09.11.08

Attendees:
user:HPSManagerHPSManager - Louise J user:lisibo (may be a little late as singing at church) user:daibarnes user:tbarrett user:dajbelshaw user:marycooch hopefully :) user:leoncych Michelle A. Hoyle robthill user:sinclairmackenzie Ben Hazzard

user:dneedlestone Sorry - seeing James Bond tonight - the film not a person called James. user:josepicardo
 * Apologies**:

Actions from PREVIOUS Meeting:
feedback from Madrid conference user:lisibo - see[|Lisa's blog for notes and presentation] also [|NING network] set up for visit.

date for TweetMeet??  not yet decided - Tom to put date on [|www.tweetmeet.eu]

Agenda
I was greatly encouraged by a session from the [|K12 Online Conference 2008] entitled [|Back-channels in the Classroom]. I remember Vicki Davis (CoolCat Teacher) [|discussing something similar] after implementing it in her classroom last year. Some of us are moving towards situations where we have 1-to-1 computer access, and such ways of working and learning start to push the boundaries.
 * Creating a 'backchannel' in the classroom** user:dajbelshaw

It was suggested in the session that a service I've seen used for MacWorld presentations, etc. is probably the best to use. It's called[| CoverItLive.com], is free, and I thought perhaps we could give it a go tonight? Use the box below to get started! Doug suggested that this could be used in the classroom to supplement synchronous learning.Tom's used it at conferences before. media type="custom" key="2655765" It didn't seem to work very well in Google Chrome. And lots of 'the event will begin soon' messages!!

Since my stepson told me moodle is rubbish for marking work because the comments are not on your work (grading system his geog teacher uses nothing other than), I have been looking for possible solutions so that moodle could enhance this. So far I've looked at 1-2-1 audio and converting WP docs to PDF and then annotating over the top using tabletPC/IWB/graphics tablet. Possible use of forums or databases. Jarnal - renders as a background over which you can mark. Gong - audio Tom Barrett - audio very helpful - Google Docs positive about the future ability to embed audio comments. Who knows?? [|Googledocs marking] Mary pointed out that you can mark word docs on Moodle and send back - [|see this] Michelle mentioned someone videoing themselves marking and sending video to students!! Doug mentioned [|Disqus]- could comment on pupils if using Wordpress blog. Durff - [|Voicethread] used by younger pupils to comment on stories - then collaborated with other classes. Tom Barrett - used [|Voicethread] for peer marking
 * Using moodle to mark work** user:daibarnes

Feedback from a great visit to Durham University to see their multi-touch desk and news of a great opportunity for us all to contribute to the ongoing research and development of the device.  All OpenSource. We have the ability to change the future development of this tool.
 * Open Source Multi-touch platform** user:tbarrett

[|Join the Ning group]and contribute to the discussion. Join the [|Flickr group] to add contributions and idea content. Take a look at these videos and consider what you could do with such a device.  =**Key questions-** = =**What learning activities would be transformed with multi-touch functionality?** = =**What gestures would you like to be developed?** = media type="youtube" key="Q28mNlP3wB0" height="344" width="425" media type="youtube" key="0sCscZV8Gu4" height="344" width="425" media type="youtube" key="TkqS35ima6g" height="344" width="425"

Blog about it and generally spread the word as this is a genuine chance to shape the future of an important learning device and not just be the consumer. Cost? at moment expensive but that's because it's in planning - will ultimately be affordable. Longevity? linked to PC so not like a Smart-table. Angle? aiming at flat but currently at 45 degrees. How many pupils at once? Ratio? More than 1 to 1 - more than one child can touch at once which is a drawback of the IWB. Can we go and play? lots of interest from schools wanting a table to go their schools!! Possibly would be open to visit! How many would we want in the classroom? And how big? Needs to be able to clear it away for Christmas parties ;o) Has to be flexible - possibly have a cover? Be integrated into tables? Bob suggested that shouldn't be in the classroom but in a central area where all access to it. However, staffing issues - kids need supervision!

Actions for NEXT Meeting:
please comment on user:lisibo 's [|Voicethread] - any language, any way, for her presentation on Voicethread over the next few weeks.

Further Contributors or Thoughts
user:daibarnes Mirandamod on Visual Learning - Institute of Education - 6-9pm http://mirandamod.wikispaces.com/MirandaMod 2 there'll be a Flashmeeting too.