The document appears to be a presentation for a middle school conference on using technology to improve math and English/language arts instruction. It discusses how digital native students learn differently than past generations and recommends teachers adapt instructional methods to better engage students using technological tools. The presentation explores integrating tools like blogs, wikis, social networks and web applications to differentiate instruction, promote achievement, participation and parent involvement. It provides examples of specific Web 2.0 tools like VoiceThread, Edmodo and GoAnimate and suggests attendees discuss and explore tools in a follow-up online activity.

1. Martina Graham
Shonette Simmons
NC Middle School Conference
March 19, 2013

2.  My students just don’t _____ like they used to… I
can’t get them to ____ or to ____. They have no
appreciation for _____ or _____ .
Source: Marc Prensky, Digital Natives Digital Immigrants ©2001

4.  Explore ways teachers can use technology to
differentiate Math and ELA instruction.
 Discuss ways we promote a learning
environment that increases:
 Student Achievement
 Student Participation
 Parent Involvement

6.  “Digital Immigrant instructors, who speak an
outdated language (that of the pre-digital
age), are struggling to teach a population
that speaks an entirely new language.”
Source: Marc Prensky, Digital Natives Digital Immigrants ©2001

7.  “Digital immigrants, would be well served to
alter their instructional methods to better
reach students, the “digital natives,” who are
accustomed to rapidly changing and involved
technological tools(Web 2.0).”
Source: Marc Prensky, Digital Natives Digital Immigrants ©2001

9.  Use your cell phone or other device in order
to participate.
 Poll Everywhere

10. Web-based applications that can be used to allow people to
write, collaborate, and share information.
Examples:
Glogster
Prezi
Blogs
Wikis
Social Networks
Animoto
Audioboo
Voicethread
Voki
GoAnimate

11.  We have to adapt to generations who have grown up
using the internet.
 According to Common Core Standards students must
master vital 21st century skills so they will be college
and career ready.
 Students must be able to communicate
effectively, collaborate with others, think
creatively/critically, as well as being able to
gather, analyze and synthesize information.
 Source: www.web2teachingtools.com

12.  WordPress is a free and open source blogging
tool

13.  Voki is an educational tool that allows
users to create their very own talking
character.

14.  Allows you to:
 Place collections of media like
images, videos, documents, and presentations
at the center of an asynchronous
conversation.
 Have conversations and to make comments.
 Algebra I VoiceThread

15.  Allows people to express their thoughts on
a common topic easily by using
images, videos or documents

16.  Free online journaling service

17.  Online software that allows you to
make customized animated
cartoons.

18.  Transform static content such as
PowerPoint® documents into voice-
enriched video presentations.

21.  A recordable interactive whiteboard that
captures your voice and handwriting to
produce amazing video lessons that you
can share online.

22.  Edmodo is a secure, social learning
platform for teachers, students, schools
and districts. We provide a safe and easy
way for your class to connect and
collaborate, share content and access
homework, grades and school notices.

23.  Choose one Web 2.0 tool from presentation
 Go to http://todaysmeet.com/post and post
your responses.
 Plus (pros, advantages, benefits)
 Minus (cons, disadvantages, challenges)
 Interesting information (classroom
ideas, things you’d like to explore)
 Share with one other person.

25.  www.voki.com
 www.voicethread.com
 www.edmodo.com
 www.dvolver.com
 www.educreations.com
 www.padlet.com
 www.brainshark.com
 www.web2teachingtools.com
 www.goanimate.com
 Prensky, Mark.Digital Natives Digital Immigrants from On the Horizon
(MCB University Press, Vol. 9 No. 5, October 2001