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Using Mobile Devices To Extend The Classroom, Chris Haskell
Using Mobile Devices To Extend The Classroom, Chris Haskell
Chris Haskell
The popularity, power, and availability of mobile devices make them powerful tools in the hands of millennial learners. Many teens and preteens are currently using cell phones and mobile devices daily to communicate. When combined with popular social networking tools, iPods, handheld devices and mobile phones can support traditional instruction. This session will outline the benefits to using mobile devices and social networking sites together.
Second Life: Breaking The Classroom Metaphor, Chris Haskell
Second Life: Breaking The Classroom Metaphor, Chris Haskell
Chris Haskell
As we develop instructional systems using Second Life and other virtual worlds, learners find droning lectures, stale slide presentations, and instructional methodologies that are 10 years behind the current thinking. This session will discuss and demonstrate learning by doing in proxy-based learning environments using constructivist and social learning theory approaches to teaching in Second Life and other virtual environments. Participants should bring laptops with Second Life to participate in demonstrations.
Using Web-Based Video To Build And Support Your Curriculum, Chris Haskell
Using Web-Based Video To Build And Support Your Curriculum, Chris Haskell
Chris Haskell
This session will identify critical factors and challenges associated with utilizing existing resources as well as producing and disseminating personal and classroom web-based video. The presenter will discuss and demonstrate the process of creating and publishing persistent video resources online including technical requirements, norms, and current levels of usage. At the University level, Haskell uses web-based video to supplement instruction and promote student reflection. Utilizing Internet-based video as a persistent resource, Mr. Haskell was able to increase interest, bolster recruitment and participation, and secure school support for his high school percussion program. Using web-based video, the Reno high school promoted …
Leveraging Web-Based Video For Learning, Chris Haskell
Leveraging Web-Based Video For Learning, Chris Haskell
Chris Haskell
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Social Networks And Cooperative Learning, Chris Haskell
Social Networks And Cooperative Learning, Chris Haskell
Chris Haskell
60% of teens frequent sites like MySpace and Facebook. This session discusses the impact and application of Online Social Networks on teaching and learning and will demonstrate the current scope of OSN's while introducing techniques for collaborative social learning. This session encourages hands-on interaction with social networking sites.