1. Learning From, Learning Through and Learning With Technology Presented by: Audrey NG, Neil Cornett and Amy Wright

2. Agenda  Digital Education Technology  How technology can be used as a mind tool in support of learning in Grade 7 History  Grade 7 French Immersion  Topic to study (choices given)  Research phase  Field Trip (virtual)  Blog / Scrapblog (Collaboration)  Oral presentation (digital slideshows, display boards, etc)

3. Digital Education Technology  VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) classed software  Has voice + video capabilities  Founded in 2003 (Luxembourg)  Intra-Skype communication is free  Connecting to landline or other device costs money  Well over a half billion registered users worldwide  May 10, 2011, Microsoft acquired Skype for $8.5B

4. Critical Examination of Skype Advantages  Convenient (weather, geographic location etc.)  Cost Effective  Can facilitate different student choices Disadvantages  Uncertainty around future of Skype  Training required for curator

5. Skype as Mind Tool Grade 7 History (French Immersion) Description of Assignment  Research Phase (1 week)  Field Trip (1 day)  Discussion (blog/scrapblog) (2days)  Presentation (20 minutes/group)

6. Internet Research Phase Choice of Personalities 1. Isaac Brock (major general) 2. Tecumseh ( Shawnee chief) 3. Laura Secord ( private individual) 4. Charles-Michel de Salaberry ( militia organizer) 5. Henry Proctor (general) 6. John By (lieutenant-colonel) Research Questions  Laura Secord as a person  Importance of her role in battle of 1812  Associations with her name today

7.  Virtual Tour via Skype  Interaction with Curator Field Trip Phase

8. Blog / Scrapblog  Comment on experience  Share ideas  Address questions  Discussion Discussion Phase

9. Discussion - Blog Questions Laura Secord  If her husband was not hurt, do you think Laura Secord would have been the hero she is? Why?  How did her actions (making a detour and walking 20 km for 20 hours so as not to get caught) lead to the winning of the battle?  Why do you think it took many years (1860) for her to be recognized as a hero? What does that say about the role of women in society in those days?

10. Discussion - Blog Questions Tecumseh  During the American revolution, many Shawnee villages were destroyed by the Americans. Tecumseh realized that the natives had to unite to survive. How important was that decision?  Do you think the Shawnee people made the right choice to be the allies of the British? Why?  What do you think would have been the outcome of the battle if Tecumseh had not died?

11. Presentation Phase Presentation Options:  Digital Slideshows  Display Boards  Posters

12. Discussion Question This presentation has suggested that Skype can be used as a mind tool to help students learn by bringing a field trip in the classroom. What are other ways in which Skype might be used as a valuable educational tool?

13. References Bain, C.M., DesRivieres, D. (2007). Canadian History 7. Pearson Education Centre. Toronto, Canada. Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum. Retrieved on May 20,2011 from website: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculumhttp://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum http://www.google.com/imghp