EDCI 8265 Professional Development Project
Tempestt Adams, Jennifer Dashiell, Katie Golfus, Eugenia Hopper, & Nick Triplett
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● Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) and Web 2.0 tools
● Strategies and examples applicable to critical pedagogical aspects o Instructiono Student Presentationso Group Work & Collaboration
● Outline a process for “adapting and transforming” for your classroom
Introduction
Lesson Presentation Let’s Flip It!
Educreations
Why the Flip? Can I Flip?
Benefits● Pre-made short clips
by topic● Repetition of
demonstration● Opportunity to adjust
lesson pacing
Requirements● Computer with
microphone● IPads ● an account
*Be sure to make creations public
No tech? No problem.
● Presentations on the Smartboard in real time.
● Student small group presentations using small white boards.
Lesson Presentation Personalized Learning
Lesson Presentation Personalized Learning Cont.
Personalized Learning
Benefits
● prepare small group/individual lessons in advance
● short, pre-made lessons
● teach groups simultaneously
RequirementsBlendspace:● an account● websites/resources● *desktop (internet)Learnzillion:● an account● internet access● microphone
No tech? No problem.
● Favorites designated on a computer, organized in a folder of appropriate websites with a corresponding packet of assignments
● Video on portable device with corresponding packet of assignments
Before● static● monologues● unimodal
Student Presentations
After● dynamic● dialogues● multimodal
What creative tools or approaches have you used for students to present their work? Share in the chat box.
The Portfolio● demonstrate learning
in multiple ways● show growth● variety of artifacts
Livebinder
LivebinderBenefits● combine student-
created and found artifacts
● multimedia resources
● comment and collaborate
● no public speaking!
Requirements● computers and
Internet access● knowledge of
saving and uploading files
No tech? No problem.
● accumulation● variety● creativity● group creation● sticky notes
Working Together- E-Reading!!!!
E-readers● Handheld device ● Electronic versions of books, newspapers,
magazinesVarious forms● Tablets, app versions
Working Together-Good Stuff???
Wear and tearElectronic bookmarksContinuous accessEliminates check-in/check-outLess expensiveTech appealLess is more (in groups)
Working Together-Optimus Prime
Quality product● Ex.- exploding e-readersWi-fi or USB access to textMulti-function● Download text and other materials
Working Together- Tradition????
Easier to assign workGuaranteed access to same material“Highlight/write in book”Cuts materials
Working Together-Alternatives
No e-reader??? No problem!Document Camera● Supplement with smart board technology● Write● Highlight
Working Together-BYOD
Personal e-reader, cellphone● NOT school issuedPrivacy● Progress tracking, grades, etc.● Students and teachers see everything
togetherDisadvantage● Easily sidetracked
Adapting and Transforming
Think of your experiences as a practitioner using tech tools. Lets share some examples of success stories. How about some examples of obstacles?
Adapting and Transforming
Levels of access and implementation vary between and within schools/classrooms.
Using a process can help realize the pedagogical benefits of tech tools across various contexts
Adapting and Transforming
1. Identify a tech tool2. Analyze the pedagogical benefits3. Optimum use?4. Reverse engineering and limited resources5. Bring your own device (BYOD)?
Questions?