http://acresgreenstaff.pbwiki.com/ I am one of the co-authors of Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works. I am an educational technology consultant at McREL. Sincerely, Matt Kuhn Senior Consultant Educational Technology McREL (Mid-continent Research for E en http://acresgreenstaff.pbwiki.com/feedlogo.gif http://pbwiki.com/ PBwiki 1.3.8 support@pbwiki.com http://acresgreenstaff.pbwiki.com/SideBar email.hidden@example.com (Kay Tucker) Kay Tucker edited SideBar A GPS Tour/Great Potential for Students! What Direction are You Going?
Digital Storytelling with Library of Congress Resources
A Hi-Tech Walk in the Park
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We all know the book, Classroom Instruction That Works, and this session was all about the technology to use in connection with the most effective strategies for learning. This is a new book and was not available as of the time of this session, however, Matt focused on ideas from the book for data collection and analysis. analysis.It is now availablethroughASCD or any other retailoutlet. Below are some of his suggestions.
Establish direction for learning
SurveyMonkey.com
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all children.Thanks children. Thanks so much!
TechBits
standards. These These lessons have templates and all you need to teach the lesson.
The 21st Century Classroom
The21stCenturyClassroom
Resources and Tools for 21st Century Teachers and Students
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School. They He initiated a project where they employ with grant money a "Naturalist in Residence" mixing a professional nature writer with embedded technology and science activities.
Here is the link to their wiki site which encourages any elementary student to contribute to the content about the wildlife they have observed at the park around their school.
Field Guide to Cherry Knolls Park - Sandburg's Naturalist in Residence Program
motivate student writing
provide ongoing opportunities for writing and publishing
apply meaning meaningful technology application
create a forum for the exchange of ideas
allow for discovery and description
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Web 2.0 is a category of new Internet tools and technologies created around the idea that the people who consume media, access the Internet, and use the Web shouldn't passively absorb what's available; rather, they should be active contributors, helping customize media and technology for their own purposes, as well as those of their communities.
in technology... technology.
These new tools include, but are by no means limited to, blogs, social networking applications, RSS, social networking tools, and wikis.
The tools Joel talked about in this session:
From their website...
What is Flickr? Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Let us show you why! Flickr is a way to get your photos to the people who matter to you. And since basic accounts are free, there's no reason not to explore further...
share photos/slideshows/etc photos/slideshows/etc.<]]> Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:01:59 +0000 mod http://acresgreenstaff.pbwiki.com/ReadWritePossibilitiesofWeb email.hidden@example.com (Kay Tucker) Kay Tucker edited ReadWritePossibilitiesofWeb He mused that cooperative learning can be 3-5 students in one group where everyone is assigned a role and basically, one kid does all the work. True collaboration now conjures up possibilities of global, intensely engaging and powerful learning networks. We should teach our students hypertext reading and writing as we use these digital environments. He noted, "If there is a computer in the room, you are no longer the smartest person in the room!"
Secret Life of Bees Blog
how there the entries are submitted by various departments; themes, chapter summaries, historical events, artisitic interpretations, symbols, characters, class discussions, etc.
NATA Village Blog
On a global level, here is an example of effective real world collaboration spreading the word about the battle to control the spread of HIV/AIDS in an African Village.
Endless possibilities exist for giving our students the crucial tools and feedback they need to grow and learn:
We can involve adult mentors ou]]> Mon, 09 Jul 2007 08:58:34 +0000 mod http://acresgreenstaff.pbwiki.com/ReadWritePossibilitiesofWeb email.hidden@example.com (Kay Tucker) Kay Tucker edited ReadWritePossibilitiesofWeb "The world is hyper transparent, and we are hyper connected." (HOW)
Check out FanFiction.net (This links the book site.)
and yet the successful completion of the assignment will reflect that they students have read and understood comprehended the book.
2, 971 have added to The Outsiders
302,301 have added to Harry Potter
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Rubric for wiki contributions could be the quality of the piece as well as how many times a student contributes.
I wil keep you posted on how this will specifically apply to an Outdoor Classroom at Acres Green incorporating standards specific to all grade levels. We will combine authentic hands-on tasks with technology integration to plan, promote, and "pull off" this new wild panther paradise?
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Sandburg CenterThis session was of high interest to me as I am very interested in the science technology connection with authentic hands on tasks for students. It lived up to all my expectations as I was very impressed with Steven Newell and what is going on at Sandburg Elementary School. They initiated a project where they employ]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2007 12:52:40 +0000 mod http://acresgreenstaff.pbwiki.com/HiTechWalkinthePark email.hidden@example.com (Kay Tucker) Kay Tucker edited HiTechWalkinthePark Steven Newell: "A Hi-Tech Walk in the Park"
Sandburg Center for the Sciences
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I have had been introduced to the value of using primary sources from the Library of Congress. What an incredible accurate resource located in one place. After viewing a "digital story" created with these primary sources, I am convinced that the teachers and students at Acres Green will find many examples of appropriate and interesting media to be used in teaching teaching, learning, and learning. presenting.
First I suggest you visit the page for Teachers
Here, the Learning Page has Lessons by Themes, Topics, Disciplines, or Eras.
Teaching Our Students to be Good Digital Storytellers
As we teach our students, make sure they create the story first and then find the images, sounds, and other elements. A great way to find specific resources is to Browse the Collections of the Library of Congress. Click on Maps or Motion Pictures ]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2007 11:55:11 +0000 mod http://acresgreenstaff.pbwiki.com/LibraryCongresResources email.hidden@example.com (Kay Tucker) Kay Tucker edited LibraryCongresResources Now to the Digital Storytelling piece...
Digital storytelling is a meaningful way to blend technology, inquiry, and primary sources. Containing media, action, relationship, context, and communication this is a powerful means of expressing thoughts and ideas. The most important thing to remember is to start with a story and make it a good story! This includes all pertinent elements of strong characters, plot, setting, problem, solution, and theme.
purpose of:entertaining of:
entertaining
educating or teaching
preserving history or culture
describing a person, place, thing, or event
providing background information
digital story
1. Usually story:
Usually told in first person
2. Evolves
Evolves around a person, place, thing, or event
3. Contains
Contains emotional content
4. incorporates<]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2007 11:47:35 +0000 mod http://acresgreenstaff.pbwiki.com/LibraryCongresResources email.hidden@example.com (Kay Tucker) Kay Tucker edited LibraryCongresResources Now, visit the Kids and Families page for some more dynamic activities.
Now to the Digital Storytelling piece...
sources. Containing media, action, relationship, context, and communication this is a powerful means of expressing thoughts and ideas. The most important thing to remember with this format is ito to start with a story and make it a good story! This includes all pertinent elements of strong characters, plot, setting, problem, solution, and theme.
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Digital stories may serve the purpose of:
entertaining of:entertaining
educating or teaching
preserving history or culture
describing a person, place, thing, or event
providing background information
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Congress. What an incredible accurate resource located in one place. After viewing a "digital story" created with these primary sources, I am convinced that the teachers and students at Acres Green will find many examples of appropriate and interesting media to be used in teaching and learning.
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