Dr. Eileen Flicker
July 25, 2012
Differentiating Instruction through Integrated Technology
Methods & strategies for integrating technology in our classroomsDifferentiated instructionEngage studentsPrepare students for 21st Century
Share resources & examplesOvercoming challengesInternet safety
Agenda
Friends, Acquaintances, & StrangersAppsAudacityBlogsSenteo clickersEdmodoePalsFlipped Classroom ibook Author iMovieGoogle EarthGoogle Lit TripsLinoMovie Maker
Photo StoryPoll EverywherePowerPointPreziSKYPESmart NotebookSurvey MonkeyThinkfinityWeb 2.0WebquestWikisWordle21st Century
Increase use of technology in the classroom to improve student achievement engage & motivate students increase their independence
Use technology to differentiate instructionReadiness Learning stylesInterestAffect
Increase collaboration with colleagues
Goals
Not about the “bells & whistles”Using Technology = Old School Integrating Technology = 21st Century
Bullying Blog
Integrating Technology vs.Using Technology
Planning Collaboration Implementation Assessment & Reflection
Process of Technology Integration
Direct instruction takes place at nightVideo lessons for homework
Reinforcement & practice in schoolSupport & guidance by teachers
Individualized Learning for studentsFlipped Learning NetworkKahn AcademyTedEd
Flipped Classroom
“Getting Smart with SMART”SMART toolsSMART ExchangeLesson Activity ToolkitExamples
ColorsRime WordsHealthy Living SortAlice in Wonderland
Explore
SMART Notebook
1. Model2. Directions3. Research4. Storyboarding5. Technology
Examples5th Grade Disabilities Research - Photo StoryGuidelines Research Storyboard3rd Grade Black History Research2nd Grade Life Cycles Research2nd Grade Weather
Digital Storytelling
VideoMoviemaker or iMovie
Skill reinforcement Video social script “How to…” video
Audio Audacity.com or Garage Band
Alternative to writing Reading running records Practice fluency Read to students
Explore
Audio & Video
Skills-based gamesGoogle Lit TripsWallwisher or LinoGlogsterVirtual ManipulativesPenzuWiki
Web 2.0 Tools/Online Activities
SKYPEePalsBook Sharing ProjectConnect to experts in the districtFlat StanleyVirtual Field Trips
Global Connections
TabletsCell phonesSenteo ClickersBYOD – Bring Your Own
DeviceAppsNotetakingInterneteReaders
iBookAuthorInteractive responses
Mobile Devices
CIPA (Children’s Internet Protection Act)Internet safetyAppropriate Online behaviorCyberbulling
Common Sense Media
Internet Safety
ThinkfinityInternet4classroomsThinkquestTeaching ChannelCathy Schrock’s Guide for EducatorsDiscovery EducationFederal Resources for Educational ExcellenceCurriculum 21
Online Resources
What technology tool are you eager to try with your students?
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