seda spring conference - real engagement, real enrichment, real experience: technology-facilitated...
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Real Engagement, Real Enrichment, Real Experience:Technology-facilitated AuthenticGroupwork Projects.Gary C. WoodSchool of EnglishUniversity of [email protected] | @GC_Wood
Sarah HorriganLearning Technology TeamUniversity of [email protected] | @sarahhorrigan
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IntroductionEmployability skillsTeamwork & CollaborationNegative evaluation (Thorley & Gregory 1994)Focus on content over skills.
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The issueLearning by DoingScaffolding and support is requiredKey problems:Time and placeDifferent standards/expectationsMotivation.
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SolutionsTeach students skills!Employer involvement (Jamieson et al 2012)Authentic learning through a real world project a more practical alternative?
Whatwe did
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6SEDA Spring Conference 2014Lack of understanding of what linguistics isNeed to equip students with digital literacy skillsGroupwork problems.Real-world problems
SEDA Spring Conference 20147Assessment through a real projectPromote linguistics to prospective students
Whatwe did
Overall Winner
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How wedid it
SEDA Spring Conference 201410Google Sites:Page-level permissionsIntegrated features (YouTube, soundclips, and others).
How wedid it
SEDA Spring Conference 201411Project Management:Google DocsGoogle+ Hangouts
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SEDA Spring Conference 201412Launch Event & Evaluation:Google Docs Forms
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SEDA Spring Conference 201413 Increased student control = creativity & high motivation Doing a real project = enthusiasm from the students Groupwork is trouble-free Google facilitates Collaboration within and between groups.
Some benefits
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Authentic learning Consider real stakeholders Work to real deadlines Challenged with project management
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Embedded enterpriseStudents demonstrated a wide range of enterprise skills ambitioncreativitytenacityinitiativemaking connectionsconfidenceteamworkinnovationleadershipadaptabilitynegotiationowning actionsproblem-solvingself-beliefstrategic thinkingnetworkingrisk-taking
16SEDA Spring Conference 2014 Increased student control = creativity & high motivation Doing a real project = enthusiasm from the students Groupwork is trouble-free Google facilitates Collaboration within and between groups.
Some benefits
SEDA Spring Conference 201417 Continuous feedback and assessment Students develop key skills for degree and employability End product is genuinely useful to its audience Apps are integrated and dont need teaching.
Some benefits
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Academics viewVery effective solution:Technology facilitated real-world projectMotivated students (Fazey & Fazey et al 2001)Creative freedom increased students perceived controlGoogle Tools increased perceived competence for the task Enhanced potential for autonomous learning
SEDA Spring Conference 201419What thestudents think
SEDA Spring Conference 201420 Wikipedia like enhancement/expansion by future students:New topics in linguistics Expansion of accessibly-presented research Community to engage audience and provide interaction.
The future
awesometrustfreedomopportunitySEDA Spring Conference 201421students with,,&them,and theyll show you howthey can be.Empowertools
A final thought
SEDA Spring Conference 201422 How might you use Google Sites? Who would your audience be?
Your turn!
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SEDA Spring Conference 201423Work in small groups (3-5)Think of an area of your teaching in which you could use Google SitesCreate a page on the session site to share your ideasGoogle username and password providedEdit page with your group numberBe creative images, videos, etc.Some ideas are already available on the site if you need inspiration!
Your turn!
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