Web 2.

0
Challenges changes and opportunities

IATEFL Hungary

Nik Peachey

Nik Peachey

Learning technology consultant, trainer & writer

http://technogogy.org.uk/

http://tinyurl.com/
354enma
All links and notes

My background
Teaching
Teacher training
Developing online teacher support
Project management

Using technology with

Kids and teens

What puts you off?

Why dont more teachers

use technology?

The danger of harassment and cyber-bullying.

The sites I want students to access in school are blocked.

There are too many unsuitable advertisements.

The threat to their personal information and location etc.
What parents might think.
Restrictions and rules put in place by administration.
Lack of suitable materials or lack of knowledge of suitable materials.
The preparation time involved.
Too many student distractions (Facebook + checking their email etc.)
Don't want to overload students with too much ungraded information.
(E.g. Google search results = 15,000,000 pages)

I'm not allowed to download software or plugins I want to use.

I haven't had enough training.
None. I just do it.

Social Poll
http://urtak.com/u/1800

There are too many unsuitable advertisements.

Too many student distractions (Facebook + checking

their email etc.)

Don't want to overload students with too much

ungraded information. (E.g. Google search results =
15,000,000 pages)

The sites I want students to access in school are blocked.

Restrictions and rules put in place by administration.

Lack of suitable materials or lack of knowledge of
suitable materials.

I'm not allowed to download software or plugins I want

to use.

What can we do?

Web Browsers for Kids

KidZui

Rich Media Browser

Controlled Content

Introduces Kids to Social Networking

Parents can monitor

KidZui web browser

Pros

Allows kids to access

the real web, but
controls content
Is social
Tracks their use
Gives control over
access to parent /
teacher

&

Cons

Requires download

Paid version has better

features

No interaction with other

computer based tools

Getting control
Binary Switch

Binary switch
Pros

&

Gives the teacher some

control
Can block selectively
and on needs based
basis

Cons

Requires downloading and

installing

Need to negotiate with

other computer users

One per computer

Before
http://howjsay.com/

Removing Ads
http://adout.org/

After
Ads Removed

AdsOut
Pros

&

Cons

Removes most ads

Doesnt require any
downloads
Creates a hyperlink for
pages without the ads

Not 100% effective

Sometimes blocks features
of the site

Limiting Overload
SimplyBox.com

Choose the resources for Students

Develop digital literacy

Pros

SimlpyBox
&

Cons

Limits the content to reasonable

& relevant sources
Still gives students summaries
and visuals to evaluate

Very quick and easy to change

and up date

Can be collaborative

Can embed resources into

webpages

Helps to develop link evaluation

skills

You still have to find the links first

Runs on a plugin so you might need

to get it installed

Limiting Overload & Enabling

Collaboration
Wallwisher.com

WallWisher
Pros

&

Can display rich media

Quick and easy to up date

Reduces overload

Reduces chances of exposure to

unsuitable content

Students can contribute

No downloads necessary

Cons

You still need to find the

content

Can leave anonymous

messages

Just show the part you want

SafeShare.TV

Find the part of the clip you want

and put it in safe frame

Cut to the part you want

http://tinyurl.com/32jgtf2

SafeShare
Pros

&

Cons

Reduces distractions

Still possible to click

through to YouTube

Takes students to
precise point in a video

Wont by pass blocking

Community policed video

http://www.kideos.com/

Kideos
Pros

&

Safe Video sharing

Community created and
policed

Cons

You have to register if you

want to look at a number
of videos

Turning Video into Tasks

http://www.eslvideo.com/

ESL Video
Pros

&

Has some LMS

capabilities
Development of
autonomous /
homework tasks
Embeds into other web
based materials

Cons

Developing good video

based activities requires
time and skill

Limited tasks types

SOME COMPUTER
GAMES

Imaginative games
Spore Creature Creator

Spore Creature Creator

http://eu.spore.com/whatisspore/creaturecreator.cfm

Create your own creatures

and make videos of them

Activities

Spore

Creating characters for

narrative

Short video projects

Following instructions

Describing character
and appearance

Picture dictation

Creating picture stories

Comparing

Narrative Based Games

www.powerupthegame.org

Interaction with characters

Critical thinking skills

Blowing stuff up and shooting

Power Up
Activities

Task based reading

Narrative

Thinking skills and

problem solving

Reported speech

Imperatives /
conditionals

THE REBIRTH OF
SOFTWARE - MOBILE

Forvo
Search for words
Listen to dierent
pronunciations
http://iphone.forvo.com/

SonicPics
Add spoken text to images
Create a sequence of images
Record a narrative
Export as a movie clip
http://www.sonicpics.com

MeeGenius
Read and listen to books
See words highlighted
http://
www.meegenius.com/
iphone

Mobile apps

Pros

&

Cons

Powerful interactions
Powerful platform
Accessible
Contained
Safer interaction with
Web2.0

Cost of device
Not all free

Resources for Young Learners

http://tinyurl.com/35huvp7

Censor & Control

vs
Educate
?

EdTech Portal
Articles and research from around the web
http://technogogy.slinkset.com/

EdTech Training

Technology training with pedagogical tips

http://nikpeachey.blogspot.com/

E-Literacy & English

Activities the students can do every day
http://daily-english-activities.blogspot.com/

EdTech News & Tips

Quick activities tips and comment
http://quickshout.blogspot.com/

Thanks for Listening

Nik Peachey

http://technogogy.org.uk/
http://twitter.com/NikPeachey