mpict keynote address
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Presentation discussing the current state of education and how we need to tear down the four walls of the classroom and utilize Web 2.0 Technology, Virtual Worlds and Smartphones to extend the classroom.TRANSCRIPT
Leveraging Virtual Worlds, Web 2.0 and Smart Phones for
Educational Excellence
By:Karl M. Kapp, Ed.D.
Professor, Instructional TechnologyBloomsburg University
www.karlkapp.blogspot.com
Brief history of…
The World
We’ve learned and struggled for a fewyears here figuring out how to make a decent phone. PC guys are not going to just figure this out.
They’re not going to just walk in.
--Palm CEO Ed Colligan, 16 Nov 2006
ENIAC's main control panel
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What actions should I take based on this
information?
What variables do I balance to keep my
person happy?How should I
manage my time?
What leadershipstrategy should I
use?
What activities give me the most return
for my efforts?
Can I trust this person who wants to team with me to accomplish a goal?
What can we create together?
Found at bat-blog.com
A recent college graduate is suing her alma mater forA recent college graduate is suing her alma mater for $72,000 -- the full cost of her tuition and then some$72,000 -- the full cost of her tuition and then some -- because she cannot find a job (CNN)-- because she cannot find a job (CNN)
Community College— 28% borrow an average of $5,879
New Approach
es are Needed
New Approach
es are Needed
Learning
As a
process
Extend
The
Classroom
Facilitat
or of
LearningJump
In!Hands On
Experiences
Say Dadda
Refer learners to a Blackboard Course Site for pre-work
Conduct a classroom session
Review with self-paced e-learning
Learning as a Process
Consider using the “En Media Res” technique
Maui 1.3 miles
Pacific Ocean
H: 79°L: 68°
Go ahead…jump in!
The water’s warm.
Use the tools
Use the tools
Real-timeaccess to faculty member
Quick question
BroadcastingThoughts and
Opinions
SendingStudents
Reminders.
Assignments
Answering one questionleads to more questions
Reach outside of the four walls of a classroom
Focused Chats
Clarification of Terms
Tips and Techniques
Frequently Asked Questions
Posting/Collection ofof ValuableResources
Listing ofExperts or
Faculty with Similar Interest
Link to the Field
Advice from Alumni
Creating a bridge to alumni, students and
industry through a community via Web 2.0
Continual Education
Peer-to-Peer Learning
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Hashtag #WCD2
www.karlkapp.blogspot.com