Harness the Power of Technology to Reach Every Student Shereen Bastani Promethean

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What interests you about using technology in your program?

WHICH DO YOU PREFER? Digital Native

� Receiving info quickly from multiple sources

� Multitasking � Pictures, sounds and

videos before text �  Interacting in “real

time” � User generated

content

Digital Immigrant

�  Info that is presented linearly, logically, and sequentially

� Single or “focused” tasks

� To get info from text � Greater need for

private and personal space for introspections

If you are not using technology, its not as engaging for the kids.

Wrong!

Then there is this…

It is not about what technology you have…

but how the technology is used as a learning tool that makes a difference.

1. Start with a goal A. motivate and engage students in authentic, real-world, relevant activities; B. support learning in content-specific areas such as math, reading, science, art, and homework; C. promote student-centered activities where the student becomes involved in determining the course of his or her own learning and promote opportunities for communication and collaboration in problem-solving activities; D. offer learners the opportunity to address civic, cultural, and community issues;

2. Evaluate your tools & think like a hoarder � Support different learning styles � Be safe, operational, and accessible to all

3. See what is out there

�  Internet research � Apps �  Interactive websites � Blogs � Forums � Videos � Podcasts � Software

4. Bring it all together

� You should have a complex and rich array of technology and content

4. Evaluate

� Did I achieve my goal? � Ask the kids for feedback � Don’t be afraid to trash something if it is

not working.

CLASSFLOW � Connect with every student � Create Interactive Lessons � Achieve Instant feedback

Get Outside � Geocaching.com

�  Treasure hunt �  Use GPS �  Map out your path �  Create your own

Explore from Indoors � Google Earth

�  Create a virtual field trip �  Google Lit Trips

Connect & Collaborate � National Geographic Education � National Geographic Kids

�  Current event connection �  Activities and projects �  Multimedia �  Interactive games �  Ways to “Get Involved”

Project Based Learning � Give kids a voice through:

� Podcasts � Community forums � Blogs � YouTube Station

� Video – jumpcam

� Manage Projects through: � Basecamp

Work Independently � ABCya.com � Starfall.com � PBSinteractive.com � Google Advanced Search

Manage Behavior

Stay on top of things

What do you see yourself using right away?

How?

Questions?