Dr. Eileen Flicker July 25, 2012
Methods & strategies for integrating technology in our classrooms Differentiated instruction Engaging students Prepare students for 21 st Century Share resources & examples Overcoming challenges Internet safety Lesson/unit planning
Apps Audacity Blogs Senteo clickers Edmodo ePals Flipped Classroom ibook Author iMovie Google Earth Google Lit Trips Lino Movie Maker Photo Story Poll Everywhere PowerPoint Prezi SKYPE Smart Notebook Survey Monkey Thinkfinity Web 2.0 Webquest Wikis Wordle 21 st Century
Increase use of technology in the classroom to improve student achievement engage & motivate students increase their independence Use technology to differentiate instruction Readiness Learning styles Interest Affect Increase collaboration with colleagues
Not about the “bells & whistles” Using Technology = Old School Integrating Technology = 21 st Century Bullying Blog
Planning Collaboration Implementation Assessment & Reflection
Direct instruction takes place at night Video lessons for homework Reinforcement & practice in school Support & guidance by teachers Individualized Learning for students Flipped Learning Network Kahn Academy TedEd
“Getting Smart with SMART” “Getting Smart with SMART” SMART tools SMART Exchange Lesson Activity Toolkit Examples Colors Rime Words Healthy Living Sort Alice in Wonderland Explore
1. Model 2. Directions 3. Research 4. Storyboarding 5. Technology Examples 5 th Grade Disabilities Research - Photo Story 3 rd Grade Black History Research 3 rd Grade Black History Research 2 nd Grade Life Cycles Research 2 nd Grade Life Cycles Research 2 nd Grade Weather 2 nd Grade Weather
Video Moviemaker 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
Skills-based games Google Lit Trips Wallwisher or Lino Wallwisher Glogster Virtual Manipulatives Penzu Wiki
SKYPE ePals Book Sharing Project Connect to experts in the district Flat Stanley Virtual Field Trips
Tablets Cell phones Senteo Clickers BYOD – Bring Your Own Device Apps Notetaking Internet eReaders iBookAuthor Interactive responses
Facebook Twitter Edmodo
CIPA (Children’s Internet Protection Act) Internet safety Appropriate Online behavior Cyberbulling Common Sense Media
Thinkfinity Internet4classrooms Thinkquest Teaching Channel Cathy Schrock’s Guide for Educators Discovery Education Federal Resources for Educational Excellence Curriculum 21
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