From Technology to Learning Tools in the Elementary Classroom

From Technology to Learning Toolsin the Elementary Classroom

Using Computers to Teach and EngageYour Students

Boston College New Teachers Academy 2010

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Where We’re Going

Why

What/How

When/Where

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Why Technology in the Elementary Classroom?

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National EducationalTechnology Standards

NETS FOR STUDENTS

Creativity and Innovation

Communication and Collaboration

Research and Information Fluency

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making

Digital Citizenship

Technology Operations and Concepts

NETS FOR TEACHERSFacilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity

Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

Model Digital-Age Work and Learning

Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility

Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

21st Century Skills

A Vision of K-12 Students Today

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Big ConversationsThe

Way the World Is

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History and Precedent

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Technology and Media

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The EdTech AdventureIntegrating

Projects

Reading and Media Tools

Mind and Concept Mapping

Finding Funding and Materials

Keeping Up With The

Digital Joneses

WebQuests

http://www.zunal.com/

WebQuests

“A webquest is an assignment which asks students to use the World Wide Web to learn about and/or synthesize their knowledge (of) a specific topic.”

Source: http://www.teachersfirst.com/summer/webquest/quest-b.shtml

WebQuests

IntroductionTask

ProcessEvaluation

Conclusion

Museum Box

http://museumbox.e2bn.org/

Historypin

http://www.historypin.com/

ReadWriteThink Interactives

http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/

CAST Book BuilderSupported Reading Environments

http://bookbuilder.cast.org/

DiigoAnnotating the Web

http://www.diigo.com/

Aviary EducationMultimedia Creation and Editing

http://www.aviaryeducation.com/

Mind Mapping

http://www.inspiration.com/, http://www.xmind.net/, http://www.exploratree.org.uk/

Making It Happen

http://www.donorschoose.org/

Keeping Up with theDigital Joneses

http://groups.diigo.com/group/diigoineducation, http://www.teacherlingo.com/default.aspx,

http://sneakerteacher.blogspot.com/, https://twitter.com/min_d_j/education-resources

Managing Information With RSS

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From Skills to Stances in the21st Century

Awareness• Standing on Solid

Pedagogical and Curricular Foundations

• Building Practical Knowledge in Experience

• Exhibiting Technical Skills and Confidence

• Recognizing Possibilities and Challenges Offered by Technology

• Knowing Your Limits and Where to Seek Help

Meaning• Cultivating an

Educational Technology Philosophy

• Forging Relationships with Your Students

• Respecting Communities Inside and Outside the Classroom

• Providing Meaningful Experiences and Opportunities for Reflection for You and Your Students

Responsibility• Working to Help Your

Students Realize Their Potential

• Hearing Your Students• Including All Your

Students• Recognizing the Big

Conversations that Take Place in Your Classroom

• Being Good to Yourself

Thank You

Jeremy PriceDoctoral StudentTechnology and

Science Educationpricejn@bc.edu

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