Classroom Applications for Using Technology with Classroom Instruction That Works Kristin Skogstad Instructional Coach Sioux Falls School District

1/15/2016 Free template from Introductions Why am I here? –I am a classroom teacher/Instructional Coach –I am a Technology Integration Consultant –I understand the impact of the 21 st Century skills on today’s learners. –I am passionate about this subject.

Classroom Instruction That Works Free template from StrategyAverage Effect Size Percentile Gain Number of Studies Identifying Similarities and Differences Summarize and note taking Reinforcing effort and providing feedback Homework and Practice Nonlinguistic representation Cooperative Learning Setting Objectives and providing feedback Generating and testing hypotheses Cues, Questions, Advance organizers

Similarities and Differences Research 45 percentile gain The ability to break a concept into its similar and dissimilar characteristics allows students to understand (and often solve) complex problems by analyzing them in a more simple way. 1/15/2016 Free template from

Recommendations Teach students to use comparing, classifying, metaphors, and analogies when they identify similarities and differences. Give students a model of the steps for engaging in the process. Use a familiar context to teach students these steps. Have students use graphic organizers as visual tools. Guide students as they engage in the process. 1/15/2016 Free template from

Identifying Similarities and Differences Variety of Ways -Comparing similarities and differences -Classifying grouping things that are alike -Metaphors comparing two unlike things -Analogies identifying relationships between pairs of concepts 1/15/2016 Free template from

Technology Applications Create graphic organizers using Microsoft Word Drawing or special software such as Inspiration or Kidspiration. –Comparison MatrixComparison Matrix –SMART Notebook Lesson Toolkit 1.0SMART Notebook Lesson Toolkit 1.0 Use Bar Graphs of Similar Traits –Spreadsheets 1/15/2016 Free template from

Summarizing and Note taking Research 34 percentile gain High leverage strategies because they: - encourage powerful learning - lead to deeper understanding - endure long-term recall Verbatim note taking is the least effective way to take notes. 1/15/2016 Free template from

Recommendations Teach students the rule-based summarizing strategy. Use summary frames. Teach students the reciprocal teaching strategy. Give students teacher-prepared notes. Teach students a variety of note-taking formats. Use combination notes. 1/15/2016 Free template from

Technology Application Use Microsoft Word to Show Tracked Changes and AutoSummarize Mark-Up. Create combination notes using Microsoft Word. Use the outline form in PowerPoint. 1/15/2016 Free template from

Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition Believing in effort can serve as a powerful motivational tool that students can apply to any situation 1/15/2016 Free template from

Research 29 percentile gain People generally attribute success at any given task to one of four causes:  Effort  Other people  Ability  Luck Three of these four beliefs ultimately inhibit achievement – (Covington 1983,1985) 1/15/2016 Free template from

Recommendations Explicitly teach students the importance of effort. Have students keep track of their effort and achievement. Personalize recognition. Use the Pause, Prompt, and Praise strategy. Use concrete symbols of recognition. 1/15/2016 Free template from

TechnologyTechnology ApplicationsApplications Create certificate templates Rubrics Create a book Posters Use Excel to create charts 1/15/2016 Free template from

Homework and Practice Research 28 percentile gain Both homework and practice give students opportunities to deepen their understanding and proficiency with content they are learning. 1/15/2016 Free template from

Recommendations Establish a homework policy. Design homework assignments that clearly articulate the purpose and outcome. Vary approaches to providing feedback. Ask students to chart their accuracy. Design assignments that focus on specific elements of a skill or process. Plan time for students to increase their understanding. 1/15/2016 Free template from

Technology Application Teacher WebPages Rubrics Multimedia Presentations Research tools Blogs or WikisWikis 1/15/2016 Free template from

Technology Application Allow students to use Word to add pictures to their writing assignments. Create graphic organizers Digital Cameras and Videos Inspiration/Kidspiration 1/15/2016 Free template from

Cooperative Learning Research 27 percentile gain Organizing students into cooperative groups yields a positive effect on overall learning if approach is systematic and consistent. 1/15/2016 Free template from

Recommendations Use a variety of criteria to group students. Use informal, formal, an base groups. Keep the groups to a manageable size. Combine cooperative learning with other classroom structures. 1/15/2016 Free template from

Technology Application Webquests Group projects Progressive stories using Word. Peer editing using Notes function in Office. Google Calendar Google Docs Sharing bookmarks Course Management –Web 2.0 tools 1/15/2016 Free template from

Setting Objectives and Providing Feedback Research 23 percentile gain Students learn more efficiently when they know the goals and objectives of a specific lesson or learning activity. 1/15/2016 Free template from

Recommendations 1.Set learning objectives that are specific, but flexible. 2.Allow students flexibility in personalizing the learning objective or goal. 3.Communicate the learning objectives or goals to students and parents. 4.Contract with students to attain specific learning objectives or goals. 1/15/2016 Free template from

TechnologyTechnology ApplicationApplication Create Rubrics – Create Surveys – – KWL Charts Kidspiration/Inspiration 1/15/2016 Free template from

Generating and Testing Hypotheses Research 23 percentile gain Generating and testing hypotheses involves the application of knowledge, which enhances learning. 1/15/2016 Free template from

Recommendations Make sure students can explain their hypotheses and conclusions. Use a variety of structured tasks to guide students through the process. 1/15/2016 Free template from

Technology Application Use computer version of Mastermind tmlhttp://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/category_g_2_t_1.h tml Use internet simulation activities Graphs Interactive websites 1/15/2016 Free template from

Cues, Questions, and Advance Organizers Research 22 percentile gain Cues Explicit reminders about what a student is about to experience Questions Help students analyze what they already know Advance Organizers Help students retrieve what they know about a topic and focus on the new information 1/15/2016 Free template from

Recommendations Use expository advance organizers. Use narrative advance organizers. Teach students skimming as a form of advance organizer. Teach students how to use graphic organizers. Use explicit cues. Ask questions that elicit inferences. Ask analytic questions. 1/15/2016 Free template from

Technology Application Kidspiration and Inspiration Use images to provoke thinking. Use Post items to a teacher webpage or other shared site. 1/15/2016 Free template from

Nonlinguistic Representation Research 27 percentile gain -Teachers typically present new knowledge to students linguistically. -Engaging students in the creation of nonlinguistic representation actually stimulates and increases activity in the brain 1/15/2016 Free template from

Recommendations Use graphic organizers to represent knowledge. Have students create physical models of their learning. Have students generate metal pictures of the knowledge they are learning. Use pictures or pictographs to represent knowledge. Have student participate in kinesthetic activities. 1/15/2016 Free template from

Technology Application Higher –Order Thinking Skills – Images Spreadsheets Brainstorming software Using videos in the classroom – – – 1/15/2016 Free template from

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