1. Transform Lessons Through Technology
Are we using technology in our classes to make traditional teaching more efficient,
or are we using technology to create a learning experience that could not be accomplished without it?

2. Got TPACK? Information taken from presentation by: Martina Greene Dean of Faculty Cary Academy

3. What is TPACK? Refers to three domains of teacher knowledge
Technological Knowledge
Pedagogical Knowledge…Teaching Techniques
Content Knowledge
Teachers must be able to understand and negotiate
the relationships between all three knowledge
bases in order to leverage technology effectively to
support student learning.

4. TPACK Model

5. Parallel uses of technology for teaching and learning
using technology to make traditional methods of teaching easier or more efficient.
Using CMS/LMS to post assignments, calendar homework, and provide reference materials.
Digitizing worksheets
Creating on-line quizzes
Providing notes via PowerPoint
Showing video clips

6. Transformative uses of technology for teaching and learning
using technology to create a learning experience that could not be accomplished without technology.
Students use digital manipulatives to explore a concept.
Students create representations and illustrations of professional quality.
Students communicate with experts in the community.
Students work in a collaborative space in which a teacher can follow their contributions to the task.

7. Digital Writing Communities
Establishing school-wide blogs
Setting guidelines while allowing for individual expression
Providing accessibility and safety
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8. Why a school-wide blog?
Allows students autonomy in terms of design and enhancement, incorporating the use of many Web 2.0 tools.
Amplifies student self-expectation: Students know they’re being seen, and there’s power in that knowledge.
Creates real transparency in terms of allowing parents to see what their students are doing in the classroom.
Supports our commitment to assist our students with the skills they need for effective digital citizenship.
Allows students a meaningful way to reflect and develop critical thinking skills.
Establishes a positive digital footprint that can follow students into colleges and careers.

9. Interesting Practices
“Blogwalking”
Creating individual course portfolios
Collaborating
Tagging and Evaluating
Contributing to/replacing school publications

10. Major considerations
Which system do we want to use? Word Press highly recommended.
Need training on blogging and wikis.
IT Department usually sets up blog framework in which we operate. What do we want to require and what do we want to leave to the students?
Must educate students on meaningful and appropriate commentary and responsible digital citizenship.

11. Global Learning Communities

12. Presenter – Jeff Whipple (Anglophone West School District in Canada)
Learning in a global community important.
Connects us with others and flattens the world.
His major point – our students must control the conversation so others (mass media, political interests, corporations, etc.) don’t.
Jwhipple.wikispaces.com

15. Most frequently asked question: How do I find classroom partners?
ePals is his favorite site – sort of like a “dating website” for teachers
TakingITGlobal
iEarn (face to face student conferences)

16. Projects that you can join:
Digiteen
TakingITGlobal
Flat Classrooms
1001 Flat World Tales

18. Sample Projects – Flu Shot novel study with author
ASB-NMS French language project with students in Mumbai, India
Cambodia Virtual Exchange project
Offers a project
template to
download as well
as a project
example to view.

19. Ted Talk about QR Codes in Education
This is a QR or Quick Response Code. Simply, put it is a 3D barcode. QR Codes are popping up everywhere and are gaining in popularity in education.
Ted Talk about QR Codes in Education

20. How to generate a QR code:

21. QRreader Desktop Scanner
Ease of Using Desktop QR Reader

22. Assignments using QR codes:
Place near projects on display to connect to Podcasts, websites, student writing, etc…
Posts on math boards and connect to answers to homework practice problems.
Connects to You Tube videos on historical battles/science experiments
Posts in library books that connect to articles/trailers related to the book. It can also connect you to information about the author or other books that might be of interest.
Use on newsletters to connect parents to student work.

23. Does Technology Transform Learning in Your Classroom?