learning in the age of information technology: “now” learning
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A Multiple Venue Presentation for Dr. Hala Fawzi Applied Linguistics Class in Yanbu University College, Saudi Arabia.TRANSCRIPT
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Learning in the Age of Information Technology: “Now” Learning
A Multiple Venue Presentation for Dr. Hala Fawzi Applied Linguistics Class in Yanbu University College
Buthaina Al-Othman
EFL/ESP Instructor
Science College, Kuwait University
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E-Learning: A “Paradigm Shift”
E-learning is learning in meaningful ways that use and develop higher order thinking skills
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Traditional learning Using papers _______________ Writing letters ________________ Using telephone __________________ Traveling to attend international meetings
& conferences
“Now” Learning Using word processor ___________________ Writing Email ___________________ IM/ SMS/ MMS/ VoIP ___________________ E-conferences: Audio,
MV-Presentation, videoconferencing
Making the transition from Traditional Making the transition from Traditional to “Now” learningto “Now” learning
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Getting Started with E-learningGetting Started with E-learning
Things we need to get started:
Ability to work in groups (teamwork)Basic computer skillsAffordable/Free Internet asynchronous
and synchronous communication tools
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Types of E-LearningTypes of E-Learning
Synchronous:instant communication, learning in real time
Asynchronous:delayed communication, not in real time
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Synchronous ToolsSynchronous Tools
Y!Messenger
Tappedin
Alado
Skype
Tools
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Asynchronous ToolsAsynchronous Tools
Photoblogs
WebPages
Discussion Forums
SMS
Blogs
Yahoo!Groups
ToolsAudio-msg
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Utilizing Sync. & Async. Tools forUtilizing Sync. & Async. Tools forStudent-Term ProjectStudent-Term Project
http://alothman-b.tripod.com/wia_162finalproj.htm
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http://alothman-b.tripod.com/present_162.htm
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Authentic Audience
http://vancestevens.com/papers/evonline2002/webheads.htm
Webheads in ActionCommunities of Practice Online
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http://alothman-b.tripod.com/162_fall2003.htm
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AlOthman, Buthaina Dec 08, 2010 12http://alothman-b.tripod.com/162-53_blogs.htm
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Groupboard: Webhead, Susan Nyrope in Denmark Chat & Draw with Kuwaiti EFL Students http://alothman-b.tripod.com/sus_chat_090.htm
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Videoconferencing: More than CU / C MeVideoconferencing: More than CU / C Me
AlOthman, Buthaina Dec 08, 2010 14http://english090.wikispaces.com/VC-Project-Details
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Back Channel: Back Channel: Handwritten Notes vs Online Text-Chat ToolHandwritten Notes vs Online Text-Chat Tool
AlOthman, Buthaina Dec 08, 2010 15http://english090.wikispaces.com/VC_Photos_Vidoes
Kuwait City Seoul
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Kuwait-Korea Videoconferencing Kuwait-Korea Videoconferencing WebTourWebTour
It all started at Polycom CAPSpace Main Project Wiki http://english090.wikispaces.com/VC-project
Project Program http://english090.wikispaces.com/VC-Project-Details
Photos & Videos http://english090.wikispaces.com/VC_Photos_Vidoes
Note
MIZY Center is operated by the Korean National
Commission for UNESCO under the auspice of the Seoul
Metropolitan Government
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Student-Reflections through their Student-Reflections through their Group-Blogs - WebTourGroup-Blogs - WebTour
Student Group-Blogs
http://english090.wikispaces.com/Student-Group_090s60
Khuloud AlShemeri http://eng090-60g6.blogspot.com/2010/11 kholoodalshammeri-090-60.html
Hessa AlSuhail
http://eng090-60g6.blogspot.com/2010/11/heesa090-60.html
Maryam AlSuhail
http://eng090-60g6.blogspot.com/2010/11/mariamyousef090-60.html
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Improving the Learning Environment:Performance & Productivityerformance & Productivity
feelings for each other & the community
Attitudes toward learning
relationships
Factors
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Measuring the learning Improvements
collaboration cooperation
trust
Environment
learners satisfaction improved environment
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SummarySummary
E-learning helps:
create independent learners learn how to learn and live, i.e to become lifelong learners know what to do each day you wake up create learners who are able to:
• ask questions• explore• discover• analyze• understand• apply and communicate understanding• spread love and make peace in our globe
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Thank You !
• For questions / and comments, please email to: buthaina.alothman(at)gmail.com
• Website http://alothman-b.tripod.com• Blog http://webheadbuth.blogspot.com
Q & A