Laptop carts do not change teaching and learning in the classroom the way that
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Edina Technology Blog - 0 views
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One concern expressed regarding this is that parents in Edina may not like a pilot that gives 1/4 the students at a grade level this privaledge. We need to be open to the idea that while this may be an ideal way for us to pilot, we can still gain valuable information from designing lessons and units in which each student has a laptop, albeit from a cart.
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Teachers must embrace change in the role of teacher, and of students!
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Edina Technology Integration: Syncronicity Regarding the Future of Learning: Are you a ... - 0 views
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Thank you so much for sharing the video. You offer excellent food for thought. There are also great comments. I think we have to be careful not to assume that so called "digital natives" know how to use technology, especially to learn. Most of my students are very good with a cell phone. However, I actually had to teach them the skills needed for this project. BUT, they did learn very quickly. I just broke down the components and addressed each one as a separate lesson (e.g. power searching, blogging, RSS, setting up Reader, etc.) Management was no different than it would be for any complex class project. Milestones were developed, rubrics provided for the students, and high expectations were set. Planning is important, but flexibility is more important for when things don't go as planned. Isn't that the reality of most aspects of life?Regarding younger students, I believe we have to create networked learning opportunities that are age appropriate. I teach high school now, but I used to teach third grade. In order to provide a foundation for networked learning, the students need solid digital literacy skills. I believe digital literacy (online reading, writing, analyzing resources) should be the focus in the lower grades with many opportunities to network with other classrooms around the world.From the teachers perspective, there is some work required to organize the lessons related to building the PLN. But, that's because no one was doing that in the earlier grades. Imagine the powerful learning that could take place if students came to us equipped with these skills. I know teachers are worried about extra work. I am, too. But, shouldn't the kids be the ones doing the work instead of the all-knowing fountain of knowledge at the front of the room? We truly become learning guides when we change our mindset and put the bulk of learning responsibility where it belongs...on the learner.
One to One Learning Leadership Institute: Session 2 - 0 views
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Edina Technology Integration: Dr. Burke visit to Mill Creek Middle School: Kent, WA - 0 views
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Mill Creek Middle School
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I see it is hinted at in this blob… But, since we have been sending people to visit schools with 1to1 programs I can't help but wonder what list of information are we making sure we gather from each school. And where can I see a comparison of this data. Of the top of my head I would want details on the computers used in each school. Do teachers and students use the same type of machines? Are there any schools using multiple platforms? What software programs they are allowing students to use as well as any software/abilities that are being blocked? What regulations for student use is being enforced? What are the consequences for violating the computer policies? Is there data on the number of violations they have had? Home many computers (a percentage) are lost/need to be replaced each year? What was their schedule for training staff, students, parents, etc? Can we have copies of any of their training materials? What are the limits for data saved on the school's network drives (for students and teachers)? What expectations are there for teachers to incorporate 1to1 curriculum in their classes? Looking back what is the one thing that they feel must be done to implement a 1to1 program? What is the one thing they with they had done to implement their 1to1 program?
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Smartboard LCD projectors Color & B/W printers. Document camera Each room has a wireless hub. All students have e-mail.
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Students can loose access to laptop for 3 days for code of ethics violation plus detention
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I think that this is a great way to force students to use the technology appropriately. Would this work in Edina? I can see parents getting really upset if their student looses a laptop for a few days. I can just see the argument from them that their student will not be able to do their homework. I do think that we need to have some consequence though. I also wonder who is in charge of enforcing this as in is the teacher in charge of always checking or is this done by the tech department.
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Students can loose access to laptop for 3 days for code of ethics violation plus detention.
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First thing they did was to write a 10 year tech plan with vision, revisions are made every year.
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Edina's Tech Plan runs from 2008-20012. It can be found on the Media and Technology Site off the main district page.
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Here's the URL: http://www.edina.k12.mn.us/support/technology/techplan.html
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Take laptop away, create a public service announcement, have to have a parent or peer monitor, reapply for drivers license.
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Student productivity has increased substantially.
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Cell phones are to be kept in locker.
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More kids passed state science test last year than the year before, when they didn’t have a 1-to-1 program.
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Edina Technology Integration: One to One Learning Leadership Institute: Session 1 - 0 views
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How different are today's classrooms from how they were 40 years ago?
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(Twitter blocked on the filter, but Facebook not!)
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What are the reasons that schools would not block Facebook if it is such a management issue?
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They want to be on the cutting edge, and maybe they have lots of tech support or not many students.
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It should depend on the different grade levels if facebook is blocked in school or not.
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Doug Johnson is a big believer that blocking Web content is a lot like banning books. He would rather teach kids proper use as opposed to say "You can't use it here."
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As we look at education in the 21st century, we need to take these things into account.
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I agree, yet the method for accountability needs to change as well. Schools will respond to where the carrot or the stick is....right now that focus is on testing....the pendulum will need to swing more towards performance based assessment. What did MN learn from grad. standards of the 1990s? The grassroots of that movement came from the business community and addressed these exact issues...yet, education became bogged down with the accountability of it all.
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Our learning environment must be innovative, where we create, distribute, access and collaborate with information.
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Einstein-" Never memorize what you can look up in books"
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Hmmm...Interesting quote. With our technologies, can't we look up everything? Is there anything worth memorizing? This will radically change how we teach. Memorization is a time-saver in the long run. We'll need to consider what information we teach is "worthy of memorization".
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I think this would be a great conversation! I see a huge difference between memorizing your math facts and memorizing the capitals of states. Where do we draw the line?
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If NCLB/MCAII's require students to memorize facts for standardized tests, can we instruct at a higher level than Knowledge on Bloom's? Scott McLeod has an interesting video on that here: http://www.dangerouslyirrelevant.org/2008/08/whats-the-best.html Though you will need to view it at home because our filter blocks Vimeo, the site he uploaded the movie to.
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Hmm. . . . I don't buy it! Isn't a knowledge base necessary for the higher levels of Bloom's taxonomy? Am I old-fashioned to think that there are certain things that educated people should KNOW?
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(Twitter blocked on the filter, but Facebook not!)