1. “software to enhance the educational value of computers in the classroom and beyond”
Terry Coatta
VP Development, Silicon Chalk
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2. What’s Next? Technology in education has given a lot
Course management systems
Discipline specific (e.g. Mathematica)
Online testing
Simulations, case studies
So what else can we do with technology?
More content, better organization
General support of learning
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3. Pervasive Learning Pervasive computing Pervasive learning
Computers wherever you need them
Pervasive learning
Computer support of learning everywhere
Current solutions only address limited contexts
Need support for learning
In and out of the classroom
Synchronously and asynchronously
Distant and present
In groups and by oneself
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4. Learning Contexts Learning occurs in many contexts
Each context has unique properties
How do we make learning pervasive?
By supporting the different properties and making it easy to transition from one context to another
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5. Features What types of features are important?
Helping improve interaction and collaboration
Capturing the information and interactions for later review and refinement
Allowing one to work, even when not connected to the net or participating after the fact
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6. Capturing the Experience
Transform any environment into a smart classroom
Records the entire educational experience
Incorporates material from the instructor, notes from the student, and interactions with others
Uses the laptop to enhance and augment classroom activities such as presentation, feedback, demonstrations, problem solving, etc.
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7. Blurring the Boundaries
Silicon Chalk also supports blended educational styles
Remote students can actively participate in a class in real time via the software
Students and instructors can carry out most activities asynchronously (outside of the classroom)
Software can be used by study groups or project teams to collaborate/interact
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8. Thank You
Terry Coatta
VP Development, Silicon Chalk