tech your room 2014

Incorporating Technology

Into Your Classroom

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Organization

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Technology

Information

Teacher Uses

What is

Technology?

A computer?

A cell phone?

An iPad?

Definitions The application of scientific

knowledge for practical

purposes, especially in

industry (Google search: definition of technology)

Definitions The use of science in

industry, engineering, etc.

to invent useful things or to

solve problems (merriam-webster.com)

Definitions ..to invent useful things or to

solve problems

..knowledge for practical

purposes

Definitions ..to invent useful things..

END

Journey ..to invent useful things..

= END ?

Journey ..to invent…

?

..to teach… 21 Century

st

*finds

*set ups

*models &

*facilitates

*explore

*create

*investigate

*fail on their way to success

So that

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teacher’s is: 21 Century

st my personal definition of a

A teacher students can

toolbox 21 Century

st

Computers

Interactive Whiteboards

BYOD

Tablets

Global Citizen

Cyber Citizenship

Apps

..to teach… 21 Century

st

explore

explore

create

investigate

to tool incorporation Challenges *time

*skill

*technical

*assistance

*quantity

to tool incorporation Challenges *time

*skill

*technical

*assistance

*quantity

--Find, test, approval, collaboration

**Finding: apps, people, time **Testing apps for appropriate use for YOUR purpose **Getting approval to use what you want..wading through alternatives **Collaboration during the day, in between classes, after school

to tool incorporation Challenges *skill

*technical

*assistance

*quantity

--Learning curve, MORE, time, motivation **Learning curve for you AND the kids -When are you going to take class -How much does it cost -Will retain the information I need to be able to use it effectively or is this just wishful thinking! -Students know what they use and how they use it – not necessarily applications helpful to school/business **MORE to learn! When do I get a break! -importance of Google -Collaborate with others in person, on line -Helps to have your own tool (work & play)

to tool incorporation Challenges *technical

*assistance

*quantity

--Learning curve, time, help, motivation

**Time-need for you to teach students digital citizenship on top of already burdened workload **Help -what if something breaks? -How does that modify your lesson plans/student-to-technology ratio?

to tool incorporation Challenges *assistance

*quantity

--Finding, timing of, expertise

**Finding: apps, people, time **Timing -When?...during the day, in between classes, after school, on a consistent basis -Associated skill improvement? **Expertise -Do they know more than you do? -If not, are they motivated and/or have the time to learn?

to tool incorporation Challenges *quantity --Student-to-technology ratio, if changed what

impact will that have on lesson planning, upgrading software/adding apps, storage, charging

**S2T ratio -1:1 is great but 2:1 is almost as good, sometimes better -if ratio changes…get ready to scramble!/SAMR model **Upgrade, storage, charging -depends on the number you have to manage

to tool incorporation Challenges *quantity --Student-to-technology ratio, if changed what

impact will that have on lesson planning, upgrading software/adding apps, storage, charging

**S2T ratio -1:1 is great but 2:1 is almost as good, sometimes better -if ratio changes…get ready to scramble!/SAMR model **Upgrade, storage, charging -depends on the number you have to manage

to tool incorporation Challenges *time

*skill

*technical

*assistance

*quantity

--Find, test, approval, collaboration

--Learning curve, MORE, time, motivation

--Learning curve, time, help, motivation

--Finding, timing of, expertise

--Student-to-technology ratio, if changed what impact will that have on lesson planning, upgrading software/adding apps, storage, charging

Scanner

Scanner *Post information on wall, reveal

when appropriate

*Take students to information

immediately

*No books, highlighters needed

Scanner *Have students use as way to

record bibliography – then you

have the time to see where they

got their research!

*Create a scavenger hunt!

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QR Bibliography

References

padlet.com/malikanegwa/hello

padlet.com/malikanegwa/howtopadlet

padlet.com *Exit ticket

*Introduction

*Unit introductions

*Brainstorming

*KWLs

*Video feedback

*Shared reflection

*To Do List

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Activity Spot

Activity Spot

Activity Spot *Differentiated lessons

*Quiz/test review

*Lessons for students who

start class late

*Platform for independent

learning

*Games

Set Up

Branching Out

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Bibliography:

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Digital Success Article QR code Program

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DeHart Business Card Activity Spot How-To Videos