Learn how to use digital media to engage and enhance your students' understanding.

1. Diving Into Digital Media
Presented by Becky Nipper, PCMS Media Specialist

2. Are We
INTEGRATING
Technology
Effectively?
Integration of technology can be difficult; we often think
of using technology as an afterthought in our classrooms
rather than creating a purposeful, comprehensive plan to
integrate technology in our lessons.
We need to break down the physical barriers of our
classrooms and utilize digital media in thoughtful and
purposeful ways.
This presentation will give you tools and ideas for
integrating digital media in your classroom.

3. Visual Media
Enhances Learning....
 "Visual communication may represent the future of
education, as it helps provide unparalleled learning
experiences."
 According to data, communicating with visuals
increases information retention and comprehension
by 50 percent.
 "Visuals are an increasingly important part of any
learning environment, as they dramatically improve
information retention, engagement with the course
material, and the overall student experience."
 There are a variety of tools and strategies you can
utilize to reach your students through digital media!
"In a Flipped Learning Environment, Great
Visual Content Is Essential", Ryan Eash,
emergingedtech.com

4. Spotlight on Strategies
by Discovery Ed
 Creative, research-based instructional
strategies, presented by teachers for
teachers. These simple instructional
strategies incorporate digital media in
meaningful, effective, and practical
ways.
 All you need is a Discovery Education
account – Georgia receives this for free
through GPB. Our school passcode is
1D8C-4414.
 SOS Blog Link

5. Teaching with Videos

6. TED-Ed
TED-Ed offers multiple videos tied to all
content areas. Many videos come
prepared with questions students can
answer during the video with a
discussion component as well.
 You can customize the questions to go
along with the video – just sign up for a
free account!
 Lessons include videos for math,
science, the arts, literature and language,
social studies and more!

7. Skype for Education
 Skype can really help break down the physical
barriers of the classroom.
From Virtual Field Trips to Skyping with NASA
astronauts, authors and more, our students can have
the opportunity to communicate globally.

8. Teaching with Podcasts

9. Podcast Options
 StoryCorps - Organization whose mission is to record, preserve, and share the
stories of Americans from all backgrounds and beliefs. They have lesson plans and
resources to help students gain empathy and understanding for people who are not
like themselves.
 RadioLab - Radiolab is a show about curiosity. Where sound illuminates ideas, and
the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience. Find
lesson plans for RadioLab podcasts HERE.
 BrainsON! - Brains On! is a science podcast for kids from MPR News and Southern
California Public Radio. We're serious about being curious.
 More Podcasts – A list of podcasts covering topics from economics to Shakespeare!

10. Teaching with Images

11. The Learning Network by the New York
Times
The NYTimes has a variety of lesson plans for
teachers. Many of them center around their "Picture
of the Day"
These images can be used for writing prompts or
more in-depth content knowledge when used as an
aid. Critical thinking can shine with the right image
and questions!
Our school has a subscription to the NYTimes as
well. Take a look at this LINK to discover additional
lesson plans that cover science, math and more!

12. Student Discovery Sets for Inquiry
Stations
 Using the iBooks app on our iPads, your students
can participate in inquiry stations.
 These discovery sets can prompt student
annotation and critical thinking.
 Images are provided by the Library of Congress and
cover history and science concepts.
 Can be used as stations in the classroom or
Learning Commons!