interactive nets*s workshop, iste 2011
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This PowerPoint was used to facilitate a 3-hour workshop at ISTE 2011.TRANSCRIPT
Interactive NETS*S: Free Resources and
Projects for Digital Age Learning
Amber RowlandTammy GilleyTracy Rampy
Brenda DunningTanya Ketchum
Our Goal for the DayTo support and strengthen the capacity of educators to foster 21st Century learning environments by:
• Exploring the NETS*S through case studies• Swapping resources and project ideas• Discovering the collective knowledge of participants.• Sharing professional learning strategies.
The best part of conferences! Sharing Playing Learning
• Title IID, ARRA influx• Sustained professional development model• 4 Classrooms/Teachers• .5 FTE Facilitator/Coach
(model lessons, co-teach, co-plan, find resources, support...)
• Classroom Technology/Software/Resources• Local and statewide trainings• Title IID• Phase 9
www.kansastrc.org
Our ContextKansas Technology Rich Classroom (TRC)
Project
TRC: So much more than the “T”
www.wordle.net
1. “Mix, Freeze, Group”
2. Make Quick Connections: “Whip Around”– Your Name– Answer Question
Professional Learning Strategy: Growing Dendrites
Mix, Freeze, Group
Mix ‘n Mingle
Number of Bloom’s Levels?
Whip Around
Please share:
1. Your name
2. Where you are from
3. Your role in education
Mix, Freeze, Group
Mix ‘n Mingle
Number of tiers in RTI?
Whip Around
State Your Name
&
If you were a web-based tool, which one would you be?
Mix, Freeze, Group
Mix ‘n Mingle
Version of iPad Just Released
Whip Around
State Your Name
&
What is a great example of where technology made the
difference for you in a learning or leading situation?
Our Process: Recycle Method
1. Introduce NETS*S2. Introduce Project3. Time to Explore4. PBL Focus5. Introduce Tool/Resource6. Hands-On Exploration7. Reflection
(repeat 6 times)
http://interactivenets.wikispaces.com
Interactive NETS*S Wiki
Our Working Definition of Project-Based Learning
1. Authentic, Standards-Based Content2. Real-World Connections3. HOTS4. Student-Centered5. Product & Process Driven6. 21st Century Skills/NETS*S
NETS*S http://www.iste.org "What students should know and be able to do to learn effectively and live productively in an increasingly digital world …”
NETS*S 1. Creativity and InnovationStudents demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
• Community Connections• Digital Storytelling• iPods & iPads
TRC District: Buhler USD, Ph 7TRC Facilitator: Tammy Gilley
TRC Teachers: Nancy Johnson, Tanya Ketchum, Tim Harris & Brenda Dunning
Math Around Town
How to plan for project based learning
Begin with the standards
• State Standards in all subject areas• Teach across the curriculum• Identify the NETS*S to be addressed
Essential Questions & Goals
• Write an essential question: What do you want students to learn
• What are your goals for the unit
Identify Tools
• Hardware & Software• Websites: LiveBinder, portals,
bookmarking tools• Books• Community Resources• Any Extras: parent permission, principal,
district
Plan for Differentiation
• Readability• Tools• Collaboration
Plan for Digital Citizenship
• Copyright laws• Permission for audio, pictures, video,
quotations
Plan Assessments & Reflection
• Surveys• Written response• Video• Traditional Test
Reflection
At your tables, discuss how you might be able to use the Math Around Town project components and/or resources in your educational setting.
IdiomsNETS*S 2. Communication and Collaboration
Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
• Teacher defines herself as a “21st Century Make Over”• Students’ interpretations of Idioms• Collaboration and “Pretend”
TRC District: Humboldt USD, Ph 8MTRC Facilitator: Tracy RampyTRC Teacher: Ruby Crawford
Idiom Video
Collaboration
• Students• Community• Administration• Parents• Teachers• Facilitator
Reflection
How might you or your teachers use this?
BREAK
Bill of Rights
NETS*S 3. Research and Information FluencyStudents apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
• Students analyzed and compared amendments using Wordle and Tagxedo
• Students compared their rights as students to those of adults
• Developed a portrayal of their amendment with legal justificationTRC District: Colby USD, Ph 8M
TRC Facilitator: Teresa MorganTRC Teacher: Todd Murdock
Kicking it Up a Notch
• Student Choice• Product• Process• Collaboration• Real-World• Authentic Audience• Bloom’s Verbs
Bloom’s Planning Framework
Tagxedo
LiveBinders
Reflection
Turn to your shoulder partners and discuss one example of how you intend to implement at least one of the resources thus far.
Brain Break!
Cubs That CareNETS*S 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
• Students were asked to solve a community problem• Had to develop and justify their own argument• Collaboratively determined how to collect, analyze
and use data to generate change.TRC District: Humboldt USD, Ph 8M
TRC Facilitator: Tracy RampyTRC Teacher: Mary Durand and Jeremy Weilert
Authenticity and HOTS
• Problem• Community Involvement• Data• New Knowledge• Audience• Justification
Google Form
Reflection
How would you use Google Forms with students or educators?
NETS*S 5. Digital CitizenshipStudents understand human, cultural, and social issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
• Students worked in pairs to learn about a chosen Greek God or Goddess.
• Students created and managed a Face Book page in the likeness of their Greek God or Goddess.
TRC District: Seaman USD, Ph 8ETRC Facilitator: Melinda Tilley
TRC Teacher: Sharon Shaw
Going Greek
Communication & Digital Citizenship
• Tapping into their interests• Their present and their future• Practicing online communication• Authentic Audience• Whoa better than a report
Join us at:http://www.stixy.com/guest/126481
Also can click on direct link on thehome page of our wiki.
What tools can you share with us?
On the Prowl for Good Nutrition
NETS*S 6. Technology Operations and ConceptsStudents demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
• Students chose what and how to study in order to solve a problem of their choice
• Students chose how to make a case for change and the technology that they need to do so
TRC District: Mulvane USD, Ph 7TRC Facilitator:
Stacy SmithTRC Teachers:
Jennifer Randall & Lynne Gubichuk
Assessment
If 3rd graders can do it...
• Reflect with your partner on some of the road blocks that arise when teachers explore PBL in their classroom. What did you learn today that can assist you with clearing some of those road blocks?
Additional Projects to Highlight:
• NETS*S 1: If We Build it...– Website Development
• NETS*S 2: Life Around Here– Visual Ranking
• NETS*S 3: Inman-Go Green– Google Forms
• NETS*S 4: Smokey No Smokey– Podcasting PSAs
• NETS*S 5: iPad & Math– Digital Storytelling
• NETS*S 6: Smiling Faces Him/Her-edity– Word Draw
Reflection & Wiki Contribution
Evaluation
• Q&A• Evaluation Link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/iste2011workshops
• THANK YOU FOR SHARING WITH US!
• THANK YOU FOR SHARING WITH US!