Technology Trends Teachers Need to Know Dave Black Lutheran High School, Parker, CO

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Process for this Session Introduction of tool or trend Description of features or characteristics Discussion of ministry and education implications

Trend #1: Social Learning

Trend #1: Social Learning

Social Learning Forces the re-thinking of the question, “What is a friend?” Anytime/Anyplace/Any where Forces the re-thinking of the question, “Who is an expert?” Tension of openness vs. control

Social Learning Questions What social learning activities are embraced in your school? What are the social learning challenges for your setting?

Trend #2: Proliferation of Student Data

Learning Analytics

How and Why Data is Collected Tracking time spent on resource, frequency of postings, number of logins, etc. Tracking student work for intervention and acceleration Data for improving school efficiency and effectiveness Adaptive computer-based testing becoming more advanced

Student Data Questions How is student data collected and used at your school? What data resides with third party companies or organizations, and how is this data shared and stored? What would be helpful for you to know about your students?

Trend #3: The Changing Nature of Textbooks

Textbooks Must Change Cost is excessive Open source and digital alternatives increasingly available Must move away from the text as the curriculum Content essentially controlled by two states

Questions About Textbooks Is the textbook the curriculum in your school or classroom? What digital resources may be pulled together for your students in a different way?

Trend #4: 3D Printing

3D Printing Increasingly used for a variety of design and creative productions Incredible possibilities for student productivity and creativity Cost is prohibitive at the moment What lessons or activities might you dream about with a 3D printer?

Other Trends: Biometrics

Other Trends: Proliferation of Smart Devices

Other Trends: MOOCs

Other Trends 4:1 Computing -- Four devices for every student Mobile School -- School as less of a place and more of a series of experiences

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