Learning has changed from traditional lectures to Internet-base applications. Teachers and students alike are using the various web tools like Googledocs and Pbworks to collaborate on sharing of information, talking online, and working on html documents. Palloff and Pratt (2005) emphasized the importance of students and teachers alike adapting to the idea of working together online and learning how to effectively communicate online. With the explosion of Web 2.0 tools and now Web 3.0 tools i.e. use of apps on smart devices, students and teachers are having to adopt to the web tools and learn to connect with each other in the online environment (Anderson, 2008 and Siemens, 2008). The learning tools shown above are examples of just some of hundreds available online to educators, students, and organizations. A brief description of the functionality of each web tools is depicted underneath the logos. Of the learning tools shown, OOVOO online 2-way chat offers more than just simple live chat. OOVOO is a multifunctional tool that extends its service to 6-way texting and video sharing – visit ooVoo: http://www.oovoo.com/home.aspx
Below are samples of communication and collaboration:
Software Review- Oovoo Video Conference Software (YouTube, 2012)
Introducing a new Google Docs (YouTube, 2012)
Reference
Anderson, T. (2008). Teaching in an online learning context. In Anderson, T. (Ed.). The theory and practice of online learning (2nd ed.). (pp. 441-472). Edmonton, AB: Athabasca University Press.
Palloff. R. M., & Pratt, K. (2005). Collaborating Online: Learning together in Community. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Siemens, G. (2008, January). Learning and Knowing in Networks: Changing roles for educators and designers. ITForum.
YouTube. (2012). Videos. (Online Videos). Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/.
Crafte by Lynda Marshall July 27, 2012
Lynda,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your post - did you create the graphic organizer yourself? If so, what did you use to create that?
I agree that technology offers wonderful opportunities for teachers and students alike to engage in learning in new ways. Do you have a favorite tool that allows you to incorporate the three c's?
Lynda,
ReplyDeleteYour graphic organizer is way cool. I appreciate the information about OOVOO. I had never heard of that an want to check it out. Have you found any of the collaboration tools more effective than others?
Hi Lynda,
ReplyDeleteLoved your organizer! What technology organizations or sites would you recommend to stay current with all of these new innovations?
Simone