The document provides suggestions for spending funds allocated for a school's learning commons and technology. It discusses considerations for purchasing iPads, furniture, and developing a digital presence. Key recommendations include consulting staff on a shared vision, balancing creativity and research tools, choosing durable furniture, and being flexible about scheduling as needs change. The reflections emphasize focusing on educational goals over technology for its own sake and allowing the space to evolve with student and teacher input.
Reading Programme presentation I gave about my goals for merging reading and technology together. Ultimately teaching 11-12 years to learn to think to think to learn and embrace the rapidly changing forms of literacy around us. Not really an expert on the topic... just what I have seen work in my class.
Toys, play and games : Y1 ICT, Lecture 5Miles Berry
• ICT Capability
• Exploratory play with ICT
• Programmable toys
• Game based learning
SESSION TASK
• Creative challenge – illustrate ‘The Internet’ through a painting. Post it up to BlogFolio and add a reflective comment.
• Play with one of the progtammable toys or video games discussed during the session. Post a reflection to your blog, focussing on what children might learn through this or similar technology.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITY
• Read Williamson (2009) and discuss the place of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) computer games in primary education.
• You might like to spend at least some of the summer break playing one or two computer games; if so, blog about your experience, focussing on the learning that takes place whilst playing.
• Please make sure you have completed all directed task work for Year 1 and that your blog is completely up to date.
Reading Programme presentation I gave about my goals for merging reading and technology together. Ultimately teaching 11-12 years to learn to think to think to learn and embrace the rapidly changing forms of literacy around us. Not really an expert on the topic... just what I have seen work in my class.
Toys, play and games : Y1 ICT, Lecture 5Miles Berry
• ICT Capability
• Exploratory play with ICT
• Programmable toys
• Game based learning
SESSION TASK
• Creative challenge – illustrate ‘The Internet’ through a painting. Post it up to BlogFolio and add a reflective comment.
• Play with one of the progtammable toys or video games discussed during the session. Post a reflection to your blog, focussing on what children might learn through this or similar technology.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITY
• Read Williamson (2009) and discuss the place of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) computer games in primary education.
• You might like to spend at least some of the summer break playing one or two computer games; if so, blog about your experience, focussing on the learning that takes place whilst playing.
• Please make sure you have completed all directed task work for Year 1 and that your blog is completely up to date.
Are you being asked to do STEM activities in your classes and workshops and have no idea where to start or have little to no budget? STEM education refers to teaching and learning, mostly hands-on, in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Integrating STEM activities in any discipline teaches how all things relate to each other, in school and in life. As a result, librarians, media specialists, and teachers are being asked to incorporate STEM learning activities into their curriculum, regardless of the subject matter, and many of these educators are unsure how to proceed. There are several ways to mix engaging STEM activities into your library programs and curriculum and this webinar will touch on the following and more to help you demystify STEM:
- Understand the importance of STEM education.
- Practice the four Cs of learning: collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity.
- Collect best practices to create good and inexpensive (many free) STEM lessons.
- Teach 21st Century skills without technology.
- Learn strategies (e.g., productive struggle) to creatively solve real-world problems.
- Assess the success of your activities.
The Accidental Mobile Instructional Designer #mlearnconCammy Bean
Did you get into the learning field by accident and have been figuring it all out as you go along? Did someone one day say, hey, now you need to be doing this for mobile, too? Well, join the fun! Slides from a presentation at mLearnCon 2014 in San Diego on June 26.
This is my presentation for my course about the benefits of AT and how it helps students with exceptionalities feel better understood and connected in the classroom.
An introduction into the wonderland called Belgium. There are many hidden treasures within Belgium including a flavour house called Sluys International.
Are you being asked to do STEM activities in your classes and workshops and have no idea where to start or have little to no budget? STEM education refers to teaching and learning, mostly hands-on, in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Integrating STEM activities in any discipline teaches how all things relate to each other, in school and in life. As a result, librarians, media specialists, and teachers are being asked to incorporate STEM learning activities into their curriculum, regardless of the subject matter, and many of these educators are unsure how to proceed. There are several ways to mix engaging STEM activities into your library programs and curriculum and this webinar will touch on the following and more to help you demystify STEM:
- Understand the importance of STEM education.
- Practice the four Cs of learning: collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity.
- Collect best practices to create good and inexpensive (many free) STEM lessons.
- Teach 21st Century skills without technology.
- Learn strategies (e.g., productive struggle) to creatively solve real-world problems.
- Assess the success of your activities.
The Accidental Mobile Instructional Designer #mlearnconCammy Bean
Did you get into the learning field by accident and have been figuring it all out as you go along? Did someone one day say, hey, now you need to be doing this for mobile, too? Well, join the fun! Slides from a presentation at mLearnCon 2014 in San Diego on June 26.
This is my presentation for my course about the benefits of AT and how it helps students with exceptionalities feel better understood and connected in the classroom.
An introduction into the wonderland called Belgium. There are many hidden treasures within Belgium including a flavour house called Sluys International.
Infographic on the survey completed at 2016's Food Matters Live, in cooperation with Cornelius Group. Can you taste the difference if your sight and hearing is of the beach...
Presentation on the list of natural colourants available at Sluys International NV. Primarily for beverage application, but also covers other application including dairy, confectionery etc.
Glimpse into Sluys International NV as a Belgium-based, family managed manufacturer of flavour, drink concentrate and beverage emulsion.
An impression into our history, who we are and our approach to the world of flavours and beverage development. This includes an introduction penned by Mr K. Sluis (the founder) himself in 1963, which is still relevant today.
Our rooted fundamentals of Integrity, Respect, and Excellence. This transcends what we do and forms the basis of our existence, commitment and approach of being.
Presented by Perry Papadakis of Sluys International at Food Matters Live 2016. The presentation shares what is flavour, the misconception of flavour and Sluys International's approach to flavour.
This workshop aims to demonstrate what has been a successful model for teacher leadership of the Digital Education Revolution in secondary schools. Through informal discussion and demonstration of specific software and Web 2.0 applications, participants will be introduced to a variety of strategies that have been used to overcome barriers to success that confront teachers.
The aim of this presentation is to facilitate discussion and provide participants with a toolbox of strategies to bring about a 21st Century shift in pedagogy, learning styles and learning environments. Both presenters are leaders of DER within their schools and have collaborated on a number of inter-school projects promoting the innovative integration of technology into the 21st century classroom.
Beyond the Device: Key Strategies to Infuse Technology in LearningAva O'Keefe
View our webinar featuring Oretha Ferguson, sophomore English teacher at Southside High School in Fort Smith, Arkansas and co-author of The Classroom Management Book; Tonia McMillan, Instructional Technology Coach at Dawson Educational Cooperative; and Harry Dickens, former Instructional Technology Consultant and current Education Consultant at Compass Learning, to learn:
- Strategies to help build a shared vision and break down the silos of curriculum and technology
- Examples of how digital tools are changing instructional practice
- How to leverage technology to incorporate real time progress monitoring in order to inform instruction
- Practical techniques to deploy your instructional technology implementation
Our Learning Circle discussed how we would respond and refute these common negative responses to SmartBoards. Helped us to see why smartboards are an effective tool for meaningful integration of technology in the classroom.
How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS ModuleCeline George
Bills have a main role in point of sale procedure. It will help to track sales, handling payments and giving receipts to customers. Bill splitting also has an important role in POS. For example, If some friends come together for dinner and if they want to divide the bill then it is possible by POS bill splitting. This slide will show how to split bills in odoo 17 POS.
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher presents at the OECD webinar ‘Digital devices in schools: detrimental distraction or secret to success?’ on 27 May 2024. The presentation was based on findings from PISA 2022 results and the webinar helped launch the PISA in Focus ‘Managing screen time: How to protect and equip students against distraction’ https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/managing-screen-time_7c225af4-en and the OECD Education Policy Perspective ‘Students, digital devices and success’ can be found here - https://oe.cd/il/5yV
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
The Indian economy is classified into different sectors to simplify the analysis and understanding of economic activities. For Class 10, it's essential to grasp the sectors of the Indian economy, understand their characteristics, and recognize their importance. This guide will provide detailed notes on the Sectors of the Indian Economy Class 10, using specific long-tail keywords to enhance comprehension.
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5. SPENDING TECH FUNDS
SUGGESTIONS:
▸ Consult with staff and create a shared vision
▸ Consider the application of the devices
▸ Reflect on what devices will best support your
program goals and the goals of the school
▸ Purchase a balance of tech that best serves
creativity versus tech that is more conducive
to research
▸ Be aware of the lifespan of the devices and
whether or not they are supported
▸ A mounted projector and electronic
whiteboard or a Smart TV is worth the
investment
6. SPENDING TECH FUNDS
IPAD CONSIDERATIONS....
▸Photos, and especially video, take a lot of memory. Buy the devices with more
GB.
▸Many apps are also large files. Be careful not to overload your devices or they
will crash or run slowly.
▸Some apps appear to be free, but in the bulk purchasing plan they are not.
There are ongoing costs with iPads and acquiring new apps.
▸iPads do not run Flash videos. This is limiting.
▸Some updates wipe student work. Some students wipe student work. Some
district tech support wipe student work. All of which can happen when you are
not present. Upload and dump as frequently as possible.
▸Dropbox is great for storage. Create a school YouTube channel for viewing and
sharing.
7. TECH CONSIDERATIONS
HINDSIGHT IS ALWAYS 20/20.........
▸Too many iPads, not enough computers or laptops
▸Many fun tech tools require USB plug-ins and portability, such as
the Makey Makey electronics or the digital microscopes. Laptops
are ideal for these purposes.
▸Smartboard expensive and unnecessary, also requires expensive
Smart projector. Smart software and computer operating system
updates can clash and crash.
▸Asbestos in the walls means a long wait for mounted technology to
be installed
▸Hide. Your. Cables.
11. FURNITURE BUDGET
FURNITURE CONSIDERATIONS
▸Virtually and physically visit other spaces to gather ideas.
▸Your vision of how you want the space to be used will keep you
focused on what you need and want.
▸Weed. Declutter. Weed some more. Get rid of shelves. Create as
much open space as possible.
▸Employ creative (but legal!) accounting to get around $500 limit.
▸Having furniture custom built or refurbished is often much cheaper
than buying new. The district carpenters are amazing!
▸Every space is unique. There isn't a formula for LC furnishings.
12. FURNITURE CONSIDERATIONS
HINDSIGHT IS ALWAYS 20/20
▸Kids are very hard on furniture. Invest in quality items. Exploding bean
bag chairs are messy.
▸Once you get couches, students will never want to sit at tables again.
▸Lightweight furniture is important, as you will be dragging it around
regularly.
▸Clipboards are great substitutes for tables and negate the need for so
many tables.
▸Work orders take a while to happen. And then one day, work men appear
without warning. Be prepared.
▸Some furniture is perhaps a bit too fun and creates management issues.
35. SCHEDULING
STRATEGIES (THAT WORKED OR
FLOPPED!)▸Cancel classroom book exchanges in favour of multiple open book exchanges
▸Use prep blocks solely for maker spaces, tech skills or other teaching. Book
exchanges are not part of prep time.
▸Set up an iPad or computer so students can sign books in and out on their own
throughout the day
▸Hold daily lunch clubs that use maker materials, technology, etc.
▸Invite teachers to teach in the Learning Commons when you are not teaching
▸Create research stations that students can use anytime through the the day that
are printer enabled.
47. SCHEDULING
HINDSIGHT IS ALWAYS 20/20.....
▸The LC model that many school districts follow does not include the TL
having prep classes. Apples and oranges. Don't beat yourself up if you can't
manage to do what some school in Texas is doing.
▸This is your teaching space. A secondary Learning Commons is very
different from an elementary one, and elementary spaces vary greatly in size
and shape. Do what works for you in the space you are in.
▸Consider your learners and their needs above all. If it is too noisy and
distracting to have 2 classes in the space at the same time, don't do it. Find
a compromise that allows as many users as you are comfortable with.
▸When making big changes to scheduling, do it on a three month
"experiment" basis. A year is a long time to live with situation that isn't ideal.
49. DIGITAL PRESENCE
A WHOLE LOT OF 20/20
▸Consider your audience: your students, parents and staff. We are a
highly diverse district.
▸You may very well be creating a blog, website, wiki, etc. that nobody
(meaning parents, colleagues, students) read. Back to point #1.
▸Find the medium that your community does access. In my case, it's a
Youtube channel. Consider doing a parent and student survey about
their needs or wants in terms of digital communication. Back to point
#2.
▸Before you set out to make a website, make sure it is compatible with
various operating systems and can be viewed on a variety of devices.
50. TEXT
FINAL THOUGHTS
▸ Regularly connect with at least one buddy (colleague new to the LC model) and one mentor
(TL with more LC experience). Both have perspectives that are so valuable
▸ Use technology to serve the educational purpose. Not the other way around. Is what you
are doing educationally valuable? Is the technology enhancing the teaching and learning or
impeding it?
▸ This is a journey, not a destination. Just like clothes shopping, some things look great but
they just don't fit you.
▸ Be prepared for more noise and mess. Let go. It's wonderful and exciting to share in the
enthusiasm of the new things on offer to the students.
▸ Get your staff involved in the space as much as possible, especially to help out with extra-
curricular clubs. This is not a one man show!
▸ Keep experimenting and let students guide the direction of the clubs and maker spaces.
51. AND LASTLY, PAY
CLOSE ATTENTION
TO WHAT GRADE 7
BOYS GET UP TO IN
MAKERS CLUB!
Says the TL who didn't.
When I reflect upon the journey of becoming a learning commons and what might be most helpful to share with you, I think of hindsight and the wisdom that comes from it. Initially I thought a learning commons was just a tech enhanced library program, but my understanding has come a long way since then.
When I think of the journey thus far, this movie comes to mind.
This phrase speaks to the journey both literally and metaphorically.
On a literal level, the journey through space refers to the the physical transformation the library has gone through. And still there are improvements left to be done. The journey through time refers to the changes and experimentation with scheduling, extra curricular clubs, etc to maximize the amount of time students spend in the learning commons.
On a metaphorical level, this journey takes time. You have to be patient as your colleagues and students come to understand the ideology of this enhanced space. It took me time to understand the concept. And I think the learning commons will keep changing. Staff change. Students change. Technology changes. The curriculum is changing. And the space must change to suit the needs of its users.
So you've been given the grant, and off you go down the path of being a learning commons.
When I was in your position, I, and my colleagues that also were awarded the grant, couldn't wait to......
Spend the money!
I am good at spending money (as our secretary tells me). This would be easy and fun. Obviously I wanted to spend the biggest pot of money first - the tech money. So what to buy?
I asked around. At the time, as this is a number of years ago, there weren't that many elementary schools that had got the grant. So it didn't take long to take a poll as to what was going on in other schools. And I was quickly confused. There wasn't a formula. There was such vast difference of situations out there. What do I buy?!
This is how I felt.
This is it. The couch. The only couch. I don't know if things have improved since then but that was a real eye opener for me. I had been to a number of libraries and nobody had this couch. So how did they get furniture to suit their space and needs?
Point 1: At first, I thought I needed to do what others were doing. The
I visited other libraries and learning commons in person, but it was much more time efficient to visit them digitally. I then emailed librarians and found out where they it their furniture.
