Presentation for the WiAOC 2007 conference Sound files to be found here: http://webheadsinaction.org/wiaoc2007/Presentations

1. Open and Participatory Web Publishing WiAOC 20th May 2007 Barbara Dieu and Patricia Glogowski

2. when new technology is introduced we tend to replicate the existing structures

7. “ I have always imagined the information space as something to which everyone has immediate and intuitive access, and not just to browse, but to create .” Tim Berners-Lee, 1999

8. "Gradually, people are coming to realize that the term ‘free’ has to do with access, not with price. . .” Tim O’Reilly http://www.december.com/cmc/mag/1995/jul/cutting.html

9. Today´s learners Actively seek to establish social ties with peers & others (f2f & virtually) Participate actively in interest based online communities

10. Engage in multimodal networking (text, video, audio, photo) Learn through interaction with others (Vygotsky, 1979 participatory learning)

11. Learn in chunks & learn at any time/any place Construct their own multi-literacies (social, cultural, cognitive, linguistic & imaginative capital) at an unprecedented pace

12. Structure of Learning Environment Communication Dynamics affects

13. when using blogs and social tools in the classroom be aware of what makes this new media UNIQUE

15. Powerful dynamic Web-publishing platforms which allow you to document your learning process, build a personal portfolio and establish a presence online

16. encourage exploration new experiences observation reflection expression of creativity

18. Language learning is incidental (travels, interests, exposure to people and situations)

19. significant conversations, language use and awareness happen in open environments where meaning must be negotiated in different contexts

21. Blogs and social tools facilitate active learning community building participatory learning

22. Are you replicating the traditional teacher-centred and teacher-controlled classroom in these environments?

43. Thank you Barbara Dieu and Patricia Glogowski