2. Who Are We? Welcome! Introductions Name School & Grade level T3 Coaches Supporting a community of practice Technology integration coaches Instructional resources Not experts on everything…but willing
3. How Comfortableare You With Technology? Group Activity – Out of your seats (no singing or dancing required!) We all have something to offer The “deep end” is different for all of us
4. The T3 Program & Tier 2 What it is… Establishes a community of practice: Professional Learning Community (PLC) Student-focused instruction PD based on readiness, technology integration: What research says Exploration and Play Caution new learning taking place…messy sometimes. Expect to be overwhelmed and frustrated at times
5. Tier 2 What it isn’t Training in which you just get equipment and are left alone in your instructional practices Going to eliminate existing challenges around technology resources…part of the ongoing discussion/focus Questions?
6. Tier 2 Outcomes Establish a community of practice & develop a professional learning community Culture of learning, support & collaboration Student-focused instruction utilizing technology integration
7. OHSD Tier 2Full Project Based Learning Elementary Three Branches of Government WebQuest Salmon Habitat WebQuest T3 Wiki Resources Secondary T3 Wiki Resources
8. Personal Technology Learning Style True colors: A way to understand not stereotype Orange Gold Green Blue True Color Grouping Preferred way of learning Frustrated when… 3 ways I cope/adjust
9. You as “Student” New learning, challenge, initiative & frustration What is acceptable? What are your stress “indicators”? What do you do if you get stuck? We don’t want this…
10. Kid’s Today Group Activity (T3 Tech Blog) Learning and Motivation Go to T3 Tech Blog Summarize reading/key concepts Impact on the learning environment/instruction? Generation M Kaiser Report Summary 2010 Horizon Report Summary Technology use in the classroom article
13. “Different kinds of experiences lead to different brain structures,” Dr. Bruce D. Berry
14. Students vs. Educators Our students today are “native speakers” of the digital language of computers, video games, instantaneous communication, and the Internet. Most educators are “digital immigrants” who were not born into the digital world and “speak” with an accent. Some educators are “digital boat people” who are looking to come ashore. Native and Immigrant Preferences
17. Student-focused Learning What does it look like in the learning environment? What are the key indicators? How is it different from teacher-centered instruction?
18. Student Engagement Powerful Teaching and Learning…Student-focused instruction S – Skill Independent inquiry Structure built on continuum T – Thinking High expectations Value of Learning A – Application Hands-on Meaningful R – Relationship Personalized Encouraging Safe Cooperation/collaboration Tools for Powerful Teaching & Learning
22. Planning Student-focused Learning Group by Grade Explore Web 2.0 Tools by level – copy and past the URL addresses Brainstorm student-focused learning activities ideas by grade Research-based examples: Focus on Effectiveness, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory Add ideas to the Google Doc Remember: Have Fun!
23. Expectation Play with the Web 2.0 tools at your level (freedom to change your mind) Pick one student-focused activity and tool Complete the online form by the end of the day (on T3 Tech blog) Implement your activity before the next training. Complete reflection questions 1. What was your biggest struggle with this activity? 2. How did you overcome this struggle? 3. What are you most proud of? 4. How did this learning activity impact student learning? 5. What's next?
24. Final Business Schedule late May/early June training: Project Based Learning Equipment follow-up based on feedback on form
Technology Integration Research: Ongoing Professional Development and Establishing a community of practice is key to improving integration and successfully supporting teachersCenter for Implementing Technology in EducationMotivation drives meta cognition and students are motivated to use technologyTechnology increases student interest in school and initiativeCenter for Applied Research in Educational TechnologyTechnology is most powerful when used as a tool for problem solving, conceptual development, and critical thinkingThe Learning Return on Our Educational Technology InvestmentReadiness is critical to changeReviewing the Behavioral Science Knowledge Base on Technology TransferTechnology integration does increase learningTechnology in Schools Report
Learning and Motivation VideoSmall Group Work Access resources on the T3 Tech BlogShare out
