integration of technology_into_the_curriculum
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08/09/2010
Yezenia López
Integration ofTechnology into the
Curriculum
Agenda
• A Vision of K-12 Students Video• AECT's Educational Technology Definition• National Educational Technology Standards (NETS)• ISD Model: ROAAR• Resources available at St Ann• Web 2.0 Resources• Resources that help avoid distraction• Assessment Technological Tools• Personal Learning Network
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A Vision of K-12 Students Today
Definition: Educational Technology
AECT's (2007) definition states: "Educational Technology is the study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using, and managing appropriate technological processes and resources."http://www.edtechactionnetwork.org/why-technology-in-schools
ISTE: National Educational Technology Standards for Students
(2007)1. Creativity and Innovation2. Communication and Collaboration3. Research and Information Fluency4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making5. Digital Citizenship6. Technology Operations and Concepts
ROAAR ISD ModelROAAR stands for Research, Originate, Apply, Assess, Reflect.
ADDIEASSURE ModelABCD Model for writing ObjectivesARCS Motivational ModelMarzano's et al. Instructional Strategies4 Basic Language Skills*personal work
Activity: Collaborative word document
• Create a word document where all of you can share great class management ideas.
Instructions:1. Please use:Gmail account or TypeWith
2. Time limit: 10-15 minutes
Assignments• Create a Glogster of a concept that your students are having
problems grasping. Include at a least one video, 2-links, and text. Send me the link of the HW and the instructional objective that you aimed to accomplish.
• For inspiration, Listen to the video You Tube in the Classroom. Now, write 5 technologies that you would like to learn how to implement in your lesson plans, and why. One paragraph per each technology.
• Create one of the following teaching resources: Webquest, podcast, wiki, video, Screencast, or blog. Send me the link of the HW and the instructional objective that you aimed to accomplish.
Resources
Available and Web-based ResourcesAvailable at St Ann: SMARTboard Games Inspiration Accelerated Reader AlphaSmart Web-based Tools Blogs Glogster Webquest Picnik Podcast Schoology Games Jing Wiki TypeWith Wordle Screencast Videos Google Animoto LiveBinder
Alpha Smart 3000Word processing device released in 2000Rechargesconnects with a USB to the computerAllows for 100 pgs of writingLightweight and PortableHas applets (mini software)
Great for research (with hard copy resources at the library/classroom)Take quiz
SMARTBoard/Mimio
What is Smartboard?Interactive whiteboard that projects your computer screen.
What can you do with it? Digital storytelling Brainstorm ideas Reinforce skills Show students how to navigate Show video tutorials Students can participate/do exercises Show presentations Show Glogster
LiveBinders
Online binder which collects, organizes, and shares resources.
LiveBinders for Teachers
Examples I created:Military FamiliesResources for Teachers
Blogs(a) How to Use Kidblog.org
(b) Kid Blog
*Kidblog Use: Screenflow-Introduction to Kidblog.org Website: Kidblog
Teacher can post class-related information (e.g. assignments, calendars, etc), use it as a portfolio
communicate with parents,
show class work examples,
provide useful sites, publish good student writing
showcase creative writing, be dynamic, build a newsletter
PicnikFree photo editing made simple and fun
What You Can do with Picnik
Using Picnik Photo Editor With Your SMART Board
EDU Glogster
(a) Discovery Education Recommends Glogster (b) Glogster EDU Tutorial
**Glogster Use: Students Read “Esperanza Rising” Website: Glogster
Google Docs
(a) Teachers and Principals Talk about Google Docs (b) Google Docs in Plain English
Website: Gmail
Video
You TubeTeacher TubeAnimotoStudent Tube
Wiki
Wikispaces
Wikispaces Tutorial
Using Wikis in the Classroom
Webquest
• Definition: an inquiry-oriented online projects• promotes cooperative learning, • integrates meaningful learning with instructional
methods, • gets students motivated, • develops higher order thinking skills
Websites:http://webquest.org http://questgarden.com/search/ Example of a webquest for teachers
Wordle
(a) Wordle-Part1: The Basics http://www.theeter.com/wordle1 (b) Wordle-Part 2: Extending Wordle a Bit More http://www.theeter.com/wordle2 Website: How to take a Screenshot website: http://take-a-screenshot.org Website: http://www.wordle.net
Avoid Distractions While Teaching Quietube Adout Theeter Filter and Lock Search Engines Use Webquest or Glogster for Research iTALC
Useful ideas1. TinyURL2. Hide email address Email Cover and Email Icon Generator 3. Block search engines to your website: In the head of your html document Add meta tag <META NAME="ROBOTS" CONTENT="NOINDEX, NOFOLLOW">
SummaryPlace each technology discussed into the NETS
for studentsCreativityCollaboration ResearchProblem Solving, Critical Thinking…Digital citizenship Technology concepts
Useful ideas1. TinyURL2. Hide email address Email Cover and Email Icon Generator 3. Block search engines to your website: In the head of your html document Add meta tag <META NAME="ROBOTS" CONTENT="NOINDEX, NOFOLLOW">4. Google Custom Search Engine
Personal Learning Network for Teachers
Personal Learning Network for Students
Personal Learning Network: Why???• inspires to become better teachers• ask questions/answer questions• learn what others are doing• avoid restrictions• share ideas and resources• strengthen your weaknesses • access dynamic resources• leads to students learning
Personal Learning Network: HowSubscribe to receive newsletters: EdutopiaFollow Educational Blogs The Edublogger by Sue WatersJoin Social Networks Ning: Classroom 2.0See other virtual classrooms Oakridge Sixth Grade Class or Oakridge Second Grade ClassMultimedia Resources/Lesson Plans MerlotSubscribe to a Professional Association ISTE
Assessment Technological Tools
QuizStarSmart 3000Webquest for problem solvingBlogs as a portfolio
Tools can be used as practice exercises and as quizzes. Instructional Strategy that works.It could be interactive/collaborative work.Remember to assess the process, not only the product.