z.Supercharge_with_Tech

= Supercharging Core Program Teaching & Learning with the Use of Technology =

//Technology can be used to increase the rigor, relevance, and relationships of teaching and learning strategies throughout the core program. This session will help participants think through effective ways to meet student learning needs through the use of their school's available technologies.//

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 * Our Students Today --** One of many videos that helps us think about our students:
 * Relationship Between 3-R’s and Technology**
 * //**Efficiency**//
 * **Rigor**
 * **Relevance**
 * **Relationships**
 * Activity: Complete the grid in table groups, using the scenario on each table:
 * = **Technology** ||= **Rigor** ||= **Relevance** ||= **Relationships** ||
 * Practical Strategies for Including Technology in Core Program**
 * **Math**
 * **RLA**
 * **Behavior** -- Use a Guided Discovery to introduce / reintroduce technology components [[file:2008.Student Use of School Learning Resources.pdf]]
 * **Plan:**
 * Always start with "What do I want my students to learn?
 * Brainstorm the options. What is the BEST way to help them learn? Technology?
 * **Math**
 * **RLA**
 * **Behavior** -- Use a Guided Discovery to introduce / reintroduce technology components [[file:2008.Student Use of School Learning Resources.pdf]]
 * **Plan:**
 * Always start with "What do I want my students to learn?
 * Brainstorm the options. What is the BEST way to help them learn? Technology?
 * Brainstorm the options. What is the BEST way to help them learn? Technology?


 * **Use the Rigor Framework** -- http://www.leadered.com/rrr.html
 * **Use a Product List -- [[file:7.PRODUCTS LIST.pdf]]**


 * Next Steps: [[file:Next Steps.Tech.doc]]**
 * What are the available technologies in my building?
 * How are technologies being used? (Efficiency? Rigor? Relevance? Relationships?)
 * How can I REALIGN resources to support the core program?
 * What is my / our goal? (What is ONE idea I can take back and implement?)
 * What can I / we do? (What is the next step that I can do to meet this goal?)
 * When can I / we implement?


 * Teacher planning & other resources** //(use these resources to collaborate & plan so all teaching & learning reflects responsible online environment and is infused with rigor, relevance & relationship-building opportunities)//
 * PrometheanPlanet (ActivBoard flipcharts; searchable & viewable) -- []
 * CrickWeb (Interactive whiteboard resources) -- []
 * ETTC (Interactive whiteboard resources) -- []
 * Curriki (Collection of resources, lesson plans) -- [|http://www.curriki.org>]
 * Teach-nology (Lesson plans, activities, games by subject) -- []
 * Teacher Tube (Video sharing site for educators) -- []
 * Classroom 2.0 (a social network for those interested in Web 2.0 and collaborative / transformative technologies in education) -- []
 * Apple Curriculum (Collaborative lessons with 21st Century skills, etc. ) -- []
 * We the Teachers (all kinds of resources: lesson plans, classroom activities, presentations, discussions) --[|www.wetheteachers.com]
 * Techy Tips for Not so Techy Teachers -- []
 * //__Professional Development: Learn!__//
 * 25 in 50 (new resources from SirsiDynix webinar) -- []
 * Learning 2.0 (Mechlenberg County Library challenges you to learn 23 things on web 2.0) -- []
 * Digital Learning (includes tutorials) -- [|http://www.microsoft.com/About/CorporateCitizenship/Citizenship/giving/programs/UP/digitalliteracy/default.mspx
 * SFU-ED405 (wiki for SFU students with lots of great links to help learn about web 2.0 tools) -- https://sfu-ed405.wikispaces.com/
 * Essential Links (AASL sponsored wiki of resources for library media program development) -- []
 * eToolBox (lots of web resources compiled by a school professional) -- http://etoolbox.wikispaces.com/ (also take a look at her page about selecting the right tools: http://etoolbox.wikispaces.com/Choosing+Tools
 * Quizlet -- (Create free online quizzes!) -- http://quizlet.com/


 * Organization & Collaboration on the Web** //(Consider creatively incorporating one or more of these web tools into lessons & activities to provide rigor, relevance & to build on collaborative relationships)//
 * **[|Thinkature]**: Thinkature offers real-time collaboration online for students, teachers, and more.
 * **[|Flickr]**: Share and store classroom images with this incredibly popular online photo storage service.
 * **[|Diigo]**: Diigo is a great tool for highlighting and sharing the web with your students.
 * **[|del.icio.us]**: Save your favorite sites and share them with your class using del.icio.us.
 * **[|Clipmarks]**: Create Clipmarks to clip out little pieces of the web to share with your classroom.
 * **[|Netvibes]**: Create a class start page full of useful resources with Netvibes.
 * **[|Gliffy]**: Create and share flow charts, diagrams, and more with Gliffy.
 * **[|Notecentric]**: Share and store your class notes with this online note taking application.
 * **VoiceThread** (Combines photos pictures or video with voice or text; requires signup, Java) -- [|http://www.voicethread.com] (see sample Library Alphabet Book: [|http://voicethread.com/#q library.b122258.i760742])
 * **Google Docs and Google Calendar** *
 * **EduBlogs** (Create a blog for educational use) -- [|http://edublogs.org/>]
 * **Wikispaces** (Create a wiki; request removal of ads if for student use) * -- []
 * **PBWiki** (Create a wiki for use with students) -- []
 * **Etherpad** (Write collaboratively with others) -- [|www.Etherpad.com]
 * **iCue** (Free collaborative learning environment for ages 13+; includes discussion forums, games & activities, hundreds of current and historic videos from NBC news.) -- []
 * **My New Idea** (about summarizing!) -- wwwwwwwww