1. The document provides information about a summer symposium presentation on using technology to support classroom instruction. It discusses how technology can be used to support cooperative learning and identifying similarities and differences. 2. Various technologies are presented that can facilitate cooperative learning, including multimedia, collaborative tools, and communication software. Specific websites and resources are also provided. 3. The document gives examples of how to use tools like graphic organizers, spreadsheets, and data collection to help students identify similarities and differences.

1. Please Access Today’s Presentation Navigate to www.edec.org/esa Click on “Resources” Select “Summer Symposium Presentation” Download presentation to Desktop

2. A Vision of K-12 Students Today…… http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=d1296214afd7cc367045&page=3&viewtype=&category

3. Using Technology with Classroom Instruction That Works Focusing on Cooperative Learning and Similarities & Differences Summer Symposium, June 5 , 2008 ESA, Region 2

4. Big Ideas Technology does not drive the instruction, it SUPPORTS instruction Technology often is the great “Differentiator” Technology can help you reach the higher order thinking skills…analyze, create, evaluate If it doesn’t serve a purpose – dump it

5. Objectives Today Understand the connection between Bloom’s Taxonomy/Marzano’s Instructional Strategies and how technology can be integrated effectively Explore examples of readily available technologies that support specific strategies Learn how to plan for technology in the classroom based on standards

6. Bloom’s Taxonomy Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create

7. 9 Instructional Strategies Identifying similarities and difference Summarizing and note taking Reinforcing effort and providing feedback Homework and practice Nonlinguistic representation Cooperative learning Setting objectives and providing feedback Generating and testing hypotheses Cues, questions and advance organizers

8. Standards Content standards State technology standards National technology standards

9. Assessment Method Procedure Technology resources needed (hardware and software) Instructional Strategy (Marzano’s) District/State content standard/benchmark addressed Brief lesson description Name: Subject area: Grade level: Lesson title: McREL Technology Solutions (MTS) Lesson Plan Template

10. Organizational Tools: What is Social Bookmarking? Portaportal – http://my.portaportal.com Guest login: citwtech

11. Cooperative Learning Focuses on having students interact with each other in groups in ways that enhance their learning

12. Group Design Components Positive interdependence (sink or swim together) Face-to-face, supportive interactions Individual and group accountability Interpersonal and small group skills Group processing

13. Technology can: Play a unique and vital role in cooperative learning Facilitates group collaborations Provides structure for group tasks Allows group members to communicate even if they are not working face-to-face. Allows school to serve students anytime, anywhere and facilitate their growth as lifelong learners.

14. Multimedia Can facilitate cooperative learning… By requiring students to assume many different roles and responsibilities Require detail in the planning process Projects can be graded in two dimensions: Rubric for a cooperative project Roles in the group project can be assessed separately http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/elemteamworkrubric.html

15. Collaborative Organizing Shared calendars Shared bookmarking Shared documents Shared notes Course management Web-Enables Multiplayer Simulation Games

16. Web Resources Web-enabled collaborative learning Using cooperative learning as a way to learn to cooperate. Blogs and wikis and electronic classrooms www.hotchalk.com

17. Web Resources WebQuests are inquiry-oriented activities that allow students in a class from multiple locations to collaborate. A well designed webquest is practical, engaging, and elicits student thinking. The Westing Game Webquest www.nycsd.k12.pa.us/tchr/webquests/westing/westing_game.htm

18. Website Creation Building a website can be a very enriching collaborative experience for students Students can build a multi-page Web site based on research and solving a problem together.

19. Communication Software Blogs and wikis and electronic classrooms Teachers can pair instant messaging and Voice over IP (VolP) to facilitate powerful collaboration at any time of the day and from any geographical location. ( Yahoo messenger ) Podcasts ( http:// www.epnweb.org / ) Text messaging and email

20. Collaborative Learning Activity Navigate to the ESA 2 Blogspot http://citwtechnology.blogspot.com/ How will you integrate one of these tools into you classroom? Take a quick break when you’ve finished. Reconvene at 11:20am

21. Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works Similarities and Differences

22. Identifying Similarities & Differences Helps students restructure their understanding of the content Students make new connections, experience fresh insights, and correct misconceptions Leads to deeper understanding

23. Four Basic Processes in Outlining Similarities & Differences The process of identifying relationships between pairs of concepts (e.g., relationships between relationships). Creating Analogies The process of identifying and articulating the underlying theme or general pattern in information. Creating Metaphors The process of grouping things into definable categories on the basis of their attributes. Classifying The process of identifying and articulating similarities & differences among items. Comparing

24. Identifying Similarities & Differences Graphic Organizers (Kidspiration, Inspiration, or Word) Spreadsheet Software (Excel – create comparison charts) Data Collection Tools (probes to collect data, then organize the data in Word or a spreadsheet to analyze and compare)

25. http://readwritethink.org/materials/venn/index.html

26. Identifying Similarities & Differences Graphic Organizers (Kidspiration, Inpsiration, bubbl.us , gliffy.com, xtimeline.com, Word) Spreadsheet Software (Excel – create comparison charts) Data Collection Tools (probes to collect data, then organize the data in Word or a spreadsheet to analyze and compare)

27. Use Word to create a graphic organizer

28. Metaphor of the Geologic Timeline

29. Analogy http://gets.gc.k12.va.us/VSTE/2008/1simdiff.htm

30. Using Excel for Comparison Charts

31. Comparison Spreadsheet To create a chart from the excel data, highlight the data for both the x and y axis that will make up the chart (planets vs weight) Go to the menu and choose >insert>chart

32. Choose the type of chart that you would like to create. Excel allows options for columns, bars, lines, etc. Choose a chart subtype (if applicable). Click next and enter in the remaining chart options such as titles & values. Choose where you would like the chart to appear (on another worksheet in excel or on the same page).

33. Comparison Spreadsheet 3.5 Pluto (dwarf planet) 56.5 Neptune 44.5 Uranus 46 Saturn 119 Jupiter 19 Mars 8.5 Moon 50 Earth 45 Venus 19 Mercury Weight (in lbs) Name of Planet

34. Comparison Spreadsheet

35. Activity: Technology Planning Template Find the Technology Planning Template used at the beginning of today’s session Work individually to plan a technology infused session for your classroom

36. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME Travel safely.

37. Bibliography Kulik, J.A., Kulick, C.C. (1988). Timing of feedback and verbal learning. Review of Educational Research, 58, 79-97 . Pilter, Howared, Elizabeth R. Hubbell, Matt Kuhn and Kim Malenoski. “Nine categories of instructional strategies graphic,” Using Technology With Classroom Instruction That Works, 2007, p.8. ² Pilter, Howared, Elizabeth R. Hubbell, Matt Kuhn and Kim Malenoski. “Matrix of the Four Planning Questions graphic,” Using Technology With Classroom Instruction That Works, 2007, p.13. ³ Pilter, Howared, Elizabeth R. Hubbell, Matt Kuhn and Kim Malenoski. “Technology Solutions Lesson Plan Template,” Using Technology With Classroom Instruction That Works, 2007, p.221. 4 Marzano,Robert J., Debra J. Pickering, and Jane E. Pollock. ( 2001). A Handbook for Classroom Instruction That Works: Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement. Retrieved December 27, 2007 from www.hobart.k12.in.us/peggy/digital/class/study.pdf

38. Contact Information Education Service Agency Pat Bruinsma Pat Hubert Barb Hansen Lori Stoltenburg Marge Hauser Vickie Venhuizen Melissa Goodwin Cate Sommervold East Dakota Cooperative (605) 367-7680 [email_address] www.edec.org/esa