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Chris McEnroe

Technology a Top Priority in District 196 Schools - Rosemount, MN Patch - 0 views

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  • y more engaged,” said Heier. “The engagement itself, hopefully, will increase student performance.” Funding for these undertakings comes from a variety of sources, said Jeff Solomon, director of finance and operations for the district. Until recently, one source was a financial pool provided to schools nationwide by the Microsoft corporation as the result of a lawsuit served as a revenue source. However, those funds are now drying up after several years of use. The district also receives $1.4 million per year from the capital projects levy, all of which is intended for technology-related purchases. The 10-year levy was voted into effect in 2004. Capital funds are another source of technology funding. These monies, which are issued annually, are provided by state aid and by local property taxes. The total capital funds budget is $10 million per year. However, only $140,000 is designated for administrative technology; another $1.2 million is also allocated to specific schools, where the revenue is often used to fund technology. Currently, the district’s primary technological priority is building a stronger, more consistent wireless connection, said Heier. This project is still in the early stages. The district is working with a consulting firm to design a network that will allow for further expansion. Heier said that in the future, the district would like to create an environment where students can bring their own devices to school, and where schools provide students with devices, such as laptops and tablets. The district will begin building the network in either summer or fall of 2012. Heier was unable to estimate an end date for the project, but said the district hopes to establish the network within two years. The wireless project is estimated to cost between $500,000 and $750,000, according to Heier. Funding for the network is currently being sourced from the capital project levy. At present, levy funds will not be available until after 2014-2015. However, the levy may be renewed through a community vote in 2014. Either way, it appears that high-tech efforts will continue to be a priority for District 196 in the foreseeable future. “It’s our world now,” said Berenz. “We don’t have the choice to not incorporate technology.” Related Topics: Capital Funds Project, Capital Revenue, District 196, Education, Jeff solomon, Rosemount-Apple Valley- Eagan School District, Superintendent Jane Berenz, Technology in classes, and classroom technology What do you think of technology in classrooms? Tell us in the comments. Email me updates about this story. [["validates_email_format_of",{"message":"Enter a valid email address e.g. janedoe@aol.com."}]] Website: Thanks. We'll email you the next time we update this story.  Email  Print Follow comments  Submit tip   Comment Leave a comment [["validates_presence_of",{"message":"Hey, you forgot to let us know how you feel \u2014 please enter a comment."}],["validates_length_of",{"too_long":"Easy there, Tolstoy. Your comment cannot exceed 1500 characters.","maximum":1500,"allow_blank":true}]]comm
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    Spending money with the hope that learning comes from assumed engagement.
Chris McEnroe

Study touts benefits of a 'wired' classroom - 1 views

  •  Concordia University researchers set out to answer a "big picture" question: Does computer technology have a positive overall effect on learning in the classroom? File photo.Photograph by: CHARLES PLATIAU , ReutersMONTREAL — Concordia University researchers set out to answer a "big picture" question: Does computer technology have a positive overall effect on learning in the classroom?"There have been lots of arguments, both pro and con, regarding this issue, (such as) is it worth the investment?" said professor Richard Schmid, chairman of the education department at the Montreal-based Concordia.Their literature review involved looking at thousands of studies and comparing achievement in classrooms that used computer technology with those that used little or none.The 40-year retrospective study, published in the Review of Educational Research journal, concluded that classrooms where computer technology was used to support teaching had a "small to moderate positive" effect on learning and attitude.If an administrator must make a decision "should we invest in this? The answer is yes," said Schmid, the study's co-author.The literature shows that more recent, sophisticated applications of the technology produce greater positive gains than older
  • f an administrator must make a decision "should we invest in this? The answer is yes," said Schmid, the study's co-author.The literature shows that more recent, sophisticated applications of the technology produce greater positive gains than older applications, he sai
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  • he technology is used solely as a content provider — for example, if iPads are used as alternatives to books — then there won't be any positive change,
  • Where technology does have a positive impact is when it actively engages students, when it's used as a communication tool, when it's used for things like simulations or games that enable students to actively manipulate the environment
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    Report on a study whose findings support not just technology in the classroom as a wise investment, but support it only if used in particular ways.
Ryan Brown

'Flipped' classes take learning to new places | The Columbus Dispatch - 1 views

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    Interesting use of technology in the classroom. According to the article, "flipping" classes shifts the role of teachers "from the gatekeeper of knowledge to the role of the coach."
Sabita Verma

University class swaps grades for experience points - Plugged In - Yahoo! Games - 0 views

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      Interesting approach to creating engagement in the classroom.
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    Professor uses game design principles in college classes.
Jen Dick

Texting With Teachers Keeps Students in Class -- THE Journal - 1 views

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    Texting With Teachers Keeps Students in Class | A look at how using mobile phones can help build relationships between students and teachers and improve student attendance.
Jen Dick

Challenge by Choice with Tiered Instruction and Assessment - 3 views

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    Teacher David Suarez has developed a three-tiered approach to teaching math in which student choose how much of a challenge they want in class. Especially interesting because it's one of the first time I've seen a classroom teacher discussing how they support and manage a differentiated classroom.
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    I came upon this resource last December and I agree that this is a well documented effort for how to differentiate and create commitment. I have encouraged as many teachers as possible to try it out since I don't have a class right now to practice with it. It has so many elements from our readings and the video of his classes is an excellent way to help teachers understand what differentiation looks like in practice. Thanks for sharing.
Kasthuri Gopalaratnam

Blended Learning Boot Camp: Extending Classes Online - InstantPresenter.com Video Confe... - 0 views

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    ""Blended Learning Boot Camp: Extending Classes Online""
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    A webinar on Blended Learning at 4 pm on Wednesday, March 14
Kellie Demmler

Why Integrate Technology into the Curriculum?: The Reasons Are Many | Edutopia - 0 views

  • s and software programs in a separate computer class. Effective tech integration must happen across the curriculum in ways that research shows deepen and enhance the learning process. In particular, it must support four key components of learning: active engagement, participation in groups, frequent interaction and feedback, and connection to real-world experts.
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  • Effective tech integration must happen across the curriculum in ways that research shows deepen and enhance the learning process. In particular, it must support four key components of learning: active engagement, participation in groups, frequent interaction and feedback, and connection to real-world experts.
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    This article proposes that one of the reasons to integrate technology into the curriculum is to support active engagement in learning.  
Parisa Rouhani

iPad Already Changing the Way Web Sites Are Built - Yahoo! News - 0 views

  • Several major companies have already developed iPad-ready Web sites which will run alongside their current Flash-based sites for computer users. The New York Times will have an iPad version of its site.
  • changing the layout of their content to better fit the iPad's screen
  • There has been a push to convert to HTML5 for a couple years and for several reasons, less Flash dependence being one of them
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  • HTML5 will make it possible for many other devices, most notably the iPhone and other smartphones, to view full Web pages without Flash. That would eliminate the need for many companies to maintain separate sites for mobile devices.
Malik Hussain

Jeremy Bailenson, Stanford: Virtual Self - Avatars can affect how you are in the real w... - 0 views

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    In context of Professor Dede's comment from last class about the "Proteus Effect"...some punchlines from Professor Jeremy Bailenson about the power avatars can exert on their creators.
Malik Hussain

TEDxRyersonU - Ramona Pringle - Real Wisdom from Virtual Worlds - YouTube - 0 views

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    Covers topics we have been discussing for the class lately. Also, provides views on transfer from virtual world to physical world.
Chris Dede

Pennsylvania Elementary School Launches Class-Sized Immersive Simulator -- THE Journal - 2 views

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    Is this the best use of $80,000 to improve a classroom?
Lisa Schnoll

Market for Ed. Games Remains Difficult to Crack, Report Says - Marketplace K-12 - Educa... - 0 views

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    This is a brief summary of the Games for a Digital Age report released by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center (Sesame Workshop related) on the challenges facing Digital Educational Games market. I recommend linking through to the full report. I am curious to know what the class thinks of the recommendations the report makes. One thing they emphasize is situating games as supplementary material - do you think this is a good thing/bad thing?
Malik Hussain

Teachable Agents Walk-Through on Vimeo - 1 views

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    An overview video on Teachable Agents (reading for March 5 class) 
Stephanie Fitzgerald

Girl Games: Adventures in Lip Gloss - 3 views

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    This article is fairly old, but I thought its topic resonated with our discussion in class last Monday--particularly the pink box of pink Legos.
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    Those "friendship adventure" games for girls don't sound like much fun - and I wonder if there's any replay value? I read through the game flow and it seems like something the kid finishes in an hour and doesn't touch again. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockett's_New_School However, it looks like the game (and sequels) were actually quite popular. http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,63511,00.html
Briana Pressey

Follow-Up thought on yesterday's class-- Doll Test - 0 views

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    I was just thinking about the class discussion yesterday when we were talking about pink legos, that parents might be over-thinking the purchase of toys their kids play with. It made me think about the doll test, which many of you might know about already, which is more about race than gender. I think it shows that in terms of racial and self-identity and societal views of beauty, parents might be more thoughtful in purchasing toys. For example, African-American parents might make sure that their daughter has a collection of both the "classic" Barbie dolls and the Barbie dolls of color to make sure that she doesn't believe that she is physically less beautiful or does not fit the ideal form of beauty that the "classic" Barbie represents.
Jing Jing Tan

At Virginia Tech, computers help solve a math class problem - The Washington Post - 2 views

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    Computer-led math learning at Virginia Tech.
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    Interesting article and very ambitious to address an academic need, but I wonder if the instruction/test environment addresses UDL principles to appeal to a variety of learners or if the multiple choice tests target a narrow definition of math success. I added a blog post above that highlights some of technology's short comings as a platform.
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    Great point. My feeling is that a lot of higher ed institutions use technology as a way to cut costs, so not much attention is paid to accommodating diverse learners. If I may think back to my own undergrad experience, the prevalent assumption is that you're old enough to seek out additional support on your own when you're stuck or want to learn more. I definitely think though that more attention should be paid to applying UDL principles to educational software (yes, even for adults), so that learning can move beyond passing multiple-choice tests!
Jing Jing Tan

He's Not Motivated Part I | Psychology Today - 2 views

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    This article examines some of what we've been talking about in class, in terms of student motivation (or the lack thereof).
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