K12 Education Instruction in a One-to-One Learning Environment Adam Garry- Pearson

K12 Education Introduction Today is about you not me!

K12 Education I am excited about teaching in a one-to-one learning environment? 1.I can’t wait for the first day of school. 2.I will wait and see how things go before I get excited. 3.I didn’t sign up for this type of learning environment. 4.Are you crazy? 0 of 30

K12 Education Do you agree? 1.Yes 2.No15 I am very comfortable using technology. 0 of 30

K12 Education I have used technology to enhance learning often. 1.True 2.False15

K12 Education When assigned to write a report what percentage of students, in grades 7-12, go online to research first?

K12 Education 21 st Century Students Assignment to write a report? 67% of students in grades 7-12 go online to research their topic first 10% go the library to find a book 9% ask their teacher for help 5% look in a textbook

K12 Education What percentage of teens have created a blog or webpage, posted original artwork, photography, stories or videos online or remixed online content into their own new creations?

K12 Education Opening Activity Picture the worst possible fear about a one-to-one classroom coming true, whether it is a technical problem, a student spilling water onto a laptop, students accessing inappropriate sites, and so on. Next, write a short description in your Participant Workbooks (page 5) of what you think could happen. Be ready to share your worst-case scenarios.

K12 Education Laptops and Classroom Management Go to Read one of the articles Post a response to the questions in the blog

K12 Education Laptops Rules and Expectations Form teams of three or four. Each team will need a scribe, time keeper, and rubric checker. –The scribe will open a Word document and make a list of the rules and expectations that the team brainstorms –The time keeper will keep the team on track –The rubric checker will use the rubric on page 8 of the PW to make sure the team is covering all the areas listed Be ready to share.

K12 Education Traditional Incorporating New Environments New Strategies Teacher-centered instruction Learner-centered environments Single sense stimulation Multisensory stimulation Single path progression Multipath progression Single media Multimedia; Hypermedia Isolated work Collaborative work Information delivery Information exchange, publication, creation Passive learning Active/exploratory/inquiry-based learning Factual/literal thinking Critical thinking, informed decision-making Reactive response Proactive/planned action Isolated, artificial context Authentic, real world context Establishing New Learning Environments

K12 Education Do you know what a WebQuest is? 1.Yes 2.No15 0 of 30

K12 Education WebQuests Introduction to WebQuests

K12 Education Definition of a WebQuest A Web Quest is an inquiry based activity in which most or all of the information is obtained using the internet.

K12 Education Critical Attributes WebQuests are designed to effectively use the learner’s time. To achieve this goal of efficiency and clarity, the following are components of a WebQuest… Introduction Tasks The Process Resources Conclusion Teacher Page

K12 Education Introduction The purpose of the Introduction section is: F F To orient the learner as to what is going to be expected F F Raise interest in the learner by making the topic seem... G G relevant to the learner's past experience G G relevant to the learner's future goals G G attractive, visually interesting G G important because of its global implications G G urgent, because of the need for a timely solution G G fun, because the learner will be playing a role or making something

K12 Education The Task The purpose of the Task section is: F F To create a description of what the learner will have done at the end of the exercise F F Examples: G G HyperStudio or PowerPoint presentation G G Video presentation G G Build a structure G G Create a new society G G A verbal act, such as being able to explain a specific topic

K12 Education The Process The purpose of the Process section: F F For the teacher to suggest the steps that learners should go through in completing the task F F Includes strategies for dividing the task into subtasks, descriptions of roles to be played or perspectives to be taken by each learner F F To provide learning advice and interpersonal process advice, such as how to conduct a brainstorming session

K12 Education Evaluation Rubrics are the primary evaluation used in a WebQuest G G Evaluation rubrics take different forms depending on the kind of task given to the learner

K12 Education Resources F F The Resources section is a list of web pages which the instructor has located that will help the learner accomplish the task. G G Resources are pre-selected so that learners can focus their attention on the topic rather than surfing aimlessly. G G Resources can also be in the form of books, videos, and CD-ROMS.

K12 Education Conclusion The Conclusion section of a WebQuest provides an opportunity to: G G summarize the experience G G encourage reflection about the process G G extend and generalize what was learned   or some combination of the above

K12 Education Teacher Page F F The Teacher section focuses on: G G Rationale for project G G National and State curriculum standards G G Evaluation techniques G G Extension activities

K12 Education Non-critical Attributes Group and Collaborative Activities Motivational Elements Single discipline or Interdisciplinary

K12 Education Why use a WebQuest? Educators Integrates technology into an existing curriculum Utilize the learner’s time, focusing on using information rather than looking for it Support the learner’s thinking at the levels of analysis, synthesis and evaluation Students Access current information Share ideas and collaborate with others Form opinions and support those opinions with research Increased use of technology in the classroom

K12 Education Qualities of Effective WebQuests Challenges Motivates Flows Logically Gauges the Learner’s Developmental Level Requires Different Hats Plays to the Internet’s Strengths Evaluates Effectively Seamless Navigation and Lack of Mechanical Problems

K12 Education Webquest Examples Roller Coaster Madness Grade 8 – Science and Math Snapshot in Time Grade 6-8 – Social Studies and Literacy

K12 Education WebQuest Activity Go to Find at least one WebQuest that you might be able to use in your curriculum.

K12 Education Example Lesson What Are the Qualities of a Successful Leader?

K12 Education Qualities of a Successful Leader Go to website Make a list of qualities that you think a successful leader needs

K12 Education Qualities of a Successful Leader Group discussion about qualities to create a list

K12 Education Qualities of a Successful Leader Create a digital story that highlights the qualities of a successful leader.

K12 Education Web 2.0 Introduction to Web 2.0

K12 Education RSS stands for?15 1.Real Standards Support 2.Remote Subject Standards 3.Real Simple Syndication 4.None of the above 0 of 30

K12 Education What is RSS? What is an RSS feed and what part does it play in Web 2.0? RSS stands for "Really Simple Syndication," and the file tells an aggregator, how to find and get your certain information. An RSS feed also lets people subscribe to your information and automatically get updates of your new content.RSS

K12 Education Why?

K12 Education The Changing Nature of InformationVideo Text Music Podcasts Mashup RSS Pictures

K12 Education It’s About Bringing Information to You! Teacher Flake Teacher Flake

K12 Education Web 2.0 Examples Blogs Wikis Saywire Del.icio.us Google Timeline Google Notebook Google Earth

K12 Education What are people searching for on the internet? Google Labs Google Labs There are over 2.7 billion Google searches a month

K12 Education Cell Phones to Podcast? Gabcast phone Number Channel # Password Push 2 to Publish- How can podcasts be used to enhance teaching and learning? Blogger Address-

K12 Education Do you know who this is? Esmee

K12 Education Have you heard of this? Zillow

K12 Education GoToWeb Activity: Can I Find One Great Resource Find one great resource and prepare to share with a neighbor or the whole group.

K12 Education Resources My Del.icio.us Page- one one My Blog- Pageflakes- Teachertube- 25

K12 Education Creating a Tech Rich Lesson Using Page 9 create an instructional plan for the first week of instruction with laptops.

K12 Education Helping Districts Support Great Teaching