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COLLABORATION

Back Channel:

• TodaysMeet.com

• Collaborative Doc (see wiki for specific links)

BASIC PHILOSOPHY: A back channel is the conversation that is going on while a lecture, video , presentation or other work is going on. This is almost ALWAYS happening anyways, the key is to get students using it productively.

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KEY PRINCIPLES

“Any teacher who can be replaced by a computer deserves to be.”

-David Thornberg Futurist & Technology Educator

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“Technology in education must be like oxygen: ubiquitous, necessary, and invisible.”

-Chris Lehman Educator, Administrator, Technology Leader

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KEY PRINCIPLES

“Technology integration should mean something different for everyone. Teachers should seek out the tools that are relevant to their practice.”

-Michael Peters International Ed-Tech Gunslinger

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• Bringing together best practices in classroom management, technology integration and instructional design.

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Instructional Design

Classroom Management

Technology Integration

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classroom management

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learning environment.

Technology integration supports classroom

management with communication tools and

quick access to a wealth of resources for

added support or enrichment.

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technology integration by ensuring that

technology resources are used

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instructional design

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clear learning goals and

rich activities which use

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the sweet spot

• Classroom Management Traditional principles for a digital classroom.

• Instructional design Overview of best practices, and why it matters in your 21st Century Classroom

• Getting it together: A quick checklist

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Traditional principles for a digital classroom.

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Classroom Management

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1. Setting the tone 2. Clear and consistent rules, procedures

and consequences 3. Progressive discipline, with

documentation. 4. Persistence!

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1. Setting the tone.

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• Emphasize the classroom as a learning environment – all decisions – including when to use (or not to use) technology should be seen and explained through that lens.

• Cultivate an environment where students are held accountable for their actions.

• Model appropriate conduct – teachers need to do a better job managing their own use of technology.

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2. Clear and consistent rules, procedures and consequences.

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• Spend class time discussing and/or developing rules and procedures. Keep them as brief and simple as possible.

• Procedures can included structured timing, daily responsibilities, and expectations for behavior while input or discussion is happening.

• They should be posted in the classroom and made available to parents, online or otherwise.

Common Sense

School Rules For Devices In the Classroom

• Laptops, including tablets, are permitted in classrooms for basic educational purposes. Other devices, such as Blackberries, iPods and other smart phones may be permitted for specific activities.

• Devices must be used in the classroom ONLY for specific, educational purposes as specified by the teacher.

• Personal communications (Facebook, email, chat) or digital entertainment (such as games or movies) are NEVER permitted inside the classroom, unless for specific educational activities authorized by the teacher.

• Teachers should develop routines and procedures defining when and how computers should be used in their classroom. It is the responsibility of the teacher to clearly establish and communicate these expectations.

• Computers should be treated as basic educational tools. Access should not be denied as a punishment, nor granted as a reward.

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Mr.Peters’

Classroom Rules for Electronics

In our classroom: • Laptops or tablets, are encouraged. Smartphones may be used at designated times to

update homework or To-Do lists.

• You must enter this classroom with all devices off, and leave the classroom with all devices off.

• No games, entertainment, or personal communications in the classroom. EVER.

• No taking pictures or video of others without their permission.

• You are accountable for your words and conduct both in class, and online.

• Computer problems are NEVER an excuse for late or missing work. Save often. Leave yourself extra time. PROBLEM SOLVE.

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3. Progressive discipline

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• A great system doesn’t mean you’ll never have trouble. Be ready with the next step.

• In a progressive discipline model, consequences become more severe when behaviors are repeated or become more severe.

• DOCUMENTATION IS THE KEY.

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1. MBWA – Management by Wandering Around 2. RATS – Read All of The Screen

(for students AND teachers!) 3. Learn about window and tab control 4. Protected input and discussion times. 5. “45 your screens!” 6. Adjust the physical layout of the room.

Classroom Management PRACTICAL

TIPS

Dealing With Devices!

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Technology Can HELP!

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• Example: Class Dojo (http://www.classdojo.com)

• Example: 101 SMART Goals (http://www.101-smart-goals.com/)

• Example: Superbetter (http://www.superbetter.com)

Image: schooltechnology.org

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1. Communication with Parents and Students (including

wikis and blogs - documented too!) 2. An extended classroom community means shared

responsibility 3. Streamline your own management

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Overview of best practices and why it matters in your 21st Century Classroom

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Instructional Design

KEY PRINCIPLES

“Using technology successfully in the classroom is a mindset, not a skill set.”

-Kim Cofino

International Educator &

Technology Coach

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1. TPACK Framework 2. Backwards Design 3. Constructivist Principles

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TPACK is a way of looking at technology-infused lesson design to ensure you have covered all the bases.

BASIC PHILOSOPHY: Make sure you think about these three basic areas: Content knowledge (Does the lesson or activity require the student to learn & demonstrate the right content?) Technological knowledge (What technological skills are required to complete the task – are they appropriate? Are you teaching assessing them?) Pedagogical knowledge (Is it a rich, student-centered task? Does it require higher order thinking?)

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www.tpack.org

1. Backwards Design

Backwards design is an instructional design method invented by Wiggins and McTighe and is part of their larger Understanding by Design framework.

BASIC PHILOSOPHY: Design with your goals in mind and work backwards to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to be successful.

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1. Backwards Design Principles & Technology

Choose and use technology purposefully – to address the goals you want to achieve.

You can set content-driven goals (ie. their knowledge of the subject) and also skill-driven goals (ie. the ability to use computers to collaborate – ITSE framework!)

Remember to think about the necessary computer skills students will need to be successful – don’t assume.

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2. Constructivist Principles

Constructivism was popularized by the writings of Jean Piaget. Learning is viewed as a active process.

BASIC PHILOSOPHY: Emphasizes the learner as a unique individual. You don’t teach the students, as such, they must construct their own knowledge. Teachers are cast in the role of facilitators or guides.

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2. Constructivist Principles & Technology

1. Importance of collaboration and working together. (social constructivism)

2. Accessing great resources – you are a curator!

3. Important skill sets – research, critical thinking

BASIC PHILOSOPHY: You don’t teach the students, as such, they must construct their own knowledge. Teachers are cast in the role of facilitators or guides.

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Where Tech Integration & Constuctivism Meet

• Communication

• Collaboration

• Creativity

• Community

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Getting It Together A Day 1 Checklist

Communication

• Your Home Base: a Class Website, Blog or Wiki

• + Email List, Google Group, Twitter Feed, Google + circle, ?

Lesson Planning

• Technology-integrated lessons, resources, homework and special projects.

• Goal setting for other tech-rich instructional tools.

Professional Enrichment and Collaboration

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Getting It Together A Day 1 Checklist

Build Your Professional Learning Community Twitter For Educators: A 2 Minute Sales Pitch

• What it is? Hash Tags. How can it be used?

• Tweetdeck.

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Professional Enrichment and Collaboration

Successful technology integration means …

• Preparation

• Problem Solving

• Persistence

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Credit where credit is due

Kim Cofino (http://kimcofino.com) is an international educator and technology facilitator (presently based in Japan). Her writing on blending backwards design principles with technology integration was a major source of inspiration for this presentation.

Steve Katz (http://www.teachwithvideo.com) is an author, technology facilitator, and former international educator who has prepared several presentations on classroom management in 1:1 and other device heavy environments. The great “Oxygen” analogy and many of the practical management tips come from one of his presentations.

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