Netbooks in class
Science fiction
or everyday practice?
Chryssanthe Sotiriou
Dimitris Primalis
Overview
Part A
• Introduction of netbooks in class
• Why use netbooks instead of books?
• Problems and difficulties
• Class rules
• classroom management tips
• Dealing with parents
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
Part B
• Exploit the netbook
• Adopt new techniques
• Fight “copy-paste” practices
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
Does it seem cloudy?
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
text
sound animation
picture
Why use netbooks instead of books?
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
Cater for different learning styles (audio, visual, kinesthetic, interpersonal)
Motivate learners through challenging and thought provoking activities.
Promote personalized and autonomous learning.
Actively engage them in learning.
spatial
interpersonal
kinesthetic
visual
audio
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
Focus on learner centered teaching
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
An expensive toy or a powerful tool?
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
Class Management
• Set rules.
• Don’t stand glued to the
computer and whiteboard.
• Appoint assistants.
• Ensure there are different
forms of interaction.
• Always have a back-up activity.
• Use your sense of humour
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
Set rules
• Talk extensively about what
students should respect.
• Take into consideration the
copyright laws.
• Read carefully the terms and
conditions of each site. Especially
privacy.
• Make clear that no offensive
language can be used and no pranks
will be tolerated.
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
Throwing 9 year olds into
shark infested seas???
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
Computers can have a friendly face
• Make computers friendlier to
learners (DFS)
• Train parents and learners
• Create a “routine in class”
• Encourage pairwork and groupwork
(peer-mentoring).
• Ask ss to share
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
Part B
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
Exploitation
Abuse
Use
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
Skype is the limit? Edmodo says no!!!!!!
Students start thinking of the potential creation of a city in space.
Background information
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgkVBJM9ch0
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
http://www.edmodo.com/home
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
Old
hab
its
die
har
d…
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13310042
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
Project title
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
Create a fact file about your favourite wild animal.
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
How can 9-10 year old learners cope???
• Pre-teach key words
• Draw a plan
• Scan the text
• Store the info
• Select data
• Rephrase
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
A glimpse from the future
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
1:1
1 student 1 pencil 1 book
One-to-one Technology Enhanced Learning?
Soloway & Norris (2004) - Chank (2007)
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
1:1
1 student 1 pencil 1 book
1 student ν... books
1:1
One-to-one Technology Enhanced Learning?
Soloway & Norris (2004) - Chank (2007)
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
1:1
1 student 1 pencil 1 book
1 student ν... books
1 student 1 Table PC
1:1
1:1
One-to-one Technology Enhanced Learning?
Soloway & Norris (2004) - Chank (2007)
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
1:1
1 student 1 curriculum
1 student 1 Tablet PC
1:1
1:1
1:1
Soloway & Norris (2004) - Chank (2007)
One-to-one Technology Enhanced Learning?
1 student 1 pencil 1 book
1 student ν... books
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
Is technology panacea?
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
Conclusion
– Technology is a medium to achieve our goals.
– It is up to us to use it in a creative and beneficial way.
– It cannot substitute the teacher. – It can promote autonomous learning and
creativity. – It can give learners a sense of achievement. – It can strengthen bonds between the
teacher and the learners. – Above all, it is there to facilitate and NOT
to hinder our teaching.
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
It’s teamwork that makes the difference!!!
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis
Thank you for sharing your
thoughts and experiences on a
spring day!
Dimitris n Chryssanthe
Special thanks to VASSILIS ECONOMU
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