Presented by Catherine Cabiness James Irvine Intermediate School Garden Grove USD OCC GATE Fall Conference University of California, Irvine October 16, 2010

Web-based tool wiki-wiki – Hawaiian phrase for “quick” Asynchronous communication tool Students can add and edit information Supports online collaboration Increases student motivation, engagement, and achievement Supports self-regulatory behavior and learning Supports acquisition of higher order thinking skills

Web-based tool Web + Log = Blog Asynchronous communication tool Students can add information Increases student motivation and engagement Promotes higher order thinking skills Supports collaborative learning (to an extent)

Thinking Tools – Depth, Complexity, Content Imperatives Think Like a Disciplinarian Historical Analysis Skills

Response to Text options Challenge assignments Leveled questions and activities

Extends learning beyond the school day Increases motivation Increases engagement Increases achievement and learning Standards-based assessments Long-term retention Supports self-regulatory behavior Collaborative learning Social construction of knowledge Authentic learning Supports multiple learning styles

Learning curve Lack of access to technology School infrastructure District policies Administrative support

James Irvine Intermediate (714) Interested in learning more about technology integration in the classroom? CSUF offers a M.S. Program for Ed Tech Contact: Dr.