This document discusses strategies for using technology to engage learners and differentiate instruction. It notes that schools must prepare students for a workplace that values skills like creativity and communication. Various formative assessment tools are presented that use response devices, surveys, chatrooms, and discussion boards. Web 2.0 tools like wikis, blogs, and digital storytelling allow for flexible grouping, project-based learning, and authentic assessment. Examples of student work using these tools are provided. Tips are given to start small with one tool and share work with colleagues. Teachers are encouraged to design a lesson integrating one of the tools presented.

1. to Engage Learners and Differentiate InstructionAndrew HalterInstructional Technology CoachHampton Twp School DistrictTech Based Strategies

2. www.cffresources.wikispaces.comClick on the Differentiation with Techlinkon the left

4. I am the tech leery monkI am the tech savvy monkI am somewhere in betweenHow do you relate?

5. Student Needs—The BIG picture:We are "moving from the Information Age to the Conceptual Age." Schools must prepare students for a different workplace--one that valuesinnovation, imagination, creativity, communication, and emotional intelligence. ~ Daniel Pink, A Whole New Mind 2005

6. Today’s students demand…"Engage me or enrage me." ~Mark PrenskyEducational software designer/authorStudent Needs—The Reality

7. i.e. the “digital natives” are restless (or resting)!

8. Formative AssessmentDynamic Classroom Resources with Wikis and BlogsDigital Storytelling ToolsMany other web 2.0 tools along the wayWe will cover:

9. Bag O’Tricks

10. Technology EngagesContent--by giving teachers and students instant, anywhere anytime access to present and consume information in practically infinite, ever expanding forms.Process--by providing tools to vary instructional practice , engage learners, and provide opportunities for collaboration and authentic audience.Product --by providing tools to CREATE dynamic, authentic products t0 show understanding and explore relevance.

11. Click on the TASK #1 link and share a successful experience you have had with students and technology.“I have used ____________ to ________________.”Your Turn…

12. Click on the Tech Check Survey link on the wiki and check all boxes that apply.Your Turn (again)

13. Formative AssessmentAssessmentFOR learning

14. Formative Assessment ToolsResponse devices

15. ex 2ex 2Survey and quiz creation tools

16. Chatroomsand Discussion Boardsex 2

17. The Web 2.0 ClassroomOnline Learning CentersClass Website

18. Classroom Resource CenterDiscussion PlatformIndividual Web PortfolioFlexible GroupingWebquestsProject Based Learning Ways to Wiki

19. http://rakersmath.wikispaces.com/http://foleybio.wikispaces.com/http://rossienglish.wikispaces.com/http://mrsboltonenglish.wikispaces.com/Wikis as a Classroom Website and Resource

20. http://explorersreadingclass.wikispaces.com/http://isearchenglish10-6.wikispaces.com/http://ruggerienglish09-10.wikispaces.comhttp://thomsonenglish.wikispaces.com/http://emmettenglish.wikispaces.com/http://aesstudyskills.wikispaces.com/Individual and Class Portfolios

21. http://wsp1.wikispaces.com/http://evolutionintheclassroom09.wikispaces.com/http://mrceccarelli.wikispaces.com/http://heranicleclerc.wikispaces.com/Wikis for Collaboration

22. http://hmsvalentine.wikispaces.com/http://grammarstuff.wikispaces.com/http://hmslagnese.wikispaces.com/http://mrceccarelli.wikispaces.com/Modern+Materials+Application+Assignmenthttp://shakesbook.wikispaces.com/http://msdrenaissance.wikispaces.com/Wikis for Project Based Assessment

23. http://webler.wikispaces.com/Heart+of+Darknesshttp://millersmathclass8.wikispaces.com/Wiki-based Webquests

24. Independent Reading ReflectionsReader Response JournalRelevance and Connections Creative Voice BlogsKWL logsBlogs

25. http://bonaparte01.edublogs.org/http://mrsthomsonenglish11.edublogs.org/http://emmett1.edublogs.org/Blog Examples

26. Animotohttp://ruggerienglish09-10.wikispaces.com/ANIMOTO_4http://mrsdolan.wikispaces.com/Brandon+CPhoto Storyhttp://kennelly2.wikispaces.com/http://mrsdietz.wikispaces.com/Duck ProjectMovie Makerhttp://rakersmath.wikispaces.com/Vodcasthttp://www.teachertube.com/videoList.php?pg=uservideolist&user_id=512370Power PointSe Vende projectDigital Storytelling

27. http://ruggerienglish09-10.wikispaces.com/Period+4+Podcast+Pagehttp://thomsonenglish.wikispaces.com/Cultural Geography ExamplePodcasting

30. CONTENT-Audio and video support , presentation tools, class web resources, web based games, simulations and interactives, etc. PROCESS –Formative assessment tools, flexible grouping and collaboration, discussion boards, webquests, etc. PRODUCT – alternative assessments, project based learning, authentic audience, collaborative projects, presentation tools, etc.Differentiating with Technology

31. More Teacher ToolsJing—record screencasts of lessons (also can be done on SMART or Promethean board)http://www.teachertube.com/videoList.php?pg=uservideolist&user_id=51807Gliffy/Webspiration--create collaborative concept maps and graphic organizersExampleInspiration/kidspiration--Multimedia graphic organizer softwareExample 1Example 2Delicious and Diigo-Social bookmarking tools that allow you to tag, organize and share web resources. Browse my resources at: http://delicious.com/AHalter

32. More ToolsWix--create flash-based websitesScriblink—Online, collaborative whiteboardsRead the Words–will instantly read back any text that can be copied and pasted.Jog the Web-Create an annotated tour of websites http://www.jogtheweb.com/run/z1O1GPxm4bCR/Web-2.0-Tools-for-KidsQuizlet–create flashcards and online quizzes

33. Toon Doo—Create comics and graphic novelsTimeglider/Dipity/Xtimeline—create a web hosted multimedia timeline.Glogster—Create digital posters see exampleGeogebra—Create and manipulate geometric objectsGoogle Sketch Up—Create 3-D Drawings and objectsGoogle Earth-Take students on a virtual field trip anywhere in the world or have them create their own.Open Culture—one of the most comprehensive educational media sites on the web.More Teacher Tools

34. We covered:Formative AssessmentDynamic Classroom Resources with Wikis and BlogsDigital Storytelling ToolsMany other web 2.0 tools along the wayMy Goal…to inspire you, not overwhelm you!Wheww!!!

35. Find one tool and run with itYOU don’t have to be the expertShare student work Monitor and adjustShare the wealth with colleaguesTips For Trying

36. Design a lesson that integrates one of the tools mentioned in today’s workshop.Begin a class resource wiki or a project wiki--start simple and expand throughout the yearPlan a lesson that offers a technology based assessment option (Animoto, Photostory, Glogster, Toon Doo, Wix, Wiki design, etc.)Some Suggestions…