technology and project-based learning in the ela classroom (2)
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Technology and Project-Based Learning in
the ELA classroom
Raise your hand if you remember these. Raise your hand if you were teaching when these were popular.
Raise your hand if you remember this.Raise your hand if you were teaching when this happened.
A bit of history for our student guests.
This is how we shared access to video equipment in the 90s.
Are you able to name each character on the left? What about the ones on the right?
What was the name of this show? What were the names of the characters?
I actually used one of these when I started teaching in the 90s.
What is the device on the left? What was the big deal with the issue depicted on the right?
The warning signs were there!
IPhones were introduced in what year? Did any of you start teaching around that time?
Your smartphone is millions of times more powerful than all of the computers used by NASA in 1969.
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Table of Contents
1. Questions2. Statistics3. Evidence4. A Starting Point5. 21st Century Learning6. PBL overview7. My PBL Unit8. PBL resources
Questions
Have you ever wished you had time to integrate technology into your
lessons? What might have kept you from doing so?
Have you ever been hesitant to integrate technology into your lessons?
What might have kept you from doing so?
Have you ever found yourself repeating the same lessons year after year,
in exactly the same way?
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Possibilities● Lack of access to technology.● Lack of access to reliable technology.● Time constraints.● Lack of training or understanding.
Many of us have had to deal with at least one of these issues.
http://www.pewinternet.org/2015/04/09/a-majority-of-american-teens-report-access-to-a-computer-game-console-smartphone-and-a-tablet/
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“Digital writing differs from conventional composition in ways that can spur
student engagement and creativity. By design, pen-and-paper composition is a
one-person undertaking. But digital writing is often collaborative.
Writing re-launched: Teaching with digital tools. Education Week.
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“Computers seem to motivate reluctant writers. Students are more willing to
engage and sustain in writing activities when they use a computer.
The effect of computers on student writing: A meta-analysis of studies from 1992-2002
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“Reflection continually emerges as a suggested way of helping practitioners better understand what
they know and do as they develop their knowledge of practice through what they learn in practice.
Reflection places an emphasis on learning through questioning and investigation to lead to the
development of understanding.
Effective reflective practice: In search of meaning in learning about
Teaching.
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Where should you start?
� www.freetech4teachers.com - Blog with practical suggestions for technology use in the classroom.
� www.edutecher.net - Classifies apps and sites by subject matter.
� www.bie.org - Buck Institute for Education (PBL)
� Resources list
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Students today expect more from their teachers.
21st Century Learning
Direct teaching is necessary at times, but making lessons more student-oriented and interactive increases student interest and engagement.
Collaboration, critical thinking and real-world problems are keys to keeping students engaged and interested.
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1. Effective integration of technology is NOT simply having students complete an assignment online. Instead, it requires carefully planned lessons, well-conceived questions (HOTS), demonstrations of mastery (formative and summative), and reflective learning (blogs).
Things to remember
2. Technology must be used to increase student engagement, collaboration and learning.
3. This is a way to differentiate, meet the needs of GT students, etc.
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Google Docs and Google Slides
Students can share their screens and edit together in real-time.
Students can post their work to Edmodo for review by the class and the instructor.
Chat box (Google Docs). Google Slides has same feature.
Overview of Google Docs / Google Slides
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11. Chat box (both)
Example of Student work
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Edmodo
Class blog for students and teachers.
Requires a code for students to join.
Surveys, polls, upload assignments, store work.
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Presentation sites
Glogster
Create interactive posters. Can be shared to Edmodo.
Overview of Glogster
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Piktochart
Infographics quickly convey a great deal of information.
Necessary for STAAR assessment.
Overview
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Powtoon
Animated presentations (free). Student example.
Overview
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Screencasts
Students can watch them at any time. They can also create them to demonstrate mastery.
Good for absent students, students who do not understand concepts, and those who want to get ahead.
Example
Overview
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My Simple ShowLink
Overview
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Quizlet / KahootVocabulary flashcards.
Upload images and definitions.
Games for review.
Overview (Quizlet)
Overview (Kahoot)
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Edublogs
Students can reflect on work.
Good for them to do so.
Link
Overview
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Seesaw.me
Digital portfoliosLink
Overview
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Blended Learning
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Video
Explanation
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Digital Learning Experience
Link
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Project-based learning
This type of learning helps
students develop skills for living in a
knowledge-based, highly technological
society.
21st century learning:
● Personal and social responsibility
● Reasoning and creativity
● Strong communication skills
● Visualizing and decision making
● Knowing how / when to use
technology and which to choose
https://www.edutopia.org/project-based-l
earning-guide-importance
What PBL is not
24.Video
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Project-based learning
Essential project design
checklist
http://www.bie.org/object/docume
nt/pbl_essential_elements_chec
klist
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Project-based learning
How to do PBL
http://www.bie.org/tag/how+to+d
o+PBL
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The first steps
Visit www.bie.org
for information
PBL Starter Kit
Formulate Driving
Question
https://www.bie.org/object/books_others/pbl_starter_kit
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1. Introduction: Provides background information and
explains what teaching is like in a PBL classroom.
2. Spotlight: Six sample projects from various schools,
subject areas, and grade levels.
3. Getting started: the process of developing ideas,
setting goals, and writing a driving question.
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4. Planning and preparing: How to design the tasks and products
students will complete, assess their work, launch the project, etc.
5. Managing your project: what to do once the project is underway,
how to build the right classroom culture, manage day-to-day tasks,
etc.
6. Reflect and perfect: how to reflect on results after the project
is over.
7. After the last bell: things to consider before doing another
project.
8. Useful stuff: planning forms, rubrics, etc.
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The driving question
1. Clearly states the purpose of the project.
2. Phrased as a question to drive inquiry.
3. It is at the heart of the culminating projects and
performances.
4. Relevant, important, urgent or otherwise
interesting.
5. Open-ended and complex: Requires higher-level
thinking.
6. Linked to the core of what you want students to
learn.
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My PBL Unit
Link
My PBL Unit31.
My PBL Unit32.
Overview
-Driving Question (Open-ended)-Sub Questions-Standards addressed-GT standards-Entry Event
My PBL Unit33.
Products and Performances
-Products created-Instructional methods-Resources needed-Reflection methods
My PBL Unit34.
Reflection Methods-How? -Why?-What kind of questions do you want students considering when reflecting?
My PBL Unit35.
Assessments-Rubrics-Formative assessments-Summative assessments
My PBL Unit36.
Resources Needed-List of sites / apps-Description along with each-How-to videos
My PBL Unit37.
Time / Entry Event-Overview of each day-Long-range plan
My PBL Unit38.
Teaching / Learning Guide-Lesson plan-Simplified version that anyone can “pick up” and use
My PBL Unit39.
Instructor Resources-More links and examples-Videos
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Other PBL Resources
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Let’s review some concepts
Technology is not a panacea.Effective use of technology requires planning and a great deal of understanding of what one is trying to accomplish.
Fear factorSome may resist integrating technology because of lack of training or familiarity with the way they have always done things.
Blended LearningA combination of learning in the classroom and online. Students can teach themselves about concepts and then the teacher enhances through guided practice.
Digital Learning ExperienceA type of digital experience meant to enhance student inquiry and require critical thinking.
Project-Based LearningWell-planned unit that requires critical thinking, student responsibility, and a great deal of foresight. Formative and Summative assessments. Culminating presentation.
Getting started is the hardest part.However, it is worth it. Student engagement and interest are greatly increased.
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