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Stephen Otikori posted an update in the group
7.4 Construction group 9 years, 7 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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Nellie Okullo posted an update in the group
7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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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Jacqueline Nshemereirwe posted an update in the group
7.4 Construction group 9 years, 7 months agoPhysical space must be changed because schools are still very much constrained by some of the following issues:
1. Working conditions: such as optimal lighting or ergonomics for sitting, writing, reading or listening, are not sufficiently addressed;
2. Purchasing decisions and location of new technologies: often constrained by district…[Read more]-
From the link given i have actually learnt that space designed to allow for several activities is reason to give learners chance to carry out more projects compared to the traditional set-up.
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Yes, there is a lot of collaboration when learning using technology. The sitting arrangement in the classroom needs to be constructed to support the collaboration which is a key characteristic of learning using technology. There is also need to structure the classrooms with power sources that will supply the technology during use.
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From the shared link, I get points that emphasize factors that limit the adjustment and redesigning of learning spaces. True and they are common to many of our school situations.
However we need to share information on what basis or factors do justify the need for the learning spaces to be redesigned at certain points Jackie. What is your take? -
Thanks for the observation! There is need to improve on those areas highlighted which all encompass physical environment if we are make headway in technology integration.
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Jacqueline Nshemereirwe posted an update in the group
7.4 Construction group 9 years, 7 months agoPhysical spaces need to be constructed for effective technology integration. Students need adequate space if we are to guide them on task and also when sharing with others. Collaboration is not only online but also physical and socially
Visit this site for more reasons: https://www.edutopia.org/blog/the-physical-environment-of-classrooms-mark-phillips-
Thank you Jackie,
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I do agree with you Jackie with this. In reality allowing room for both online and physically interactions by any kind of design is itself flexibility. We have to think through plans and settings that allow more of these adjustments gradually.
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Willex Okumu posted an update in the group
7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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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Twaha Semwogerere posted an update in the group
7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 7 months ago4. https://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/PUB7102.pdf
A document having compilations about different learning spaces.-
Thanks Twaha it is a good resource.
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Good Twaha, i have got exposure to on different learning spaces and it has enriched my knowledge about the topic.
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Good site for space whether physical or virtual has an impact on learning.
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Quite informative thank you
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Twaha Semwogerere posted an update in the group
7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 7 months ago3. http://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en_us/solutions/industries/docs/gov/new_learning_modes_whitepaper.pdf
This resource talks about different ways of breaking down the walls for example flipped classroom, distance learning, virtual desktops, virtual field trips, etc. -
Twaha Semwogerere posted an update in the group
7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 7 months ago2. http://kimcofino.com/blog/2010/03/20/creating-a-culture-of-collaboration-through-technology-integration/
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Twaha Semwogerere posted an update in the group
7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 7 months ago1. https://thejournal.com/articles/2015/08/25/3-ways-mobile-technology-is-transforming-learning-spaces.aspx
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Twaha Semwogerere posted an update in the group
7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 7 months agoI also take the view that classroom walls do not have to be physically broken down. Learning can take place anywhere with technology using internet connected devices. Any space can be turned into a learning space e.g. homes, museums, playgrounds, field excursion, green spaces, auditoriums, computer labs, public spaces, learning centers, courtyards, etc.
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It is true TWaha, one way of breaking the walls by flipping the classes. Gone are the days when could only be accessed only in the classroom. Thanks to technology.
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I also agree.Technology has opened up space making it possible for learning to occur anywhere.
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Walter Wandera posted an update in the group
7.4 Technology Group 9 years, 7 months ago1. Beyond the Classroom Walls – Cognella Titles Store
https://titles.cognella.com/professions-and-careers/beyond-the-classroom-walls-9781631892264.htmlBeyond the Classroom Walls is a collection of recent peer-reviewed articles matched with practical teaching tools. The selected articles include relevant content that allow readers to explore…[Read more]
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THIS SITE CAN ALSO BE OF HELP IN LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM WALLS
https://www.edutopia.org/stw/normalpark-case-study-video
Collaboration with local museums and community organizations offer Normal Park students real-world connections -
THIS SITE CAN ALSO BE OF HELP IN LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM WALLS
https://www.edutopia.org/stw/normalpark-case-study-video
Collaboration with local museums and community organizations offer Normal Park students real-world connections -
Walter, I think the 1st one is not necessarily about learning outside the classroom walls, but rather the relationships between home, school and the community.
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i thought so long us are using it outside the classroom walls, you have already broken the walls Prossy
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Jacqueline Nshemereirwe joined the group
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Commonwealth Certificate for Teacher ICT Integration
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.
Nice to hear joan.
Thanks