Thanks to those who came along to the session that we presented at the ACAL Conference on the 3rd of October. It was a great experience.
Here is a link to the google document we used to share the ways we have used e-learning.
We made a wordle with the comments. The posts below have lots of information that you can delve into and the links to some of the things mentioned in the presentation are also included.
We updated the youtube from the presentation and have added it below.
Why e-learning needs a facelift
This is from the VALBEC conference, 16/5/14 in Melbourne.
We are pleased to be able to share this, but would also be happy to start a conversation about e-learning.
In recognition of the shared challenge of implementing e-learning, here are some of our shared thoughts from the VALBEC conference on 16/5/14.
Here are some great sites to generate discussion or to use in creating resources
While the idea of delving back into e-learning may seem futile, this concept of the path to productivity can be reassuring.
Look at the hype cycle and consider where you currently sit, and what may help you move forward.
As you think about integrating e-learning, it is handy to have a framework to think about implementation.
The SAMR model has plenty of limitations, but provides a simple overview of the increasing complexity of technology integration.
There are a variety of tools online that can get you started….
Creating multimedia
http://www.wikihow.com/Upload-a-Video-to-YouTube
Students could use their own phones to create the YouTube. They could also post it to a blog.
Creating art/stories/cartoons
https://storybird.com/
This is a website where students can create their own stories and add visuals.
http://www.toondoo.com/
Cartoons can be created with text and pictures.
This can create a visual representation of a larger text, to create word clouds.
Online games and activities to practice skills or raise awareness
http://www.gamesforchange.org/play/
Games for change, allows students to explore issues through a game based environment.
https://www.khanacademy.org/
The Khan academy is mostly based around maths, it can support learning in a self-paced, self-managed program.
Connecting and collaborating
A Google doc allows a great number of functions for students to collaborate, share and support each other in the learning process.
Using social networking
Edmodo is a social networking site designed specifically for education, or Facebook is an option.
There are some great instructions online that provide detail on uploading a clip to YouTube, like this one
http://www.wikihow.com/Upload-a-Video-to-YouTube
To talk you through a few things relating to this, here we are, on YouTube
As embarrassing as it is, it is nice to see someone online.
There are a variety of tools for editing and downloading YouTube clips.
For embedding You Tube Clips eg. into presentations, or for use with IWB’s, you could use
http://keepvid.com/
To edit your own you tube clips have a look at the You Tube Capture App (for Ipads or tablets).
Here we would like to provide a list of resources, things that we do and ideas that will help you on the pathway to worthwhile technology use in classes that come under the umbrella of adult basic education.
You have found the first site, here at wordpress and here are a few other blogging sites and examples of blogs.
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/top-20-teacher-blogs
http://blogs.cyoc.wa.edu.au/extraordinarylearning/
http://rangeviewkids.global2.vic.edu.au/
http://steve-wheeler.blogspot.com.au/
esltrainingkitchen.blogspot.com.au
Here are a few examples of other places to begin blogging…
e-learning in adult basic education 