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1. Learn-IT 2.0 Learn-IT 2.0 Learn-IT 2.0Northern Illinois University Emerging Trends with Technology in Education (Kid’s Education & Corporate training)‏ Dirk.Tussing@LearningExecutive.com May 15, 2010 1

2. Dirk Tussing & Chicagoland Learning Leaders

3. http://khaitri.com.vn/ Goal to have Khai Tri Orphanage use computers for learning Other schools in Vietnam are using ClassmatePC

4. About Dirk Tussing My Education Winnetka Schools, K-12 www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/645458/Winnetka-Plan Purdue University B.S. Engineering, 1984 Northeastern Illinois University M.A.Higher Education Leadership, 2008 My Company Chicagoland Learning Leaders (Owner)‏ www.LearningExecutive.com Develop & Teach a 20-week program at DePaul University Continuing Professional Education

5. Purpose of Workshop Explain “how” specific technologies can enhance education Hands-on Demonstrations I’ll show some sample technologies You can “see” and “use” them Answer Questions

6. Educational Design Methodology Who Who are the learners What What do they need to learn Where in one city or not close by to each other

7. 1-to-1 Learning Environmentstechnology helps facilitate … Each learner goes at their pace Slow students can review Fast students are not bored Access and quality Delivery “consistency” can increase Technology can provide more students access Increase engagement If learning is fun, learners practice more Requires planning & support Does not replace classroom instruction Integration with classroom instruction

8. Retention & Performance Challenge 8

9. Performance Support vs. Instruction 9

10. Examples of New Learning Technologies • Computer-based Training • TeacherMate (mobile learning)‏ • Classmate PC (designed for rural settings)‏ • e-LearningForKids (English,Math,Health,Google Search)‏ • MIT OpenCourseWare (1,800 courses)‏ • Interactive Whiteboards • Mentored Classrooms • Distance Learning • Teleconferencing • Virtual Classrooms • iTunes U (Apple Computer’s iTunes University)‏ • Virtual Worlds (e.g., SecondLife)‏ • Web 2.0 (learners contribute content)‏ 10

11. Computer-Based Training (CBT)TeacherMate Used in Elementary Education 1-to-1 learning Very simple Interactive lessons Buttons for controls Speaker/Headsets Microphone (for recording & Playback)‏ Extra slot for SD memorycard More mobile devices in the future for Higher Ed & Corporate Training

12. Classmate PC Small Laptop (“netbook” computer)‏ Similar to OLPC (easier to purchase)‏ Very good for rural areas Good for kids 5-12 Teacher’s admin software for class management More netbooks will be available in the future Few computers are “rugged” for rural schools

13. www.e-LearningForKids.org Over 100 free computer courses for ages 5-12 Web: http://www.e-learningforkids.org/ CD-ROM: does not require Internet Access in rural villages: internet cafes Free Posters www.learningexecutive.com/pub/rotary/EFK/EFKHowTo_Vietnamese.pdf www.learningexecutive.com/pub/rotary/EFK/HowToEFK_English.pdf AGU foreign language teachers could practice as classroom activities Learning by playing games English, Math, Science,Health, Computers, etc.

14. MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW) • 1,800 FREE Courses • Syllabus • Calendar • Readings • Lecture Notes • Assignments • Exams • Audio/Video • Downloadable • English • Some translations

15. Interactive Whiteboards • How do they work? • “Smart” whiteboard • Writing pens with sensors • Computer • LCD Projector • Creates a dynamic work surface • Interactive lessons can be more fun • Visual learners • Kinesthetic learners • Auditory learners • Distance Learning Options • Classes can be recorded

16. Mentored Classroom 16

17. Distance Learning Two Modes: Synchronous – learners online at the same time Asynchronous – learners contribute at different times Teleconferencing (e.g., Sykpe)‏ Virtual Instructor-Led Training / Webinars GotoMeeting ($$$)‏ DimDim (Free, Open-source Options)‏ Virtual 3-D Worlds Web-Based Training (recorded, not live)‏ Mobile Devices for Learning

18. iTunes U and Mobile Learning • FREE courses from many prominent universities such as Harvard, MIT & Stanford • Audio Podcasts and Video • NIU could publish courses too

19. Virtual 3-D Worlds • Simulates real-world interaction • Learners interacts as Avatars • Requires high-speed internet AND fast PCs • I host a monthly open house (8 am) http://slurl.com/secondlife/Centrax%20Island/162/171/28

20. Web 2.0

21. Ning.com (Web 2.0/Social Learning)‏ • Simple to Use • Free & Customizable • Control Who Access • Learner-centric • Engaging • Supports Distance Learning

22. Corporate Education“Informal Learning” • “Informal Learning”more than 90% non-classroom • Mentoring & Feedback • Information Repositories • Communities of Practice • Expert Networks • Performance Support Systems • Search & Help • Mobile Learning Increasing • “Formal Learning”less than 10% is in classroom 22

23. Current Project • 50 Laptops: Netbooks for Kids in Children's Hospital • Website: www.RightStart4Kids.org • Metrics will be on “Wellness” not knowledge gains

24. Questions & Answers On emerging technologies Kid’s Education? Corporate Training? Learning together Creating a Social Network & Blog How to “BEST” learn Practice, Practice & more Practice

25. Active Web 2.0 Contributor: • LinkedIn:  http://www.linkedin.com/in/learningexecutive • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dirktussing • Twitter:    http://twitter.com/learningleader • Wikipedia Author:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_leader • My Project Blog:http://khaitriorphanage.blogspot.com/ • Work Website: www.learningexecutive.com • Charity Website: www.rightstart4kids.org • Owner of threeNings: • http://learningleader.ning.com/ • http://elearningforkids.ning.com/ • http://nteclassof1980.ning.com/