Netbooks in class: Science fiction or everyday practice? Chryssanthe Sotiriou, Dimitris Primalis, IATEFL GLASGOW, April 2012

1. Netbooks in class
Science fiction
or everyday practice?
Chryssanthe Sotiriou
Dimitris Primalis

2. Overview
Part A
• Introduction of netbooks in class
• Why use netbooks instead of books?
• Problems and difficulties
• Class rules
• classroom management tips
• Dealing with parents
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

3. Part B
• Exploit the netbook
• Adopt new techniques
• Fight “copy-paste” practices
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

4. Does it seem cloudy?
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

5. Why use netbooks instead of books?
picture text
animation sound
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

6. Cater for different
learning styles (audio,
visual, kinesthetic,
interpersonal) Motivate learners
through challenging and
thought provoking
activities.
audio
spatial
visual interpersonal
kinesthetic
Promote
personalized and Actively engage
autonomous them in
learning.
learning.
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

7. Focus on learner centered teaching
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

8. An expensive toy or a powerful tool?
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

9. Class Management
• Set rules.
• Don’t stand glued to the
computer and whiteboard.
• Appoint assistants.
• Ensure there are different
forms of interaction.
• Always have a back-up activity.
• Use your sense of humour
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

10. Set rules
• Talk extensively about what
students should respect.
• Take into consideration the
copyright laws.
• Read carefully the terms and
conditions of each site. Especially
privacy.
• Make clear that no offensive
language can be used and no pranks
will be tolerated.
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

11. Throwing 9 year olds into
shark infested seas???
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

12. Computers can have a friendly face
• Make computers friendlier to
learners (DFS)
• Train parents and learners
• Create a “routine in class”
• Encourage pairwork and groupwork
(peer-mentoring).
• Ask ss to share
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

13. Part B
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

14. Exploitation
Abuse
Use
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

15. Skype is the limit?
Edmodo says no!!!!!!
Students start thinking of the potential
creation of a city in space.
Background information
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgkVBJM9ch0
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

16. http://www.edmodo.com/home
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

17. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13310042
Old habits die hard…
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

18. Project title
Create a fact file about
your favourite wild animal.
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

19. • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

20. How can 9-10 year old learners cope???
• Pre-teach key words
• Draw a plan
• Scan the text
• Store the info
• Select data
• Rephrase
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

21. A glimpse from the future
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

22. One-to-one
Technology Enhanced Learning?
1:1
1 student Soloway & Norris (2004) - Chank (2007)
1 pencil
1 book
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

23. One-to-one
Technology Enhanced Learning?
1:1
1 student
1:1 ν... books
1 student Soloway & Norris (2004) - Chank (2007)
1 pencil
1 book
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

24. One-to-one
Technology Enhanced Learning?
1:1
1 student
1:1
1 Table PC
1 student
1:1 ν... books
1 student Soloway & Norris (2004) - Chank (2007)
1 pencil
1 book
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

25. One-to-one
Technology Enhanced Learning?
1:1
1 student
1 curriculum
1:1
1 student
1:1
1 Tablet PC
1 student
1:1 ν... books
1 student Soloway & Norris (2004) - Chank (2007)
1 pencil
1 book
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

26. Is technology panacea?
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

27. Conclusion
– Technology is a medium to achieve our
goals.
– It is up to us to use it in a creative and
beneficial way.
– It cannot substitute the teacher.
– It can promote autonomous learning and
creativity.
– It can give learners a sense of achievement.
– It can strengthen bonds between the
teacher and the learners.
– Above all, it is there to facilitate and NOT
to hinder our teaching.
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

28. It’s teamwork that makes the difference!!!
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis

29. Thank you for sharing your
thoughts and experiences on a
spring day!
Dimitris n Chryssanthe
Special thanks to VASSILIS ECONOMU
www.doukas.gr
www.schoolofthefuture.gr
Glasgow 2012, IATEFL “Netbooks in class Science fiction or everyday practice?” Chryssanthe Sotiriou - Dimitris Primalis