Personalizing
Learning Tools in
the Age of the
Common Core
Presented by:
Jason Borgen
Santa Cruz COE
Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Portola Valley SD
Tim Landeck
Pajaro Valley USD
ACSA - January 2014

Online slides and links available at:

http://bit.ly/ECCpersonalizedlearning
Outcomes:
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Explore web2.0 tools to personalize learning
Learn how to integrate tools that support
anytime, anywhere learning
Create a model classroom, pilot program and
then scale it
Discuss implementation pitfalls and
strategies to overcome

http://bit.ly/ecc13-tech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKRV2lXx3dI

http://bit.ly/ecc13-tech
http://bit.ly/ecc13-tech
5 Media/Technology Specific Standards
in the
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards
Reading: R.CCR.7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse
media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.
Writing: W.CCR.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and
publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others. W.CCR.8 Gather
relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the
credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while
avoiding plagiarism.
Speaking & Listening: SL.CCR.2 Integrate and evaluate information
presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively,
and orally. SL.CCR.5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual
displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of
presentations.

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Flag and
make
notes

Manipula
te
data
Type in
text
field

Drag and
Drop

Example 6-8 Math
Test
Online Tutorials and
"Flipping" the Classroom
http://bit.ly/ecc13-tech
TED-Ed

ed.ted.com

http://bit.ly/ecc13-tech
Khan Academy

http://bit.ly/ecc13-tech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqBYVpplY7M

http://bit.ly/ecc13-tech
Gooru
Digital Textbooks and
Online Courses

http://bit.ly/ecc13-tech
http://youtu.be/SkhpmEZWuRQ

http://bit.ly/ecc13-tech
http://www.ck12.org/

http://bit.ly/ecc13-tech
HMH Fuse
http://www.hmheducation.com/fuse/

http://www.hmheducation.
com/fuse/algebra1/algebra1-apps.php

http://bit.ly/ecc13-tech
iBooks Author
http://www.apple.com/ibooks-author/
www.quizlet.com
Coursera - www.coursera.org
Multimedia Creation as
Performance Assessments
Multimedia Creation - Glogster.
edu
EduCreations
Animoto

http://animoto.com/education
Animoto Example

http://animoto.com/samples/education/jktzTofygNAu13RxEsXYDw
Storybird

http://storybird.com/
Voki
Student Vokis
(Ben Frankllin and Sylvester Stallone)
http://superstudents.wikispaces.com/Biographies+20072008

http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?
scid=6135457&height=400&width=3
00
VoiceThread

Adult Student Example

http://voicethread.com/#u578.b161763.
i863134

http://voicethread.com/?#q.
b208243.i1092985

Special Ed http://voicethread4education.
wikispaces.com/Special+Ed
Mobile Apps
Strategies for Implementation
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Professional Development
Test connectivity, filters and Internet speed
Develop policies for student (and teacher)
accounts
Integrate digital citizenship in all activities
Showcase successes
10 Tips for your teachers

http://www.edutopia.org/stw-differentiated-instruction-ten-key-lessons
Why an iPad (1:1 - 24/7)
implementation?
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Student engagement and interactivity!
Students exposed to various Web 2.0 Tools
Differentiated student instruction
Teacher enthusiasm and professional growth
Model for other classrooms/schools
Proof of Concept for iPad implementation in a
high Free and Reduced Lunch class
Minimal loss or damage to iPads
Tips for an iPad (or any device)
Implementation
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Technical Support
○ Frequently used instructional tools need
immediate support

● Teacher/leadership Buy-in
○ Teacher Training
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Parent and Student Buy-in
○ Orientation Meeting
○ Student Checkout
● App requirements
○ iPad 1, 2, 3, mini
More Resources on CCSS
Outcomes:
Explore web2.0 tools to personalize learning
Learn how to integrate tools that support
anytime, anywhere learning
Create a model classroom, pilot program and
then scale it
Discuss implementation pitfalls and strategies to
overcome
Questions?

Jason borgen