Learning Focused School & Technology Connections

Melanie Wiscount

Wilkes University

Essential Questions • Why connect technology with

Learning-focused Schools philosophy?

• How can we connect technology to the different seven steps in Learning-focused Schools lesson plans?

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Why connect technology with Learning-focused Schools philosophy?

• Interest students

• Engage students

• Inspire students

• Empower students

• Motivate students

• Deliver differentiated instruction

• Scaffold with technology

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How can we connect technology to the different seven steps in Learning-focused Schools lesson plans?

• Multimedia applications

• Mindmapping

• Publishing tools

• Content creation tools

• Support tools

• Innovation tools

• Organization tools

• Learning tools

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How can we connect technology to the different seven steps in Learning-focused Schools lesson plans?

• Appeal to millennial learners

• Develop 21st literacies

• Teach outside the box

• Integrate technology transparently

• Integrate technology seamlessly

• It’s all about the task ~ NOT the tool

• Teach digital citizenship

• Create effective & efficient information managers http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-images-girl-with-laptop-rimagefree9448100-resi2576935

Connect Technology to Standards • PA State standards

• NETS for Students

• SAS alignment to Standards

• 21st Century Skills

LFS + Technology =21st Century Teaching & Learning

Essential Questions

Activating Thinking

Acceleration

~ Previewing

Teaching Activities & Strategies

Assessment

Summarizing Extending ~

Refining Activities

Differentiation

Word Walls

Graphic Organizers

Acquisition Lessons