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**1. Locate two or three resources(Web-pages, articles, videos, etc.) in related to the discussion topic and post them on this page under the "Discussion Topics" before class.** =====

**What are the advantages/disadvantages of mobile learning?)**

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Week 2--Mobile Learning
Mobile Learning Mobile Learning Examples Mobile Learning In The Classroom Poll
 * 1) Have you seen any examples of mobile learning in the classroom? If so what was it and how did it work?
 * 2) Have you ever used mobile learning in a classroom either as a student or __teacher__? Did you like or dislike it?
 * 3) What are the advantages/ disadvantages of mobile learning?
 * 4) How has mobile learning changed __education__? Or how do you think it will in the future?
 * 5) Would you use mobile learning in your classroom? Why or why not?


 * Week 3--Cyber-Bullying **



Discussion Questions: 1. Has anyone ever been exposed to cyberbulling? Through a friend, relative, or personally? 2. It is said that cyberbullying is more popular with girls, and more physical bullying is popular with boys. Why is this? 3. Is there any way that the __schools__ can sanction a student and enforce laws without violating a person's freedom of speech? 4. Do you think a preventive measure for decreasing cyber-bullying in youth would be to stop all __access__ to social networking for their age groups? Why or why not? 5. What would be your own solution for making cyber-bullying non-existent?

Educational Games Video
Why Educational Video Games Should Be Part of Every School's Curriculum


 * 1) What are educational games?
 * 2) What educational games have you seen in the classroom as either a student or __teacher__?
 * 3) What benefits do you think they can have?
 * 4) What are some examples of problems that using educational games can lead to?
 * 5) Do you see yourself using educational games as an educator?

[|Gaming to re-engaging boys in learning] How MTV and Digital Games Like Angry Birds Help Kids Learn to Draw the Line on Cyberbullying **Sample Games** [|Language Arts Games] [|EnergyVille] [|US States]

Brain teaser game
[|Educational Law] [|Plagiarism Video] Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines for Teachers Copy Right Chart
 * Week 5-- **** Copyright Issues in Classroom **
 * 1) **What __programs__ have you used in the classroom that can prevent plagiarism?**
 * 2) **Why do you think plagiarism has become such a huge issue in schools? Do you think computers ability to copy and paste adds to the issue?**
 * 3) **What would you do as a __teacher__ to try to prevent plagiarism in the classroom?**
 * 4) **Have you ever plagiarized in school? Have you been caught? If so what happened?**

Week 6--Distance/Online Learning
1-What is your thoughts on distance and __online learning__? 2-Do you think it is a possible future for __education__? 3-Does anyone have any experiences with __online learning__? 4-Would you feel devalued as a teacher with __online classes__? 5-Would you want to use this any of this in your future class room? [|info on distance learning] [|Information about online classes] [|Distancelearn.com]

Week 7--Online Learning Communities
Prezi 1. How do you personally use __online learning__ communities? 2. What are some ways you can use an __online learning__ community as a teacher? 3. Do you think it would be a good idea to use online learning communities with your __students__ (inside or outside the classroom)? 4. Do you think the advantages of using online learning communities outweigh the disadvantages? Building an Online Learning Community Online Learning Communities for Pupils, Parents, and Teachers

A Sample of Online Learning Community Community of Inquiry Model

Week 8--Learning Autonomy/Self-Directed Learning & Technology


1. What is self directed learning? 2.Has anyone ever seen or used any self directed learning technology? 3.Would you have wanted to lead your own __education__? 4.Do you think this is an effective educating tool? [|Video]

//__ Resources/Articles: __//

[|Cheating goes Hi-Tech] [|Cheating goes Digital] [|Cheating in Schools]

//__ Discussion Questions: __// 1. What do you consider digital cheating? 2. Have you or do you know someone who has participated in digital cheating? 3. What can you do as an educator to prevent digital cheating? 4. Do you think digital cheating is a problem in schools?

[|__Prezi__]