Literacies in the K-6 ClassroomSummer Teacher InstituteJune 23, 2009Kevin JarrettTechnology Facilitator, K-4Northfield Elementary School

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Either the Winter Olympics unit or the FIFA World Cup Unit.Some type of global interaction. Possibly working on a problem solving project with students abroad.Units that will fit into homeroom curriculum, especially in jk-1 grades.Also am curious about how to collaborate with other classes to collect and analyze data.Developing a unit for boys on the book The Aurora County All-Stars by Deborah Wiles.Any Algebra 1 or Algebra 2 Concept.Collect and post 1-minute presentations of student learning projects.…collaborative aspects of tech in the classroom.use technology to enhance their social studies (history and/or culture study) or science instruction. A unit relating to reading, writing, math or social studies curriculum.produce a Professional Development module for facilitating the value of using Videoconferencing or web2.0 in the classroom.I would like to learn more about how to use technology with the language arts.…technology as tool for differentiated learning.Character education and/or social skills development for first or third grades. Connecting with Spanish-speaking students.

Requirements to Teach with TechTeaching successfully with emerging technologies requires:• A spirit of experimentation• Willingness to engage learners in the creation of learning resources (co-creation of content)• Willingness to “let go” of control and content presentation approaches to teaching• Tolerance of failureFrom Handbook or Emerging Technologies for Learning- Siemens and TittenbergerTeaching successfully with emerging technologies requires:Teaching successfully with emerging technologies requires:Teaching successfully with emerging technologies requires:• A spirit of experimentation• A spirit of experimentation• A spirit of experimentation• Willingness to engage learners in the creation of learning resources (co-creation of content)• Willingness to engage learners in the creation of learning resources (co-creation of content)• Willingness to engage learners in the creation of learning resources (co-creation of content)• Willingness to “let go” of control and content presentation approaches to teaching• Willingness to “let go” of control and content presentation approaches to teaching• Willingness to “let go” of control and content presentation approaches to teaching• Tolerance of failur• Tolerance of failur• Tolerance of failur

What if I told you …A single Web 2.0 application can address nearly ALL those wants?Collaborations are easy to find (if you know where to look)Fitting a collaborative project into your day is easier than you think?

VoicethreadIntuitive, flexibleCollaborative by designMultimedia (images, text, audio, video, telephone)Web-basedCross-platformAsynchronousFree

Voicethread++=…

Voicethread TipsPlan aheadStoryboardUse “Save to .JPG” option to create imagesUse Keynote or PowerPoint for “heavy lifting” (organizing content)Import images & record audioLoud speaking can make audio recording cut outBe prepared to re-record until satisfiedHave students choose icons for their accountsUse ‘Doodle’ feature sparingly

A Colleague’s Voicethread Project

VoicethreadLet’s explore…In your groups, review examplesDiscuss strengths, weaknessesShare out

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VoicethreadNow it’s your turn!We will create our own VoicethreadsFirst, we need:A planning sheet (actually…)Images (existing or take your own today)Headset microphonesVoicethread usernames & passwords

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VoicethreadWhat Went Well??What Could Have Been Better??- discuss curricular applications -

VoicethreadPath ForwardProject IdentificationLesson/Unit DesignLogisticsYour RoleAvailable SupportOn to … collaborations!

Leveraging Online CommunitiesFind & evaluateSign upBuild profileLurk (read)ContributeAdd friendsRequest helpPromote the community

Leveraging Online CommunitiesBuilding Your ProfileNing (overall)Networks you’re inNetwork PagesThemeContentMessaging

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