English Language Arts Teaching Above the Line with Technology What do you hope to get out of this session?
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The Impact of Technology
How do you like the iPad we got you?
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“the nation has spent over $100 billion on computers in the past few decades with very little to show for it
in the way of results” Excerpt From: Michael B. Horn, Heather Staker & Clayton M. Christensen.
“Blended.” iBooks. https://itun.es/us/vbJa2.l
Innovation and Creativity in the Classroom
The SAMR Model
Enhancement
Modification Tech allows for significant task redesign Augmentation Tech acts as a direct tool substitute, with functional improvement Substitution Tech acts as a direct tool substitute, with no functional change Ruben R. Puentedura, As We May Teach: Educational Technology, From Theory Into Practice. (2009)
Transformation
Redefinition Tech allows for the creation of new tasks, previously inconceivable
The SAMR Model
The SAMR Model
The SAMR Model
The SAMR Model
Enhancement
Modification Tech allows for significant task redesign Augmentation Tech acts as a direct tool substitute, with functional improvement Substitution Tech acts as a direct tool substitute, with no functional change Ruben R. Puentedura, As We May Teach: Educational Technology, From Theory Into Practice. (2009)
Transformation
Redefinition Tech allows for the creation of new tasks, previously inconceivable
Teaching Above the Line
Teaching Above the Line • Personalize Learning • Cultivate Information Literate Learners • Motivate Learners to Create 24/7 with Real Purpose and for Authentic Audiences • Provide Opportunities to Connect Locally and Globally
College and Career Ready in Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, & Language Literacy Capacities
1. They demonstrate independence. 2. They build strong content knowledge. 3. They respond to the varying demands of audience, task, purpose, and discipline. 4. They comprehend as well as critique. 5. They value evidence. 6. They use technology and digital media strategically and capably. 7. They come to understand other perspectives and cultures
Personalized Learning
Writing Wizard
Mazur- Peer Instruction
Brief Lecture or Group Discussion (~10 minutes)
Mazur- Peer Instruction ConcepTest (~1-2 minutes)
Fewer than 30% of students answer correctly
The instructor revisits and explains the concept
Between 30-75% of students answer correctly
More than 75% of students answer correctly
Peer Discussion: students try to convince each other (~2-3 minutes)
ConcepTest (~1-2 minutes)
Mazur, E. Peer Instruction - A User's Manual. Prentice Hall (1997)
The instructor explains remaining misconceptions
Peer Instruction
Formative Assessment
Single-Device Classroom
plickers.com
Enhancement
Modification Tech allows for significant task redesign Augmentation Tech acts as a direct tool substitute, with functional improvement Substitution Tech acts as a direct tool substitute, with no functional change Ruben R. Puentedura, As We May Teach: Educational Technology, From Theory Into Practice. (2009)
Transformation
Redefinition Tech allows for the creation of new tasks, previously inconceivable
Single-Device Classroom
plickers.com
Khan Academy
ted.com
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Information Literate Students
A fair question...
Eli Pariser - Beware online "filter bubbles"
Eli Pariser - Beware online "filter bubbles"
Information Literacy Quiz
Sample challenge
Challenge • Where was he? • Name of the pool? • When was the pool built? • Could you slide down backward?
Solution
How do you help your students be information literate?
Do you model thoughtful searching?
Do you discuss strategies for validating information?
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Motivated to Learn and Create 24/7
TechSavvyGirls
mustangmorningnews.com
iMovie Trailers
iMovie Trailers
Rubric
Rubric Made Using: RubiStar ( http://rubistar.4teachers.org )
Narrative Trailer
iMovie for iPad Printable Storyboard Templates Studio Name
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Movie Title
Credits
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Student Example
Content for an Authentic Audience to Meet a Need
Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitot_House
Did any of those examples resonate with you? Do you have an example of students creating content to share?
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Reasons and Opportunities to Connect Locally and Globally
Google Glass
Image Source: nps.gov
It is easier to connect than you think... Subject: Possibly the youngest fan of A Line Of Type... Date: November 1, 2012 11:35:59 PM
Me:
I thought you would appreciate this picture of my daughter with your book. She couldn't put it down. :)
Subject:
Re: Possibly the youngest fan of A Line Of Type...
Date: November 1, 2012 11:50:29
PM
Author: Wow, she is probably the first reader of the book :-) Thanks a lot for the picture and Kind regards from Berlin, Alessio
Celeste's Story
Getting Started • What are you teaching? • Connections to real-world? • What do they bring? Experience, Knowledge, Perspective and/or Opinion? • No real-world connection? Should we be teaching it? • Do we need to be educating others about it?
Tools, Services & Networks
Using Skype to Make Global Connections • Connect with teachers and students around the world via chat, video and voice calls • Connect with experts • Connect with family
members who can
share about their heritage
and culture
Connect with Classrooms Around the World
ePals - epals.com
Internet Safety
Common Sense Media commonsensemedia.org
If your students connect with others beyond
the four walls of the classroom, please share.
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Teaching Above the Line • Personalize Learning • Cultivate Information Literate Learners • Motivate Learners to Create 24/7 with Real Purpose and for Authentic Audiences • Provide Opportunities to Connect Locally and Globally What is one way that you will teach above the line in December?
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