewer incidents of cyber stalking, bullying, unwelcome personal encounters, etc than most schools imply. I noted that some of the more disturbing behaviors noted have somewhat high numbers of incidents, although the report seems to indicate these are lower than expected, with 7% experiencing cyber bullying, 4% reporting discussions online that made them uncomfortable, 3% saying unwelcome strangers repeatedly tried to contact them, 2% said someone tried to meet them in person, but only .08% said they actually met someone. Is this a concerning number or not?<br />
Creating and Connecting Expectations and Interests<br />
Large numbers of districts require the use of the Internet at home for school work, yet are not convinced of the usefulness of social networking. Despite this, schools and parents are very hopeful and positive about its potential impact. Only 29% of schools believe that social networking can help students improve reading, writing, or expressing themselves more clearly. Parents, on the other hand, have much high expectations, with 76% expecting the reading, writing, and expression gains of students.<br />
Districts reported that demonstrating a "strong educational value and purpose" would encourage them to use social networking. Other incentive to allow social networking are a strong emphasis on collaboration, providing tools for students to express themselves, and bringing different kinds of students together. Most (85%) would continue to prohibit instant messaging and chatting though.<br />
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Final considerations<br />
Most schools and parents see the potential benefits of social networking, as long as reasonable precautions are put in place. Equity regarding access to the Internet is a concern as well. District leaders and board members should consider exploring social networking for themselves and consider using social networking for their own staff communications. They should find ways to harness the value of it, and ensure equitable access.<br />
Question to everyone about this:<br />
• Do the figures presented hold true in your unique situations?<br />
• Are the numbers reported for student safety reasonable, too high, seem to low, etc?<br />
• What is the real benefit of social networking in education? What studies have you seen or heard of to support these tools to improve skills?<br />
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Any feedback would be appreciated.Effects of blogging, wikis, and social networking on educationtag:www.classroom20.com,2008-12-17:649749:BlogPost:2358332008-12-17T16:30:00.000ZScotthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ScottMcDaniel
I am trying to gather a list of resources, especially those based on research, which support the use of blogs, wikis, and social networking and it's positive effects on education. I am trying both build a case for the use of these tools, as well as provide a thoughtful and reasoned approach to safety issues, content management, and some effective safeguards and bets practices surrounding their use. Any help would be appreciated.…
I am trying to gather a list of resources, especially those based on research, which support the use of blogs, wikis, and social networking and it's positive effects on education. I am trying both build a case for the use of these tools, as well as provide a thoughtful and reasoned approach to safety issues, content management, and some effective safeguards and bets practices surrounding their use. Any help would be appreciated.<br />
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<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1974050385?profile=original">Blogging_to_Learn.pdf</a><br />
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<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1974052249?profile=original">blogs as learning spaces.pdf</a><br />
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<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1974054353?profile=original">db_31_boud_in_english.pdf</a><br />
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<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1974054471?profile=original">The Effectiveness and Benefits of Social Networking and Blogging in K-12 Education.docx</a><br />
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<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1974054482?profile=original">The Prose of Blogging.pdf</a>