Technology to Meet Building Goals– Learn iPads/SMART Boards Gregory C. Farley, Ed.D

Agenda Student-Centered Technology Resources to Meet Building Goals. Monday, October 14, :00pm – Beers Street/Cove Road Welcome Session overview Examples (Learn) Break-out sessions Exit slip (lessons)

Agenda & Objective Whole group: Learn new ways to implement student centered technology in lessons on both iPads and SMART Board Direct instruction + hands-on engagement increases student learning and retention Handelsman et al (2004), Demo for Smart board & iPads Break out sessions: - Handouts - Make and Take:

Purpose Part 1 ◦Learn new ways to use SMART Boards and iPads to create a student centered environment ◦(Student-Centered = students using the technology) ◦The instructor provides students with opportunities to learn independently

What the research says Properly implemented Student-Centered Instruction can lead to increased motivation to learn, greater retention of knowledge, deeper understanding, and more positive attitudes towards the subject being taught (Collins & O'Brien, 2003).

Student-Centered Learning The 5 E’s ◦Engage ◦Explore ◦Explain ◦Elaborate ◦Evaluate

Student-Centered Learning Construction of learning Collaborative learning Metacognition Educator/student partnerships Authentic assessment

Student-Centered Instruction Using technology to demonstrate creative thinking Using technology to communicate and work collaboratively Applying digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information Using critical thinking and problem solving to make informed decisions

What the Data says 10. The largest barrier to technology integration is:

What the Data says 14. Please rank your Professional Development needs below:

What the Data says 19. My lessons include technology-enhanced, learner- centered teaching strategies, e.g., project-based learning.

What the Data says 5. A vision for technology is evident through effective collaboration among stakeholders, e.g., administrators, teachers, students, and community members.

Educational Technologies in Hazlet Goals of the Technology Plan Observations/Evaluations Building Goals District Goals Middle States recommendations Our Mission

Observation Instrument

Smart Boards ◦Sample: ◦Sample: ◦Choose a Smart Notebook file or lesson

iPads Apps Socrative

Closure Break-Out Groups Exit Slip (Lesson, activities, ideas) Evidenced in Observations, Walkthroughs, Lesson Plans Consult and Ideas

References Collins, J. W., 3rd, & O'Brien, N. P. (Eds.). (2003). Greenwood Dictionary of Education. Westport, CT: Greenwood. Handelsman, J., Ebert-May, D., Beichner, R., Bruns, P., Chang, A., DeHaan, R., et al. (2004). Scientific teaching. Science 304(5670), 521–522.