Brainstorming+Ideas

Step-by-Step Strategies Let's put down our ideas here for the different areas and then pick the ones we want to prepare based on our discussion. (You should put your initials by your input, e.g. SR)
Remember that our project statement page has the guidelines for this project and can help us move along even faster by incorporating the actions we already outlined.-MR Since this assignment is about an authentic project I believe we should design the setting as such. **What do you think about the below introduction to this project?** The participants will meet with SMA company representatives at the beginning of the week via Skype which they will be notified of the opportunity to gain 70 iPads for their learning environments under the conditions set forth. The representatives will communicate the following " Participants in this meeting must come together and form a technology committee which will be responsible for testing the technology, identifying the best usage of the technology (we will have to incorporate the objectives in this section). In order to reach these objectives each individual in this committee will receive an iPad in which you will complete a serious of activities as individuals and as a group. This project will serve as a tool to prepare each of you to implement the technology within your environments, therefore 100% participant is required to successfully complete this project within the next 7 days."

- **Goals & Objectives-AC**
=== **The goals for the project is to have a group of teachers to colloborate together on providing recommendation for the integration of iPads in the classroom. The group will develop a presentation that will be delivered in to a board of company for receiving the donated iPads for the classroom.** === === **The objective is for the group is to engage in** **authentic problem-based learning assignments where they can connect real-world scenarios to learned concepts. The** **group will gain insight and develop their own understanding of the technology as they identify ways that the technology can be incorporated in to their schools. They will have the ability to work with the new technology as they complete the project.** === The goals and objectives for - Provide recomendations for classroom iPad use - SR - Collaborate in a small group - SR

Given the iPad and list of references, the class will develop a recomendation on the use of the iPad as a learning tool in the classroom.
- Collaborate with other groups located elsewhere - SR

Compare and contrast findings with other classrooms and collectively develop a recommendation to the board os directors.
Upon completing this project participants will be able to: - MR 1. Navigate the iPad Technology 2. Identify the skills needed to download and operate Apps within an iPad 3. Search ad locate Apps from within the iTunes store 4. Align the iPad technology with specific curriculum needs 5. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of the technology

- **Will the introduction of the iPad in the classroom instruction benefit learning and be useful for classroom activities?**
-Participants working on this project will construct their own learning as they conduct research and collaborate to meet project goals. Participants aim to gain understanding and knowledge of how the iPad technology can be use to support their educational efforts in their environments (corporate, higher education, or k-12). -MR

- **Combined Collaboration Activity (all 3 classes)-SR**
- Compare/Discuss findings - SR - Draft recommendation to the board - SR -Participants will collaborate to list the benefits of the iPad within their specific learning environments.

-List the advantages and disadvantages of the technology and identify ways to overcome any barriers highlighted within the learning environment ===Communicating via skype with video enabled, the classes will discuss their findings developing a contrast and compare visual aid to illustrate the findings. The last day will be used to collate the findings and draft recommendations in to a smooth copy recommendation to the board of directors. Specifically the group will:===

- **Class' Collaboration Activity (each class, individually)- SR**
- Research use of iPad in educational settings - SR - Develop and conduct survey - SR Identify 2 resources (articles, lesson plan, blog post) Identify 3 apps that can be downloaded to support specific content areas ===After utilizing the iPad for two days, including using the three content area apps, collectively develop a list of pros and cons as to the benefits of utilizing an ipad in an instructional setting and develop a draft recommendation to the board of directors to share with the other classes. Specific directions include:===

- iPads (duh) - SR
- Computers - SR (this could be the backup for users) Skype Internet/ Wireless access itunes account for login and access itunes account in which users can charge app downloads too (not all apps are free we can discuss this further when we meet)

**- Specific Instructional Strategies (each step)- ALL**
- Introduction of topic, explain how, where, why, when (background + objectives) - SR With the opportunity to have several iPads donated to their institutions, a collaborative group of adult participants, serving as a technology committee, will create a Wikispace to identify and examine various elements of using iPads within their learning environments. During this project, committee members will identify topics and skills that are best suited for delivery on an iPad and will present this information to a board of company representatives at the end of the week. -MR

The rubric for the formative and summative assessment types are being placed on the Assessments & Rubrics page. Please review the rubrics and provide feedback.

**- Formative Assessments-MR**
- Monitor students discussion - SR - Review draft survey - SR - Monitor collaboration (Skype discussions, etc.) - SR Monitor resource page that students will be creating together (I suggest we used last week's instructions for this assignment and tweak it to fit our needs) -MR - Monitor Wikispace history showing student contribution to project - Ongoing assignments will be submitted during the week (mindmap, advantages & disadvantages of the technology, resource list)

**- Summative Assessments-MR**
- Survey results document - SR - Board recommendation document - SR final presentation of the project to the company representatives

Case study Introduction (would be nice to have a video) -tutorials on iPad navigation, itunes store instructions, etc. -sample mind map for learners to reference or a direct links to free mind mapping tools -
 * Resources: -MR **


 * To prevent duplications, add the title of your references for module 3 here:**

Please place your citations in APA format on the References page by midnight today Sunday, October 16th.
Aisha 1. (book) 2. (study) 3. (study) 4. (study) 5. (article) 6. (article) 7. (article)

Maria 1. (book) Rogers, E. (2003). //Diffusion of innovations//. (5th ed., pp. 169-218). New York, NY: Free Press. 2. (study) //ipad research study//. (2011). Retrieved from http://services.pepperdine.edu/techlearn/tools/ipadresearch.htm 3. (study) Inclusion strategy for mobile technology in the classroom: experience at the Universidad de Tarapacá. (2011). //INGENIARE - Revista Chilena de Ingeniería//, 19(1), 19-25. Retrieved from EBSCO//host//. 4. (study) //ipads for learning//. (2011, March 10). Retrieved from http://www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/elearning/ipads/default.htm 5. (article) Kelley, A. ( 2011, March 23). Involve, Prepare, Apply, and Develop: iPads in the Classroom. //Tech & Learning//. Retrieved from http://www.techlearning.com/article/involve-prepare-apply-and-develop-ipads-in-the-classroom/47763 6. (article) Windman, V. (2011, August 31). //A catalog of ipad apps for teachers and students by vicki windman//. Retrieved from http://www.techlearning.com/Default.aspx?tabid=67&EntryId=3050 7. (article) Fusch, D. (2010, May 06). //3 questions to answer before a wide-scale adoption of the ipad//. Retrieved from http://www.academicimpressions.com/news.php?i=75

Stephen 1. (book) iPad 2 Made Simple by Trautschold, Martin; Mazo, Gary. 2. (study) Post-PC devices: A summary of early iPad technology adoption in tertiary environments. 3. (study) Use of iPads in MGT40700, Project Management (Notre Dame) 4. (study) The Reed College iPad Study 5. (article) **iPads** Strengthen **Education**. (from Government Technology Magazine). 6. (article) Enter the iPad (or not)? by John Walters. (from T.H.E. Journal) 7. (article) Mobile Learning for All by Bestwick, Angel ; Campbell, John R. (from Exceptional Parent)

**Your anotated bibliography for each item should be placed directly on to the Reference page of the wiki in alphabetical order.**
__ =Add to the following to develop the Project Statement (task 5) (by 12 P.M. 9/27/2011):=
 * The team will meet on Saturday, Oct 1st at 10 am EST **

===1. **Briefly describe your proposed project.** With the opportunity to have several iPads donated to their institutions a collaborative group of adult participants, serving as a technology committee, will create a Wikispace to identify and examine various elements of using iPads within their learning environments. During this project committee members will identify topics and skills that are best suited for delivery on an iPad and will present this information to a board of company representatives at the end of the week. ===

- Learners will collaborate with other individuals within a different working and learning environment to identify the benefits of the iPad. - Learners will gain deeper insight into the capabilities of the iPad. - Learners will identify several ways to incorporate the iPad into their specific learning environments. - Learners will be involve in an authentic problem-based situtation where they can connect real world to a learned concept. - Skill practice utilizing the iPad in learner developed scenarios.
 * 2. How will you improve learner performance by engaging learners in authentic experiences?**
 * -** Learners will participate in an authentic problem-based learning assignment where they can connect real world to a learned concepts

- Teacher will collaborate with learners to expand their understandings of using iPad technology - Learners will be able to share their personal experiences using the technology. - Learners will be the experts on the advantages and disadvantages of the technology. - Learners will utilize their existing technology navigation and operation skills as they gain deeper insight into the iPad. - As a committee learners will share their knowledge of technology usage and functionality with each other. - Learners will complete a collaborative brainstorming assignment which they will highlight the different skills needed to work with the iPad technology. - All committee members will identify and post unique resources that learners can reference in the future as it relates to using the iPad technology for learning purposes. - Individually, students will be directed to list their personal knowledge of the iPad including applications they have used or seen used. As a group, students will research and compare notes to create a visual representation of the most valuable applications available.
 * 3. How will you facilitate learning through constructivist, collaborative learning experiences?**

- Learning environments will be based on the particular interest. - Learners will be able to see examples of what they need to create. - Reference specific research methods, and learning theories that are we have used within this project. - Committee members will collaborate with each other as a technology committee as they approach an authentic learning project. - The project materials will follow the universal design model as it includes audio, print, and images. - Committee members will build upon their current understanding of the iPad technology and its usage for learning. - The members will connect their skills, their current learning environment, and the new technology as they complete the project. - Learners will present the anticipated use of the technology to the donating company. - Analyzing the need for instruction identifying the target group, choose the teaching methodology that best meets the learning objectives, and create the tools and gather the resources needed for instruction delivery.
 * 4. How will you create sound instructional materials and learning environments that are based on solid research and learning theory?**

- During the project committee members will gain insight and develop their own understanding of the technology as they identify ways that the technology can be incorporate into their schools. The members will have the ability to work with the new technology as they complete the project. Due to the committee’s involvement in this project the members will be early adopters and will support the use and inclusion of the technology within their institution. - Integrating new technologies in to instruction and creating opportunities within the student activities to utilize the new technology, i.e. students will have at least one iPad per group to utilize as they explore its capabilities.
 * 5. How will you facilitate the use of innovations through the diffusion and integration of new technologies and technological experiences for your learners?**

- Teachers will be the facilitator to monitor those who are participating. - Learners will grade the members of their learning group. - Teachers can manage the process in stages by allowing the learning communities to turn in assignments as the project develop to make sure that the work is done effectively. - We will facilitate and participate in the initial meeting between the company representatives and the technology committee members by which the project is announced. - As facilitators we will ensure that committee members participate in the project by reviewing the history of the wikispace. - We will provide support to the committee members as they progress through the project. - We will participate in the final presentation of the project to the company representatives. - Management will be accomplished by effective planning so that the best resources are used to accomplish the learning goal and to try and anticipate problems and the corrective actions needed. By monitoring the students and learning environment to ensure the lesson is progressing as needed. By providing guidance and direction to maintain the learning environment and interject or intervene when conditions dictate.
 * 6. How will you most effectively manage this process?**

- Ensure that decisions are based on the principles surrounding committment to the individual, committment to society, and committment to the profession. - Ensure proper citation of sources used within the project. - Ensure proper usage of the technology within the learning environment
 * 7. What ethical considerations will you make to ensure sound decisions are made?**

- mindmap (brainstorming) - skype call - rubric for the project - group collaboration - building resources (find articles related to) - Discussion boards - create presentation to show to leadership team
 * 8. What processes and resources will you include?**


 * 9. Describe the learning environment and population that will be engaged in your project:**
 * - Audience:** Adult Learners-experienced teachers and trainers
 * - Learner characteristics:** grade level, number of students (10 adults from three institutions)


 * - Anticipated entry-level skills of audience:** comfortable searching the internet and using a computer
 * - School environment:** Adult learners within public school and higher learning institutions


 * - Support for project by community, parents, or administrators:**

_ Add your definition inputs to the table to complete task 4 (by 11:59 P.M., PST, 9/23/2011): - Steps taken to get from the beginning activity to a concluding activity. - Processes are grouped towards a united goal. - A strategy that creates an environment where learning is accomplished and the end result is a completed project. || - Material items used in technological settings. - Digital support epuipment, i.e. cameras, computers, displays, etc. - People, such as experts in their field of study. || ==== I am not sure what happened to the definition I posted last night. I hope you had chance to capture information this morning. If not please let me know and I will repost a definition. Not sure exactly what I said but I can provide you my thoughts (maria). ====
 * Processes, Chapter 7 || All members of the community || are able to use at any time and integrate when needed.
 * Resources, Chapter 8 || All members of the community || all materials that is useful for facilitation, implementation, and learning.

=We will use this page to brainstorm ideas for assignments throughout our project.= = = = Thanks everyone for you input! =

Capstone Project, Task 2: Visual Representation of Educational Technology Definition

//ethical practice// of //facilitating learning//– multimedia expectations, standards and codes identified for the industry, commitment to individuals, society, and the profession, honesty, integrity, unbiased learning approaches,

//improving performance// – skills, application, understanding, downloads, development of media files (videos, podcast, presentations), researching, analyzing data, saving and storing information, understanding how to use equipments (cameras, video cameras, ipods, ipads), communicate with others, increased ability,

//creating// –developing files (documents, pictures, videos, audio); capturing thoughts (blogs, wiki, websites), assignments, operational templates, flowcharts,

//using// – hands on experience, laptops, cellphones, ipods, videos, ipads, computers, flash drives, software applications, video conferencing, IMs, program implementation, networking,

//managing// – chunking information into categories, providing easy accessibility, monitoring, prioritizing, guiding,

//processes// – steps for creating documents, solving problems, systematic review of curricula,

//resources- websites, connecting with others, learning islands, electronic databases, professional colleagues,//