John D. Solis, Ph.D. Technology Integration Specialist Richland School District Two Collaboration & Technology Integration for English/Language Arts Instruction

Collaboration and Change (Solomon & Schrum, 2007) Collaboration?? –Information is: Shared Discussed Refined Understood deeply –Changing workforce (authentic learning) Presentation-driven Change –Students’ strength: use of technology –Teachers’ strength: pedagogy –Teachers as agents of change Collaborative-driven The Big Picture on Collaboration

Collaboration and Change (Solomon & Schrum, 2007) Web 1.0 a.Application-based b.Isolated c.Offline d.Licensed or purchased e.Single creator f.Proprietary code g.Copyrighted content Web 2.0 a.Web-based b.Collaborative c.Online d.Free e.Multiple collaborators f.Open source g.Shared content Where does Web 2.0 fit in?

District-Teacher Expectations Technical support –Follow chain of command Student access Training (varies) –“how to use” vs. integration Always follow policies: –Acceptable use policy (AUP) –Security –Equitable Access Curriculum goals Student needs District Expectations to Support Teachers

District-Teacher Expectations Technical support –Follow chain of command Memory usage –Know limitations –Not for sharing music –Monitor student use –Removable storage Content filtering –In place by law –Contact media/technology specialist and principal –Seek alternative resources Be careful with freeware and open- source software District’s “Wish List” for Teachers

Legal & Ethical Issues Students and teachers are at school, not at home Watch your students Viruses/hacking Plagiarism or “cybercheating” (TurnItIn.com & MyDropBox.com)TurnItIn.comMyDropBox.com Privacy and safety Copyright –Review AUP Applies to both teachers and students –Fair-use guidelinesFair-use guidelines Illegal downloads Wallpapers-zone.com Answers.comCnet.com.au

Technology Integration Strategies (Roblyer & Doering, 2010, p. 283) StrategyBenefits Sample Resources & Activities Language skills development: decoding/phonics, comprehension, vocabulary Gives motivational, individual instruction and/or practice in individual reading and writing skills. Supplies private, individual feedback to scaffold students’ learning Reading instructional systems Electronic dictionaries and thesauruses Electronic devices Talking word processors

Technology Integration Strategies (Roblyer & Doering, 2010, p. 283) StrategyBenefitsSample Resources & Activities Literacy developmentHelps match books to students’ own interests. Presents reading assignments in ways that students find compressing; helps track reading Engages students in reading by helping them visualize the people and places in books. Supports the reflection and frequent modification called for in process writing. Networked literacy projects Interactive storybooks Tracking systems Digital storytelling activities Online reading materials Writing in blogs Script writing in video projects Threaded discussions in distance tools (i.e. Blackboard, Desire 2 Learn, Moodle) Photo Story 3 for Windows

Technology Integration Strategies (Roblyer & Doering, 2010, p. 283) StrategyBenefits Sample Resources & Activities Process approach to writing Supports students as they produce and revise text; frees them to focus on generating and sharing ideas. Supports all stages of the writing process: planning, drafting, revising and editing, and publishing Word processing Planning for writing electronic outliners, concept mapping software, Internet resources Drafting, revising, editing, projected images of word-processed drafts, spell checkers, grammar checkers Publishing, desktop publishing brochures, newspapers, and booklets; electronic slide shows; and web pages

Top 10 (Roblyer & Doering, 2010, p. 284) 1.Electronic publishing projects to encourage student writing 2.Electronic penpal (keypal) activities to encourage student writing (ePals)ePals 3.Internet resources to engage students in literature 4.Online book clubs 5.Concept mapping software to help students plan their writing

Top 10 (Roblyer & Doering, 2010, p. 284) 6.Talking books to engage students in reading 7.Alternative formats for writing stories (Photo Story, Movie Maker, iMovie, Audacity, podcasting) 8.Threaded discussions to motivate student writing (wikis) 9.Blogs and fan fiction websites to motivate student writing 10.Tracking systems to motivate student reading (Accelerated Reader)Accelerated Reader

References and Resources Other Tools to facilitate: Writing Process Collaborative Writing Student Feedback Microsoft Word Track Changes Digital Storytelling Photo Story 3 Windows Movie Maker

References and Resources Hendron, J. G. (2008). RSS for educators: Blogs, newsfeeds, podcasts, and wikis in the classroom. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education. Roblyer, M. D., & Doering, A. H. (2010). Integrating educational technology into teaching (5 ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon. Smaldino, S. E., Lowther, D. L., & Russell, J. D. (2008). Instructional technology and media for learning (9 th ed.) Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall. Solomon, G., & Schrum, L. (2007). Web 2.0: New tools, new schools. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.