Jamie Forshey BASD Technology Integration Coach Get Inspired! Webspiration Training January 20, 2010 Jamie Forshey BASD Technology Integration Coach

Connect… Communicate… Collaborate! Today’s Agenda Tech Terms – Sorting Activity A Vision of K-12 Students Today – Video & Discussion Technology Integration Overview What is Webspiration? Why Webspiration? The Importance of Graphic Organizers Teacher Testimonials & Success Stories An Egyptian Example Let the Webspiration Adventure Begin! 9/18/2018 Connect… Communicate… Collaborate!

Teaching with Technology Find your match. While you are setting up your work area for the training session, discuss the following with your partner: The technology term listed on the back of your card. What is it? How can this tool be incorporated into your curriculum? Your thoughts on the impact technology can have on learning. Be prepared to share your thoughts with the group. 9/18/2018 Connect… Communicate… Collaborate!

A Vision of K-12 Students Today 9/18/2018 Connect… Communicate… Collaborate!

A Vision of K-12 Students Today Turn and talk with your partner about the following: As you watched the video, what stood out the most for you? Did watching the video cause you to alter your original opinion regarding the impact technology can have on learning? Explain. Be prepared to share your thoughts with the group. 9/18/2018 Connect… Communicate… Collaborate!

Connect… Communicate… Collaborate! What’s the Connection? How does the video relate to today’s training? “Digital natives” sit in our classrooms every day. Webspiration is a 21st Century teaching and learning tool. We – as educators – need to begin addressing learning using the tools students utilize in their everyday lives. Teachers will not get the attention of 21st Century learners using 20th Century approaches and techniques – nor will they be engaged! 9/18/2018 Connect… Communicate… Collaborate!

Technology Integration - B-A Style Goals of the district’s technology integration program include: Teachers and students will utilize technology in the areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening to foster literacy in all content areas and across all grade levels. Teachers will implement a variety of technology tools and applications using PLN strategies. 9/18/2018 Connect… Communicate… Collaborate!

Graphic Organizer Tool What is Webpiration? Webspiration Graphic Organizer Tool Concept Mapping Tool Visual Outline Tool Combine the power of visual thinking and outlining to enhance thinking, learning and collaboration in an online environment 9/18/2018 Connect… Communicate… Collaborate!

Connect… Communicate… Collaborate! WhY Webspiration? Achieve Learn Think Award-winning tools are based on proven visual learning methodologies and educational research that helps students: 9/18/2018 Connect… Communicate… Collaborate!

Promote under-standing Expand compre-hension Create interest Enhance recall Provide motivation Increase vocabulary develop-ment Assist in organizing thoughts Clarify informa-tion Develop ideas & expand topics into writing Graphic organizers or visual representations of knowledge, concepts and ideas are known to: Visual lEARNiNG 9/18/2018 Connect… Communicate… Collaborate!

Connect… Communicate… Collaborate! Teacher TestimonialS Challenges students to think logically. Enhances the teaching and learning process. Wonderful thinking tool for students. Helps to improve problem solving skills. Students can synthesize and present detailed diagrams to show “what I know”. Fosters student critical and creative thinking skills. Helps students break down barriers and leads them to success. Addresses the needs of a generation of visual learners. One piece of software my district cannot live without! I love Webspiration! 9/18/2018 Connect… Communicate… Collaborate!

Connect… Communicate… Collaborate! Success Stories PA teachers engage students and improve understanding in science and literature Texas educators combine visual learning with instructional strategies to foster school-wide success With Inspiration and teamwork, Florida students pass test Inspiration gives Baltimore students edge on achievement 9/18/2018 Connect… Communicate… Collaborate!

Connect… Communicate… Collaborate! An Egyptian Example http://mywebspiration.com/launch.php 9/18/2018 Connect… Communicate… Collaborate!

Connect… Communicate… Collaborate! Let’s get Started! http://mywebspiration.com 9/18/2018 Connect… Communicate… Collaborate!

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