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FEA March 2013
This document discusses the need for teachers to educate students in the "iGeneration" by embracing technology and digital media. It emphasizes that teachers must understand how students use digital tools and social media so they can help students learn online. Additionally, it stresses that teachers should make learning engaging by incorporating high-quality videos, games and interactive materials into their lessons. The document advocates for student-centered learning and tailoring instruction to individual students' needs and interests.
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- 1. iTeaching: Educating The iGeneration With An iAttitude Joquetta L. Johnson Library Media Specialist Pikesville High School FEA Conference March 27, 2013 Baltimore County Public Schools
- 4. Adigital native isa person for whom digital technologies already existed when they were born, and hence has grown up with digital technology such as computers, the Internet, mobile phones and MP3s. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_native
- 5. A digital immigrantis an individual who grew up without digital technology and adopted it later. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_native
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- 9. Educators absolutely mustbe driven to learn in order to teach effectively in the 21st Century. It is no longer acceptable to teach only from a textbook, to rely on the same worksheets an methods year after year without at least questioning them and researching why they are the best resource available. There is simply too much new information, too many new strategies, and new learning available to us to ignore the implications it may have for students in our class. Teacher HelpingHispanic Female Student.Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 28 Mar 2012.http://quest.eb.com/images/154_2904117
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- 11. Not many teacherswould consider themselves digital natives, but we must understand enough about digital content and how it is used to effectively operate in our student’s world. This means having social media accounts and understanding how they are used, even if you don’t use them specifically for learning. We must be familiar enough with the new digital landscape that we can help students navigate their journey online, even if we don’t (or can’t) join them. Website Screenshots. Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 28 Mar 2012. http://quest.eb.com/images/158_2456244
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- 13. Whether posted onlineor simply used in the classroom, our materials must be highly engaging and effective. PowerPoint and Word are becoming antiquated as newer and more powerful presentation and editing suites become available to teachers. Female Dominican Teenager Working On A Computer In Classroom. Photography. Encyclopædia Britannic Image Quest. Web. 28 Mar 2012. http://quest.eb.com/images/154_2884816
- 14. It is ourresponsibility to compete (where necessary) with the quality of video games and media construction in order to hook students into great learning. As media conscious teachers, we can win student attention by working with them, not against them, for their learning. Video Game Console. Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 28 Mar 2012. http://quest.eb.com/images/132_1306007
- 16. As teachers ofour time, we must realize the implications of pervasive technologies such as smart phones and highly mobile tablets/computers. In addition, we must find ways to ‘make it work’ with technology, which may include enlisting students to help or learn more about the technologies we are using. Teenager On IPhone. Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 28 Mar 2012. http://quest.eb.com/images/139_1985414
- 17. …we work atmaking the technology work ( in the best way we can) so the lesson becomes about the learning instead of the management of machines. Young Girl Using Computer In Classroom. Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 28 Mar 2012. http://quest.eb.com/images/154_2891636
- 19. Gone are thedays when teachers dole out assignments and send students on their merry way. A modern educator realizes the plethora of factors impacting students in our current world, and strives to tailor learning where possible toward individualized needs and interests. Teacher HelpingGirl On Laptop. Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 28 Mar 2012. http://quest.eb.com/images/154_2883701
- 20. This student-centered focus also creates learning opportunities for the teacher to learn with students, developing their teaching and collaborative skills. Students Looking At Laptop In Classroom. Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 28 Mar 2012. http://quest.eb.com/images/154_2882925
- 21. http://tinyurl.com/youtubeteacher1 Kevinessdack. "I NeedMy Teachers to Learn.mov." YouTube. YouTube, 01May 2010.Web. 11Mar. 2012.<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=synntqin2Ks>.
- 23. “iGeners are growingup with portable technology. Literally from birth, these children are able to grow up using mobile technology,” he said. “But I also look at the little ‘i’ as reflecting the individualized culture—reflecting our needs and desires.” http://www.eschoolnews.com/2010/04/12/author-igeneration-requires-a-different-approach-to-instruction/
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- 28. …has the courageto admit that they do not know all of the answers and they openly show that they enjoy learning from their students… ...knows that to expect their students to become lifelong learners they must be willing to do the same. …shows children how to seek knowledge independently. …sees what can be accomplished, not what cannot be accomplished. …seeks innovative ways to help all children shine. Adapted from: Kuebler, Mary. "The Definition of a Teacher." Helium. Helium, 18Apr. 2010.Web. 10Mar. 2012.<http://www.helium.com/items/1807430-what-is-a-teacher>.
- 29. Leveraging Emerging Technologiesfor Teaching & Learning
- 30. …students to reachtheir potential through increased access to educational resources and experts that extend learning beyond the capacities or limitations of their school or community Source: http://www.tomorrow.org/speakup/pdfs/SU10_3EofEducation%28Students%29.pdf
- 31. How can youhelp a student reach their maximum potential?
- 32. …students in rich,compelling learning experiences that develop deeper knowledge and skill development especially the problem- solving, creativity and critical thinking skills so highly desired for our world today Source: http://www.tomorrow.org/speakup/pdfs/SU10_3EofEducation%28Students%29.pdf
- 33. …students to takeresponsibility for their own educational destinies and to explore knowledge with an unfettered curiosity, thus creating a new generation of life long learners. Source: http://www.tomorrow.org/speakup/pdfs/SU10_3EofEducation%28Students%29.pdf
- 34. How can you empower a student to become a lifelong learner?
- 35. BENEFITS Creativity Collaboration Global Audience 24/7 Access Innovation Authentic Learning Global Critical Thinking Awareness Communication Supports 21st Century Skills When Kids Are Empowered, Engaged, and Enabled They Learn Better
- 37. If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail. Abraham Maslow
- 38. Will you do a good job of using technology to enhance learning and/or student achievement? http://www.flickr.com/photos/langwitches/4511930995
- 39. 20thcentury classroom. Digitalimage. Justiceblogs. Web. 10Mar. 2012.<http://justiceblogs.wordpress.com/2011/09/09/20th-century-classroom-practices/>.
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- 49. BCPS Baltimore County PublicSchools Databases & Web 2.0 (unfiltered) http://www.bcps.org/offices/lis/Reference/reference.html
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- 52. Reading http://www.librarything.com/ http://www.goodreads.com/ http://www.shelfari.com/ http://tiny.cc/kzec8
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- 57. QR Code Generator http://qrcode.kaywa.com/
- 59. www.tumblr.com http://edublogs.org/ http://wordpress.org/ http://www.weebly.com/ https://www.blogger.com/start http://tiny.cc/l41nc
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- 65. File Sharing http://www.dropbox.com/ http://tiny.cc/r5iw8 Virtual Storage
- 66. How Googlable AreYou? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qT4kK2uRZTI
- 71. We shouldn't expect "out of the box" thinking when we only employ "in the box" teaching. Tom Whitby
- 72. “It is notthe strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable http://purpleopurple.com/biography/short-biography/charles-darwin.html to change. Charles Darwin
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- 75. My Contact Info Joquetta “The Digital Diva" Johnson Pikesville HS Baltimore County Public Schools 410-887-1231 jjohnson@bcps.org My Digital Footprint www.joquettajohnson.com www.twitter.com/accordin2jo http://www.youtube.com/user/accordin2jo http://www.diigo.com/list/accordin2jo http://www.slideshare.net/accordin2jo http://www.scoop.it/u/joquettajohnson Skype: accordin2jo
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