Mr. Winkle Wakes Rip Van Winkle Sleeping (2008) by Andrew Alden, geology.about.com, reproduced under educational fair use
Teaching in the 21 st Century Classroom Presented by: Diane Stelacio Date: October 8, 2010
Open the browser Go to cmcettc.wikispaces.com Select the “Teaching in the 21 st Century Classroom” link in the left pane Use the “Getting Acquainted Survey” link Please complete the survey
Session Objectives Analyze past observation or delivery of lessons focusing on any content where technology may be integrated to promote learning and motiviation Identify how technology integration looks embedded in a lesson Identify free resources to promote learning Develop a Plan of Action
What We Know The students entering the classroom have multiple learning styles, skills sets and capabilities 2009 US Department of Education study revealed that on average, online students out performed those receiving face- to-face instruction Source: U.S. Department of Education StudyU.S. Department of Education Study Students’ lives today are filled with technology that gives them mobile access to information and resources 24/7, enables them to create multimedia content and share it with the world, and allows them to participate in online social networks where people from all over the world share ideas, collaborate, and learn new things. Source: National Educational Technology Plan 2010National Educational Technology Plan 2010
What We Know Educational budgets are being reduced Expectations rise More money for education is important, but we must spend education dollars more wisely, starting with being clear about the learning outcomes we expect from the investments we make. We also must leverage technology to plan, manage, monitor, and report spending so that we can provide decision-makers with a reliable, accurate, and complete view of the financial performance of our education system at all levels. Such visibility is essential to improving productivity and accountability. Source: National Educational Technology Plan 2010, p64National Educational Technology Plan 2010, p64
Essential Question What should learning in the 21 st century look like? Transforming American Education: Learning Powered by Technology. (2010, March 5). National Educational Technology Plan Retrieved March 13, 2010, from
Reflection - Activity Images of War (LP):
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Discussion Identify one specific example how you use a free resource to enhance productivity. Be prepared to share with the group and discussion transitions of the application to enhance learner productivity.
Technology Integration Discussion Volunteers to share responses. Thought to ponder: Can discussion occur online or is the interaction missing?
Google docs Screencasts & Podcasts Social Bookmarking Video Resources Web Conferencing Tools Wikis and Blogs ?????? Productivity Tools
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What is it? A free service from Google that allows you to upload and save documents from your desktop, edit them online from any computer, and invite others to read or edit your documents. Files are stored in Google's secure servers. Search for “Google Documents.” Share example and/or resource with examples how to use. Data collection experienced while completing the “Getting Acquainted Survey” Talking to self – reduce s to self as reminders and scattered pieces of papers Brainstorm educational uses Distribution of materials reducing copying Collaboration documenting research Google Docs ◦ Alternatives to Google.docs Zoho Microsoft Google docs
Google docs Screencasts & Podcasts Social Bookmarking Video Resources Web Conferencing Tools Wikis and Blogs Activity - Presentation
What is it? Share example and/or resource with examples how to use. Brainstorm educational uses Sampling of resources ◦ Audacity ◦ JingProject
What is it? Share example and/or resource with examples how to use. Brainstorm educational uses Sampling of Resources del.icio.us Diigo Google Stumbleupon Social Bookmarking
What is it? Share example and/or resource with examples how to use. Brainstorm educational uses Sampling of Resources Youtube Teachertube Google videos **Zamzar (conversion)
What is it? Share example and/or resource with examples how to use. Brainstorm educational uses Sampling of Resources ◦ Wiki works ◦ Wikispaces ◦ Edublogs ◦ Blogger from Google
Reflect- What do you do now? Identify one productivity tools and match it to an application increasing access and collaboration Brainstorm with the group Add a response to the workshop essential question “what should learning look like in the 21 st Century”? Plan of Action
Time for the participants to explore resources to ◦ gather ideas ◦ play with developing an account ◦ Experience for lesson plan development Potential resources to ignite ideas ◦ Treasure Chest ◦ Thinkfinity.org ◦ ??? Any sites they have to share Participants Exploration
House Keeping Before you go Please complete the exit survey online, easy access from cmcettc.wikispaces Pick up your certificate of participation
What’s next? Implement Plan of Action Visit the Cape May County ETTC website to review future workshops Register online using google.docs
Thanks for dropping by and have a wonderful day!!
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Resources "Mr. Winkle Wakes." YouTube - Broadcast Yourself., 20 Mar Web. 25 Aug Transforming American Education: Learning Powered by Technology. (2010, March 5). National Educational Technology Plan Retrieved March 13, 2010, from report.pdf