Interactive NETS*S Workshop, ISTE 2011

Interactive NETS*S: Free Resources and

Projects for Digital Age Learning

Amber RowlandTammy GilleyTracy Rampy

Brenda DunningTanya Ketchum

Our Goal for the DayTo support and strengthen the capacity of educators to foster 21st Century learning environments by:

• Exploring the NETS*S through case studies• Swapping resources and project ideas• Discovering the collective knowledge of participants.• Sharing professional learning strategies.

The best part of conferences! Sharing Playing Learning

• Title IID, ARRA influx• Sustained professional development model• 4 Classrooms/Teachers• .5 FTE Facilitator/Coach

(model lessons, co-teach, co-plan, find resources, support...)

• Classroom Technology/Software/Resources• Local and statewide trainings• Title IID• Phase 9

www.kansastrc.org

Our ContextKansas Technology Rich Classroom (TRC)

Project

TRC: So much more than the “T”

www.wordle.net

1. “Mix, Freeze, Group”

2. Make Quick Connections: “Whip Around”– Your Name– Answer Question

Professional Learning Strategy: Growing Dendrites

Mix, Freeze, Group

Mix ‘n Mingle

Number of Bloom’s Levels?

Whip Around

Please share:

1. Your name

2. Where you are from

3. Your role in education

Mix, Freeze, Group

Mix ‘n Mingle

Number of tiers in RTI?

Whip Around

State Your Name

&

If you were a web-based tool, which one would you be?

Mix, Freeze, Group

Mix ‘n Mingle

Version of iPad Just Released

Whip Around

State Your Name

&

What is a great example of where technology made the

difference for you in a learning or leading situation?

Our Process: Recycle Method

1. Introduce NETS*S2. Introduce Project3. Time to Explore4. PBL Focus5. Introduce Tool/Resource6. Hands-On Exploration7. Reflection

(repeat 6 times)

http://interactivenets.wikispaces.com

Interactive NETS*S Wiki

Our Working Definition of Project-Based Learning

1. Authentic, Standards-Based Content2. Real-World Connections3. HOTS4. Student-Centered5. Product & Process Driven6. 21st Century Skills/NETS*S

NETS*S http://www.iste.org "What students should know and be able to do to learn effectively and live productively in an increasingly digital world …”

NETS*S 1. Creativity and InnovationStudents demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge and develop innovative products and processes using technology.

• Community Connections• Digital Storytelling• iPods & iPads

TRC District: Buhler USD, Ph 7TRC Facilitator: Tammy Gilley

TRC Teachers: Nancy Johnson, Tanya Ketchum, Tim Harris & Brenda Dunning

Math Around Town

How to plan for project based learning

Begin with the standards

• State Standards in all subject areas• Teach across the curriculum• Identify the NETS*S to be addressed

Essential Questions & Goals

• Write an essential question: What do you want students to learn

• What are your goals for the unit

Identify Tools

• Hardware & Software• Websites: LiveBinder, portals,

bookmarking tools• Books• Community Resources• Any Extras: parent permission, principal,

district

Plan for Differentiation

• Readability• Tools• Collaboration

Plan for Digital Citizenship

• Copyright laws• Permission for audio, pictures, video,

quotations

Plan Assessments & Reflection

• Surveys• Written response• Video• Traditional Test

Reflection

At your tables, discuss how you might be able to use the Math Around Town project components and/or resources in your educational setting.

IdiomsNETS*S 2. Communication and Collaboration

Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.

• Teacher defines herself as a “21st Century Make Over”• Students’ interpretations of Idioms• Collaboration and “Pretend”

TRC District: Humboldt USD, Ph 8MTRC Facilitator: Tracy RampyTRC Teacher: Ruby Crawford

Idiom Video

Collaboration

• Students• Community• Administration• Parents• Teachers• Facilitator

Reflection

How might you or your teachers use this?

BREAK

Bill of Rights

NETS*S 3. Research and Information FluencyStudents apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.

• Students analyzed and compared amendments using Wordle and Tagxedo

• Students compared their rights as students to those of adults

• Developed a portrayal of their amendment with legal justificationTRC District: Colby USD, Ph 8M

TRC Facilitator: Teresa MorganTRC Teacher: Todd Murdock

Kicking it Up a Notch

• Student Choice• Product• Process• Collaboration• Real-World• Authentic Audience• Bloom’s Verbs

Bloom’s Planning Framework

Tagxedo

LiveBinders

Reflection

Turn to your shoulder partners and discuss one example of how you intend to implement at least one of the resources thus far.

Brain Break!

Cubs That CareNETS*S 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.

• Students were asked to solve a community problem• Had to develop and justify their own argument• Collaboratively determined how to collect, analyze

and use data to generate change.TRC District: Humboldt USD, Ph 8M

TRC Facilitator: Tracy RampyTRC Teacher: Mary Durand and Jeremy Weilert

Authenticity and HOTS

• Problem• Community Involvement• Data• New Knowledge• Audience• Justification

Google Form

Create-A-Graph

• dfsdfasdf

Reflection

How would you use Google Forms with students or educators?

NETS*S 5. Digital CitizenshipStudents understand human, cultural, and social issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.

• Students worked in pairs to learn about a chosen Greek God or Goddess.

• Students created and managed a Face Book page in the likeness of their Greek God or Goddess.

TRC District: Seaman USD, Ph 8ETRC Facilitator: Melinda Tilley

TRC Teacher: Sharon Shaw

Going Greek

Communication & Digital Citizenship

• Tapping into their interests• Their present and their future• Practicing online communication• Authentic Audience• Whoa better than a report

Fur.ly & My Fake Wall

Join us at:http://www.stixy.com/guest/126481

Also can click on direct link on thehome page of our wiki.

What tools can you share with us?

On the Prowl for Good Nutrition

NETS*S 6. Technology Operations and ConceptsStudents demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.

• Students chose what and how to study in order to solve a problem of their choice

• Students chose how to make a case for change and the technology that they need to do so

TRC District: Mulvane USD, Ph 7TRC Facilitator:

Stacy SmithTRC Teachers:

Jennifer Randall & Lynne Gubichuk

Assessment

If 3rd graders can do it...

• Reflect with your partner on some of the road blocks that arise when teachers explore PBL in their classroom. What did you learn today that can assist you with clearing some of those road blocks?

Additional Projects to Highlight:

• NETS*S 1: If We Build it...– Website Development

• NETS*S 2: Life Around Here– Visual Ranking

• NETS*S 3: Inman-Go Green– Google Forms

• NETS*S 4: Smokey No Smokey– Podcasting PSAs

• NETS*S 5: iPad & Math– Digital Storytelling

• NETS*S 6: Smiling Faces Him/Her-edity– Word Draw

Reflection & Wiki Contribution

Evaluation

• Q&A• Evaluation Link:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/iste2011workshops

• THANK YOU FOR SHARING WITH US!

amber@altec.org

• THANK YOU FOR SHARING WITH US!