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Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important. - Bill Gates
Once a new technology rolls over you, if you're not part of the steamroller, you're part of the road.
- Stewart Brand
If you bring in these technologies and don’t think about how they’ll be used to promote learning and the acquisition of skills, then the only thing that will change is the electric bill.
- David Thornburg
NOTE TO PARTICIPANTS
In spite of what you will see, hear, and do during this workshop, it is essential that you remember that the Inspired Classroom is not about the “stuff”.
The Inspired Classroom is about creating an engaging, interactive learning environment that promotes communication, collaboration, critical thinking, problem-solving, and application of skills to “real-world” situations.
You can do all of that without a single device.
THE INSPIRED CLASSROOM
Effective and Inexpensive Technology Integration to support collaboration, critical thinking, and differentiation
Of the technologies used in your schools, what tools, programs, or applications directly support instruction, learning, and the application of skills and knowledge?
BACKGROUND AND FUNDAMENTALS
http://inspiredclassrooms.wikispaces.com/
Evolution of Effective Technology Integration
Classroom Computers
1:1 Computing
Inspired Classroom
PHYSICAL DESIGN
http://inspiredclassrooms.wikispaces.com/Setting+Up+a+Room
Considerations: Power cables Network cables Traffic Patterns Teaching areas Student areas Furniture options Fire codes/electrical codes
APPLICATIONS AND PROGRAMS
WebsitesWikiBlogDigital camerasVideo camerasPowerPointMovie Maker
Google AppsBookmarkingDigital CitizenshipInteractive WhiteboardPodcastingDigital Storytelling
CURRICULUM, STRATEGIES AND SCHEDULES
Common Core
Cooperative Learning Groups
Project-Based Learning
Authentic Assessment
Higher Order Thinking Skills
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Parents
Administration
Professional Support
Grading/Assessment
Differentiation for students with disabilities
Differentiation for accelerated students
Click here to access a 3-day “Inspired Classroom” Professional Developmen
t course for Differentiated Instruction
QUESTIONS AND FEEDBACK
How can you use what you’ve seen and heard during this workshop in your learning environment?
Which strategies, applications, or ideas will you take back to your classroom, school or district?
Which 3 – 5 peers will you speak with about the Inspired Classroom model? What will you tell them about the presentation?