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

Dirk Tussing & Chicagoland Learning Leaders

 Goal to have Khai Tri Orphanage use computers for learning  Other schools in Vietnam are using ClassmatePC

About Dirk Tussing  My Education Winnetka Schools, K Purdue University B.S. Engineering, 1984 Northeastern Illinois University M.A. Higher Education Leadership, 2008  My Company Chicagoland Learning Leaders (Owner) ‏ Develop & Teach a 20-week program at DePaul University Continuing Professional Education

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

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

1-to-1 Learning Environments technology 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

9 Performance Support vs. Instruction

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) ‏

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

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

 Over 100 free computer courses for ages 5-12 Web: CD-ROM: does not require Internet  Access in rural villages: internet cafes Free Posters  AGU foreign language teachers could practice as classroom activities  Learning by playing games  English, Math, Science, Health, Computers, etc.

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

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

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

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

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) 162/171/ /171/28

Web 2.0

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

Current Project  50 Laptops: Netbooks for Kids in Children's Hospital  Website:  Metrics will be on “Wellness” not knowledge gains

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

Active Web 2.0 Contributor: LinkedIn: Facebook: Twitter: Wikipedia Author: My Project Blog: Work Website: Charity Website: Owner of three Nings:   