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Rehema Namatovu posted an update in the group
7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 5 months agoHi members I do agree that technology can break down classroom walls and create even much more knowledge than the teacher can give in class as well as ensuring collaboration among learners and their teacher, but we should not forget that it all goes along with a connection to a server which may not be easy for learners in the remote areas of the…[Read more]
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For one device in the classroom the best way is to use a projector, that is if there is one. If none then grouping learners can be handy.
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Patrick Merikol posted an update in the group
7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 5 months agohttp://www.edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2013/10/high-tech-learning-spaces-are-changing-education, let us also look at this vital link
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Patrick Merikol posted an update in the group
7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 5 months agoRonny I agree with you there is need to consider modern ways of collaborating
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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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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]
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Yes! what ever happens inside there, an environment that is free from noise, wind, rain is highly recommended.
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Akiiki Emmanuel Ahumuza posted an update in the group
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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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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Patricia Mutesi posted an update in the group
7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 5 months agoThanks colleagues. I have joined late but let me add my voice to the argument that it is not necessary to create new spaces just for the sake of integrating technology in teaching and learning. Through virtual learning we can be able to break classroom walls. For example through virtual field trips students have the chance to learn, interact and…[Read more]
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I chanced upon the following resources:
http://www.nzcer.org.nz/system/files/NZCERVCResearchforPrincipals.ppt
2. http://providenceonline.com/stories/Shawn-Rubin-Metryx-Highlander-Institute-blended-learning-edtech-Providence-Monthly,4732?-
some brief information about them?
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In this article it shows that for a start learners might not be able to learn independent of a teacher. It advocates for blended learning.
A virtual classroom session once in a while would suffice.-
great
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That first resourse is so nice. Virtual classes can be conducted anywhere and in so doing allowing us to break down the walls.
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Yes the issue is not so much about creating new physical spaces than it is about creating virtual spaces.
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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:
>> https://goo.gl/1YDJ9Y -
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Very true about the remote areas. May be they can use solar!
What Rehema said is true but Prossy my dear Ugandan schools can not afford solar!