Digital Citizenship and
The Common Core
As we move through the 21st
century, we are becoming more and more connected to the digital world where
relationships, work, and activities are happening online. Student’s lives
are parallel to this, but are they holding the same values and ethics as we
do when it comes to online behavior and use? Come find out what it
means to be a true digital citizen and what type of resources are available
to schools, parents, classrooms, and the larger community that promotes
digital citizenship.
A
Paperless Classroom with Google Drive
The
Paperless Classroom concept has been around for years and has gained
momentum with the advent of tools which enable us to utilize resources in a
responsible manner. See first hand a practical application of tools that
will allow you to create your own “paperless
classroom”. From information dissemination, collaborative
assignments, drop boxes, record keeping, testing, digital portfolios and
technology sharing will be demonstrated and discussed in this session.
Tools used are from the suite of Google Applications available free to all
instructors.
iPads for Student Engagement and
Effective Personalized Learning
Tablets
are taking schools by storm. Learn how to teach effectively with
iPads/tablets by accessing apps to research, organize, and create content to
engage all types of learners as well as how to turn your iPad into an
interactive whiteboard for direct instruction. From digital storytelling and augmented
reality to effective research and note taking, tablets can make your
classroom very interactive. Learn how.
Video Clips in the
Classroom
Locating
quality video clips can be very difficult and time consuming. Learn
about the variety of tools online that can help you quickly find videos of
interest, and made specifically for teaching and learning. Sites will
include TeacherTube, SchoolTube, the Khan
Academy, as well an effective way to download YouTube videos to
make it easier to show the videos you want without trying to stream the
video or bypass any school filters.
Simulations,
Models, and Lesson Plans with Verizon Thinkfinity
Verizon
Thinkfinity offers comprehensive teaching and learning resources
created by the most respected organizations in each academic subject and
literacy. The easy-to-navigate K-12 resources are grade-specific and are
aligned with state standards. Learn about this free resource and
locate some quality learning tools for your classroom.
Self-Grading
Quizzes, Surveys, and Digital Writing Prompts with Google Forms
Google
Forms provides you with free survey software and the ability
to create or adapt existing surveys. Learn how to create your own
self-grading quiz and survey. Also, learn how to search the template
gallery of surveys, assessments, and reflection scaffolds.
Interacting
and Sharing through Blogs
Blogging allows
for 24/7 access to learning and resource sharing through an easy-to-use,
interactive platform. Learn the basics of blogging and interacting
with others. Also read other
educators’ and classroom blogs to see how to utilize
these open communicative tools to engage your students and parents.
Searching
the Web can be Fast, Fun, and Accurate
Sometimes
it can be very difficult to locate resources in a timely manner on the
Internet. Google search after Google search can result in irrelevant links.
Google provides you multiple ways to search including displaying images,
news articles, custom searches, and more. Learn all about the variety
ways to search effectively on the web.
Digital
Storytelling: Telling Stories with Images and Videos
Learn
about free and easy-to-use video creation software, allowing you and your
students to upload images and video to create a story with text and music.
Learn how to use these programs in the classroom so students can
create stories and reports relating to the content at hand and walk away
with professional looking videos.
Engaging
Web-Based Presentations with Prezi
Tired
of the same old PowerPoint Presentations? Prezi is a
presentation tool that allows for you to create a non-linear presentation
and show relationships between text, images, and video. You have the
options of zooming in and out. Learn about the tools and how it can
be used to engage students.
Creating
Multimedia Posters
Use the
web to assign projects that involve creating virtual poster walls that
include images, audio, video, drawings, and more! Students can create representation of
content using the poster to make it fun and they have the ability to also
share it with family, friends, and more!
Talking
Avatars using Voki
Voki
allows students to design a character online. They have options of how the character
can speak whether students type in text, speak text through a microphone,
or use a telephone to record their message.
Students can summarize content, give speeches and much more!
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