“this discovery of yours will create forgetfulness in the learners’ souls, because they will not use their memories; they will trust to the external written characters and not remember of themselves.” 1. There is no Silver Bullet 2. Technology should solve problems 3. Assignment first, then Technology 4. Software shouldn’t cost Anything - Socrates against the use of paper in “The Phaedrus” 5. Teachers are even more important

Aggregated the findings from 500 individual research studies Control scored in the 50 th percentile, Experimental in the 64 th Percentile Increased motivation Results not generalized in all areas.

Aggregated the findings from 219 research studies from Increase in achievement and motivation Level of effectiveness influenced by several factors “The level of effectiveness of educational technology is influenced by the specific student population, the software design, the educator’s role, and the level of student access to technology.” - Jay Sivin-Kachala

Students who participated increased test scores on the Stanford 9 Determining Factors: Student access Positive attitudes Teacher training “BS/CE was more cost effective in improving student achievement than (1) class size reduction from 35 to 20 students, (2) increased instruction time, and (3) cross age tutoring programs.” - Lewis Solomon (1999)

Marked Improvement 5% Increase in 6th 42% Increase in 7 th 24% Increase in 8 th Key Factors: Teacher Professional Development Teacher / Student Engagement

Significant increase in teacher effectiveness (Lumley 1991) Staff development increases student learning (Lewis 2004) Diagnosing strengths with technology is key to Motivation (Lumley 1991) Students feel smarter and empowered (United States DOE 1991) Increase in self-esteem and classroom interaction (Page 2002) Multimedia increases interest, attention, and curiosity (Boster el al. 2002)

Mark Johnson Disadvantaged IEP data Lacking General Disorganization Disruptive in Class Inattentive Difficulty with Projects Struggling Reader

Step #1: Teacher signs up and receives a code Step #2: Students and parents text the code to the Remind101 number Step #3: The teacher sends out a message, and all parties get the info Step #1: Student opt in by filling out the mobile setup form in calendar settings Step #2: Teacher creates a class calendar that students and parents subscribe to. Step #3: Events on the class calendar are automatically texted to the students or parents

Advantage 1: Document student achievement and behavior challenges (carrot and stick). Advantage 2: Instant feedback used to create positive classroom experiences. Advantage 3: Students can keep up with their points, and parents can be accurately informed.

Students take notes in class during the day Notes are recorded in print on internet driven software. Records audio during class and can replay at the touch of the pen to the notes

Students can embed video, text, images, sound bites, and links to other sites – levels the playing field for disadvantaged students.

40,000 free books available on both the internet and smartphones. For audio versions, check out librovox.librovox

Beth Smith Twice Exceptional Disorganized Craves Social Interaction Easily Disinterested Struggling Reader Visual Learner Social Anxiety Needs Research Help

Google DriveDropbox Free Storage5GB2GB Pricing25GB for $2.49/Mo50GB for $99/Mo Max File Size16TB1TB Max File Upload Size10GB Unlimited on Desktop, 30MB on Mobile Desktop AppsPC and MacPC, Mac and Linux Mobile AppsAndriod, iOS sooniOS, Androis, and Blackberry Online File Management Yes Special FeaturesCollaboration in Google Apps, Web App Search Functions, and Additional Gmail and Picasa storage Free storage upgrade options, instant photo uploads on Android

Google Presentation Allows students to work simultaneously on the same project Allows for Chat and Editing Remarks Integrated with Microsoft PowerPoint Google Docs Great for grading essays and any writing assignment Becoming more and more popular at colleges Student and teacher can work simultaneously Documents all versions and time stamps Archived material is useful for classroom examples

Converts almost any text into spoken word Works in a multitude of different languages and voices With a scanner, NaturalReader can convert printed material to spoken word.

Smart Phone Apps Droid – AnkiDroid iPhone – Flashcard Deluxe

Great for any presentation project – it removes the fear of performing and provides an outline for discussions.

Teacher Toolbox

Assign and Grade Assignments Create and Share Quizzes Grades Calculated in a Grade Book Smart Phone Apps Calendar to Keep on Track Works Well with Other Apps

No limits on how many files you can attach You can comment on the assignments themselves Fill in the blank tests and question banks Award students with new badges (awards) Allows for co-teacher access

Use threaded discussion boards Interconnectivity with Google and Khan True Learning Management System Analytics function to track student involvement Several learning apps within the program

Average Number of Papers14 a year X Average Number of Students130 X Average Time Spent Grading7 Minutes = 12,740 Minutes or Hours or 8.85 Days or Saving 1 minute per essay = 30 Hours of Work