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Building a Learning Community Across the Disciplines: Planning for Artful Technology Integration. Massachusetts Reading Association Conference Friday, April 11, 2014. Welcome and Introductions. Valerie Shinas and Barbara Steckel, Lesley University Faculty
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Building a Learning Community Across the Disciplines: Planning for Artful Technology Integration Massachusetts Reading Association Conference Friday, April 11, 2014
Welcome and Introductions • Valerie Shinas and Barbara Steckel, Lesley University Faculty • The 6th Grade Team and Technology Integration Specialist from Blanchard Memorial School
A Bit About Our Research • http://prezi.com/v-buya7keohh/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
Blanchard Memorial SchoolBoxborough, MA Kate McMillan Grade 6 ELA/Social Studies Teacher Nancy Melbourne Grade 6 ELA/Social Studies Teacher Jason Dimen Grade 6 Science Teacher Janet LaVigne Grade 6 Math Teacher Peggy Harvey Instructional Technology Specialist
http://www.amazon.com/Dexter-Tough-Margaret-Peterson-Haddix/dp/1416911707/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395419045&sr=8-1&keywords=dexter+the+toughhttp://www.amazon.com/Dexter-Tough-Margaret-Peterson-Haddix/dp/1416911707/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395419045&sr=8-1&keywords=dexter+the+tough Integration http://quizlet.com/33625031/phon-strain-flash-cards/
Mythology Connection https://www.edmodo.com/
STEM Literacy Using Technology SmartBoard Interactive Websites Vernier Probes Etc……………………….∞
Math Literacy vocabulary Sample Educreations student project
Digital Natives “These kids are different. They study, work, write, and interact with each other in ways that are very different from the ways that you did growing up.” ~excerpt, Born Digital: Understanding the First Generation of Digital Natives, by John Palfrey and Urs Gasser
21st Century Skills: Beyond the 3Rs The 4Cs • Communication • Collaboration • Critical Thinking • Creativity ICT (Information, Communication, & Technology Literacy) Skills
Technology Integrated in Project-based learning • Students are already proficient in 21st century technologies…and if not, they should be. • Students are highly motivated to master technologies. • Allows for high-quality presentations. • Supports development of written and oral presentation skills. • Supports collaborative learning. • Allows for a global audience. • Creation of digital portfolios. • Opportunity to practice digital citizenship.