Comments for Teaching and Learning 2.0 http://ashleyquark.wordpress.com Explorations of Integrating Technology in the Classroom Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:41:46 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Technology in Post-Secondary Education by ryanchadwick http://ashleyquark.wordpress.com/2008/01/27/technology-in-post-secondary-education/#comment-23 ryanchadwick Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:41:46 +0000 http://ashleyquark.wordpress.com/?p=37#comment-23 I think people are afraid not because they need more training but because they need different training. People tend to be afraid of that which they don't understand and it's this that a lot of trainers seem to miss. They are very good at teaching how to do something but not at creating an understanding of why. The result is that we develop people that are very good at repeating what they were taught but don't have the confidence to experiment and deviate in order to tackle differing situations that they find themselves in in the real world (which rarely follows the nice paths that are created in the training environment). I think people are afraid not because they need more training but because they need different training. People tend to be afraid of that which they don’t understand and it’s this that a lot of trainers seem to miss. They are very good at teaching how to do something but not at creating an understanding of why.

The result is that we develop people that are very good at repeating what they were taught but don’t have the confidence to experiment and deviate in order to tackle differing situations that they find themselves in in the real world (which rarely follows the nice paths that are created in the training environment).

]]> Comment on Schools Killing Creativity? by worldnick http://ashleyquark.wordpress.com/2007/12/08/schools-killing-creativity/#comment-22 worldnick Fri, 22 May 2009 21:58:01 +0000 http://ashleyquark.wordpress.com/2007/12/08/schools-killing-creativity/#comment-22 All you have to do is check out the level system. I came up with it 15 years ago and have been working on it ever since. http://worldnick.wordpress.com/2009/05/22/the-level-system-education/ All you have to do is check out the level system. I came up with it 15 years ago and have been working on it ever since.

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]]> Comment on Cyberbullying and Girls’ Online Social Performances by kdimini http://ashleyquark.wordpress.com/2008/05/15/cyberbullying-and-girls-online-social-performances/#comment-21 kdimini Sat, 04 Apr 2009 02:02:24 +0000 http://ashleyquark.wordpress.com/?p=39#comment-21 Hi Ashley, I am very interested in your work. I am in my 4th year of Education at the University of Regina. I am writing an essay on Cyberbullying in the classroom. My email is kdimini@gmail.com. Would you happen to have any peer-reviewed journal articles or books or other resources about cyber-bullying? Do you have a copy of your thesis online? Hi Ashley,

I am very interested in your work. I am in my 4th year of Education at the University of Regina. I am writing an essay on Cyberbullying in the classroom. My email is kdimini@gmail.com. Would you happen to have any peer-reviewed journal articles or books or other resources about cyber-bullying? Do you have a copy of your thesis online?

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]]> Comment on Technology in English Language Arts by Joe Scotese http://ashleyquark.wordpress.com/2007/12/04/technology-in-english-language-arts/#comment-19 Joe Scotese Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:52:15 +0000 http://ashleyquark.wordpress.com/2007/12/04/technology-in-english-language-arts/#comment-19 I love your site -- I love how you think and your ideas on integrating technology. I do wish I could have found your email (I may be blind). I was wondering if you'd seen my site - www.awaytoteach.net and the Illuminated Texts (Power Point and Flash) on it. I'd love to hear from you. I love your site — I love how you think and your ideas on integrating technology. I do wish I could have found your email (I may be blind). I was wondering if you’d seen my site – http://www.awaytoteach.net and the Illuminated Texts (Power Point and Flash) on it. I’d love to hear from you.

]]> Comment on Technology in Post-Secondary Education by Taylor205 http://ashleyquark.wordpress.com/2008/01/27/technology-in-post-secondary-education/#comment-14 Taylor205 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:14:27 +0000 http://ashleyquark.wordpress.com/?p=37#comment-14 I think it is a great idea to use technology in the classroom, and I agree that many people are "afraid" of it. I think that teaching a class on how to use technology in the classroom is a great way to get teachers to think of new ways to teach old lessons. I am in a computers in education class right now btu before this I was completely lost, and was not planning on using a lot of computer assignments and programs in my classroom but now I can't even imagine how much time I would have wasted. I think it is a great idea to use technology in the classroom, and I agree that many people are “afraid” of it. I think that teaching a class on how to use technology in the classroom is a great way to get teachers to think of new ways to teach old lessons. I am in a computers in education class right now btu before this I was completely lost, and was not planning on using a lot of computer assignments and programs in my classroom but now I can’t even imagine how much time I would have wasted.

]]> Comment on Teacher Training and Support by M. McMillan http://ashleyquark.wordpress.com/2007/12/20/teacher-training-and-support/#comment-12 M. McMillan Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:46:24 +0000 http://ashleyquark.wordpress.com/2007/12/20/teacher-training-and-support/#comment-12 The approach we have undertaken in my division is to form school teams of a teacher and teacher librarian who come together for 7 half day workshops for each of two years. Workshops are followed up with classroom support where I assist teachers or plan with teachers for the integration of technology. It is hoped that these two individuals from each school can help support others and I also am available for that support as well. Because pedagogy is so important, our program, called LearningPlus, focuses on effective teaching with themes of differentiated learning, information literacy, brain compatible learning and technology enhanced learning woven together to try and help educators respond to the needs of all learners. Technology is one of the tools, then and not the focus. If anyone is interested, the website is at http://web.rbe.sk.ca/learningplus The challenge behind all of this is financial. Ongoing PD of this sort can be very effective if hardware and support people are in place. We are fortunate that all teachers now have laptops and all schools have at least on mobile cart. But the ongoing PD and the support are significant $ The approach we have undertaken in my division is to form school teams of a teacher and teacher librarian who come together for 7 half day workshops for each of two years. Workshops are followed up with classroom support where I assist teachers or plan with teachers for the integration of technology. It is hoped that these two individuals from each school can help support others and I also am available for that support as well. Because pedagogy is so important, our program, called LearningPlus, focuses on effective teaching with themes of differentiated learning, information literacy, brain compatible learning and technology enhanced learning woven together to try and help educators respond to the needs of all learners. Technology is one of the tools, then and not the focus. If anyone is interested, the website is at http://web.rbe.sk.ca/learningplus
The challenge behind all of this is financial. Ongoing PD of this sort can be very effective if hardware and support people are in place. We are fortunate that all teachers now have laptops and all schools have at least on mobile cart. But the ongoing PD and the support are significant $

]]> Comment on Teacher Training and Support by Ashley http://ashleyquark.wordpress.com/2007/12/20/teacher-training-and-support/#comment-10 Ashley Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:50:12 +0000 http://ashleyquark.wordpress.com/2007/12/20/teacher-training-and-support/#comment-10 I love it! Imagine if teachers chose areas of interest, were given continual support, and formed authentic learning communities (I love the online communities because they allow people to collaborate worldwide). If we could give teachers more prep time, they could enter their colleagues' classrooms and offer their expertise and support in a variety of areas. Thanks for your comment. It took my thinking one step further! I love it! Imagine if teachers chose areas of interest, were given continual support, and formed authentic learning communities (I love the online communities because they allow people to collaborate worldwide). If we could give teachers more prep time, they could enter their colleagues’ classrooms and offer their expertise and support in a variety of areas. Thanks for your comment. It took my thinking one step further!

]]> Comment on Teacher Training and Support by teachingchris http://ashleyquark.wordpress.com/2007/12/20/teacher-training-and-support/#comment-9 teachingchris Thu, 20 Dec 2007 18:15:08 +0000 http://ashleyquark.wordpress.com/2007/12/20/teacher-training-and-support/#comment-9 I totally see where you're coming from, Ashley! So often we present ideas to teachers in one-off sessions -- very little modeling takes place, and teachers are given no time for guided practice, and there's no reflection/follow-up. I think ALL PD, not just technology-related PD, should be implemented with support like you describe above. This would create a real learning community in a school. Then, if we let teachers self-identify areas for PD, imagine the possibilities! I totally see where you’re coming from, Ashley! So often we present ideas to teachers in one-off sessions — very little modeling takes place, and teachers are given no time for guided practice, and there’s no reflection/follow-up. I think ALL PD, not just technology-related PD, should be implemented with support like you describe above. This would create a real learning community in a school. Then, if we let teachers self-identify areas for PD, imagine the possibilities!

]]> Comment on Create Screencasts with the Jing Project by teachingchris http://ashleyquark.wordpress.com/2007/12/04/create-screencasts-with-the-jing-project/#comment-7 teachingchris Fri, 14 Dec 2007 20:01:37 +0000 http://ashleyquark.wordpress.com/2007/12/04/create-screencasts-with-the-jing-project/#comment-7 Great blog, Ash! I really liked the samples of Jing/Flixn that you did -- very practical. Now, to get webcams and microphones! :) Great blog, Ash! I really liked the samples of Jing/Flixn that you did — very practical. Now, to get webcams and microphones! :)

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