@charlesnyakito
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Akiiki Emmanuel Ahumuza posted an update in the group
7.4 Construction group 9 years, 5 months agoConstruction is still largely dictated by “teacher in classroom” scenario. With devices like tablets, all that may be necessary is a rooftop to guard against rain!
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7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 5 months agoThe contradiction of learners engaging and learning with technology away from school, only to be told to put away their technologies at school in order to “learn” should be seriously addressed and resolved.
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That comes with a lot of sensitization and it begins with us the converted.
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Sure Emma, but it may not come easily just like Patrick notes, a lot of sensitization to many stakeholders.
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Sure Emma, but it may not come easily just like Patrick notes, a lot of sensitization to many stakeholders.
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Whether sooner or later, the issue must be addressed.
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Stephen Otikori posted an update in the group
7.4 Construction group 9 years, 5 months agoTeaching spaces in the last centuries have been dominated by one type of design:tutor focused,one-way facing and presentation with seating arranged in either a u shape or in straight rows. Since th addition of technologies-interactive or conventional white boards mounted on the the wall behind the speaker,ceiling mounted projectors with cabling to…[Read more]
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I agree with you Stephen. With the emergence of technology in teaching/learning, the learning spaces have to be constructed in such a way to take care of the technology. The use of technology requires collaboration, active engagement with the technology, movement with the classroom space, etc, all of which will require a carefully constructed…[Read more]
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Yes, sure in addition to the research programmatic requirements of the space, such as:
Group work or individual study?
Noisy or quiet?
Can the space be reserved?
Will staff require frequent access and/or views into the space?
Is the technology fixed or mobile?
How long will the average user be in the space?
Room size and shape.
Desirability of…[Read more]
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Stephen Otikori posted an update in the group
7.4 Construction group 9 years, 5 months agoNew standards for study culture are creating opportunity for relationships to develop and collaboration to occur with increased technology. This is integral than ever to institutional success .As the needs and expectations continue to evolve schools ought to build and protect spaces virtually and in classrooms to help colleagues connect, offer…[Read more]
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I agree with you Stephen about the the need to actually set standards within institutions. It implies there is a plan to fit future expectations within certain bounds and interests of both the teachers and students.
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Nice to hear joan.
Thanks
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Nellie Okullo posted an update in the group
7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 5 months agohttp://online.purdue.edu/ldt/learning-design-technology/resources/how-has-technology-changed-education
This site gives a treatise on how technology has changed the face of education-
It is a useful site indeed.
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Nellie Okullo posted an update in the group
7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 5 months agoAn interesting read
http://edtechnology.co.uk/Article/is-a-reboot-of-blended-learning-required
This resource illustrates how blended learning has been given a new face and a new outlook: Digital classrooms are not a supplement to the physical classrooms; instead, digital platforms should be seen as the key to expand the learning environment…[Read more]-
This site has given me more insight about blended learning.
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Cheers Nellie, I like it, the classroom loses its walls but, bingo! It is more exciting and more engaging to the learner!
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Nellie Okullo posted an update in the group
7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 5 months agohttp://newfluencies.blogspot.ug/2014/05/breaking-down-walls-of-our-classroom.html
This site explains how two teachers and their students use technology (Chromebooks, GAFE, digital resources) to break down barriers and do things otherwise not possible. According to them learning is not about answers, but about thinking and working with others in…[Read more]-
I think this resource will enrich our understanding on breaking the walls concept.
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in fact once this is put into practice. the coaching and cramming of answers so that students pass exams will come to an end.
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Students are given opportunity to lead their teachers with their knowledge and interest in reaching beyond the classroom.
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Edward Ayo posted an update in the group
7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 5 months agoThe main activity is on line which means that activity takes place with just a device connected to internet; physical reconstruction is not necessary for one to connect a device to the internet and begin to collect, share and build knowledge outside the four walled classrooms.
To exist online we do not have to reconstruct our physical environment…[Read more]-
internet is an important aspect in learning beyond the classroom walls
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Edward this is a wonderful post. Teaching using online resources does not only break down the walls but it is also another avenue to let learners collaborate.
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collaborate and access a variety of information, where they can study, analyse and select the most appropriate information
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But in the real sense of it more learning now takes place out side the classroom than inside of it.
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Hi Ben,
At what level and in which context?
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I have this to consolidate the argument:
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Willex Okumu posted an update in the group
7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 5 months agoTraditional classrooms are restrictive and sometimes limits the learner greatly.This cite looks at linking spaces without walls and provides great insight to the topic of discussion thereof.
https://www.google.com/search?q=learning+spaces+wihout+walls&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b-ab -
Willex Okumu posted an update in the group
7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 5 months agoThis sight has both textual information and video resources whose focus is on creating new learning environments.
http://www.bobpearlman.org/Learning21/new%20learning%20environments.htm-
Wonderful links
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Willex Okumu posted an update in the group
7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 5 months agoThis is another resources with links to other resources worth looking at critically. the main focus is transforming classrooms and school for the 21st century,designing spaces for effective learning and re-designing learning spaces for the 21st…[Read more]
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Thank Willex. In one resource (https://www.edutopia.org/blog/visualizing-21st-century-classroom-design-mary-wade ) Mary Wade encourages us teachers to utilise the existing classrooms and turning them into 21st Century classrooms. She outlines elements of 21 Century classrooms and shows how teachers can visualize and implement them.
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Willex Okumu posted an update in the group
7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 5 months agoThis is a useful resources that gives insights into the principles used in designing effective learning spaces for the 21st century learners.
http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/NLI0446.pdf-
It gives good insights.
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Very informative indeed
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Julius Makama posted an update in the group
7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 5 months agoI do agree that walls shouldnt physically be broken down but insteady creating learning spaces which allow learing take place any where anytime. On this web site there is many ways of how this can be done
http://www.encyclopedia.com/telecommunications/educational-magazines/virtual-integrated-teaching-and-learning-environment-vitle-
Thanks Julius. This is a rich site. It gives detailed information on how to go about incorporating technologies, what e-learning entails and its advantages and constraints. It shows how technology brings down walls.
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Good work Julius. In this cite i have got insights on the virtual teaching and learning environments.
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VITLE allows one to teach in a virtual classroom and makes teaching easy for non-technical teachers.
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Good site. Thanks.
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True Julius
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Emma,
This ok with me as well. Yes teacher based on whatever approaches teacher intended. My feel is that we insist on a kind architecture that will prevent not only the rain but dust, wind noise etc.
I would consider that for the existing hardware but would advocate for virtue learning spaces the way to go. more so this wiuld involve parents more in learning. Simply because some parents dont want their childrento access Internetbecause of fear to adopt bad cultures. But if Principal informs all parents about the Virtual school learning…[Read more]
Yes! what ever happens inside there, an environment that is free from noise, wind, rain is highly recommended.