Integrating Technology into the 21st Century

ClassroomThursday, February 26th, 2009

Brockton Public SchoolsInstructional Technology Department

Marybeth O’BrienKathleen Buckley

Workshop Objective

The goal of this workshop is to introduce users to a few integration techniques that will make teaching with technology more useful for both educators and their students. The day will be broken into 3 mini segments; Overview of Discovery Education Streaming, integrating discovery tools into PowerPoint and Movie Maker, and an overview of RSS, Blogging, and WIKI’s as a means of communicating and sharing your products and lectures. You will be provided with a selection of resources that will allow you to take materials home and “play” or explore.

What is your vision for your 21st Century Classroom?

Apple’s education vision is a world in which all learners are empowered to discover their own special genius, Their mission is to provide a digital learning environment that supports the way students live and how they want to learn.

ISTE’s mission to provide leadership and service to improve teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in education.

Adobe focuses specifically on creativity in education, helping children to think creatively, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively.

MassCUE is dedicated to providing quality professional growth experiences for educators that support the infusion of technology into instruction and advocate for the transformation of education in the information age.

Agenda

Introduction to Discovery Education Streaming

Digital Media Integration Strategies◦I. PowerPoint Presentations the POP!◦II. Movie Maker : Introduction to Pod Casting

Web 2.0 Unwrapped◦An introduction to Blogs, Wiki’s, RSS, & CLOUD

accounts

Discovery Education Streaming

Discovery Education streaming is a digital video-based learning resource scientifically proven to increase student achievement.

Robust digital library◦ 8,000+ full length videos◦ 87,000 video segments◦ Thousands of audio files, lesson plans, & images◦ Planet Earth, Shark Week, Myth Busters, Time Warp, Bill Nye◦ Access to videos and programs before launched primetime

User friendly interface ◦ Search for assets by MA state curriculum standards◦ Lesson Plan Library & Thematic Focus Units◦ Differentiated instructional techniques◦ Rich up to date media content◦ Teacher Resource Center Tools◦ Interactive Atlas & Calendar◦ Assignment, Quiz, and Writing Prompt Builders◦ Educator Network Community

Agenda

Introduction to Discovery Education Streaming

Digital Media Integration Strategies◦I. PowerPoint Presentations the POP!◦II. Movie Maker : Introduction to Pod Casting

Web 2.0 Unwrapped◦An introduction to Blogs, Wiki’s, RSS, & CLOUD

accounts

PowerPoint and Multi-Media Presentations

A few key termsHyperlinking = linking to a website, video, document or slide that is different or outside of your current presentationAdvantage – fast forward/rewind controlDisadvantage – opens a different window, you leave your presentationEmbedding = placing a document, video, sound, image, etc within the framework of your slideAdvantage – looks pretty, you stay within your presentationDisadvantage – lose ability to fast forward and rewind

Cloud Computing/Sky drives

•Synchronizes data including digital media in real time •Simultaneously updates configured media devices/hard drives•Benefits• Free• Access your files and address book anywhere• All in one location for e-mail, file storage, address

book, bookmarked websites and more

How do you get a Cloud Account? You may already have one….• Google• Windows Live• MobileMe• Yahoo!

Research it here: Cloud Computing looms…Corp HorizonHello Cloud Storage

How do I get a Cloud Account? You may already have one….

• MobileMe… guided tour• Yahoo!• Google• Windows Live• Box.net• Mozy.com

Research it here: Cloud Computing looms…Corp HorizonHello Cloud Stora

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Let’s Go Get One!

1. Choose a Site: Free and Multi-Purpose• MobileMe… guided tour Yahoo!• Google Windows Live

2. Save a File1. Go to P: Drive; Student Videos; Huntington; Obrien; Training; CLOUD2. Make corrections3. Upload, movie, file, image

RSS: Real Simple Syndication

Definition: News aggregator or feed that provides easier access to

frequently updated content on the internet Typically text only…sifts out the heavy html and graphics No need to check your favorite sites for new info, instead

your feed will let you know Enables you to “subscribe” and have up-to-date content

delivered to your computer or PDA Integration Strategies Create an Aggregator for useful news sites Create a folder for specific topics

Supported Sites

Let’s Go Get One!

1. Choose a Site: Free and Multi-Purpose• MobileMe… guided tour Yahoo!• Google Windows Live

2. Save a File1. Go to P: Drive; Student Videos; Huntington; Obrien; Training; CLOUD2. Make corrections3. Upload, movie, file, image

Weblog: BLOG

Definition: An online journal (reverse Chronology) or commentaryVariations: Spice it up with video, audio, graphics etc. Maintained regularly Blog as a suffix…focus becomes the prefix artblog, photoblog, sketchblog, foodblog…edublog…etc Integration Strategies Write a summary of the day for absent students or parents Students write their own news stories Record opinions of the Supported Sites

Great Examples Infotech w/ Mr. LosikLearning Now Wicked Decent Learning Moving at the Speed of Creativity Media Matters Kathy Schrock

Let’s Go Get One!

1. Choose a Site: Free and Multi-Purpose• MobileMe… guided tour Yahoo!• Google Windows Live

2. Save a File1. Go to P: Drive; Student Videos; Huntington; Obrien; Training; CLOUD2. Make corrections3. Upload, movie, file, image

Definition Short post to inform others of what is going on, new, or a must see/do

Integration Strategies ◦ Remind your students of an assignment due date◦ Hyperlink to an article, video, or website ◦ Link them to a YouTube, teacher tube, podcast◦ Provide them with the link to your newly made Discovery

Assignment! ◦ Simulate a scavenger hunt or field trip/during a field tripSupported Sites

Great Feeds◦ EducationWeek HallDavidson DEN BBC Education

MicroBlogging: Twitter

Let’s Go Get One!

1. Choose a Site: Free and Multi-Purpose• MobileMe… guided tour Yahoo!• Google Windows Live

2. Save a File1. Go to P: Drive; Student Videos; Huntington; Obrien; Training; CLOUD2. Make corrections3. Upload, movie, file, image

WIKI: Quick and Dirty

Definition: Origin: Hawaiian word “wiki-wiki” meaning quick or fastWebsite without the need for knowledge of html or css codesEnables different users to publish documents and create links between documentsVariations: •Spice it up with video, audio, graphics etc.•Maintained regularly•Blog as a suffix…focus becomes the prefix• artblog, photoblog, sketchblog, foodblog…edublog…etc

Integration Strategies•Create a homepage with links to important homework materials•Tool for communicating back and forth for feedback•Students can post work, you post feedback•Post an assignment, students complete it and post, other users reply or editSupported Sites

Great ExamplesInfotech w/ Mr. Losik Learning Now Media MattersWicked Decent Learning Moving at the Speed of Creativity

Let’s Go Get One!

1. Choose a Site: Free and Multi-Purpose• MobileMe… guided tour Yahoo!• Google Windows Live

2. Save a File1. Go to P: Drive; Student Videos; Huntington; Obrien; Training; CLOUD2. Make corrections3. Upload, movie, file, image

PodCasting aka 21st Century Radio Shows

Definition: Audio or video file that is published to the web for others to subscribeIntegration Strategies for Teachers Record your objectives Daily message to students Assignment descriptionIntegration Strategies for Students Read a story (fluency) Record a News report Interview a partnerSupported Sites

Great Examples EPNWeb Radio Willow Web Education.Podcast

Let’s Go Get One!

1. Choose a Site: Free and Multi-Purpose• MobileMe… guided tour Yahoo!• Google Windows Live

2. Save a File1. Go to P: Drive; Student Videos; Huntington; Obrien; Training; CLOUD2. Make corrections3. Upload, movie, file, image