Community Partnerships for Authentic Learning
Partnering with museums and cultural organizations to create innovative and engaging learning
opportunities
Betsy Almerico, Ed. D.Technology Integration Program Manager, Jefferson Parish Public Schools
Sarah RosedahlTechnology Consultant
Techneaux 21S
A southern renaissance that educates and preserves the culture, history, and heritage that is uniquely and
irreplaceably New Orleans, by creating authentic, engaging, and cross-disciplinary learning
opportunities for students using technology to promote 21st century skills.
http://jppss-techneaux21s.wikispaces.com/
Techneaux 21SProgram Objectives
• Create authentic, engaging, and cross-disciplinary learning opportunities for students using technology to promote 21st century skills including creativity, innovation, critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and collaboration.
• Create greater awareness of New Orleans area museums, cultural organizations, and parks among students and families.
• Create a “NOLApedia” digital archive including written work, video, digital photography, and audio recordings.
Why Incorporate Technology?• Authentic Learning
• Student Engagement
• 21st Century Learning Skills
Creativity and InnovationCritical Thinking and Problem Solving
Communication and CollaborationInformation and Media Literacy
ICT Literacy
Technology ComponentsTechnology Uses
Wikis and Websites Communication
Podcasts Oral Histories and Audio Tours
Video and Digital Photography Documentaries
Skype and Video Conferencing Collaboration
PartnershipsLouisiana State Museum
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art
The National World War II Museum
The National Park Service Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
The Southern Food and Beverage Museum
Hermann-Grima/Gallier Historic Houses
Italian American Renaissance Foundation
Grand Teton National Park
Louisiana State MuseumMardi Gras History Project
T.H. Harris Middle School students listen to their podcasts used for the museum’s audio tour.
http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/education/mgp/default.asp http://harristechnology.wetpaint.com/page/Mardi+Gras+Podcast+Project
Louisiana State MuseumMardi Gras History Project
Project Components• Internet research
• Interviews with local experts and historians• Podcast scripts, editing, and recording
• Video and digital photography
Areas of Study• English Language Arts
• Social Studies• Technology
The National WWII MuseumStudent iReporters Project
Students covered grand opening events for the National WWII Museum’s Victory Theatre
http://www.nationalww2museum.org/education/ http://ww2ireporters.tumblr.com/
http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-11-09-voa57.cfm
The National WWII MuseumStudent iReporters Project
Project Components• Blog and Twitter
• Digital Photos and Video• Interview Skills• Oral Histories
Areas of Study• English Language Arts
• Social Studies• Technology
The National Park ServiceJean Lafitte National Historical Park and
PreserveHistory, Culture, and the Environment
Students will study the history, culture, and the environment of the area around the Barataria
Preserve and Jean Lafitte, Louisiana.
The National Park ServiceJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
History, Culture, and the Environment Project Components• Internet research
• Interviews with locals and historians• Podcast scripts, editing, and recording• Video and digital photography
Areas of Study• English Language Arts
• Social Studies• Science• Technology
The National Park ServiceJean Lafitte National Historical Park and
PreserveTraveling Trunk
Students will help the park renew their traveling trunk using technology. The students will study park history, culture, and the environment to
create podcasts, digital photos, and video that will be included in the traveling trunk.
The National Park ServiceJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Traveling TrunkProject Components• Internet research
• Interviews with locals and historians• Podcast scripts, editing, and recording• Video and digital photography
Areas of Study• English Language Arts
• Social Studies• Science• Technology
The National Park ServiceJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Chalmette Battlefield - Battle of New Orleans
Students will research and learn about Louisiana history and the Battle of New Orleans. They will
participate in a reenactment of the Battle of New Orleans at the
Chalmette Battlefield, where they will interview participants and report on the event using
digital photography, video, blogging, and Skype.
The National Park ServiceJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Chalmette Battlefield - Battle of New OrleansProject Components• Blog and Twitter
• Digital Photos and Video• Interview Skills• Oral Histories
Areas of Study• English Language Arts
• Social Studies• Technology
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Adopt an ExhibitArt History Podcasts
Artist and Sense of PlaceStudent Produced Documentaries
The Southern Food and Beverage Museum
Skype a ChefStudents will study southern food, history, and culture. The students will Skype with a working chef and use the internet to do research. The
students will create podcasts, video, and posters to be used on the museum’s website
and at the museum.
The National Park ServiceJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Chalmette Battlefield - Battle of New OrleansProject Components
• Skype• Digital Photos and Video
• Interview Skills and Oral Histories• Internet Research and Websites
Areas of Study• English Language Arts
• Social Studies• Technology
Questions?
Betsy Almerico, Ed. D.Technology Integration Program Manager
Jefferson Parish Public [email protected]
Sarah RosedahlTechnology [email protected]
http://jppss-techneaux21s.wikispaces.com/
BioBetsy Almerico
Betsy Almerico is the Technology Integration Program Manager for Jefferson Parish Public Schools. In this capacity she plans and coordinates technology professional development, collaborates
with outside agencies to provide teachers and students with opportunities to develop 21st Century technology skills, and supervise the team of district level Technology Integration Specialist. She has over 35 years of varied experience in the field of education including school librarian, classroom teacher, Region 1 TLTC facilitator, and Technology Integration
Specialist.
Professionally, she has presented at various conferences including NECC, served as a technology consultant and served on various state and national boards. Her academic background
includes a B. A., M. Ed. and an Ed. D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of New Orleans.
Email [email protected]
BioSarah Rosedahl
Sarah Rosedahl is currently working in K12 educational technology, in the New Orleans area and pursuing a master’s degree in educational technology at Michigan State University. Sarah’s
work in educational technology started in the fall of 2007 when she joined Cisco’s 21st Century Schools Initiative, as a 21S Fellow. The 21S program was a multi-million dollar, three year program initiated by Cisco after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The program was designed to
create a 21st century educational model to help school districts transform learning and change student outcomes by leveraging technology as an accelerant
Prior to working in educational technology, Sarah worked as an engineering manager, program manager, and engineer for twenty three years for companies including Cisco, Silicon Graphics,
and several small start-ups. In addition to her professional experience, she has worked with many non-profits including The Sierra Club Inner City Outings, Habitat for Humanity, and HandsOnUSA in capacities ranging from volunteer, trip leader, and instructor; volunteer
coordinator, secretary, and chair.
Sarah’s Wiki: www.srosedahl.com Email [email protected]
