A’Kena LongBenton, EdS, PMCWayne State University

akenalong@aol.com

Connecting Pedagogical Theories to 21st Century Technologies

Teaching and Learning Conference Windsor, Ontario

May 1-2, 2013

This workshop will address how 21st century technologies readily connect to pedagogical theories, i.e., Bloom's Taxonomy, Bruner’s cognitive theory, and communication and information processing theories. These theories are applicable to various disciplines and technologies.

Nearly twenty 21st century technologies will be explored. Participants will walk away with a sound understanding of which technologies are appropriate for the various levels of Bloom's taxonomies. Specifically, these technologies can be used for teaching and student learning as follows: audio announcements/homework reminders; audiovisual lectures; content presentations; course management systems; curriculum webs; electronic journal writing; formative assessment tools; inquiry-based learning; quiz reviews; voice/video-based discussion boards; and video attention-grabbers or content summaries.  As time permits, the aforementioned technologies will be introduced in a workshop format where participants will actively engage in technology-based instructional activities. For example, using the Poll Everywhere tool, instructors will electronically respond to a posed question using their mobile devices (cell phone, laptop, or tablet). Subsequently, electronic real-time survey results will appear on an LCD overhead projector screen.

Most importantly, participants will be able to walk away from this authentic learning experience with applicable knowledge that will assist them in their careers.

Workshop Abstract

Technology Tool for Workshop Questions (available until

May 24): http://todaysmeet.com/cpt

Questions & Workshop Content

Bruner (1960) supported the idea of students exploring alternative modes of instruction, i.e., action, pictures, and symbols.

Richey, R. C., Klein, J. D., & Tracey, M. W. (2011). The instructional design knowledge base: Theory, research, and practice. New York: Routledge.

Bruner’s Cognitive Theory

Communication theory and message design allow instructors to use pictures (wordless comics, videos, etc.) as instructional messages.

Lancaster & Warner (1985) argued that sound and animation are more important than text because they are more memorable.

Richey, R. C., Klein, J. D., & Tracey, M. W. (2011). The instructional design knowledge base: Theory, research, and practice. New York: Routledge.

Communication Theory

Bloom’s Taxonomy—Cognitive Learning Domain

Digital Bloom’s Taxonomy

Technology Resources Animoto Video: http://animoto.com/play/5z0IaxYCMmzyV7kAKsZAJA

Technology Survey via Poll Everywhere: http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/ravyH55922uWEWW

Activities

http://akenalong.weebly.com/

Please see technology integration pages.

Workshop Technologies Website

Animoto Scientific Method

http://animoto.com/play/Fl3IA41Jxia3MzRNGM7q3Q

Video Attention-grabbers or Content Summaries

Glogster Electronic Angel

Collage

http://www.glogster.com/africa11/angels/g-6lts4b92k4fcnmbmomp2rk4  

Content Presentations

Creating

Toondoo

Reading Process

http://www.toondoo.com/privateView.toon?param=ePTa8qBnBOjRNutmdkM9mZQPKXzfi%2FPvjAjE%2FvxkGHgHTm7Q4eul1Q%3D%3D 

Content Presentations

  Mismatched Career

Goals

http://www.toondoo.com/privateView.toon?param=KTcfzlNB56bRNutmdkM9mZQPKXzfi%2FPvjAjE%2FvxkGHgHTm7Q4eul1Q%3D%3D 

Content Presentations

Creating cont.

VoiceThread

Math Basics

https://voicethread.com/share/3574794/

 

Voice/video-based Discussion Boards

Wikispaces Mobile Learning

and Assessme

nt

http://mobilelearningandassessment.wikispaces.com/  

Content Creation

 

Creating cont.

QuestGarden

“The Tell-Tale Heart” Short Story

Unit

http://questgarden.com/author/create/preview.php?u=144746&l=144746-120521071125&pt=student&p=introduction  

Inquiry-based Learning

SurveyMonkey

Parts of Speech

http://www.surveymonkey.com/MySurvey_Responses.aspx?sm=fsqfd4pDwh0HISE3%2fuYBl3WlB8byAEkfUUCRmtMjK50%3d  

Formative Assessments

Weebly Demonstration Speech Unit

http://alongb.weebly.com/

Curriculum Web

Evaluating

Google Drive

https://drive.google.com/?tab=mo&authuser=0#my-drive 

Electronic Revisions and Group Collaborations

Analyzing

Voki_MSU College of Education Technology Conference

http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?partnerID=symbaloo&scid=4185678&height=267&width=200

 

Audio Learning Objectives and Homework Reminders

Applying

QuizBreak!

Public Speaking Quiz 2 

http://clear.msu.edu/quizbreak/play.php?board=43362-1320707335 

Formative Assessment and Online Interactive Quiz Preview

Slideshare

Homonyms

http://www.slideshare.net/akenalong/homonyms-slidecast-11529903  

Content Comprehension and Review

TED  

The Danger of a Single Story

http://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story.html  

Alternative Perspective Videos  

Understanding

Camtasia

Audiovisual lectures and content presentations 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_z8m1AvDns

Scholarships Video Screencast  

YouTube

Demonstration Speech—Step Dance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4NyIfaPVCM  

Modeling

YouTube

Oral Interpretation—Dark Knight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CyvO2GYs_w  

Modeling

Remembering

The technologies explored promote: active and independent learning; application; creativity; critical thinking; problem solving; student engagement; and reflection—not mere comprehension.

 Word of Caution: Soft skills need to be addressed

when technologies are used, e.g., time management skills. There are countless technologies and distractions on the internet. If students are not instructor-guided and/or focused, then tons of unproductive hours can be spent on the web with no intellectual gains.

Word of

Technology Tool for Workshop Questions: http://todaysmeet.com/cpt

Questions?

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Evaluation