Using free web based tools for collaborative e learning
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The document discusses using free web-based tools for collaborative eLearning. It covers topics like why collaborative eLearning is useful, examples of collaborative tools like wikis and Google Docs, opportunities and risks of these tools, how to moderate activities, and case studies. The presentation aims to explain how to effectively incorporate free web tools to enhance collaborative learning.
Using free web based tools for collaborative e learning
- 1. www.netskills.ac.uk Using free web-based tools for collaborative eLearning SEDA Conference 17th November 2011
- 2. Web-based Collaborative eLearning Tools Topics Collaborative eLearning and selection of tools Opportunities and Risks Managing activities Some case studies Final thoughts and questions © JISC Netskills 2011
- 4. Web-based Collaborative eLearning Tools Bloom’s Taxonomy © JISC Netskills 2011
- 5. Web-based Collaborative eLearning Tools http://www.flickr.com/photos/ariels_photos/4097787955/
- 6. Web-based Collaborative eLearning Tools Collaborative Tools http://www.flickr.com/photos/albedo/97915333/
- 7. Web-based Collaborative eLearning Tools Wikis © JISC Netskills 2011
- 8. Web-based Collaborative eLearning Tools Blogs © JISC Netskills 2011
- 9. Web-based Collaborative eLearning Tools Google Docs © JISC Netskills 2011
- 10. Web-based Collaborative eLearning Tools Bookmarking © JISC Netskills 2011
- 11. Web-based Collaborative eLearning Tools Storytelling © JISC Netskills 2011
- 12. Web-based Collaborative eLearning Tools Conferencing © JISC Netskills 2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/atomixakira/5941468677/
- 13. Web-based Collaborative eLearning Tools Maps © JISC Netskills 2011
- 14. Web-based Collaborative eLearning Tools Fluffy? © JISC Netskills 2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/sergiu_bacioiu/4327564714/
- 15. Web-based Collaborative eLearning Tools Fierce? © JISC Netskills 2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_jd/3281183321/
- 16. Web-based Collaborative eLearning Tools Opportunities Shifting the balance of responsibility Ease of use Integration between tools – Embedding – RSS Affordable Personlisation Transferrability Mobility Fun! © JISC Netskills 2011
- 17. Web-based Collaborative eLearning Tools Hurdles Loss of control Identity management Safeguarding more in the users’ hands Where does the data go? Vulnerabilities ANOTHER system to learn! …and all the other hurdles you get with collaborative activity! © JISC Netskills 2011
- 19. Web-based Collaborative eLearning Tools Setting up the activity Focus on the learning objectives Guidance about privacy settings Set expectations of behaviour What will you do if something goes wrong? Alternative forms of contact Clear assessment criteria © JISC Netskills 2011
- 20. Web-based Collaborative eLearning Tools eModeration 5 stage model (Salmon, G., 2004) www.atimod.com/e-moderating/5stage.shtml © JISC Netskills 2011
- 21. Web-based Collaborative eLearning Tools Case Studies Netskills – “Technology Enhanced Collaborative Learning” workshop Sheffield Hallam University – MSc in Technology Enhanced Learning, Innovation & Change Northumbria College – Foundation Degree in hairdressing and salon management University of Salford – BSc in Professional Sound and Video technology © JISC Netskills 2011
- 22. Web-based Collaborative eLearning Tools Final Thoughts Scale – Large groups can be powerful but difficult to manage – Smaller groups, not everyone has to have to same access Scope – Content can get unwieldy – Watch for mission creep – Wikis especially – what is its purpose, when will you stop? Plan B – What’s the exit strategy? © JISC Netskills 2011
- 23. Web-based Collaborative eLearning Tools Final Thoughts Give responsibility to learners – Set ground rules for behaviour – Assessment criteria – Manage “difficult” interaction – Manage privacy Participate as a tutor Allow for learner discovery of tools Evaluate together Use the tools yourself © JISC Netskills 2011
- 24. Web-based Collaborative eLearning Tools © JISC Netskills 2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/movito/2214551923
- 25. Web-based Collaborative eLearning Tools © JISC Netskills 2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/denemiles/3970279665/
- 26. Web-based Collaborative eLearning Tools Have a chat Chris Thomson @cbthomson http://methinkz.posterous.com [email protected] www.netskills.ac.uk @netskills © JISC Netskills 2011
- 27. www.netskills.ac.uk JISC Netskills is a JISC Advance service hosted at Newcastle University