Teaching and Learning in the Networked Classroom
CE 5160
Credits: 3

Description: The evolution of the World Wide Web from what is being called Web 1.0 to Web 2.0 has brought about a new way of teaching and learning in this digital age. The use of Web 2.0 tools such as blogs, wikis, podcasting, videocasting, and a host of other free tools are allowing educators to connect to knowledge and each other like never before. Learners will gain hands-on experiences with Web 2.0 tools and explore the learning theory that supports their use in a networked classroom environment.

Standards - NH DOE 507.22

(1) Relative to the knowledge of technology tools and resources, the following shall apply to the area of proficient computer and technology operations and concepts across platforms.

(2) Relative to the integration of technology across instructional settings.

(5) Relative to the evaluation of technology in instructional settings.


Texts:
Richardson, Will (2006). Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms. Corwin Press
Siemens, George (2007). Knowing Knowledge. (Free PDF download)

Objectives:
1. Explore the learning theory of connectivism
2. Identify strengths and weaknesses of Web 2.0 tools and their use in the classroom.
3. Explore, classify, and evaluate hardware and software tools that support the technical, functional, and pedagogical components of a networked classroom.
4. Explore the theory of a one-to-one computing classroom.

Course grade will be based on the following:
22 Blog Entries
20 Blog Comments
1 Podcast
1 Collaborative Project
Must attend two presentations by guest speakers.

Outline:

March 1-8
Purchase Books, Download Recourses, Sign up for Skype Call, Create Google Account, Gain Access to course wiki, Create and publish an introductory page.


March 9-15
What is a networked classroom?

• Siemens: Pages 1-24
• Richardson: Ch. 1
• Find Current Reading on creating a networked classroom.
• Read and analyze the Department of Education School 2.0 page.
• Read and analyze the web site Partnership for 21st Century Skills
• Activity: Set up RSS reader
• Blog Topics
• School 2.0
• Your first thoughts

March16-22
Blogging and conversations

• Richardson: Ch 2,3
• Siemens: Pages 25-48
• Blogs (Your Google Reader)
• Blog Topics
• Connectivism (Siemens' Theory of Knowledge)
• Your view on what blogs are

March 23-29

March 30 - April 5
Wikis in education

• Richardson: 4
• Siemens: 49-66
• Find Current Reading on the use of Wikis in the classroom.
• Research and explore educational wiki projects.
• Start Collaborative Wiki Project
• Blog Topics
• Wikis in Education
• Topic of your Choice

April 6-12
Podcasting

• Richardson: 8
• Siemens: Pages 67-78
• Listen and subscribe to educational podcasts
• Find Current Reading
• Activity: Create a podcast
• Blog Topics
• Podcasting
• Topic of your choice

April 13-19
Virtual Learning Environments (VLE)

• Siemens: 79-102
• Find Current Reading
• Blog Topics
• VLEs
• A topic of your choice

April 20-26
How does a network classroom and Web 2.0 tools change Professional Development?

• Siemens: Pages 103-114
• Richardson: Ch. 9
• K12onlineconference.org
• Find Current Reading
• Blog Topics
• Web 2.0
• Personal Learning Networks

April 27- May 3
How does teaching change in the networked classroom?

• Siemens: Pages 115-122
• Find Current Reading
• Blog Topics
• Your choice
• Your choice

May 4-10
How does assessment change in the networked classroom?

• Siemens: Pages 123-145
• Find Current Reading
• Blog Topics
• Assessment
• Topic of your choice

May 11-17
A one-to-one ubiquitous classroom?

• Google Reader
• Find Current Reading
• Blog Topic
• One computer for every student
• Topic of your choice

May 18-24
What are the different one-to-one solutions?

• Laptop
• Thin-client
• PDA
• Find Current Readings
• Blog Topics
• Comparing one-to-one solutions
• Topic of your choice

May 25-30
End of course reflections

• Blog Topics
• Course Reflections
• Topic of your choice