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The How-To Workshop for New TechnologiesBen Smith and Jared
Maderwww.edtechinnovators.comRed Lion Area School DistrictTuesday,
July 1, 2008
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About UsBen Smith:Physics TeacherK-12 Science
CoordinatorTechnology Resource TeacherKeystone Technology
IntegratorDoctoral Student in Instructional TechnologySTAR
Discovery EducatorISTE ConsultantBlendedSchools Consultant
Jared Mader:Director of TechnologyFormer Chemistry
TeacherTechnology Staff Development TrainerKeystone Technology
IntegratorMasters Student in Instructional TechnologySTAR Discovery
EducatorBlendedSchools Consultant
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National Educational Technology Standards for Students
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Ready or Not . . .The World is Different
Then Now telecommunications audio tapesvideo tapessimulations
emailweb projectsproblem-solving multimedia hypermedia mobile
accesslaptops (1:1 access) GIS/GPS systems instant messagingwikis /
blogs MUVEs cell phonesvirtual reality
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How we work
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How we work
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"Knowing content" is not sufficient in itself -- rather,
students must apply knowledge to: construct new understandings,
solve problems make decisions develop products and
communicateTechnology can facilitate this type of learning
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Our VisionStudents will use technology seamlessly as a regular
part of their educationEach student will come to class with their
own computing deviceAll of the computing devices will be
interconnectedTeachers and Students will have the skills necessary
to appropriately use the Hardware and Software
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Pedagogical FoundationsCurriculum must drive the need for
technology integrationTechnology is simply the tool used to
facilitate student-centered learningTechnology makes it easier to
accomplishTaxonomy of Technology
Use1ExperiencingInformingReinforcingIntegratingUtilizing1 Thomas
and Boysen, Iowa State University, 1984
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The Newer Technologies WikispacesPodcastingBloggingMaking Movies
(in a Class Period)Web 2.0 ToolsWord Processing / SpreadsheetsLots
of ExtrasBonus Web 2.0 ToolsBlabberize, VoiceThread, Animoto,
Google Earth
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Integrating TechnologyIntegrating ToolsWhat you needOur
WebsitesJing / iSquintAudacity / PodcastingiMovie /
VideocastingPrint to PDFInspiration / MindomoPeripheral
DevicesInteractive WhiteboardBloggingIntegrating ProjectsWhat our
students doA week in the lifeChemical
ReactionsPortfoliosPowerPointiWebDigital StorytellingVirtual
LabsInspiring Projects
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Our WebsitesPurposeProvide students with access
to:GradesLabs/ActivitiesOnline ResourcesClass Notes and Answer
KeysSitesJareds SiteBens Site
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Screen / Video CaptureSnapz Pro X (OS X)/Camtasia (XP)Tutorials
for ProgramsInstructions for HandoutsApplicationsReference
resourcesVideocast using iTunes
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iMovie / VideoCastingTeacher UseUsing digital video to capture
lessons, demonstrations, etc.Student UseStudents report laboratory
findings through digital video production
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Print to PDFMac OS X: PrintSave as PDFWin XP: PrimoPDF
(www.primopdf.com)Create Read-Only documents from Word, PowerPoint,
etc.
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Inspiring ProjectsMind-mapping/Brainstorming softwareStudent
UseMap Out ProjectsLink terms and concepts from lessonsExample
1Example 2
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Peripheral DevicesDigital CameraScannerDigital CamcorderWireless
Slate
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Interactive WhiteboardDemonstrate programs prior to allowing
student useCreate and archive all board notes and lessonsSample
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A Week in the LifeStudents keep a written and digital record for
each week of classiWebBlogging
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Portfolio - PowerPointStudents create digital mediaPortfolio
allows them to reflect upon their work and demonstrate exemplary
projectsStudent Example
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Portfolio - iWebStudents create websites using easy web
authoring softwareWebsites demonstrate exemplary work and post to
district website
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Current ProjectsChemical Reactions ProjectStudents create a
video and photo presentation of a type of chemical reaction,
analyze the stoichiometry of the reaction, and create a
presentation to communicate their results.Web Video ProjectStudents
create a video of an example of motion, analyze the motion, and
create a website to communicate their findings.
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Science ProbesVernier and Pasco probeware used to collect and
plot data
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BlackBoardDiscussion BoardsChatsDigital
DropboxAssignmentsChats
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Podcasting / MoviesHomework HelpExplanation of SolutionsHints on
Labs / ActivitiesStudent Advice
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Digital StorytellingField TripsSpecial AssignmentsLab
Reports
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Virtual LabsGas Law LabsExplore LearningExampleVirtual
ChemLabSupplement to Chemistry Text
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Student Response SystemseInstructionCheck for
understandingPre-assessmentAll students, all the timeReport
#1Report #2Report #3
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BloggingRecord of class on a daily basisUpdates on class
happeningsDigital newsletter
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QuestionsEmail: [email protected]:
www.edtechinnovators.com
We should mention other projects - ISTE / NSTA; BlendedSchools
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