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gracehernandez13

Students discuss pros and cons of BYOD initiative at high school | www.lincolnjournalon... - 0 views

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  • gracehernandez13 on 24 Feb 15
     
    Students discuss pros and cons of BYOD initiative at high school The Lincoln County "Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)" initiative has been in full swing this year at all three schools in the system. The goal of the program is to teach students how to integrate technology (cell phones, iPhones, iPads, laptops, mobile web cams, digital cameras, Netbooks, Kindles, flip cameras, etc.)
  • tvisco on 01 Mar 15
     
    I keep hearing of districts adopting this policy. I like that the article asks kids what they think. It certainly requires a lot of latitude and trust amongst teachers, students, admin...etc. At workplaces, things have changed over the last 5 years - I remember when you wouldn't dare send a personal email or take a break and check Facebook but now nobody cares much as long as you aren't doing it all day long. They seem to understand that it's a quick break like getting up for coffee or chatting with a coworker. I think the same "humane" treatment should be afforded kids. Then they also learn self-control. If they abuse the privilege they get in trouble but sending a text or two or checking something personal every once in awhile should not be the end of the world.
marie_lara

Understanding the Discussion Board - 4 views

You ask that we "summarize your understanding of the Discussion Board and discuss how you could use this in your classroom to deepen learning" in our initial post. In the link "Enhancing Teaching a...

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Lauren Simpson

Districts Learn Lessons on 1-to-1 From Others' Missteps - Education Week - 8 views

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  • "I wanted to observe and study what went wrong [in other districts] and why."
    • Lauren Simpson
      Lauren Simpson on 15 Jul 15
       
      This is a first! I find that many of those in power in education often like to jump headfirst into something then try to troubleshoot problems along the way. I applaud Mr. Carvalho.
  • In fall 2013, districts across the country were running into trouble implementing ambitious 1-to-1 computing initiatives:
    • Lauren Simpson
      Lauren Simpson on 15 Jul 15
       
      Before reading further, what do you think went wrong in so many districts with the 1-to-1 roll outs?
  • The initiative remains shelved.
    • Lauren Simpson
      Lauren Simpson on 15 Jul 15
       
      What else could this money have been used for??
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  • Still, Ms. Diaz acknowledged that the school system didn't get as much teacher participation in workshops as expected, since teachers were being asked to attend on their own time.
    • Lauren Simpson
      Lauren Simpson on 15 Jul 15
       
      I find this too be all too common, districts often try to implement new tech or just new resources and want teachers to attend on their own time. This is a systemic problem across education, I know that as a teacher I value my personal time away from school, and when I am asked to attend a training on my own time and money, I get a slight bit perturbed.
  • "It's not about the devices,"
    • Lauren Simpson
      Lauren Simpson on 15 Jul 15
       
      This is the hardest thing for new teachers to understand, in my opinion. I feel that they see having or not having a particular device is going to make or break the students' learning. It really isn't about the device, the device just helps enrich and expand an already good lesson base.
  • Districts Learn Lessons on 1-to-1 From Others' Missteps
    • Lauren Simpson
      Lauren Simpson on 15 Jul 15
       
      If you were the head/lead of a committee bringing 1-to-1 to your campus/district, what advantages could you provide to motivate/persuade people to get on board?
    • Lauren Simpson
      Lauren Simpson on 16 Jul 15
       
      If you were the head/lead of a committee bringing 1-to-1 to your campus/district, what advantages could you provide to motivate/persuade people to get on board?
  • Lauren Simpson on 15 Jul 15
     
    My questions are a little out of order, not sure what happened with the annotator. Just read thru my comments/annotations and answer in one reply. Thanks! -Lauren
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  • juanrubenromero on 16 Jul 15
     
    Sticky #1: I think the best way to get someone on board is to show results. I would do research into how other districts that have implemented a similar program have improved their students learning. Also look at the steps taken by districts that had a successful implementation, and how far or close our district is to being able to do the same. Sticky #3: They probably didn't have an effective implementation plan. It's easier said than done. It could be teacher training on the how to use devices or how to incorporate them into their curriculum. I think that's something that districts need to focus on, is the education of teachers on the technology and continual monitoring and assistance. Sticky #4: They probably should have invested in ensuring that wireless coverage would be good enough to carry out online lessons before moving on to actually implementing the technology. More research could have gone into lessons that were aligned into the state standards. Sticky #5: I think that teacher training is very important to the survival of technology programs. School districts need to realize this and invest in providing professional development for its teachers. My school district is very good at providing professional development opportunities, unless it's very outrageous, our requests for professional developments get approved. Sticky #6: I wouldn't say that this thinking is exclusive to new teachers. I think in general some teachers will hear of a new technology that is all the rage and must have it because without it they will never catch up to other districts. I agree with you its not about the device, its about how its going to be used to enhance the lesson.
  • candacejames07 on 17 Jul 15
     
    This article was a perfect read for me right now. We are in the beginning phases of a 1 to 1 program in our school using iPads. I keep trying to tell the other teachers and admins that getting apps and devices are the easy parts of design model, but what are we going to do with apps and devices, is the hard part? I like how the article says to focus on one subject and give teachers trainings that are organized and well focused. As the instructional technology coach for our campus I have my work cut out for me and getting teachers trained. I can't wait to help these teachers understand how use the iPads to facilitate problem solving and higher level thinking skills.
  • Gladys Suarez on 18 Jul 15
     
    Mr. Carvalho gets a thumbs up! Usually those in power just jump right in! It is great that he wanted to check out what went wrong in other districts first.
  • Marie Evans on 18 Jul 15
     
    1 to 1 needs to be more grade/need specific. We cannot use a PENCIL for all activities at all grade levels in all schools. We need to keep this concept in mind as we move to implement innovations. AND we need a plan that is shared with all stakeholders BEFORE we even decide on which device(s) to purchase! Then we need a training and implementation plan to assist teachers, students and administrators!!! Hmmmm.
  • Lauren Simpson on 18 Jul 15
     
    Candace you are so right! Finding what you will use is easy, but the challenging portion is using it effectively to transform learning. Mrs. Evans I agree plans need to be shared with everyone, because often times when the plans aren't shared there is less buy in to the program.
  • asuarez1 on 19 Jul 15
     
    Would a committee work in these cases? Perhaps having a sampling of everyone involved would help in this situation! Then professional development is essential!
  • Lauren Simpson on 19 Jul 15
     
    A committee would work, but only if the committee truly represented the population accurately (sorry I so sounded like a math teacher there). I think it is an idea worth exploring, maybe on a smaller scale first.
Charles Rich

Welcome to the Gateway to 21st Century Skills and GEM. - Gateway to 21st Century Skills - 0 views

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  • Charles Rich on 18 Jun 09
     
    Provides a search of educational research and lots of good information about education initiatives, and quite a few interesting discussions. There seem to be a few gaps, but it looks like this site fills a need.
Maricela Gonzalez

Professional Learning Communities - 6 views

@ Jessica Garcia- Professional Learning Communities (PLC's) have become the norm at school districts around the country. The first time that I ever was a part of an actual required PLC was about t...

started by Jessica Garcia on 27 Sep 14 3 follow-ups, last by Maricela Gonzalez on 28 Sep 14
Gena Jean

Piazza * Ask. Answer. Explore. Whenever. - 8 views

piazza.com

shared by Gena Jean on 17 Sep 14 - No Cached
    • Elizabeth Rodriguez
      Elizabeth Rodriguez on 17 Sep 14
       
      This is a short video that will give you a brief overview on what Piazza is and how it works!! Excellent way to interact with your students online!!
  • ntegrates with every major LMS and is FERPA compliant
    • Gena Jean
      Gena Jean on 18 Sep 14
       
      It is amazing how complicated FERPA can be, but it is a very important part of an educator's job to know the guidelines
    • Elizabeth Rodriguez
      Elizabeth Rodriguez on 18 Sep 14
       
      Gena, yes FERPA is huge here on our campus. Although it has not been done since I started here, I know we are looking to make sure that all our faculty members go through a FERPA training. It's important to know as much as we can with these regulations!!!
    • Gena Jean
      Gena Jean on 20 Sep 14
       
      It can be very tricky, especially when you are dealing with dual credit students. Parents feel as if they should have automatic rights to their child's information, but we have specific guidelines that we must follow that are designed to protect the students' rights.
    • Elizabeth Rodriguez
      Elizabeth Rodriguez on 21 Sep 14
       
      That is so true Gena. We deal with dual enrollment students all the time and it's difficult when parents call and you have to tell them that you are not allowed to give out any information. Some simply do not understand. I've even had grandparents calling. Go figure.
    • Maricela Gonzalez
      Maricela Gonzalez on 28 Sep 14
       
      @ Elizabeth Rodriguez- Yes, you're right on about the importance of FERPA compliance within schools. It is so important to ensure that student information is kept as confidential as possible, and sometimes as teachers- we may not know which programs comply with FERPA. Therefore, we can get in so much trouble if we violate FERPA, and student information gets released online. We run the unfortunate risk of getting sued. Therefore, after having reviewed Gena Jean's Piazza link, I am feeling much more comfortable in being able to use this medium in my classroom with my netbooks, and continue to add on to my flipped classroom.
    • Maricela Gonzalez
      Maricela Gonzalez on 28 Sep 14
       
      My initial response to Gena Jean's Article Post- I like that students can ask questions, that anyone can answer and that it's in real time, much like Google Drive. It's collaborative and so thank you for sharing this with everyone Gena Jean I am definitely going to definitely start looking into this platform, because I think that my English Language Arts and Reading class will greatly benefit from it. I thought it was so neat to see that a woman is the CEO and founder of this particular online program. Actually, it's quite inspiring to see that educational tools can be used in this way, and brought to the forefront by women.
    • Pedro Rodriguez
      Pedro Rodriguez on 29 Nov 14
       
      Very interesting tool. I will give it a try. I like the fact that it integrate to major LMSs such as Canvas, BlackBoard, and Moodle. Currently I am using Moodle 2.8 and I would like to see how it works. I also like that it is FERPA compliance. I will definitely bookmark this and give it a try. Thanks for the resource.
    • Elizabeth Rodriguez
      Elizabeth Rodriguez on 17 Sep 14
       
      Since I work for a higher ed institution, this is a big one for me because we are always looking to see how we can integrate different web 2.0 tools to assist our instructors in their classroom! Especially online tools!
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    • Elizabeth Rodriguez
      Elizabeth Rodriguez on 17 Sep 14
       
      See what others are saying about Piazza! It is a powerful tool to help student communicate and learn from each other!!
    • Pedro Rodriguez
      Pedro Rodriguez on 29 Nov 14
       
      The also like the analytics it has. I can see how the classroom is doing as a whole and individual students engagement levels as well. I wonder I there is a real time chat window. I know some LMSs have chat enabled. Once again this is worth exploring and trying out.
    • Elizabeth Rodriguez
      Elizabeth Rodriguez on 17 Sep 14
       
      How would you use this Web 2.0 tool in your classroom! I think sharing each other's thoughts is a great way to learn from each other!
    • Pedro Rodriguez
      Pedro Rodriguez on 29 Nov 14
       
      I think I would use it to more for discussion as it seems to have powerful communication and notification tools. One idea comes to mind. During the lesson, I can use polls to see how students are grasping the content or to see if they are paying attention. I wonder if one can use a microphone and camera for Piazza
    • Gena Jean
      Gena Jean on 18 Sep 14
       
      I find it very beneficial that this uses the familiar wiki style to make it easier to use!
    • Karla Fabiola Garcia
      Karla Fabiola Garcia on 20 Sep 14
       
      I have never heard of this tool. I already like how similar it is in terms of style, to wiki.
    • stacey perkins
      stacey perkins on 27 Sep 14
       
      I am immediately drawn to the filtering and hierarchy of importance you can apply to student questions. I love the idea of bringing order to all those posts!
    • Maricela Gonzalez
      Maricela Gonzalez on 28 Sep 14
       
      @ Karla Fabiola Garcia- Yes, I had never heard of this online tool "Piazza" before either- however, it definitely seems like a great tool, as a teacher can see how many of their students are online. Students can help each other, and therefore know that they are not alone. The purpose of this program appears to me to exemplify what a true learning community should cover. Autonomy and accessibility outside of just the classroom environment. As was mentioned in the video from the website link- "a lot of it is kind of thinking through challenging problems with other people (- Pooja Nath Sankar, Piazza Founder & CEO)."
    • Maricela Gonzalez
      Maricela Gonzalez on 28 Sep 14
       
      My initial response to Gena Jean's Article Post- Thanks for sharing this online tool with us all Karla. Symbaloo is a smart way to bookmark important things that educators may need to go back and reference. I tend to use Twitter to bookmark my educational resources…but that can get tiring- because sometimes frankly I don't want to share them with everyone, but I need that source to be retrievable at a later time. I'd like to have the ability to organize other things within my educational realm, such as my online modules, training videos, of which I've created throughout my pursuit of my master's degree- and this appears to be a more streamlined way to do just that.
  • Elizabeth Rodriguez on 17 Sep 14
     
    This is a great tool to use in the classroom! It allows for an online platform to be used by students and teachers to get questions answered!!!
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  • Gena Jean on 18 Sep 14
     
    This looks like it could be very beneficial to a higher education instructor, especially as an additional Discussion Forum activity. I found this interesting article : http://www.sicet.org/journals/ijttl/issue0801/4_1_6_Wang.pdf that discusses wiki use in education that you may find enlightening.
  • Elizabeth Rodriguez on 18 Sep 14
     
    Just wondering why my post states that someone else shared it. I started the post on Piazza. Can anyone tell me? I'm new to Diigo. I just want to make sure I get created for starting this discussion post. :)
  • Gena Jean on 20 Sep 14
     
    Elizabeth, apparently when people comment, it can replace the original author. Hopefully the administrator of the group will be able to tell who was the original host/author of each post. I do apologize if I inadvertently made a setting selection that caused this to happen. This is definitely your original post. I wonder if by doing a sticky note it changed it to mine?
  • Elizabeth Rodriguez on 21 Sep 14
     
    Thanks Gena. Hopefully Dr. Chavez will know.
  • mariavictoria1 on 18 Oct 14
     
    Hi Gena, As I'm going over all these great tools, I feel a bit overwhelmed with all this information. I have never heard of Piazza before. From what I have read it is used in Colleges and University but I feel that with where technology is heading in high schools and middle schools, I can see this in that setting as well. Thank you for introducing this tool.
Gena Jean

The Rise of Competency-Based Education - eLearning Industry - 1 views

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  • Gena Jean on 20 Sep 14
     
    Higher education is seeing a rapid increase in the installation of competency based education. Traditional education has three main issues - 1) More people need education, but few can afford it 2) A traditional Degree can take too long to earn 3) Traditional Degrees don't really show the skill set of the graduate Competency based education helps to address these issues while providing students with affordability and flexibility as they continue their education.
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  • Gena Jean on 20 Sep 14
     
    Competency Based Education, or CBE allows the participants to personalize their educational pathway. Students can work through assignments at their own pace and complete a large amount of curriculum in a short amount of time if they are determined enough and willing to work hard.
  • Gena Jean on 20 Sep 14
     
    in Spring of 2014, the Competency Based Education Network announced that 18 different universities will work together to test and use CBE and share their findings. This could help to revolutionize the education industry, which has remained the same for a very long time.
  • Elizabeth Rodriguez on 21 Sep 14
     
    Gena thank you for sharing this very important information. I've been in higher ed for about a year now and I had not heard of CBE! It think this is a wonderful tool for students. I for one am going to look into this further and share with my institution. I believe this will definitely help our students in so many ways. Often times you have students following a career path that isn't even suited for them. Thank you so much for sharing this excellent resource of information!
  • Gena Jean on 21 Sep 14
     
    Elizabeth, It is something that we have been discussing for the past year at TSTC. It has it merits as well as disadvantages and would work better for some instructional areas than others, but I know that as a student I would have loved to have been able to do something like this. I think that WGU does something similar.
  • Maricela Gonzalez on 12 Nov 14
     
    My initial response to Gena Jean's Article Post- My initial response to Gena Jean's Article Post- Thanks for posting this article. I have long thought the same thing about traditional education' it lacks the innovation that today's students need in order to be successful in the 21st century. I like the logic behind Competency-based education, (CBE). With CBE "credits are awarded based on the demonstration of content mastery, rather than on seat time (http://web2014.discoveryeducation.com)." One can experience this type of education online or in the traditional classroom environment and so the benefits can reaped in either platform.- which is awesome. However. it is great that students are able to take courses from the comfort of their own home, and still learn just as much without having to drive to school, and waste precious time. CBE is all about levels, as your article stated...students are able to master concepts, and then move on to the next "set of competencies." Therefore, they are always challenging themselves, and trying to get to the next level. I love the competitive nature of this type of instruction. Very informative article- thank you.
  • Maricela Gonzalez on 12 Nov 14
     
    @Elizabeth Rodriguez- I also had not heard of CBE, but I think it is great. Looking at the research that Gena presented to us, CBE is a tool that really allows student to be successful from virtually any place. Students can learn so much when they immerse themselves in higher education. With programs like CBE they find more flexibility in their learning process, and in turn this brings more students to the educational realm. I will also be looking more into CBE, as I think that it is a great resource for us in education to know about. I believe that our students can greatly benefit from seeing other options to educational programs such as this. Furthermore, the fact that CBE is flexible, transparent., personalized, and affordable makes it that much more appealing to me. Overall, as the article points out "higher education continues to rise," and so therefore, it is important that we begin to look into other more affordable options to get the higher learning process going for those that simply
  • Maricela Gonzalez on 12 Nov 14
     
    @Gena Jean- It's awesome that students are allowed to work without the pressure of performing at a moments notice. They can simply work at their own pace, to ensure that they get their work done and turned in online. How beneficial is that? Greatly beneficial...in fact, it is the way of the world at this point. Education needs to rise to the occasion of our current internet revolution. I love that education has accepted online schooling, it is the reason that I choose to get into a degree plan that will really teach me a thing or two about online learning, and online instruction. Honestly, sometimes it feels as if my online courses have been way more challenging than my traditional courses. I believe that this is due to the flexibility and regards to creativity that an online classroom provides for the online student. Great things are to come!
  • Pedro Rodriguez on 28 Nov 14
     
    @Gena Jean I have not heard of the name Competency-Based Education, but I wonder if it just means online learning. The article explains its self-paced, but but would like to get more information of the meaning self-paced. I also have questions on what does it mean by personalization. How personalized will the CBE be? I think I am still trying to get more info on it. Its sounds like a great idea. I would love to see the list of the 18 universities and their findings.
  • Pedro Rodriguez on 28 Nov 14
     
    @Maricela Gonzalez @Elizabeth Rodriguez I can agree many students can benefit from the many options that are available out there. I am curious how affordable it is and what courses will be available. I would like to see the interface as well. But yes, I agree with Maricela, it is important for us to know about these options. As an instructional designer, I am always open to new innovative technology tools.
  • Pedro Rodriguez on 29 Nov 14
     
    @Gena Jean You mention TSTC is working on CBE. I wonder what courses will be on CBE. Will the instructors create the CBE's or will they hire or will they outsource it? If instructors know how to create CBE's, will they get a higher salary? Im sorry for the questions, but I am curious how they will implement the CBE's courses.
lbanuelos

Integrating Web 2.0 Tools into the Classroom: Changing the Culture of Learning | CCT - 5 views

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  • Educators are using Web 2.0 tools to promote new avenues of communication among teachers, students, and the community in ways that can strengthen the community of learners.
    • lbanuelos
      lbanuelos on 20 Apr 14
       
      Communication and collaboration promote learning.
    • Stephen Simon
      Stephen Simon on 01 May 14
       
      Web 2.0 content roadblocks to delivery are obstructions that can be avoided by utilizing tools which place no such restrictions on student access. Here is a link to some of those resources: http://www.jogtheweb.com/run/6fHHrXqPLFpm/Web-20-No-Registration-Necessary
  • lbanuelos on 14 Apr 14
     
    This report represents the finding from a two-year investigation on how Web 2.0 tools and social networking technologies support teaching. One of the things I found most interesting is that instructors are using these tools to incorporate parents into the learning process. Research suggests that parent involvement has a positive effect on academic performance. How are you connecting parents to the classroom? http://www.education.com/reference/article/benefits-parent-involvement-research/ http://www.childtrends.org/?indicators=parental-involvement-in-schools
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  • eeverett3 on 14 Apr 14
     
    Great articles! Increased parent involvement and web 2.0 tools to increase communication! Everyone take note that "ease of use" was a major factor in wether or not teachers would use a new tool! We have to make this easy for our teachers...
  • Araceli Gracia on 14 Apr 14
     
    Elizabeth, I am guilty of being one of those teachers that is all about the "ease of use". If it is something that takes too much time, I will just find another tool that is quicker. Thankfully through this class ,I have learned so many tools that not only I, but my students can use in the classroom and at home. One of the problems that I had encounter in the past is having sites blocked by our school district. The Web 2.0 tools that I have recently used in my class have not been blocked so it is great to be able to share them with my students. Having the technology to communicate with parents and students is another plus. There can be many ways to communicate with parents even if it is a simple email. I have many parents who ask me to email them instead of calling because that is just a better way of communication for them. Merrill had mentioned a website last week called Kidblog. Having students participate in this is a perfect example of how technology is being used outside the classroom.
  • Jeff Blackman on 14 Apr 14
     
    To date, my kids' teachers have not used any type of Web 2.0 tools to allow for us (parents) to get involved. That's not to say that they don't involve us in other ways but I can definitely see some potential there. Outside of school, I have found it interesting that the stage manager of a play my son is in uses Shutterfly as a way to communicate with the cast and parents. We get reminders, participate in discussion boards, sign up for things, get a calendar - all within this site she has set up. It's pretty cool and definitely helps me as a parent to know what is going on. I'd always thought Shutterfly was just for photos so it was very enlightening to learn about this whole new functionality.
  • Merrill Redfern on 15 Apr 14
     
    Our campus supports the use of Twitter and Facebook for parent communication. In fact, our PTO has their own Facebook page in which they communicate all activities and upcoming events and encourage parent questions. In addition, each grade level has their own closed Facebook page where they communicate to parents about field trips, special occasions and post pictures of students hard at work. This is not the only form of communication. The teachers continue to send out flyers and documents home with their students. Personally, I maintain a Twitter account for our Library. I tweet (still so weird to use the word "tweet") information such as new book arrivals, facts/history about the library, and advertise book fairs/club etc. http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/06/ultimate-guide-to-use-of-facebook-in.html
  • lbanuelos on 17 Apr 14
     
    Yes Elizabeth, ease of use is a must but with so many web 2.0 tools out there, finding one shouldn't be an issue. I also believe that fear of change is another factor that should be considered. So many professionals are not happy about change. They need to be shown the benefits of these new technologies and provided a support system to help them adapt. Besides teachers, parents may also have reservations about technology. I believe that if parents are exposed to technology when their children first start school (pre-k), they will be less resistant as the years go by. Jeff, my son's school doesn't use any tools either. I still get notices by paper. I can contact the teacher by email but that is about as high tech as it gets. I never thought about Shutterfly as a communication tools. I'd like to see the same type of initiative at our local school district. I believe that it will enhance parent participation. Merrill, I like that your campus supports Twitter and Facebook for parent communication. That's great that you maintain a twitter account at your library to let students know about new arrivals. If you tweet them, they will come.
  • Brenda Wohlfeil on 17 Apr 14
     
    Interesting! Last year, I introduced Edmodo to the middle school students. I used it mainly to post assignments and interesting links and videos. However, it seemed that students only used it about 50% of the time and the parents were unaware of the parent accounts (even though I had sent a paper home). So this year, at a mandatory technology parent meeting, I presented a PowerPoint to parents about Edmodo and how to register for an account. I really wanted the parents involved. Especially since late homework is an issue in our school. I can say that for the parents that use Edmodo, their children rarely miss handing in homework. Those parents are also greatly appreciative of my efforts in keeping them in the loop. I agree that parent involvement has a positive effect on academic performance, and informing parents is a good thing.
  • Don Martin on 20 Apr 14
     
    Unfortunately, in my arena connecting parents to the classroom isn't really an option or a concern. I teach at the college level and while many of the things we discuss in this class are applicable at every level of instruction the idea of parental involvement is not an option when we are working with adult learners. Collaboration, engagement, web 2.0 technologies, and so much more that we have talked about are universal concepts in education but by the time they reach me the time for parental influence has passed. Hopefully their parents have had some interest in their education but at the college level I can't even share any of their education history or information with their parents without express written consent from the learner.
  • Jose Escobedo on 20 Apr 14
     
    I am not well versed on what is allowed in the classroom as far as technology but if it's easy and fun to use why not implement the Web tool.
Lucretia Human

The Backchannel: Giving Every Student a Voice in the Blended Mobile Classroom | Edutopia - 7 views

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  • Backchannels give all of these students a voice. They create a blended environment where teachers and students engage in both physical and online conversations so that learning is no longer confined to a single means of communication or even an arbitrary class period. Backchannels don't replace class discussions -- they extend them.
    • hillaryparrish
      hillaryparrish on 04 Jun 14
       
      As the article will address later, Backchannels give a voice to students that may not speak in a group setting.  Sometimes the shy students that will never raise their hand or answer very quietly when they are called on actually flourish when given the chance to "talk" on a Backchannel.  Students are able to begin with an idea and add to those ideas based on what other students wrote which helps take the pressure off each student.  
  • However, by incorporating a backchannel, all of her students could contribute their questions both in their small groups as well as to the entire class. With the inquiries documented, Meghan could then let the students drive their scientific investigations for a unit on objects in the sky.
    • hillaryparrish
      hillaryparrish on 04 Jun 14
       
      The students could not only use Backchannels individually, but in groups if they wish.  As the article mentions, the questions would be documented.  Students that were absent could get a record of questions and answers that were asked during class that day.  This could be very beneficial since that student may have the same questions as other students' that were in the class.  
    • Lucretia Human
      Lucretia Human on 09 Jun 14
       
      I feel like when students are absent they miss more than just the assignments, but the whole dymanics of the class. This can lead to decrease understanding. However, through backchannels students can get the dynamics of the class through questions and answers from their peers. I found this intersting article about Backchannels and some examples on how they can be use. http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2014/04/10-ways-to-use-backchannels-in-your.html
    • hillaryparrish
      hillaryparrish on 10 Jun 14
       
      Lu, Great point! I agree that students do miss more than just the material when they are absent. Thank you for sharing the article! To this point, I have not used Backchannels a lot for several reasons, but I like the ideas given in the article suggested. My favorite is to assess prior knowledge. What an engaging way to find out what students already know about a topic!
  • However, by typing their thoughts, all students contributed their ideas while each having the autonomy to work at his or her own pace.
    • hillaryparrish
      hillaryparrish on 04 Jun 14
       
      Depending on what type of Backchannel is used, students could be typing their ideas in or out of class so they would have the opportunity to think about their answers and post them as long as they posted them before the due date or discussion date.  By having more students participation to the conversation, other students as well as the teacher may see different perspectives on concepts that they may have never thought of before.  Something that was not mentioned in this article is that students need good up front rules about Backchannels before beginning the activity to prevent them from thinking they can use it to speak to each other like they do in social networking.
    • Lucretia Human
      Lucretia Human on 09 Jun 14
       
      I really think that Backchanneling is a great idea for deepen students knowledge of the topic, however I have a few questions: With multiple conversations occuring simultaneously during the main presenation of material, couldn't that cause a diversion of the student's focus, especially if the topic requires intense focus or reflective thought? Also how will the privacy of the student's comments be protected when archive?
    • hillaryparrish
      hillaryparrish on 10 Jun 14
       
      Lu, I have used Backchanneling during a presentation (I used Google Sites), and literally had to make it part of my students' grade that they ask the presenter a question during the presentation in order to get them to type in it! I teach high school in a rural East Texas school. My students told me it would be rude to type while the presenter was talking! While that may have been unusual, I think the key is to set boundaries up front with the class for what is to be discussed during a presentation. In my opinion, multiple conversations should not really be occurring during the presentation. We used to to communicate a question to the presenter while he/she was presenting. Sometimes, when students hold questions to the end, they forget their question. The presenter can choose to answer immediately or answer all questions at the end, but the presenter has all the questions typed out. On the privacy of the students' comments, my initial thought was that their comments would be saved securely on the school's server and only shared with that class. However, I could see where that could go awry so I looked up a some sites that spoke about archiving. Backchannel Chat indicates the teacher should have students use "appropriate" display names (http://backchannelchat.com/Benefits). However, on sites such as Google Sites, students log in so names would need to be changed if the conversation was going to be archived.
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  • Across the curriculum, backchannels lead to better outcomes as learning no longer becomes confined to a desk, or a room, or even the school day.
    • hillaryparrish
      hillaryparrish on 04 Jun 14
       
      Think of a lesson in which you could use a Backchannel in your classroom.  Briefly describe how you would implement it. 
Sean Getchell

10 Specific Ideas To Gamify Your Classroom - - 5 views

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  • Games are one motivator that almost all kids are responsive to. Many teachers have had the experience of asking students to stop playing games such as Angry Birds during class. However, it can be rationalized that games can be a very strong motivator for students when the same game elements are applied in an educational context.
    • Sean Getchell
      Sean Getchell on 15 Jun 14
       
      As a teacher, have you ever tried to incorporate any gamification techniques? If so, how were they received?
    • noramedrano
      noramedrano on 16 Jun 14
       
      As a second grade teacher, I have incorporated the ramification technique: I allow students to make corrections on their work when it has been checked. Students make corrections to their mistakes in order to learn form that and avoid it on the next assignment.
    • Cynthia Rios
      Cynthia Rios on 16 Jun 14
       
      Some gamificaiton techniques that I have incorporated in my classroom are giving students multiple opportunities and giving students a choice when it comes to demonstrating their understanding at the end of a novel. I give my students a choice board with nine different projects they can complete. Student really enjoy it when they are given autonomy.
    • crystallee530
      crystallee530 on 23 Jun 14
       
      Unknowingly and surprisingly, I have incorporated a few gamification techniques. This school year, I have given my students more voice and choices in how they show their understanding on projects. I usually give them 3-4 options such as PowerPoint presentation, Prezi, video, song, or Powtoon. I have noticed that the majority of students flock to the option they are most comfortable with and that's usually PowerPoint. For this coming up school year I plan to remove PowerPoint as an option on a few projects to encourage students to try new things. I found this article very interesting and I plan to use the techniques stated in the classroom this year.
  • Like in video games, students should be allowed second chances. When a challenge is failed in a video game, users are able to learn from their mistakes, try again, and succeed. The same concept can be applied to the classroom, as students should be able to try an assignment, either succeed or fail, and try again. Students who succeed right away have the choice to either move on to a new challenge, or try to raise their score.
    • Sean Getchell
      Sean Getchell on 15 Jun 14
       
      While I understand wanting to teach students responsibility and that they need to get their work done in a timely fashion, I can also see the benefit to giving students multiple opportunities to try certain assignments that they may have difficulty with. Do you think this is something you might try? If not, why not? I can see this from both sides of the coin, so I wanted to get your thoughts on the matter.
    • natalie_cepeda
      natalie_cepeda on 16 Jun 14
       
      I am all for giving students more opportunities to succeed in their assignments. This year, I would allow students to first try the assignment on their own. If they had difficulty, I would ask then to come in on Fridays for Study Hall. In Study Hall, I would provide one-on-one instruction to the student with the assignment and try to present the information in a different manner. If it got to the point that the student could not complete the assignment, then I would assign a modified assignment and monitor their progress.
    • Cynthia Rios
      Cynthia Rios on 16 Jun 14
       
      I give my students multiple opportunities because my main goal is for them to learn and master the objective. I do not take grades on unfinished work or work that has not been turned in because it is not an indicator of the students' progress in my class, instead I ask them to come in during their lunch period and I reteach or go over whatever has them stumped. There are teachers that might not agree with this, and I do understand the importance of teaching students responsibility, but I think giving students the opportunity to master an objective is more important.
  • In games, users usually have levels or progress bars that indicate how well they are doing in the game. Gamified classrooms can implement similar elements which indicate how far along students are, and how close they are to reaching the next level. Instead of issuing grades or percentages, teachers can either issue progress bars to students, or allow them manage their own. With each completed assignment, test, or project, a certain amount of points can be added to their progress bar, bringing them closer to reaching the next level.
    • Sean Getchell
      Sean Getchell on 15 Jun 14
       
      How do you let students know their progress in a course? Is it just a grade? Or is there a creative way you keep them interested in progression through the course? What is a gamification technique you would like to try in your own classroom?
  • Sean Getchell on 15 Jun 14
     
    How many have you have tried to incorporate gamification techniques in your classroom? Have they been successful? Please describe your experience, and how do you think you could improve your initial attempt?
Lucretia Human

5 Tips to Help Teachers Who Struggle with Technology | Edutopia - 17 views

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    • Lucretia Human
      Lucretia Human on 09 Jun 14
       
      As the gap formed by the use of technology and those resistant to its use widens, so does the feelings of separation, loneliness, frustration and sometimes superiority among faculty. What has been your experience dealing with faculty, who has undergone these types of emotions when confronted with the use of technology in the classroom?
    • hillaryparrish
      hillaryparrish on 10 Jun 14
       
      First, I will say I am the Business teacher, so I have no responsibilities to any teachers in my district regarding technology. Second, I will say that I love helping people, so if I know how to help someone, I will! My perception on this is going to be really skewed. I will give you some background, and I will try to keep it short. In Oct. 2012, our entire server for the entire school crashed. It had not been backed up since May 2012. Many people lost everything; many people lost a lot of things. It was bad. The IT Coordinator (we only have one) for our district pretty much did nothing all of the 2012-2013 school year. They fired him in July 2013. In August 2013 (one week before school started), my classroom was in shambles (the high school computer lab) as a result of a remodel and they hired a new IT Coordinator. 2013-2014 has been better. However, we still have multiple teachers without teacher computers or student computers in their classrooms. That is the short story. So, teachers come to me with all types of emotions. Although I have nothing to do with IT, I am the computer teacher. Until December 2013, our internet worked about 60% of the time. Frustration about technology was an understatement. No one wants to learn new technology, they just want to be able to take roll. It is getting better though. If I were to imagine what it would be like if everything would have been normal with bumps in the road rather than catastrophes over the last two years, this is what I would say. Mr./Mrs./Miss Teacher, I would be glad to come in early or stay late to work with you to help you with that new technology that you would like to learn. Or, if I were in charge of instructional technology, I would like to have built in times to do PD. There is a larger, neighboring district that has students go in one hour late once a week so teachers can do PD. I think this would work nicely.
    • noramedrano
      noramedrano on 11 Jun 14
       
      I am a reading teacher, and like Hillary, I have no responsibilities teaching teachers about technology. All teachers in my campus know how to use a computer, add attachments, send emails, schedule meeting through outlook email since we are assigned a computer at the beginning of the year. Teachers throughout the school year send, receive emails and attachments. Now we do use Google Docs (per grade level) to keep information on one centralized location, yet not trained on it. I am willing to help, and have helped many teachers that had never been exposed to Google Docs. I give them a quick run through and make sure they understand how to create, add, edit, and view data on a Google Doc. Teachers are very thankful when I assist them with this because they feel frustrated that they need to use the Google Doc but have not been taught or given a PD on it.
    • Benjamin Caulder
      Benjamin Caulder on 11 Jun 14
       
      I am in a 1:1 school and despite this, there are several teachers who do not regularly use all the tools available to them. I don't know of any who refuse to use any technology, but some refuse to use the tablet they were issued; others refuse to use our LMS (Moodle); and still others refuse to use any Web 2.0 tools. I know of one who would not since she was so close to retiring, she didn't want to invest in re-learning what she already did. In her particular case, the LMS and the Web 2.0 tools were presented as nothing more than fancy pencils. As they were presented (I know since they were presented to me the exact same way) they did not deepen the learning or provide a way to authenticate the learning. Why should she change when the students didn't benefit (as far as she was taught). So what I see is that the education of the teacher can NOT be secondary or tertiary. It must be the primary goal of the Instructional Tech. Dept. to guide all teachers to the greatest benefit of the kiddos, which means that in must make the learning deeper and more relevant to their actual lives.
    • Lucretia Human
      Lucretia Human on 12 Jun 14
       
      Hillary, First sorry to hear about your year 2012-2013. I think that most schools and districts do not realize the importance of having many IT available. I know if my any of the technology at school goes down, we are pretty much up a creek without a paddle. Fortunately, I teach in higher ed and there a many people that keep our campus technology updated and running smoothly. If it happens to goes down for some reason, they spring into action, as if they were the Justice League out to crash the bad guy. However with all the great IT people on campus, we till have so many instructors who do not come to PD dealing with the use of technology in the classroom.
    • Lucretia Human
      Lucretia Human on 12 Jun 14
       
      Ben, I understand that the one teacher close to retiring did not want to re-learn what she already did, however she should have looked at as an opportunity to grow personally. We do not retire to die! We retire to feel less pressure, to do something else, and to not get up at 5:30 in the morning (however most older people still do), but we do not retire to stop learning. I agree wholeheartedly that it is the main job of the IT Dept of any school to make sure that the teachers know what the heck they are doing with technology because only the students suffer in the end.
    • Lucretia Human
      Lucretia Human on 12 Jun 14
       
      Nora, You are right it is not your job to train the teachers how to use Google Docs. It is very sweet of you to do that because you understand the value of doing it for the students. I would be very frustrated and angry if they school I taught at expected me to use technology or programs that I was not familiar with without offering training! I can really see why some teachers are resistant. Like Ben pointed out if the tools are presented as "fancy pencils" and not shown how they can change students lives for the better, then teacher actually have a right to frustrated.
    • Benjamin Caulder
      Benjamin Caulder on 14 Jun 14
       
      Lu, I hear you. But there is so much more in the world than Technology... just saying. I know this teacher is going off to learn about more tangible things (Art, travel...). Anyway, that was an aside. I was writing from that teacher's perspective, which was that the new information did not add anything to what she was already doing. The pencil accomplished just as much as the Web 2.0 tool. It wasn't the fault of the tool, but how it was presented to her (this I know since I was presented the same thing the same way). Anyway, my point, ultimately, is that technology should be used for the sake of using it, but to provide more in a way that pencil and paper can not. There is a teacher in my school who uses Aurasma in many of her lessons. Aurasma provides a perspective the students cannot get from a book so it deepens the lesson.
    • Lucretia Human
      Lucretia Human on 17 Jun 14
       
      For all of you out there that might not be familiar with Aurasma, like me, check out this demo video. http://youtu.be/GBKy-hSedg8
    • crystallee530
      crystallee530 on 23 Jun 14
       
      Over half of the staff at my school have been working there for over 15 years. With the recent change in administration there came a new demand for technology integration. There were teachers that were on board with this change and were willing to try to adapt and then there were a few that were not willing to adapt and complained along the way. Some of the technology challenged teachers had frustration written all over their faces anytime technology was mentioned. The best method for easing their concerns was a private tutorial lesson.
    • Lucretia Human
      Lucretia Human on 09 Jun 14
       
      How would answer this question, if faced with it from one of your faculty?
    • hillaryparrish
      hillaryparrish on 10 Jun 14
       
      I think I would say, "Try it, you may find that it is more efficient. If you decide after a week/two weeks/etc. that it does not work for you, then go back to the old way. You might find that it is good for the students, so you will find that it is also rewarding to you."
    • noramedrano
      noramedrano on 11 Jun 14
       
      Everything deserves a try. Don't stay with the what if???? Technology is overwhelming and could be intimidating but there is not thing you cannot over come. Give technology a try, if you have any questions I would be glad to help you.
    • Lucretia Human
      Lucretia Human on 09 Jun 14
       
      These are really great questions. We have all struggled at times with technology and we have all help others who were struggling. Provide some other tips that this article did not mention that you have used either when being helped or helping others.
    • hillaryparrish
      hillaryparrish on 10 Jun 14
       
      When I have to learn a new technology, I think that online sources are my best friend. As a Business teacher, I am constantly needing to teach new software. There is no way that I could have learned every software I would have ever needed to teach in college! New software is constantly coming out on the market. So, I sit down with the software and Google, and I figure it out. Of course, most specifically YouTube can be a great source. Also, you can use LinkedIn. Look to see who has been endorsed for the technology you need to learn, and contact them to see if they will help you! More than likely they will.
    • noramedrano
      noramedrano on 11 Jun 14
       
      Google is my best friend!!! Anytime I have questions I seek Google's help. I try the tips or suggestions given through Google's search, if they work great, but if they don't work, I try to visit the software or item's website to find out more information. I also tend to visit youtube since I am a visual person, I like to see step-by-step on how it is done, worked, or put together. This has really helped me up to now in both aspects, while being helped by others and helping others.
    • vasquezgonzalezv
      vasquezgonzalezv on 12 Jun 14
       
      Exactly:  Google and YouTube.  In fact, I was having some issues with Diigo (Diigolet, I'm on a Mac) and googled my problem.  A couple of clicks later, problem solved, and now I have the experience with this particular issue added to my tech knowledge for the future.
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  • As schools around the globe begin to embed the use of technology in their learning environments, these teachers can be left feeling frustrated and marginalized by the new tools they are required to use but do not understand.
  • "Why would I try this when I've been doing just fine without it all these years?"
  • Are there any tips that you have for helping teachers in your school who struggle with technology? If you're a teacher still trying to master technology, how have others helped you?
    • Benjamin Caulder
      Benjamin Caulder on 11 Jun 14
       
      This is interesting and I am trying to figure out why this was their initial focus. Mind mapping is, of course, essential to students mvoing the random bit of info from the biological computer to something more tangible, like an essay. But it seems an odd place to start for teachers who can't "create a powerpoint". The general point of this bullet is a great place to start, tech team, but it seems such a weird place to set their focus. Not sure where I would start, if I were in their shoes, but I wish they had explained that point more.
    • Lucretia Human
      Lucretia Human on 12 Jun 14
       
      Ben, Excellent observation! I don't know why they would start there either. I would probably start with the basics and make sure everyone knew how they work and then start branching out to Mind maps and other such tools. Thanks for catching that.
  • While I'm talking about PD, all educators know that extra time for PD is scarce throughout the day. I've had amazing administrators that carved out dedicated time for tech PD
    • Benjamin Caulder
      Benjamin Caulder on 11 Jun 14
       
      This cannot be over looked, though it seems it is the first of the "changes" tossed out. "We can't change the schedule". "We can't sacrifice XYZ". My school has 1 advisory period a day, no study hall and only 6 minutes between bells. They advocate bell to bell instruction (work time included). All this leaves no real time for PLC or PD within school hours. What do your schools do and how did they accomplish it?
    • vasquezgonzalezv
      vasquezgonzalezv on 12 Jun 14
       
      My district uses early release days for PD.  (Students get early release; teachers get a catered lunch and a relaxed environment training.  I have to say, I really enjoy it, and if I were making the decisions about how to do this, it's probably what I'd do.  They also offer after school trainings on technology, but they are having a difficult time getting teachers to participate.  
    • Lucretia Human
      Lucretia Human on 12 Jun 14
       
      Food always works to draw people into almost everything. Do you have to go longer in the school year to accommodate for the early releases?
  • We focused primarily on mind mapping ideas and helping teachers slowly introduce technology into their classes.
    • Lucretia Human
      Lucretia Human on 12 Jun 14
       
      Ben, Like I said before I teach in Higher Ed so our policies are somewhat different, but mainly here is how it goes: if it is not mandatory instructors are not going. When it is mandatory it is done when students are not in school, the day before they come back, the day after they leave etc..
  • Lucretia Human on 09 Jun 14
     
    Tips to help us as Ed Techs help those not so tech savvy teachers
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  • Lucretia Human on 09 Jun 14
     
    Great ideas to help teachers use technology in their classrooms!
  • kdauphiney on 22 Jun 14
     
    Many veteran teachers that have been in the classroom long before widespread technology are slow to embrace a method of teaching that they were never taught in their preparation as teachers. I think because the archaic way of instruction relied heavily on effort from the learner to "sit and get" rather than effort from the teacher to "flex and adapt" to the learner. Once they see education as a ever changing spectrum that has no definite end, only then can they embraced that teacher training does not start and stop with the college classes that comprise one's degree and certificate.
  • rcepeda610 on 06 Jul 14
     
    In my very recent experiences, technology is fun, quick but not so easy at first. I must say it is very time consuming and a bit overwhelming when the gremlins, like Dr. Butler likes to call them, are up to no good. It can be very frustrating if you can't upload, download, convert a file, etc. I am very excited to all the exposure I have had in the past few weeks. The tools we have seen in the course are pretty cool and most importantly I think once I am able to navigate through them with ease, the students will be excited to see and use them in the classroom.
gracehernandez13

BYOT Network - 7 views

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  • gracehernandez13 on 24 Feb 15
     
    A Note from Tim: Forsyth County Schools in Georgia is in its fifth year of implementing Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT). The first year was spent on developing the infrastructure, and the last four years have focused on piloting the initiative, developing personal and professional capacity, and eventually spreading the practice of encouraging students to learn with their personal technology tools throughout the district.
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  • tvisco on 01 Mar 15
     
    The paragraph on giving students choice and self-direction really gets to the heart of the matter. By having technology at their fingertips, a task, and saying go to it - even I feel excited to get started to make something or find something out. This feels more like what school is supposed to be about.
  • emrodriguez on 15 Mar 15
     
    I like that the students got the ability to use a wikispace to communicate with students from New Mexico. The teacher only offered guidance and monitored her students' actions while they learned to navigate around the website and learn all of its features. Great way to build up a student's ability to learn independently, motivation to continue learning, and learn a new technology.
  • Norma Abundez on 23 Mar 15
     
    I agree with @tvisco 1000%! I am such a cheerleader for giving students choice with technology, within reason of course, but limiting them can stifle creativity and really limit your learning as an instructor. My first year teaching I had a student who taught me so much because I allowed him to be creative with his work and was open to something new.
  • asuarez1 on 14 Jul 15
     
    It is so amazing that for years, the educational system has strictly restricted the use of devices in class. Now, as we begin to embrace it and welcome it, we can use it to our advantage and use it to support our pedagogy!
candacejames07

ISTE | Technology leaders: Do you have the Tech Trinity of Expertise? - 3 views

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  • This evolution brought about the need for a technology coordinator, a person within the district — and again, usually the teacher who knew most about computers
    • candacejames07
      candacejames07 on 17 Jul 15
       
      Does your campus or district have a technology coordinator? I have just taken the role as the technology coordinator for our campus.
  • 1. Technical. This type of expertise refers to working knowledge of the systems, networks, security, software and devices used throughout the district. 2. Administrative. These skills include the ability to gain consensus, collaborate, plan projects, manage staff (internal and/or external), budget and address procurement. 3. Instructional. This is the understanding of the curricular, instructional and assessment needs of the classroom, as well as the professional learning needs of educators. This is the top of the trinity and arguably the most difficult to find in technology leaders with strong technical and administrative skills.
    • candacejames07
      candacejames07 on 17 Jul 15
       
      As an educational technologist or Master Technology Teacher, which one of these skills do you believe to be your strength? weakness?
  • The point of the tech trinity is not that all technology leaders are masters of all three areas of expertise, but rather that districts and technology leaders recognize the significance of this trinity and work to improve their deficiencies.
    • candacejames07
      candacejames07 on 17 Jul 15
       
      How are you improving your technology deficiencies?
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  • I lack the experience of being a daily instructor in the classroom.
    • candacejames07
      candacejames07 on 17 Jul 15
       
      How many years of experience do you have as an educator? 
  • Establish a vision for technology.
    • candacejames07
      candacejames07 on 17 Jul 15
       
      What is your vision for technology for your campus or district?
  • Marie Evans on 18 Jul 15
     
    Very good annotations! Sadly, this is the area where K-12 usually falls short. They all understand the importance of technical, making everything work. The issue is in staff development and continued support for administration and faculty. It is not enough to provide a campus technology position but the need for a coordinated plan throughout the district is imperative.
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  • Lauren Simpson on 18 Jul 15
     
    I am my campus's technology coordinator, which is challenging since I am also a classroom teacher. I feel that my strengths are the technical and instructional aspects of the trinity. Since I am only at the campus level, I really just facilitate the admin portion that is centrally controlled by my district.
  • asuarez1 on 19 Jul 15
     
    Lauren, a campus technology coordinator is a full time job. How do you balance that and teach in the classroom? Our campus has a technology coordinator and a tech center where someone is there to help the students and teachers before, during, and after school. We could not live without them!
  • candacejames07 on 19 Jul 15
     
    Maria - Yes, staff development is very important, but admin neglect to see technology professional development as a priority. With that being said, our campus has found that one of the most valuable resources are our teachers. Our teachers have attended many trainings and programs on their own time, therefore, they are very knowledgeable. If admins would coordinate a time and place then those teachers could share what they have learned with the rest of the campus about technology. Maria, just this week I tried to communicate with the district person and ask her about district goals and initiatives and communicate with me. The coordinator turned my question into something completely different and never answered the question. I am hoping we can form some type of communication between the district level and campus levels.
  • candacejames07 on 19 Jul 15
     
    Lauren - Wow! How do you manage to do both jobs? I bet you have great leadership skills, even though you feel like your hands are tied. How many years have you been the technology coordinator? Any tips for someone like me since this will be my first year?
  • candacejames07 on 19 Jul 15
     
    Ana - Does the technology coordinator work specifically with teachers at one time then students at a different time? What are some tools that the coordinator teaches you during the lab sessions?
  • Lauren Simpson on 19 Jul 15
     
    This will be my second full year being the tech coordinator. I balance it very carefully, thankfully my school is small (9 teachers and 4 office staff). Part of balancing is that I get time during our staff meetings to do some refreshers and other teaching points for the staff which helps tremendously. The rest I just find a way to do it. Some tips are be explicit in instructions, and provide visual documentation to help the less tech savy people and always go slow when presenting new tech, just like you would when presenting a new topic to students.
Maricela Gonzalez

Summary of Cavanaugh DB articles - 4 views

@Gena Jean- Overall, I think you make a good point. These discussion forums provide students with a multitude of resources that students can get from each other and from the forum itself. I have ...

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Benjamin Caulder

15 Rules of Netiquette for Online Discussion Boards [INFOGRAPHIC] | Online Education Bl... - 12 views

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    • Benjamin Caulder
      Benjamin Caulder on 11 Jun 14
       
      Cannot highlight text in an infographic :). I prticularly like this "bullet" (not in bullet form). Tone is absolutely one of the hardest things to communicate and only great writers communicate accurately every time, and they do after many many edits and re-writes. Being overly polite is the best course of action. Personaly, I alomost lost a dear friend because she didn't understand my sarcasm in a Facebook post. It was the last time I tired to be sarcastic online.
    • Lucretia Human
      Lucretia Human on 12 Jun 14
       
      When I talk to my sons, especilaly when they are in college, I always call them if I ask them something of importance. Their text can lie, their voice, pitch and tone never could!
    • hillaryparrish
      hillaryparrish on 13 Jun 14
       
      Ben, I am sure that I do not follow this rule very well and need to work on it! When I speak, I use a lot of voice inflection so people understand my intentions. I have even noticed that when speaking on Collaborate, tone does not transfer well there either, and I have been misunderstood. However, it is funny because sometimes I will write and re-write an email worried that someone will take me the wrong way. I never mean harm. For example, with someone that has unfair working conditions, I naturally have the tone, "Bless your heart." But, it is not always taken that way! I do wonder if it is a cultural thing?
    • Benjamin Caulder
      Benjamin Caulder on 11 Jun 14
       
      Long replies, or posts, are not detrimental. They just aren't read. Giving away quite a bit here, but this is my confession. In previous classes that had discussion questions or boards, I rarely read posts over 200 words. That may seem rediculous, but I have prefer posts that get the heart of the matter quickly and effectively as apposed to excessive posts. Therefore, this is a great point to keep in mind.
    • Lucretia Human
      Lucretia Human on 12 Jun 14
       
      Ben, Unfortunately I have been in classes that have a minimum requirement of words written! I have a class right now that has a 250-500 word minimum requirement on almost every initial post! So all I do is read and write!
    • hillaryparrish
      hillaryparrish on 13 Jun 14
       
      Ben, As Lu mentioned, I too, have been in classes that required a certain number of words. I enjoy writing, and sometimes, to be clear as I mentioned in the above post, I require a few more words! Not only do I want to be understood, but I want to fulfill the requirements of my classes. If it means I do extra research, give more of my opinion, or write more, I do!
    • Benjamin Caulder
      Benjamin Caulder on 11 Jun 14
       
      Nothing in our society erodes people's confidence in someone else's intelligence as quickly as bad grammar and poor spelling. There are, of course, exceptions... like when the whole tone of the DB is very casual or is filled with a certain vernacular or jargon. On the whole, a few seconds of editing is always worth it.
    • Lucretia Human
      Lucretia Human on 12 Jun 14
       
      Ben, I am very guilty of not using spell check as often as I should in discussion boards. It is nice when the discussion forum platform underlines misspellings and at least you can correct spelling.
    • hillaryparrish
      hillaryparrish on 13 Jun 14
       
      Ben, This reminds me of students who translate their texting speech to formal typing. Unfortunately, I used to spell well, but now I have used spell check way too much. I agree that unless the forum is casual, words should be spelled correctly.
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    • Benjamin Caulder
      Benjamin Caulder on 11 Jun 14
       
      These do not appear to be in a heirarchical order. It would seem to be a fun and natural class activity to order them rank of importance. My top 5, in order, are: 1. #4 2. #9 3. #2 4. #15 5. #7 What are you top 5?
    • Lucretia Human
      Lucretia Human on 12 Jun 14
       
      Intersting Ben! First let me apologize if I have been sarcastic in anyway to you over the course of this program, becauseI tend to be. My top 5 are: #9 #5 #2 #11 #15
  • Benjamin Caulder on 11 Jun 14
     
    Nice infographic of 15 good rules all discussion board posters should follow.
  • Benjamin Caulder on 11 Jun 14
     
    From touro.edu, Touro College on Long Island. These 15 tips are not overly complex, but they do get the heart of best practices for online postings. Point in fact, if all of our face to face interaction mirrored these 15 rules, our society as a whole would be changed for the better.
textraveller

5 Real Benefits of Using Animation in the Classroom - 5 views

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  • textraveller on 27 Jul 14
     
    I've highlighted a few parts of this article that I thought summed up the gist of the material. Click on the link above to see the highlighted/annotated parts. Overall, interesting food for thought. I can see animation being helpful for motivation and inter-disciplinary skills in ways that normal lessons wouldn't be. Given the fact that there are an increasing number of web 2.0 tools available to remove the difficulty from animation, what are ways that you can forsee animation being used in various classrooms and disciplines? - C Hilgeman
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  • textraveller on 27 Jul 14
     
    Regarding a summary of Discussion Boards and their helpfulness... Discussion boards have been around for awhile and I've found that, for many, are the first thing that come to mind when hearing someone announce, "I'm taking an online class." They have been a staple of e-learning since its early days. The fact that they are still used in online education suggests that they are a useful tool for students. However, as with most tools, there are positives and negatives to using discussion boards for class. Here are a few positives: 1. They allow for collaboration between all students, not just the outspoken ones. 2. They provide a flexible way for students to interact. This is not only schedule-wise but also, for lack of a better term, circadian-rhythm-wise. Students who may not be fully awake and contributing at 8:00 a.m. in a traditional classroom may be much more likely to provide quality content at 11 p.m. if they are night owls. 3. Allows for increased interaction between professor/professionals and students. Discussion boards keep physical distance from being a hindrance between a subject-matter expert in Florida and a class in Seattle. A few negatives: 1. They allow for laziness. The fact that students won't be directly "confronted" about a minimal effort or faulty logic, or will only interact electronically can lessen motivation for excellence. 2. Cheating is easier. (If you have a friend who knows the material.) These are my initial thoughts regarding discussion boards. - C Hilgeman
  • kbanda on 28 Jul 14
     
    Discussion boards do have their pros and cons to them. I agree with you about the collaboration and integration between the students and teachers. The con that I agree with is that it allows for laziness. The students who are having to contact each other electronically tend to get used to this method and refrain from even trying to have a face to face interaction.
  • textraveller on 29 Jul 14
     
    That's an interesting observation - I haven't seen students using electronic over face-to-face when f2f would be easier. That may be b/c I'm usually in international schools or schools where phones aren't allowed to be used during the school day.
  • Jose Davila on 29 Jul 14
     
    I can certainly agree with your observation on the positives and negatives on taking on line classes. I feel that you need to be ready and prepared to take on line courses if you decide to. It can hurt you if you do not follow along timely and may cause you to fall behind if you are not mature enough to handle the responsibility of taking on line courses that comes with responsibility. I feel that anyone can be lazy whether your are skipping the actual class or just not taking on line classes seriously. I feel in the end it will hurt the individual and you will have to face the consequences. I personally like it because it works with my work schedule.
  • textraveller on 29 Jul 14
     
    Jose, I agree that responsibility is a big issue for successful online learning. Of course, it is huge for traditional classroom learning as well.
  • morgantucker on 30 Jul 14
     
    This just blew my mind a bit!- collaboration and animation together. I do not know if I will need my coffee this morning. This is student engagement gold. As long as teachers can guide students in the right direction with this tool and tie it tightly to the content, we are going to see amazing things from this.
  • ksspurgin on 30 Jul 14
     
    I have sat through MANY incredibly boring presentations from my students. As much as I work to train them how to present in engaging ways, most of them, I think, are just mimicking what they see in most of their classrooms - PowerPoint bullets. I have made progress with my students but there's a lot of work to do! I had one group this past school year present using Powtoons - they actually introduced the tool to me. Every student in the class was fully engaged during that presentation. Animation works and can be a very valuable learning tool when used effectively.
  • textraveller on 02 Aug 14
     
    Morgan, you said it. The trick is to keep focused on the right direction and content. I think stuff like animation is great but can very easily devolve into entertainment. Kids (and sometimes teachers) sometimes see all the work put into an animation project and misconstrue that as achieving the educational goals. To put it another way, because hard work is involved, the participants sometimes feel like they are doing a good job on the goal, whether or not that work relates directly to the objective.
  • textraveller on 02 Aug 14
     
    Kevin, I'll have to check out Powtoons. It sounds vaguely familiar so I must have run across them at some point in time. Yeah, I'm with you on the bulleted powerpoints. I've started running my classes through the "Steal This Presentation" powerpoint that Dr. Sullivan had us go through and then including design as a small part of the grade. I don't grade very harshly, but it's enough to get kids thinking about more interesting presentations and it has helped to a certain degree.
Gena Jean

Discovery Education Web2014 : Home - 3 views

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  • Be Web 2.0 savvy - create safe communities and teach responsible internet use
  • Master new technology tools and find free apps. Tech has never been easier or more accessible.
    • Gena Jean
      Gena Jean on 18 Sep 14
       
      Be sure to click on the Web 2.0 Tools link at the bottom of the page!
    • stacey perkins
      stacey perkins on 27 Sep 14
       
      My school subscribes to Discovery Education, but I have never explored all these features. So glad you pointed them out!
    • Maricela Gonzalez
      Maricela Gonzalez on 30 Sep 14
       
      My initial response to Gena Jean's Article Post- Gena thank you so much for posting about Discovery Education, of which I already use- but know that not all teachers are aware of its immense educational value. It is definitely a wealth of information, and such a great tool to supplement a lesson- especially when schools are now so into the incorporation of technology in all facets of the word- within the classroom environment.
    • Maricela Gonzalez
      Maricela Gonzalez on 30 Sep 14
       
      My 1st reply- @Karla Fabiola Garcia- Having used Discovery Education for the past two years, I can honestly say that I love the fact that one can choose to download the videos, or stream them directly from the site. Sometimes my internet connection at school is very slow, and so I find that the download option is quite convenient. Besides that, Discovery Education is interdisciplinary and so it is cross contents so there is an abundance of resources available to all teachers in general.
    • Maricela Gonzalez
      Maricela Gonzalez on 30 Sep 14
       
      My 2nd reply- @Elizabeth Rodriguez- I used to teach all subjects at one point and found that after having discovered this web 2.0 resource really allowed me the flexibility and ease to transition from one subject to the next and not feel so overwhelmed. I also like the fact that Discovery Education shows the "Discovery Education" logo as the videos play, so when an administrator walks into the classroom they know immediately that the source of my video is educational legit.
    • Pedro Rodriguez
      Pedro Rodriguez on 29 Nov 14
       
      Ive heard about this site because I used to sell PBS learning Media, a competitor to Discovery Education. Either way, I like it as it is one huge site with so many resources. Although I have only browsed through it and not used it before, I can see the many tools and resource available to teachers.
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    • Gena Jean
      Gena Jean on 18 Sep 14
       
      Click on the links button for access to a host of helpful resources!
    • Pedro Rodriguez
      Pedro Rodriguez on 29 Nov 14
       
      @Gena, I guess one can say its like a kid in the candy store. Yes, there are so many resources available on the site. I love that parents can go on it as well. I wonder if teachers can contribute to it. I know some sites, teachers can create or extend lessons using the content and make it available to other teachers in the district.
  • Gena Jean on 18 Sep 14
     
    This website is filled with many current Web 2.0 tools that can be utilized in various aspects of education!
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  • Gena Jean on 18 Sep 14
     
    These tools can be utilized to deliver content, communicate with students and/or parents, or to organize course content.
  • Gena Jean on 18 Sep 14
     
    One of the most relevant links on the page is the one to do with Internet safety. It is very important that everyone involved in the online education process, from parents, to students, to teachers and administrators.
  • Gena Jean on 18 Sep 14
     
    Another extremely helpful link is the Tech Tips. This page gives helpful advice on the utilization of the apps and has many helpful suggestions to make the integration of them into your workflow as easy as possible!
  • Karla Fabiola Garcia on 20 Sep 14
     
    Wow! I use Discovery Education to show videos in class, but I had never seen, much less heard of this page. It looks EXTREMELY resourceful for professional development.
  • Elizabeth Rodriguez on 21 Sep 14
     
    This is an excellent site. I am always looking for new technology tools to introduce to our faculty! This is a great resource that I will be sharing for sure!!!
  • mariavictoria1 on 18 Oct 14
     
    Now this I have heard of. While I was working as a program coordinator for an after school program, this is something that was encouraged to be used. Mind you it was a few years back and we usually got all of our content shipped to us directly, but my students loved the videos and you can't go wrong with Discovery Education. I would have loved to have access to this website back then though.
  • Vianna Madrid on 20 Oct 14
     
    Thanks for sharing. I learned about Discovery Education several years ago as a librarian aide. I did my best to encourage teachers to use it but there wasn't very much interest in it. The lack of interest was mainly by the older teachers who weren't too tech savvy...five years ago, that was a lot of teachers. I have been teaching for three years now and completely forgot about this resource. Thank you for reintroducing it to me.
  • Pedro Rodriguez on 29 Nov 14
     
    I do have one complaint about the site. I do not like the design. It makes it feel like its from 5 years ago. I also do not like the fact that it is not mobile friendly. But I guess I am just being picky. Either way, its a great website. I guess its whats under the hood that counts.
stacey perkins

Voicethread in the classroom - 10 views

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    • stacey perkins
      stacey perkins on 18 Sep 14
       
      Voicethread works as an asynchronous discussion board, so students could work collaboratively in different class periods or locations.
    • Elizabeth Rodriguez
      Elizabeth Rodriguez on 18 Sep 14
       
      Stacey, I've not heard about Voicethread but I am excited to look into it and come back and comment more in depth on this web 2.0 tool. It's amazing just how much technology is out there for use in the classroom! I love it because I am always looking for innovative technology tools for our faculty to use in their courses!!
    • Gena Jean
      Gena Jean on 20 Sep 14
       
      This app was new to me as well, but I could definitely see where it could boost communication among students. As a design instructor I could definitely see how it could be used by students to help them in sharing their work and providing constructive criticism to one another's works.
    • Karla Fabiola Garcia
      Karla Fabiola Garcia on 20 Sep 14
       
      This tool is also new to me. I love what I have read so far and the different ways it can be incorporated into the classroom. I am defenitily sharing this with my colleagues and brainstorming on diffrent ways we can incorporate, as some of us don't have many computers in our classroom.
    • Maricela Gonzalez
      Maricela Gonzalez on 30 Sep 14
       
      My initial response to Stacey Perkins Article Post- As was stated in your link, it makes sense that "text alone can't deliver the subtlety and expression required for meaningful connections (http://njea.org/news-and-publications/njea-review/march-2011/voicethread)." Students need a place to be able to communicate and learn from each other. Not just via text, or typing forums- but also through real life asynchronous discussion boards. This allows students the ability to work together and collaborate to come up with some real solutions to problems. What I noticed about this particular medium, was that as an educator I would have the ability to use a webcam, and reach all types of students in that manner. It appears to be a good way for students to learn from each other, and really get into the lessons that are being taught.
    • Maricela Gonzalez
      Maricela Gonzalez on 30 Sep 14
       
      My 2nd reply- @Gena Jean- I agree with you that this application can help students communicate and thus collaborate with each other- in efforts to gain knowledge. It is important in today's world that our students are as tech savvy as possible, and so the incorporation of asynchronous technology such as this has so much value in today's educational realm. The students of today are living within the technology revolution. They grew up with smart phones, and my daughter who is only 1 year old…screams when I take away my phone because she in some way understands apps like "Candy Crush." She literally knows what to do to manipulate and thus communicate with the technology. It's truly amazing in that same regard, how Voice Thread can help even the shyest students come out of their shells. As educators we need to speak our students language and that is making sure that we learn as many technology driven programs as possible- such as Voice Thread and so on.
    • Pedro Rodriguez
      Pedro Rodriguez on 04 Dec 14
       
      @stacey perkins I have heard of voice thread but have not seen its potential in the classroom. I am glad you shared it with us. I a begin to start integrating discussion into lessons, I can see how voicethread is a good tool for students. This tool changes things up a bit, instead writing, one can record their voice. I also like the integration to LMSs.
  • You can look at examples of how other educators are using VoiceThread on its digital library or browse Ideas for using VoiceThread, a collection of 143 examples from the library
    • stacey perkins
      stacey perkins on 18 Sep 14
       
      If you aren't sure how you might incorporate Voicethread into your classroom/curriculum, check out how these teachers are using it.
    • sharonmahabir
      sharonmahabir on 24 Sep 14
       
      Thank you for the link. I have never used Voicethread in my classroom. I wanted to implement a new technology this year and I think Voicethread is a great tool that my PreK students will be able to use. I particularly liked the Brown Bear example. We do a Brown Bear unit at the beginning of the year and this would be a great way for students to represent their learning.
    • stacey perkins
      stacey perkins on 27 Sep 14
       
      Sharon, I have taught in the elementary grades for years, and have struggled to find tech tools that were user-friendly to my students. Their frustration threshold is low! But I think Voicethread would require minimal training.
    • Maricela Gonzalez
      Maricela Gonzalez on 30 Sep 14
       
      My 1st reply- @ Elizabeth Rodriguez- just like you I had never heard of Voice Thread. I think that it is definitely something that I can use in my classroom. Right now I'm really trying to use as much technology within my curriculum, but I really need to figure out which Web 2.0 technology is going to be the most effective for the amount of time that I have with my students. I will need to research a little more about this particular software, and I hope that I can find some online You Tube tutorials to help me figure out an easier way to use this platform.
    • Pedro Rodriguez
      Pedro Rodriguez on 04 Dec 14
       
      Wow, there are many examples one can use. I know sometimes the hardest part of web tools is learning how to integrate them into the curriculum. I can see the examples are also grouped together by subject. Best part is that educators can contribute to the examples.
  • Examples of classroom VoiceThreads
    • stacey perkins
      stacey perkins on 18 Sep 14
       
      Examples of some finished products...
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    • Pedro Rodriguez
      Pedro Rodriguez on 04 Dec 14
       
      Trying out the product at no cost is a great idea. By creating voicethreads, you can showcase your work and it becomes easier for the school of school district to see how it works. This can convince administration to purchase voicethread for the whole school or district.
  • rather than using text to talk about text (which doesn't jive when you're teaching art history)
    • stacey perkins
      stacey perkins on 18 Sep 14
       
      Since virtually all of my students are struggling readers (I'm a dyslexia teacher), I think they would be more engaged with--and more willing to respond to--pictures or videos than a written prompt.
  • stacey perkins on 18 Sep 14
     
    How could Voicethread be used in the classroom to differentiate instruction?
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  • Elizabeth Rodriguez on 21 Sep 14
     
    VoiceThread seems to be a great tool to have students interact with each other. I have found in my own experience that sometimes students have a difficult time sharing in person, in front of a classroom. VoiceThread would give students the ability to share their thoughts with the classroom on different assignments. I think its a great collaboration tool!! I would not hesitate to use it in my classroom!
  • mariavictoria1 on 18 Oct 14
     
    Hi Stacey! I have never heard of Voicethread but after reading the article you shared it seems like a very intriguing tool to use. What I loved the most about Voicethread is that it allows those with hearing impairments to collaborate through webcam commenting by using sign language. Thank you for sharing.
  • robertogarcia24 on 07 Dec 14
     
    It's very nice to hear about the voice threads. I've never actually used them before, but I've seen students present information using them. It looks like something I'll be looking into for my future classes. Thank you so much for sharing.
Jessica Garcia

Summarization of my Understanding of Discussion Boards EDTC 6340 - 9 views

I completely agree with you Maria regarding the fact that discussion boards do open a door to critical thinking. When we discuss and share on topics of relevancy we not only learn from each other,...

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