DIGITAL LEARNING LAB

 We are changing the name “Computer Lab” to “Digital Learning Lab” because:  The Common Core State Standards integrate digital literacy into the daily curriculum and our students are doing more than just keyboarding. They’re using technology to communicate, create, and learn & share knowledge. We are preparing our students to be college and career ready by exercising and expanding their technological skills in a Digital Learning Lab.  Teachers are using different methods, have different expectations and students are producing different outcomes these days. WHY CHANGE THE NAME?

 A Digital Learning Lab is a place where students and teachers gather to learn, investigate, and create using digital media.  Here students come to:  Read and write digital text  Communicate  Gather and analyze information or data  Produce and share knowledge  Create and/or compose WHAT IS A DIGITAL LEARNING LAB?

 Digital Learning Labs (DLLs) are changing the way our students learn. They will be inspired to creatively learn and use critical thinking in a hands-on environment using digital media.  DLLs encourage students to foster creativity and collaboration. DLL

The next four slides give evidence to the wonderful things that are happening in Digital Learning Labs throughout the district. WHAT IS HAPPENING IN GSD?

Glen Lake – iPads and iMacs Our youngest students engage in digital literacy and explore new technology. This is where it all begins.

BARTLETT ELEMENTARY - PODCAST Students at Bartlett use flip cams to record their newscast, The Hedgehog News, and edit the footage in iMovie independently!

 pyszkas-class pyszkas-class  Pyszka Moodle Class Pyszka Moodle Class MVMS Students create postcards representing different countries using Print Shop Students represent data collected by creating bar graphs in Excel. “Pyszkas-class” will link you to an online social studies activity that students can work on in class or at home. “Pyszka Moodle Class” will link you to an online classroom where students can visit any time of day or night to see resources, assignments, message boards, participate in threaded discussions, and much more.

GHS – Photoshop Virtual Presentations Digital Media Digital Literacy Music Composition Video Production Moodle Online Resources Google Drive Students use a variety of programs to discover, create, and share.

 Google SketchUp  iWeb  Google Earth  Inspiration/Kidspiration  Print Shop  Adobe Creative Suite  Photoshop  Illustrator  InDesign  Garage Band  iMovie  Moodle  Google Drive  Excel  PowerPoint  Word  Firefox/Safari  Online keyboarding Practice  Pearson Success  Everyday Math E-Suite  Etc... EXAMPLES OF DIGITAL MEDIA

QUESTIONS? Please contact Haley Loiseau with any If you would like support or guidance with integrating more technology into your classroom, please don’t hesitate to connect with me at the above address. There are a variety of resources available to enrich your daily lessons and I’m happy to help.