Salas_EdTech

Course EDUC 8841 Narration:

Final presentation Parts I

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Alexandra, very impressive addition to your project. have you made a final decision about the responsible individuals who will spearpoint the innovation in your organization? John R., 1/29/2011.

Alexandra, I agree with John. I love Jing! It's the reason I'm the Instructional Technology Manager. I'll be interested to see your week 8 addition. Jodie 1/30/11

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Week 7 I will combine these slides with those on capzles. Will appreciate any feedback. Thanks.

Alexandra, Your discussion of challenges document is very informative. It covers everything and then nsome. How do you plan nto incorporate it into your stry board? John R. 1/26/2011.

I agree with John, though I'd like to see a bit more differentiation between standard and expanded Skype features. How do you entice laggards to use Skype that first time? Free is great, but are there any characteristics that you can hone in on that actually separate early adopters from laggards that will help you improve diffusion? Jodie 1/26/11


 * Week 6- S-curve**

Great question. Honestly, it appears that Skype founders are diligently expanding the company's objectives and applications. As long as it can continue to compete and resolve connectivity concerns, growth is possible - A.S 1/17/11
 * Do you feel that Skype is on the verge of full integration or do you feel that it has peaked as its currently used? - Jodie 1/17/11

Alexandra, I took a look at your "S" curve pdf (good work by the way: lots of information in a small, easily read presentation) and noted that Skype has been in existence for seven years. In that time it has gained popularity and now has, within the last year, about 40% of its users making video calls. What are your views on the future of Skype: do you think that it will continue to evovle as the technologies around it evolve, or do you think that it will be subsumed by other technologies and cease to be a separate entity? John R., 1/17/2011. Judging by its metamorphosis, Skype efforts point to continued leadership and competitiveness in the marketplace. It will do what it takes to rise above and counter other options like Oovoo.com, Webex.com, Polycom.com, Cisco (Tandberg.com), Sightspeed.com, Nefsis.com, Accuconference.com, Qwest.com, etc.. AS.1/18/11

I updated my storyboard on Capzles. Added content to the first item on the stack (PPT) Sources: Mossberg, W. (2011, January 13). Skype does better with group calls than mobile. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved from http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704803604576077962539629004.html Pullman, C. (2011, January 13). Skype making all the right moves for growth. TechieInsider. Retrieved from www.techieinsider.com/news/5549

Skype acquires Qik http://www.tmcnet.com/tmc/videos/default.aspx?vid=3819

Week 4- innovation storyboard I took a chance and tried out Capzles for an interactive approach to my storyboard. []

Alexandra, Yours is an appraoch that I have not seen before. It appears to have great promise, as there is a good deal of information already present. I will have to become more familiar with the format so that I can navigate with more ease. Is this "capzles" something that will allow you to combine the elements that you construct, or will you eventually have a long string of information with graphics attached? You may find that you will want to consolidate your information because of the public familiarity with Skype (see 3 Jan 2011 comment at bottom of page). John Richbourg, 8 Jan 2011.


 * I had a difficulty time following your storyboard. I love trying out new technologies, but the navigation is difficult for me. You clearly have a wealth of information here, it's just difficult for me to easily view. - Jodie 1/17/11

Week 2 - innovation

Defense of Innovation for Multimedia Presentation, Wk 2 Innovation Alexandra Salas Walden University December 19, 2010

**Innovation- Skype** I chose to explore the use of Skype further because it is topical, free, and inviting to users who wish to participate in synchronous communication from any location. Skype offers flexibility and visibility to participants in a remote but face-to-face setting that is suitable for learning, and collaborative efforts. As a pedagogical tool, Skype can assist instructors to underscore, elaborate and enhance concepts presented in the classroom through this mode of communication. In one article, Skype was recommended for music instruction. Ajero (2010) used information he gathered from piano teacher discussion boards in which he participates, and email lists to which he belongs, as well as individual interviews and secondary research. (p. 44). The author examined “how communication technologies, like Skype, impact this particular instructional setting and objective” (Salas, 2010). **Skype and Language Learning** In the discussion of how online collaboration can add to learning experiences, Palloff and Pratt (2005) submitted how instructors should take the lead in modeling how they’d like a tool to be used as it can have a positive impact on the learning experience (p. 20). In the case of Skype, it is recommended that faculty stay involved to monitor interactions as well as establish guidelines for student communication and deliverables.. “Preparation includes setting an agenda and instructions for the activity as well as ensuring that students are comfortable with the technology use” (Palloff & Pratt, 2005, p. 20). In a study about second language learning, Jianqiu and Yuping (2010) examined the role and influence of Skype on //Internet mediated intercultural foreign language education// (ICFLE) involving students from Peking University (PKU) in China and Griffith University (GU) in Australia. Student pairs were instructed to participate in one-hour Skype sessions during non classroom time; one-half hour they would communicate in English and the balance of the hour would be in Chinese. “The findings indicate a consensus from both groups of students [who were learning English or Mandarin] that the exchange had improved their linguistic and intercultural competence, and that eTandem via Skype could be a sustainable mode of learning outside the classroom” (p.181). In considering what innovation to examine, I chose Skype over digital books, ipod flashcards, and video conferencing with Elluminate because Skype appears to be a fundamental communication tool that can enhance exchanges according to how it is applied and not by how many new features it may offer. Stockwell (2010) concluded that “New tools can make it easier for learners to interact with the teacher and with one another…However, when designing tasks for our learners, it is important to know what it is our learners’ goals are, not only in terms of learning but also their own personal goals, and bearing this in mind at the design stage can help to make the learning process more meaningful to learners” (p. 179). Outside of a webcam and a broadband internet connection the cost of using Skype is minimal. Jianqiu and Yuping (2010) commented on Skype’s selling points, “…good quality video and audio transmission and user friendliness… It is available in 28 languages and…it supports group text chat for up to 100 people” (p. 185). Other features include “group audio conferencing for up to five people and one-to-one live video transmission” (Jianqiu & Yuping, 2010, p.185). **Closing Thoughts** Interest in new applications for this and other video conferencing tools that offer a touch of authenticity and social reality will inspire further research. “Rogers (2003) explained how diffusion research could increase this type of awareness; “this trend toward a more unified cross-disciplinary viewpoint in diffusion research continues today, (p. 40)” (Salas, 2010). Like any novel concept, success depends on a variety of factors – faculty knowledge, adoption, engagement, student preparation and the like. Jianqiu and Yuping (2010) concluded, “Used effectively, it can be an important supplement to classroom teaching in that it takes part of the learning… into the real world… Future research needs to address this issue adequately to maximize the potential benefits of videoconferencing-supported language learning” (p. 195).

References

Ajero, M. (2010). Teaching real-time music lessons over videoconference. //American Music Teacher, 60//(1), 44-47. Retrieved from [] Jianqiu, T., & Yuping, W. (2010). Taking language learning outside the classroom: learners' perspectives of eTandem learning via Skype. //Innovation in Language Learning & Teaching//, //4//(3), 181-197. doi:10.1080/17501229.2010.513443. Palloff, R. M., & Pratt, K. (2005). //Collaborating online: Learning together in community//. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Rogers, E. M. (2003). //Diffusion of innovations.// (5th ed.). New York, NY: Free Press. Stockwell, G. (2010). CALL and the learner. //Innovation in Language Learning & Teaching, 4//(3), 177-179. doi:10.1080/17501229.2010.513826. Retrieved from [] Salas, A. (2010, December 15) Re: Week 2 discussion. [Online discussion]. Retrieved from []

Alexandra, I think another issue for diffusion here is familiarity. Elluminate is mainly an educational tool, whereas Skype is a tool used by people in their personal lives. I think this is an important angle in diffusion of innovation.- Jodie Hemerda (1/2/11)

Alexandria, I tend to agree with Jodie on the familiarization issue. More people will probably be aware and willing to use Skype since it has been commercialized for a while. Further, this familiarity will be an aid in quelling fears associated with novelty of the application. - John Richbourg (1/3/11)