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- 1. Tech Tools 4 Cool Discussions Matthew Mahaffey Upper School English - MICDS, St. Louis Email: mmahaffey@micds.org Twitter: @MJMahaffey http://interstitialteacher.blogspot.com/
- 2. Session Description Sometimes we can shy away from integrating technology into a traditional, discussion based classroom for fear it might interfere with the important development of face-to-face communication skills, but this session seeks to introduce ways in which technology in a 1-1 classroom can enhance and scaffold democratic discussion. Tools to enhance various aspects of the learning process and discussion experience, including inquiry, preparation, recall, engagement, response, and reflection, will be highlighted. http://tk421.typepad.com/.a/6a0105368351 36970c0120a889bb31970b-800wi
- 4. By Shimer College [CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by- sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons By Emw (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC- BY-SA-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons Face-to- Face Laptops
- 5. In My Cognitive Toolkit http://ecx.images- amazon.com/images/I/51yVSHHSZvL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb- sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg Making Thinking Visible Routines for teachers and students promoting the culture of learning I seek to foster with my classes
- 6. Routines for Introducing and Exploring Ideas Routines for Synthesizing and Organizing Ideas Routines for Digging Deeper into Ideas 21 Thinking Routines in Three Categories Consider these as: • Tools • Structures • Patterns of Behavior
- 7. A Cognitive Toolkit Upgrade Bloom's Digital Taxonomy isn't about the tools or technologies rather it is about using these to facilitate learning. Outcomes on rubrics are measured by competence of use and most importantly the quality of the process or product. http://edorigami.wikispaces.com/Bloom% 27s+Digital+Taxonomy
- 9. Teacher’s Cognitive Toolkit Upgrade MICDS, US English Curriculum Map A framework consisting of five modes of literacy Reading Writing Visual/Media Literacy Research Speaking and Listening
- 10. Student’s Cognitive Toolkit Upgrade B.O.O.M. (Brain Owner’s Operating Manual) Partnership with Library, Student Services, 9th Grade English, Health Executive Functions, Hard Core Neuroscience, Plasticity, Open vs. Closed Mindsets
- 11. For them, “paper” has depth, definition, dimension and THEY can MAKE IT MOVE http://appleheadlines.com/2011/01/17/wealthy-singapore-classrooms-to-get-ipad- instead-of-books/
- 12. Teenagers need Boundaries A few simple tips to keep in mind Practical management techniques
- 13. In whole class discussions Paper is an elemental technology Sticky Note Pads are great Project/Display essential information for the class Have students switch to tablet mode Close the laptops, put away the devices
- 14. In small group discussion Assign roles Set up an online, group work space Limit the number of open laptops Communicate expectations for behavior End with inter-group presentation
- 15. Enhancing the Discussion The truth about discussion Specific technology solutions and applications
- 17. Differentiation and Customization introverts Energized by the solitude Could benefit from more emphasis on emotion and associative reaction extroverts Energized by the interaction Could benefit from more emphasis on a process for monitoring and controlling
- 18. David Jonassen Mindtools are computer applications that, when used by learners to represent what they know, necessarily engage them in critical thinking about the content they are studying. Mindtools scaffold different forms of reasoning about conent. That is, they require students to think about what they know in different, meaningful ways.
- 19. The Tool Mia Taylor Alli Geoffrey Technology can augment student preparation and participation
- 20. SmartArt, Graphics, Symbols, Shapes, Charts
- 21. Mind Maps, Semantic Networks, Concept Maps Provides a structures Shows connections Illustrates relationships and associations Leave them Incomplete – Provide opportunities to collaborate
- 23. Online Discussion Forums Embedding content to provide a focus (English teacher’s flipped classroom) Practice the use of terminology, verbal cues, maintaining a thread Discussion need to be discussed
- 28. Back-channels Scribes Extend, elaborate, investigate, and verify http://todaysmeet.com/DiscussionLLI
- 29. Surveys and Clicker Responses Essential questioning Immediate feedback Visual representation of data
- 32. How to Filter Tools, Techniques and Applications Active Listening Generative Questioning
- 33. Active Listening “This is where you make a conscious effort to hear not only the words that another person is saying but, more importantly, try to understand the complete message being sent.” http://www.mindtools.com/CommSkll/ActiveListening.htm Generative Questioning “This does not refer to the teacher asking students a question, it refers to students creating their own questions and problems, and then using the new information to answer it.” http://wik.ed.uiuc.edu/articles/g/e/n/Generative_strategies.html
- 34. Self-Reflection Before and After On paper, online, in a survey, as an assessment score Track it and visualize it
- 35. What kinds of questions should the students ask about face-to-face discussion enhanced by technology? Which questions do you have? Think – Pair - Share
- 36. But what about the FEAR! Intentionality and Mindfulness Technology need not be frantic and disruptive http://www.whitezine.com/ en/graphic/dale-keys- illustrations.html/attachment /dale-keys-panda-robot
- 37. Tech Tools 4 Cool Discussions Matthew Mahaffey Upper School English - MICDS, St. Louis Email: mmahaffey@micds.org Twitter: @MJMahaffey http://interstitialteacher.blogspot.com/