Hi All
I have added the storyboard and related text to this blog so that you can please give me input/feedback. The LiveBinder is great, but does not always work as well as we would like when using an iPad, so for this planning phase I decided to add it in this way to the blog. You can leave feedback etc as a comment, that way it is easy to follow and know who said what etc.
Can someone also please confirm that I have understood the assignment correctly. One of the aspects of the assignment is to come up with a storyboard with the related text explaining why it was design in a particular way (what choices were made to include various aspects to the site). I think I have achieved that, but am very open to feedback from you guys, after all we are aiming for top marks (lol). There is also an aspect which requires us to link the literature/research back to the choices made in the storyboard design; this is the area Nicoleta is working on.
Cheers H
Slide 1
This is the 1st screen participants will see. On the top right they will find the registration button (sign up or sign in). They can also see via the map where other participants come from, it allows them to realise how far and wide the community really is.
Along the top of the screen are 5 hyperlinked buttons. All screens have these buttons in the same position. This allows participants to easily navigate between screens and not have to stress about how to ‘get in’ or ‘get out’ of a screen.
As the site has been created for teacher learning, it was decided to use the theme of a school i.e.
Home = Reception reception = home??
Show ‘n Tell = This is an area teachers can ‘show off’ their students work/examples etc.
Teacher’s Lounge = This is a discussion area, with a range of topics teachers can discuss.
Roll Call = This is the members area, teachers can see details of other participants .
Assembly = This is where participants can find out about guest Webinars & conference details.
Canteen = This is the ‘social’ area where teachers can flag projects they are doing , advertise class projects they are planning and seek other’s to collaborate with them and their classes.
On the top left of the screen, they can click the ‘yellow sticky note’ which will take them to more information about what it means to be part of an e-community, including the benefits of being a member of an e-community. This is particularly important as there is a good chance participants have either never been part of an e-community, thought about what it means to be part of an e-community or understood how to develop and maintain an e-community.
The Web 2.0 modules are listed in icon format rather than URL format as this looks more enticing than a URL, it also allows participants to start to recognise the icons and in doing so, subconsciously begin to feel ‘connected’ to the various sites.
Slide 2
This is the Show ‘n Tell area of the site. Teachers are able to upload their student’s work to share what they have done, or ideas that have worked for them.
They can also discuss, or add a podcast of a tool they have discovered which they have found useful. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences, knowledge, questions and answers.
Could we add another little feature that we can have like a students of the month award where we showcase a couple of people's work??
Could we add another little feature that we can have like a students of the month award where we showcase a couple of people's work??
Slide 3
This is the Teacher’s Lounge. This is where teachers can find links to other participants blogs. Participants are encouraged to visit each other’s blogs so that they can learn from each other and with each other.
They can post ideas or ask questions of others as to how to use a particular Web 2.0 tool in the classroom.
They can also post discussions regarding various pedagogical aspects to teaching and learning.
Maybe we should also add a chat option here as an attempt to build community among members? This could also be useful for teachers who from the same school too. We can advise in the sign-up to our community, that the ICT integrator's presence is also required occasionally. What do you think??
Maybe we should also add a chat option here as an attempt to build community among members? This could also be useful for teachers who from the same school too. We can advise in the sign-up to our community, that the ICT integrator's presence is also required occasionally. What do you think??
Slide 4
This is the Roll call area of the site. This is where participants can find out a bit more about other participants, who they are, where they come from, what their interests are etc.
It is important we have this aspect to the site, as it will allow participants to begin to feel they ‘know’ each other a little more. It will also allow them to find like minded participants who are in their geographical area, or overseas. This has many advantages including being able to support each other’s learning i.e. expand their personal learning networks (PLN).
In Classroom 2.0 there was also an option to 'add colleague' which puts the participants on a short list and you get feeds on their updates etc. Would that also be useful here in fostering the community element?
In Classroom 2.0 there was also an option to 'add colleague' which puts the participants on a short list and you get feeds on their updates etc. Would that also be useful here in fostering the community element?
Slide 5
This is an example of one of the modules they will be learning. On the left, they can see what they should be able to achieve once they have been through the module. There is a discussion forum available to them for this specific module which is different to the various other discussion areas found on the site. This will ensure they can have topic related discussions without them being lost in the other discussions that take place on the site.
In order to provide for different learning styles, participants are able to either download the module in hardcopy, or watch a video of the various steps. Some participants may choose to use both the hardcopy notes while watching the video. Participants can choose the learning method that suits them.
LOVE IT!
LOVE IT!
Slide 6
The Assembly area of the site documents information relating to Webinars and or conference that will be held. Conferences can take place online as well as f2f. The f2f conference would be an annual event called Me 2 Conference. This name was chosen to try and reflect on the inclusive nature of learning/networking that takes place.
Slide 7
The Canteen is the social area of the site. This is where participants can find or start different interest groups other than Web 2.0 related.
Participants can find a list of the schools using the site.
Participants can create ‘adverts’ so that collaborative inter school projects can be worked on, thus expanding students learning networks.
Heather you are amazing! love your work!
Heather you are amazing! love your work!
| Feedback for Theresa's Questions | |||||||||||||||
| 1: We like the following aspects of working in a group: | 2: We are aware of these difficulties of working in a group: | 3: We will try and overcome these difficulties by: | 4: Our potential strengths seem to be: | 5: Our potential weaknesses seem to be: | 6: What is our team trying to accomplish in this assignment? | 7: What mark is each of us hoping to achieve? | 8: How often? | 8: Synchronously? | 8: Asynchronously? | 8: Scheduled? | 9: How will we share our work on this assignment? | 10: What kind of online workspace will work best for us? | 11: What form will our work take for our presentation in the 14 May Block session? | 12: How will we deal with members who don’t participate enough, participate too much or distract the group from its core functions? | 13: What will we do if a group member’s work doesn’t meet our standards? |
| Being able to bounce ideas off each other, especially as we have different skills and knowledge, this lets us look at the task from different perspectives | Possible lack of face to face time with each other or as a group, not really knowing each other like work ethic/aims/abilities etc | Trying to keep in constant touch with each other as much as possible | Our different skills we bring, we also all seem to be focused and interested to achieve our best | Time to meet + not really knowing each other could result in a shy person not speaking up, or an active one coming across aggressively | Understand how an e-community works so that we can create an e-community for Teachers interested in learning about Web 2.0 tools in general and being able to link up with other teachers who are implementing Web 2.0 in their classrooms | HD | As often as pos, at least once a week | If pos | We will probably use this method most | At least 2 or 3 face to face if pos and possibly a scheduled Skype | Via a blog | blog is 1st choice, email a poor 2nd | LiveBinder or Glog | As time is an issue, I hope this will not happen. However, I would hope the group would be honest with each other and if someone is high jacking the task this could be discussed. If someone is not participating, try to help them up and 'marching forward' | Depending on when this happened, if we were running out of time, I would try to lend a hand/give some guidance or examples, at worst try to re-edit and send back to individual for their approval. As this is a group task and we all want to do well, the end product is important for all. If this happened early on, the group as a whole could tactfully offer feedback |
| Different group members have different skills, knowledge and perspectives that they are able to offer the group. Allocate tasks, get results quicker. | Time scheduling - everyone has different schedules. Other commitments - family, work, other subjects can sometimes get in the way. Difference in opinions or ways of doing things sometimes can get in the way. | Communicating through email and through our blog. Staying in touch and letting everyone know what's going on. | Industry experience Good understanding of technology All team members get along | Time scheduling | Insight in how an online community can be formed and maintain in order to apply this knowledge in the real world | Credit - Distinction | Email/blog often | Yes | Yes | Yes | (I wasn't sure if this meant allocate or how we will manage the work) We will allocate tasks per strengths of group members. All work is put on the blog or on the live binder as well as using other web 2.0 tools. | All group members are enthusiastic of trying new web 2.0 tools. Blog, live binder, reference sharing tools etc. | Live-binder website. | Communicate the problem to the member, try to solve the issue in a calm manner. | Communicate the problem to the member, offer advice as to how to improve the work. |
| The collaborative element allows for the sharing of ideas. | The on-line aspect lacks the personal touch that exists in face to face. | Using Skype, at least can see each other which will go some way to restoring "the personal touch". | A congenial group that has a mutual respect for each others capabilities and contributions | Lack of time coordination to allow for synchronous progress | A website that teaches teachers to use technology to improve educational outcomes for their students | Maximum if at all possible | Weekly or as needed | If possible | More likely | Yes | Assign tasks to individuals with deadlines early enough to allow for revision before the subject deadline. | A blog with shared contributions | A display of our website | Firm but polite emails but this shouldn't be a problem if members have agreed to their assigned task. | The earlier deadline for individual members allows time for feedback and revision |
| dividing clear tasks for each member to complete & learning from each other's experiences | logistical problems of meeting face-to-face and online, ensuring each member completes given tasks, maintain harmonious and productive group | open and honest communication, ensure clear roles so people know what is expected of them | keen interest and knowledge of education, understanding of key principals which underpin adult education | mixed abilities and interest in technology | a greater understanding of how Web 2.0 tools can enhance an online learning experiences and develop community. | High Distinction | phone, email, blog and livebinder | Heather has set up an account on livebinder.com, she has been instrumental in coordinating key stages in our project | - ?? the blog and livebinder | - livebinder.com | as a group through discussion, individuals to initiate when necessary, this should not be a problem as we are all time poor and have a strong vision of what needs to be done and by when it needs to be done, as with anything in life, you get out what you put in, so the onus is on the individual to ensure active participation | during group discussions and through the blog | |||
I have converted all documents to pdf so that the LiveBinder reads more easily. Where possible made changes, sent back to author to confirm they are okay with changes. If not, I have had to accept their wishes.
Negatives for now:
1. I could not upload a Word document.
2. I could not insert a table.
3. I suspect a paid version might allow one to set up blogs for a whole class and not rely on inviting people into the community. The negative of inviting in is, an email goes out, a response will depend on whether they get or read the email and whether they choose to respond, not great in a classroom situation.
4. I might be wrong, but the subsequent pages in this blog does not seem to have the same editing facility as the home page e.g. on the home page you can create new post but on the extra pages, you have to edit a post to add to the page. Mmm, now that I think of it, that is how the wiki page worked as well.
5. Can people make comments without editing a page?
6. How does one backup?
7. Is there a history one can revert to - I can't see obvious sign, but have emailed help forum (14/4/11)
Positives for now:
1. Easy to upload images, video, html.
2. Easy to allocate permissions e.g. in our situation I will give us all admin rights, but in a class I would restrict that and this blog makes that easy to do.
3. Blogger allowed me to create a blog for a group without having to pay, Edublog it seemed would not allow me to create a group blog with equal rights without paying.
4. Relatively intuitive
I have not checked out this site, but might have some interesting info
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Oh my gosh :( :( I have no idea what I did :( :( I was adding a paragraph to this area commenting how I felt so lucky to be working with you guys and when I looked ... it was not there! and worse ... I have lost part of this page. I can't even remember what I had on the page. I know I had the link to the live binder, which I will add back when I can start to breath again - oh, so sad. If either of you can think of anything else I might have had that was useful, let me know.
I have emailed help forum in the event someone can let me know if there is a history stored anywhere. I know when I used wikispaces, there was a history, which would allow me to 'wind back', but can't see that on blogger. Mmm, another negative for my list. I will need to think about how one backs this up if there is not history automatically kept.
