Building a Learning Community Across the Disciplines: Planning for Artful Technology
Integration Massachusetts Reading Association Conference
Friday, April 11, 2014
Welcome and Introductions
• Valerie Shinas and Barbara Steckel, Lesley University Faculty
• The 6th Grade Team and Technology Integration Specialist from Blanchard Memorial School
A Bit About Our Research
• http://prezi.com/v-buya7keohh/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
Blanchard Memorial School
Boxborough, MAKate McMillan Grade 6 ELA/Social Studies TeacherNancy Melbourne Grade 6 ELA/Social Studies TeacherJason Dimen Grade 6 Science TeacherJanet LaVigne Grade 6 Math TeacherPeggy Harvey Instructional Technology Specialist
Integration
http://quizlet.com/33625031/phon-strain-flash-cards/
http://www.amazon.com/Dexter-Tough-Margaret-Peterson-Haddix/dp/1416911707/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395419045&sr=8-1&keywords=dexter+the+tough
Quizlet in Action
STEM Literacy Using Technology
• SmartBoard • Interactive Websites• Vernier Probes• Etc……………………….∞
Math Literacy vocabulary
Sample Educreations student project
Digital Natives“These kids are different. They study, work, write, and interact with each other in ways that are very different from the ways that you did growing up.”
~excerpt, Born Digital: Understanding the First Generation of Digital Natives, by John Palfrey and Urs Gasser
Source: The New Yorker Magazine
21st Century Skills: Beyond the 3Rs
The 4Cs• Communication• Collaboration• Critical Thinking• Creativity
ICT (Information, Communication, & Technology Literacy) Skills
Technology Integrated in Project-based
learning• Students are already proficient in 21st century
technologies…and if not, they should be.• Students are highly motivated to master
technologies.• Allows for high-quality presentations.• Supports development of written and oral
presentation skills.• Supports collaborative learning.• Allows for a global audience.• Creation of digital portfolios.• Opportunity to practice digital citizenship.
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