solving the technology integration puzzle
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By By Laura MontgomeryLaura MontgomeryInstructional Technology CoachInstructional Technology CoachDeer Path Middle SchoolDeer Path Middle School
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Finding Tech Finding Tech Tools for Tools for LearningLearning
It’s NOTNOT about DOINGDOING technology…
…it’s about finding and using essential TOOLSTOOLS that SUPPORTSUPPORT teaching and LEARNING!LEARNING!
But DO DO tech tools really AFFECT AFFECT student learning?
…it’s about engagement, motivation, critical thinking,
memory retention, problem-solving and making connections… so…YES!YES!
Brain POWER of VISUALSBrain POWER of VISUALS images are stored in long- term memory (LTM)!
adding color increases:Willingness to read = 80%Motivation/participation = 80%Improves retention = 75%
Brain POWER of VISUALSBrain POWER of VISUALS PowerPoints work well…
only if you think about how much your brain can hold!
“Chunking” load = 5-7 items
Finding good VISUALSFinding good VISUALS Google Image Search
“Similar Images”
FlickrCC
Creative Commons
Importance of Photo Attribution
Research
Communicate
Collaborate
Think Critically
Present
Research
Create
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Citizenship
Research
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Communicate
Create
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Think
Present
Citizenship
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Learning Standards:Learning Standards:*Plan strategies to guide inquiry.
*Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize and ethically use information from a variety of sources.
*Evaluate and select information based on specific tasks.
*Process data and report results.
News Maps
Library of Congress
Google Lit Trips
Newsium
Click on links to discover more…
Research
Go on a WebQuest!
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Communicate
Collaborate
Think Critically
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DigitalCitizenship
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Learning Standards:Learning Standards:*apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products or processes.
*create original works as a means of personal or group expression.
*use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.
*identify trends and forecast possibilities.
50 Tools to tell a digital story
DoInk
Big Huge Labs
AnimotoClick on links to discover more…
Create
Take a look at Glogster!
Capzules
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Citizenship
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Learning Standards:Learning Standards:*communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
*develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures.
VoiceThread
Skype an author
G-Cast
Blogs
Click on links to discover more…Communicate
What is a Blog anyway?
Research
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Collaborate
Think Critically
DigitalCitizenship
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Learning Standards:Learning Standards:•Create original works as a means of personal or group expression.
•Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
•Process data and report results.
•Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning and productivity.
VoiceThread
Google Docs
iLife Suite
PreziClick on links to discover more…Present
¡Look at these presentations-bravo!
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DigitalCitizenship
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Learning Standards:Learning Standards:*interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.
*contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.
Wikis
Google Docs
Edline Discussion
Collaborate
Click on links to discover more…
E-Pals See how VoiceThread works in your grade level!
Research
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DigitalCitizenship
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Learning Standards:Learning Standards:*identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.
*plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
*collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.
*use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.
Read, Write, Think
Virtual Math Manipulatives
Questions to Query
WebQuestsClick on links for to discover more…Think
A new look at the world!
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Learning Standards:Learning Standards:*advocate and practice safe, legal and responsible use of information and technology.
*demonstrate personal responsibility for life-long learning.
Internet Safety
21st Century- IMSA
Fact or Fake?
9 Elements of Digital Citizenship
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DigitalCitizenship
Stop Cyberbullying!
If you areIf you are comfortable with using these ESSENTIALSusing these ESSENTIALS…
…then you can confidently say… “I am using tools that support my using tools that support my students’ learningstudents’ learning for the 21st Century”
… “I am integrating integrating technologytechnology into the curriculum!”
But wait…there’s still But wait…there’s still a missing a missing piece piece of the puzzleof the puzzle….YOU!….YOU!
…lifelong learning begins with YOU! “Keep learning to keep current”
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Laura MontgomeryLaura MontgomeryInstructional Technology CoachInstructional Technology CoachDeer Path Middle SchoolDeer Path Middle School
© 2009