Technology Infusion in Senior ELA Teacher's Convention 2011

1. Technology
Infusion
in
Secondary ELA
Priscilla Stratton
Teacher
Nokomis School
(W-Phone) (306) 528-2191
(W-Fax) (306) 528 4447
priscilla.stratton@hzsd.ca
priscilla.fjeldstrom@gmail.com
Image borrowed from:
http://steve-
wheeler.blogspot.com/2011
/07/shaping-future.html

2. The Medieval Helpdesk

3. What does it mean to infuse
technology?
 Using technology to enhance curriculum
 Watch a video
 Rover
 Discovery Streaming
 Youtube/Teachertube
 Use a powerpoint or prezi for notes
 Encourage multimedia use for projects and
assignments
 Concept mapping with Inspiration
 Record dramatic reenactments with a
camcorder or camera
 Record audio of a reading
http://ubershare.wikispaces.com/whatinfusion

4. Starting off small…
 Explore a few tools
 Try a few
 Ask questions
 Practice
 Implement in your
classroom
 Simple infusion success
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5. Being Responsible
 Know your policies (school & division)
 http://hzsd.ca/learningcenter/Learning%20
Tech%20Plan.pdf
 Take care of equipment
 Model proper care
 Internet
safety and etiquette
 Show enthusiasm
 Back up plan

6. Being Frustrated
 It happens to everyone
 Take a breath. Turn it off. Count to five. Start
it up. Breathe easy or move on.
 Don’t let it get you down
 Move sideways, take a new approach
 Try, try again
 Ask for help

7. Being an innovator
“Innovation
distinguishes
between a leader
and a follower”
-Steve Jobs
 Try to be an innovator in your classroom,
for your students and for yourself
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http://www.graphichorizon.net/ste
ve-jobs-you-will-be-missed/

8. Be Excited About Teaching with TECHNOLOGY
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9. Need ideas?
 Blogs
 Websites
 Learning Technology Lead Teachers (HTC)
 Learning Technologists
 Jim, Joe, Rene
 FellowColleagues
 Students
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http://www.madridlab.net/melonas/2009/04/inspiration/

11. ELA Infusion Website
http://elainfusion.wikispaces.com/