Developing materials and practices for the digital
generation
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Nik PeacheyLearning Technology Consultant, Trainer , Writer
Associate Trainer - Bell Educational Trust
Lecturer - University of Westminster
20 Years World Wide Experience in ELT
PRINCE 2 Project ManagerM.Ed Tech ELTCELTA TrainerDELTA TrainerICT Trainer
http://about.me/technogogy
http://nikpeachey.blogspot.com/
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This presentation?Bit of research
Some tools
Everything is free
Some ideas
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
My Research
• More than 75 percent of teens own cell phones.
•73 percent use online social networking sites.
•38 percent share something online that they created, such as artwork, photos, stories, or videos.
•A Nielson Wire Report found that teenagers averaged 3,339 sent and received texts a month!
Data from a recent Pew Research Center survey shows:
Engaging Students on Their Own Terms http://thejournal.com/articles/2012/01/20/omg-engaging-students-on-their-own-terms.aspx By Anthony A. Luscre
The App Gap
Eliminating the “App Gap” By Marc Prensky -In Educational Technology Jan-Feb 2012
“apps include some of the most useful learning tools that have ever been available.”
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Marc Prensky
Engaging students on their own terms
“My challenge to teachers is to create assignments, projects and techniques to capture your students' attention. Projects should be technology-rich, highly engaging, and fun learning experiences that reflect real-world skills.”
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Engaging Students on Their Own Terms http://thejournal.com/articles/2012/01/20/omg-engaging-students-on-their-own-terms.aspx By Anthony A. Luscre
The classroom?
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The classroom?
• Wireless connectivity
• Power
• Internet enabled devices
• Air, light, space, colour, comfort
• Data projector?
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How do we adapt our teaching and materials to cater to the digital generation?
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Developing materials and practices for the digital
generation
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Creating a Back Channelhttp://todaysmeet.com/
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Why?• Information sharing
• Audience response
• Democratising the classroom
• Brainstorming
• Engagement
• Working without paper
• A record of interaction
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
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Chat with SMShttp://transl8it.com/
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Why?• Increase engagement with
short texts
• Understanding the genre
• Thinking about the sound
• Communication
• Fun
• Lead in to phonology http://www.photransedit.com/Online/Text2Phonetics.aspx
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Shared work spacehttp://posterous.com
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Members onlyhttp://posterous.com
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Working collaborativelyhttp://posterous.com
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Mobile workinghttp://posterous.com
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Add audiohttp://audioboo.fm/
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
http://quickshout.blogspot.pt/2010/11/audioboo-to-posterous-audio-podcasting.html
Why?• Publish content as writing
task
• Create online materials
• A shared private workspace
• Peer editing and collaboration
• Mobile digital narrative
• Blended learning courses
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
http://nikpeachey.posterous.com/news-story
http://nikpeachey.posterous.com/fire-and-ice-18985
http://nikpeachey.posterous.com/married-life-4668
http://nikpeachey.posterous.com/the-story-of-loony
http://nikpeachey.posterous.com/a-vision-of-students-today
Examples
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http://scrible.com/s/0846g
What do you use when you study?
Interacting with texthttps://www.scrible.com
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Storing informationhttps://www.scrible.com
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Sharing informationhttps://www.scrible.com
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Why?• Developing study skills
• Interactive with text to increase retention
• Analysing text (grammar and vocab)
• Pinpointing text comprehension
• Keeping a record for revision
• Sharing questions
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Mashing up multimedia http://storify.com
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Multimedia searchhttp://storify.com
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Social media researchhttp://storify.com
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On MobileNik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
On MobileNik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Why?• Mixed media
comprehension tasks
• Embed into blogs etc
• Research tasks for students
• Synergising information
• Moving beyond cut and paste for digital sources
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Generic tasks for digital comprehension
• Fact collectionFind (7) facts in the text
• Evaluating sourcesWhich source was the most (useful)?
• SummarisingMake notes of the main points in each text and then use them to write a summary.
• Peer created (?)Look at the text(s) and write questions to test other students.
• ReportingUse the information from the text and prepare a report. http://mailvu.com
• What interests you?Find an interesting point or fact in each text and share it with the class.
• ComparisonHow do the texts differ?
• ProjectsResearch the topic and produce a multimedia text.
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Video Communication
Video Mailhttp://mailvu.com/
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Speaking practice
Develop speaking skillsIncrease reflection and self awareness
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Video Q&Ahttp://vyou.com/nikpeachey
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Answer from Anywhere
Increase engagementBe availableDevelop communication
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Video Diaryhttp://www.keek.com/Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Speaking diarySpoken ePortfolioLearning and reflectionCommunication
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Visual informationInfographics
Infographic & visual literacy
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Finding sourceshttp://visual.ly/
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Creating a visual CVhttp://re.vu
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Create their own research http://www.diagram.ly/Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Why?• Great for comprehension
and writing activities
• Web research - fact checking
• Creative tasks
• Great for visual learners
• 10 tools for making Infographics: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/awesome-free-tools-infographics/
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Tools for Learnershttp://www.scoop.it/t/tools-for-learners
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
About mehttp://about.me/technogogy
Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
Homework
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The Networked Student
Watch then become a networked student and create networked students.
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Recommended ReadingLearning & Technologyhttp://www.scoop.it/t/learning-technology