tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066751830150905125.post2224340175889227013..comments2023-08-14T23:12:10.955+12:00Comments on Curriculum Integration Project: Inquiry learning, hacking iPads, and being safe onlineSam Cunnanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06070560576083485593noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066751830150905125.post-4992429675333748162013-10-08T18:35:17.869+13:002013-10-08T18:35:17.869+13:00Hi Sam - I've been think LOTS about things lik...Hi Sam - I've been think LOTS about things like this, and for me, what it comes down to is the massive paradigm shift that using digital technologies effectively in the classroom brings - I think that maybe (without being full clued in of course), that there has been a clear disconnect with the introduction of ipads with 'traditional' pedagogies still being in place in these classrooms, rather than 21st century pedagogies that 'match' effective implementation of digital technologies. 'Cybersmarts' and metacognition become much more dominant in a setting like this - discussions with classes about the good and the bad of using the technology should be ongoing, and 'inappropriate use' needs to be utilised as a part of the learning process, and 'workshopped', to increase the cyber smarts of all students in that class, as a normal part of classroom learning. The internet is a great 'dismantler' of hierarchies and traditional 'controls' over access to information - it makes sense that students maximise this, but the great part about school is that there are living authentic opportunities to discuss the implications of inappropriate use. For students, virtual and physical worlds are inseparable, whereas most teachers see these worlds as separate. Teachers become pivotal for facilitating 'cybersmart' learning opportunities, that increase student awareness of actions and their responsibilities (as well as our own as teachers).<br />Maybe limiting internet access leaves students ill prepared for 'real' unsupervised virtual experiences? Don't know, its a fantastic challenge. Especially for teachers, who need to be digitally capable and engaged, to truely enable authentic learning opportunities to occur.<br />Just a few quick thoughts, as I'm waaaayyyy behind on everything!!<br />Best of luck Sam, enjoy Ulearn.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597349657125927869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066751830150905125.post-64814870418411101992013-10-04T18:38:02.193+13:002013-10-04T18:38:02.193+13:00Let's try that again ;-)... Great, will do, th...Let's try that again ;-)... Great, will do, thanks Sam...following you ;-) @FionaGrantFiona Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14009933645241802777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066751830150905125.post-82578797958831678902013-10-04T15:05:25.142+13:002013-10-04T15:05:25.142+13:00This comment has been removed by the author.Fiona Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14009933645241802777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066751830150905125.post-91604400692247231582013-10-04T14:57:22.772+13:002013-10-04T14:57:22.772+13:00Fiona - I'll be at uLearn13. Definitely keen t...Fiona - I'll be at uLearn13. Definitely keen to catch up. Tweet me @samcunnane when you have a spare moment there and we'll have a korero. How to develop of a school culture that enables students to journey safely on the web (without a massive 'cyber police' presence) is a discussion several of us from Fraser have been getting into across this break.Sam Cunnanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070560576083485593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066751830150905125.post-63341836372270763042013-10-04T08:20:57.276+13:002013-10-04T08:20:57.276+13:00Hi Sam, Enjoyed reading your post. Early days but ...Hi Sam, Enjoyed reading your post. Early days but I am using a Google+ Community with Year 9-13 students and their teachers. We are exploring how the community can support their learning and contribute to our CyberSmart Curriculum...specifically our Smart Footprint and Smart Relationships. Your final comment resonated with me..."we need to engage our whole communities in helping our young people develop the skills to be citizens online. This involves engaging with them in their various communities both online and offline so we can continue an authentic conversation about who and how they are in the various worlds they inhabit"<br />I would be keen to talk more about this with you. Are you at uLearn13 next week?<br /><br />Nga mihi nui,<br />Fiona Fiona Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14009933645241802777noreply@blogger.com