K- 5 ESS, PSS, and WHS Karen Switzer and Gail Bourn December 2011 Laconia School District

Examples of using technology to enhance learning:  Researching a topic online (reading online)  Using technology tools: ◦ ipad, computer, netbooks, digital cameras, flip cameras, etc  Publishing work using technology: ◦ Research reports ◦ Brochures ◦ Power Point, or Prezi presentation ◦ Digital Stories

 Exit slip – using an index card students write down what they learned  Sticky note with main thoughts  Anchor Chart: generate ideas as whole group and teacher scribes ideas connected to learning in content area and technology  Word Bank: generate specific words to use in the reflection

 Content area learning: ◦ Science ◦ Social Studies ◦ Mathematics ◦ Language Arts ◦ Physical Education ◦ Art & Music  Technology: ◦ We (teachers) ask ourselves: How did the use of technology enhance and extend learning?

Writing to Learn:Learning to Write:  Quick writes to reflect on learning using technology  Exit slips  Post-its  Brainstorming ideas  Word banks that include both the content area and technology vocabulary  A reflection that demonstrates learning in the content area and the use of technology  A reflection that is specific to learning around the content and the technology used  The reflection will demonstrate and assess students’ knowledge of content.

 Common Core Writing Document  GLE Math/Science / Social Studies document  Standards for Art, PE, and Music  NETS - S (for students)  NETS –T (for teachers)

 In the district’s shared folder  Create a new reflection specifically designed to assess content knowledge: ◦ Pose questions that connect learning to the content area  Students may complete the reflection: ◦ Whole group in the classroom using netbooks ◦ In the media center or other lab areas ◦ Individually ◦ In some cases with individual modifications