UNIT III �E-Learning 3.0 tools integration

Prepared by

Er. Binod Kumar Rajbhar

3.1 Concept of Pedagogy Wheels and e-learning tools

Padagogy Wheel:

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�Padagogy Wheel:

• The Padagogy Wheel is designed to help educators think – systematically, coherently, and with a view to long term, big-picture outcomes – about how they use mobile apps in their teaching.
• The Padagogy Wheel is all about mindsets; it’s a way of thinking about digital-age education that meshes together concerns about mobile app features, learning transformation, motivation, cognitive development and long-term learning objectives.
• The Padagogy Wheel, though, is not rocket science.
• It is an everyday device that can be readily used by everyday teachers; it can be applied to everything from curriculum planning and development, to writing learning objectives and designing centered activities.
• The idea is for the users to respond to the challenges that the Wheel presents for their teaching practices, and to ask themselves the tough questions about their choices and methods.

how does it work?

• The Padagogy Wheel brings together in the one chart several different domains of pedagogical thinking.
• It situates mobile apps within this integrated framework, associating them with the educational purpose they are most likely to serve.
• It then enables teachers to identify the pedagogical place and purpose of their various app-based learning and teaching activities in the context of their overall objectives for the course, and with reference to the wider developmental needs of their students.

• It’s useful to see the Wheel as providing a series of challenges and questions, a structured set of prompts asking you to reflect on your teaching, from planning to implementation.
• These prompts are interconnected like mechanical gears where a decision in one area often affects decisions in other areas.
• Consider each area as a grid through which you filter what you are doing. There are five of these grids; let’s look at each one in more detail.

THE FIVE GRIDS�1. Graduate Attributes And Capabilities�

• Graduate Attributes are at the core of learning design.
• Graduate Attributes address the long-term, enduring aims of our educational activity.
• They involve thinking about the type of people that emerge from our educational programs – their ethics, responsibility, and citizenship, for example – and their employability in our current and future society.
• Teachers must constantly revisit how their programs are contributing to the development of these attributes.

2. Motivation

• Motivation is vital to achieving the most effective learning outcomes.
• It is valuable for teachers to regularly ask themselves “Why am I doing this again?” That is not a joke.
• I am referring to the choices of learning outcomes, development of activities and design of content e.g. writing text and even making videos.
• So the wheel introduces a 21st century model of motivation that science has developed and is so well presented by Dan Pink in the TEDtalk “The Puzzle of Motivation“.
• Thinking through the grid of Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose (AMP) and filtering everything you do from idea-creation to assessment will, I believe, significantly help your teaching be transformational.

3. Bloom’s Taxonomy

• Bloom’s Taxonomy is really a way of helping teachers design learning objectives that require higher-order thinking.
• You start with ‘remembering and understanding’, which is the easiest category to serve with objectives but produces the least effective outcomes in achieving transformation.
• When supporting teachers, I recommend they try to get at least one learning objective from each category and always push towards the domain category of Creating, where higher order thinking takes place.
• This is the ‘By the time you finish this workshop/seminar/lesson you should be able to. . .’ type of thinking.
• Only after you have developed your learning outcomes are you ready for technology enhancement.

4. Technology Enhancement

• Technology Enhancement serves your pedagogy.
• When you choose any app or technology remember to apply the app selection criteria.
• The model only suggests apps that can support the learning objectives and activities at the time of publishing.
• The Padagogy Wheel constantly needs updating with apps as they are released.
• Teachers also should think about customization all the time – is there a better app or tool for the job of enhancing my defined pedagogy?

5. The SAMR Model

• Developed by Ruben Puentedura, the SAMR model – standing for “Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition” – is a framework that assists teachers to assess the degree to which digitally empowered learning and teaching is (or is not) moving beyond what can be taught using analog technologies.
• The SAMR Model is extremely useful when considering how you will use the technologies you have chosen.
• SAMR is a widely used model with a wealth of resources online, like Kathy Schrock’s excellent SAMR resources page.
• A very useful perspective about SAMR is through the eyes of the students.

3.2 Use of social media such as Facebook and YouTube for learning

Social Media:

• Social media is digital technology that allows the sharing of ideas and information, including text and visuals, through virtual networks and communities.
• Social media typically features user-generated content that lends itself to engagement via likes, shares, comments, and discussion.
• More than 4.7 billion people around the world use social media.
• Social media is credited with helping people build community and faulted for facilitating disinformation and hate speech.
• Social media is also an increasingly important part of many companies' marketing campaigns.
• The largest social media platforms worldwide are Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, Instagram, and WeChat.

Facebook�

• Facebook is a social networking website where users can post comments, share photographs, and post links to news or other interesting content on the web, chat live, and watch short-form video.
• Shared content can be made publicly accessible, or it can be shared only among a select group of friends or family via Facebook Groups, or with a single person.

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Key Features of Facebook

Here are a few features that make Facebook so popular:

• Facebook allows you to maintain a friends list and choose privacy settings to tailor who can see content on your profile.
• Facebook allows you to upload photos and maintain photo albums that can be shared with your friends.
• Facebook supports interactive online chat and the ability to comment on your friend's profile pages to keep in touch, share information or to say "hi."
• Facebook supports group pages, fan pages, and business pages that let businesses use Facebook as a vehicle for social media marketing.
• Facebook's developer network delivers advanced functionality and monetization options.
• You can stream video live using Facebook Live.
• Chat with Facebook friends and family members, or auto-display Facebook pictures with the Facebook Portal device.

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YouTube

• YouTube is a video sharing service where users can watch, like, share, comment and upload their own videos.
• The video service can be accessed on PCs, laptops, tablets and via mobile phones.

Main Functions of YouTube�

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• Users can search for and watch videos
• Create a personal YouTube channel
• Upload videos to your channel
• Like/Comment/share other YouTube videos
• Users can subscribe/follow other YouTube channels and users
• Create playlists to organize videos and group videos together

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3.3 Integration of Podcasting tools for learning

What is a Podcast ?

• A podcast is an audio file that’s made available on the internet.
• Listeners can download the file to their devices or stream it through a listening app.
• Episodes are typically released as part of a series.
• Generally speaking, the audio of podcast episodes consists of the spoken words of a host (or multiple hosts), though many shows include music and sound effects to various degrees.
• Episodes (and the overall show) revolve around specific themes, like parenting, entrepreneurship, nutrition, etc. 

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1. Ardour:

• Ardour is a free, fully-featured digital audio workstation, similar to other software like ProTools, Nuendo, Sonar and Logic, and capable of replacing analog or digital tape systems.
• Available for Mac OS X, and Linux.
• Multi-Track, Multi-Format, Multi-Plugin.
• It works with any number of tracks and busses for non-linear editing and non-destructive recording in dozens of file formats.
• Available plug-ins with full sample accurate automation.

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2. Audacity

• Audacity is free, easy-to-use, cross-platform software for multi-track recording and editing sounds.
• Audacity is available for Windows, Mac, GNU/Linux and other operating systems.
• Developed as open source by a group of volunteers.

High-Quality Sound To Record, Export/Import

• Audacity supports 16-bit, 24-bit, and 32-bit. Convert sample rates and formats using high-quality resampling and dithering.
• You can record with microphone or mixer, even digitize recordings from other media.
• Import, edit and combine sound files. Many file formats to export your recordings, including multiple files at once.

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3.Mp3myMp3 Recorder

• Touted as the best free recording software you can get for Windows.
• It saves straight to MP3 or WAV any audio you hear on your computer: Streaming, Skype calls, microphone, analog or digital media to name a few.
• There’s a wide range of sound qualities also, and you can add your own custom skins as well.

Interface For Recording, And Converting From CD-ROMs

• Allowing recording from your sound card, you can capture audio from any source, fine-tune depending on it, even have silence detection.
• For the conversion, either of individual tracks or an entire CD, Mp3myMp3 will automatically attempt to grab the CD's track data and album cover image from an online CD-ROM database, when connected.

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4.Skype

• Everyone has used it for calls and chat.
• Using Skype for podcasting is a simple as taking the next step when strolling along.
• Its a great tool for collaboration, as everybody knows how to work with it, and it is pretty reliable as well.
• The upside is that you are familiar with it.
• The downside is that you’ll be needing additional software and hardware to complete the task.

Combine With Recording Software

• There are many apps and programs that’ll do the work for you. As long as they are compatible with Skype.
• Choose one, and upgrade your activity and your audience’s experience.

Skype And Digital Recorder

• Many consider this as a part of the podcaster's toolbox. There are many options out there, so you have to do your search to find the one suitable for your needs. This will definitely upgrade your ability to record audio.

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6.Zencastr:

• If you are searching for something that you can become familiar with in no time, try Zencastr.
• Recording two or more people on independent channels, from inside your browser, is what it delivers.
• You won’t even have to download or install anything, and you still can achieve studio quality. Post-production is also in the package.
• Live Editing

You can use the soundboard to insert any audio, such as an ad or an intro, instantly on recording, so that you can save time and effort.

• Built-In VoIP (Voice over IP)

Zencastr gives you and your audience the option to voice chat directly through it. No need for integration or a combination of other apps.

• Cloud Drive Integration

Your Dropbox account is synced, and everything you record is instantly there as well. Available for you to share or edit.

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7.Spreaker

• Spreaker is a solution that is very helping for a podcaster that starts from scratch, offering a vast variety of tools.
• Every part of the podcasting path is covered, as you’ll get support when recording and broadcasting.
• You even have apps for analytics at your disposal.
• All these are multi device-friendly, and they promote the upload of files and the migration of content using the RSS Importer.
• Host, Distribute And Measure

Hours of audio storage space and unlimited bandwidth for you. Social networks, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and other spaces where you can distribute your podcast. Embedding widgets and scheduling episodes are other cool features.

• Upload, Connect And Interact

Uploading and publishing new episodes from any device is an easy task. More tools like mixers and broadcasting software can be simply connected. Spreaker also covers you for live interaction, chatting and getting comments on your episode's page while you broadcast.

• Desktop, Mobile, And Web-Based Console
• Manage your episodes and drafts for mobile or desktop devices. You can also record and upload the podcast whenever, wherever through Spreaker's web-based console.

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3.4 Integration of AI Generative tools for learning such as Chat GPT, Bard

What is ChatGPT?

• ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that uses natural language processing to create humanlike conversational dialogue.
• The language model can respond to questions and compose various written content, including articles, social media posts, essays, code and emails.
• ChatGPT is a form of generative AI -- a tool that lets users enter prompts to receive humanlike images, text or videos that are created by AI.

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• ChatGPT is similar to the automated chat services found on customer service websites, as people can ask it questions or request clarification to ChatGPT's replies.
• The GPT stands for "Generative Pre-trained Transformer," which refers to how ChatGPT processes requests and formulates responses.
• ChatGPT is trained with reinforcement learning through human feedback and reward models that rank the best responses.
• This feedback helps augment ChatGPT with machine learning to improve future responses.

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What is ChatGPT used for?

• ChatGPT has many functions in addition to answering simple questions.
• ChatGPT can compose essays, have philosophical conversations, do math, and even code for you. 
• The tasks ChatGPT can help with also don't have to be so ambitious. For example, my personal favorite use of ChatGPT is for help creating basic lists for chores, such as packing and grocery shopping, and to-do lists that make my daily life more productive. The possibilities are endless. 
• ZDNET has published many ChatGPT how-to guides. Here are some of the most popular. How to use ChatGPT to:
• Write an essay
• Create an app
• Write code
• Build your resume
• Write Excel formulas
• Summarize content
• Write a cover letter
• Start an Etsy business
• Create charts and tables
• Write Adruino drivers

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3.5 Integration of online quiz maker tools for learning

What are online quiz makers?

• Online quiz makers are accessible learning tools you can use to build training tests with a wide range of multimedia customizations.
• Quiz makers are usually easy to use from adding questions to course delivery, it should be as simple as clicking a button.
• Because tests and knowledge checks are so important to the training process, quiz makers are better when they're integrated into a learning system.
• Most modern learning management systems (LMS) have quiz-making capabilities integrated into their content creation software.

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Benefits of online quiz makers

• Here are some immediate benefits of adapting online quiz makers into your training workflow:
• Save costs: Free quiz makers will not only cut costs but also save time. The quiz makers on this list don't need any special design or education expertise to build effective quizzes for all kinds of training. No need to spend on professionally built courses or resource people.
• Simplify content creation: Ideation and content creation can be time-consuming. Quizzes will ensure that your teams are learning and are compliant with training. With quiz makers, you don't have to worry about the assessment stage of training. With quiz makers, you can simplify tests while making them engaging.
• Engage learners: Learners who interact with training are more likely to engage and finish required training. The online quiz makers on this list go the extra step to make sure that learners are engaged with the learning materials through exciting gamified quizzes.

Quizlet:

• Quizlet is a tool that is mainly promoted as a free online quiz maker for teachers to assess their students.
• With its easy-to-use instructional design, instructors from other fields can use it to create their own online quizzes.
• Features:
• Flashcard format
• Diverse question template: Multiple choice, written answer, audio button
• Gamification to make content more engaging
• Audio function for auditory learners and for people of all accessibility needs
• Curated study sets available for different topics

2. SurveyMonkey

• SurveyMonkey is an online quizmaker software that allows users to quickly create questionnaires.
• The free basic plan is highly limited with a view-only mode of up to 40 survey responses.
• Features:
• Easy creation of surveys, quizzes, and polls
• Multiple quiz templates available
• Customization tools for themes and designs
• Export results
• Analytics

4. Quiz Maker

• Quiz Maker – as its name suggests – is a free online quizzing platform to create top quizzes.
• With its straightforward and basic interface, authoring quizzes is now made easy.
• Features:
• Different quiz types: Trivia, personality, graded, survey, polls
• Multiple Default and customizable themes
• Timed quizzes
• Score results and leaderboards
• Integration of 3rd party tools

• FreeOnlineSurveys
• FreeOnlineSurveys is a free online quiz maker that allows the creation of unlimited quizzes.
• It is powered by KwikSurveys should you need a business or an enterprise account.
• Features:
• Different question types: Multiple choice, date/time, open-ended, multi-factor, ranking order, picture choice, split testing
• 1000+ responses supported
• Customizable templates and quiz samples available
• Filter & segmentation, cross-tabulation
• Rapid survey design assistant

QuizGame

• QuizGame is a training tool and free quiz maker tool to create quizzes in a text quiz games format.
• Seeing that the quizzes are gamified, the recall of knowledge is increased with its interactive approach.
• Features:
• Quiz modes: games, stock-market-like structure, duel, group trivia
• Several pre-made templates available
• Assign questions to users
• Mobile use supported
• Analytics (based on 85 metrics)

Interact

• Interact is an online test maker to create quizzes mostly to generate leads for business growth.
• With their selection of quiz types, it could be used not only in businesses but also in other institutions or for personal use.
• Features:
• Quiz types: Personality, scored, assessment
• 800+ readily available templates
• Includes branding and theme customization
• GDPR compliance
• Promotional assistance available

3.6 Integrate blogs for learning

Blogging:

• Blogging is a perfect hands-on way for students to understand the difference between digital vs. formal/traditional methods of writing.
• As digital tools take on increasingly large roles in a student’s life, it’s crucial for them to learn the distinction.
• Creating blog posts is not restricted to writing.
• Students can learn to incorporate various kinds of media too.
• This can help them learn how to legally and ethically support their ideas with images, video, or audio.
• A multimedia approach, like this, is made easy using the WordPress Block Editor.

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