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Unit 2 - Knowledge Building, Technology Wrap-Up

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ETAP623 : Unit 2 - Knowledge Building, Technology (Wrap-Up)
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Wrap-Up


Unit 2 outlined the main features of the technology that makes Knowlege Building possible. Using Knowledge Forum®, students share and scaffold each others ideas, all the while building community as well as knowledge by utilizing expert advice in an environment that varies to facilitate learning. This venue will help students "create new knowledge [ETAP6235694:and] prepare them to work in the distributed, virtual workplaces of the future." (Philip, 2007)

Reflection
Please take a few minutes to reflect on what you learned in Unit 2:
  1. What features of KF do you already use in your classroom (although not in an online environment)? Recall ways in which you currently utilize idea-sharing, scaffolding, or outside experts.
    • Write a short (3-4 sentence) paragraph outlining KF characteristics in your classroom.
  2. Go to the Knowledge Forum website and try it yourself. The 'demo' section allows you to try KF in three different formats: Basic, Enhanced, and Lite
    • Try all three formats of KF so that you can see the different features of each.
    • Choose a grade level (K-12 or University) example that corresponds with your interests.
    • Be sure to use the same lesson in each format. That way you'll be able to make a fair comparison for each.
    • When finished, write some thoughts on each of the three formats.
      • What did you like best about each? What didn't you like?
      • What surprised you about KF in general?
      • What did you think of the lessons overall?
      • Write several short paragraphs outlining your thoughts.
  3. Remember to continue to make changes and comments throughout the pages of Unit 2. Your comments and perceptions add to all our knowledge!


Next Unit

Now that you've been introduced to the theory of Knowledge Building (Unit 1) and Knowledge Forum (Unit 2), it's time to review Unit 3 Information Literacy Standards.


Review as necessary:

Knowledge Building & Information Literacy K-16+ | Unit 2 Knowledge Building Technology | Unit 2 - Knowledge Building, Technology Characteristics | Wrap-Up
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