Here you'll find the presentation and handouts from my session today at MICCA on "Integrating the Alpha Smarts into the Elementary Curriculum".
Handouts
Presentation
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Utilization of Computers in the Classroom Class 2 "The Millenials"
Follow the links below to review Bloom's Taxonomy and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences.
Review of Bloom's Taxonomy
If the first link doesn't work try this one: Bloom
Review of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences
How does what we know from Bloom and Gardner impact the way we integrate technology? In what ways can we best utilize instructional technology to enhance the learning experience? Respond on our Blackboard Discussion Board in the appropriate forum.
The Millenial Generation - How are they different?
Watch the videos below and use this Generations List to address the following questions:
Paragraph 1: Discuss how this Millenial Generation (Y/Z) differs from Gen X and the Baby Boomers, elaborating on your generation.
Paragraph 2: What strikes you about this younger generation in the workplace? Do you think that these videos provide an accurate portrayal? Why or why not?
Paragraph 3: How do you think this generation is improving the current workplace? How are they impacting the workplace negatively?
Paragraph 4: What did you think of Zappos' strategy for adapting to this new generation in the workforce? How do you think the workplace in general will adapt to this generation of workers? In what way does the US public education system need to adapt to address this generation's (an the next's) characteristics?
Getting to know the Millenials Video:
A project my friends and I made for a history class. It talks about this generation, the Millenials, and covers important events, popular media, and thoughts for the future. Leave comments! Made by Rich, Ian, and Peter.
How does this Millenail Generation affect the workplace?
Millenials in the Work Place Part I
Millenials in the Work Place Part II
Generation Next Project - A clip about generational differences in the work place from the PBS documentary "Generation Next." Interviews with current employees of Muse advertising firm.
National & State Standards:
To prepare for tonight's class you should have read up to page 38 from: Towards a New Golden Age in American Education
Page 4 states, "Clearly, we must innovate for our country to succeed in this time of rapidly increasing global competition. This innovation is occurring. We see dramatic changes taking place in the educational landscape – a new excitement in the vast possibilities of the digital age for changing how we learn, how we teach, and how the various segments of our educational system fi t together – a ferment for reform that is bringing changes undreamt of even fi ve years ago and unparalleled in our nation’s history.With one notable exception, No Child Left Behind, these changes are being driven by forces in the fi eld. They are being driven by the new realities of the digital marketplace, the rapid development of “virtual” schools, and the enthusiasm of an amazing generation of students weaned on the marvels of technology who are literally forcing our schools to adapt and change in ways never before imagined. As one high schooler put it, “we have technology in our blood.”"
This document was published in 2004. How far do you think we've come in three years? Do you think we will meet the goals that Susan Patrick and our National Dept of Ed Tech set forth? What challenges are we still facing? Of these issues, and the ones mentioned in your reading, which ones do you think are are at the core of the problem? How can we make the shift and overcome these core problems in our education? How can we truly revolutionize teaching and learning? Respond via Blackboard.
Your Reading for next week is Toward a New Golden Age in American Education - National Education Technology Plan Pages 39-59
Review of Bloom's Taxonomy
If the first link doesn't work try this one: Bloom
Review of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences
How does what we know from Bloom and Gardner impact the way we integrate technology? In what ways can we best utilize instructional technology to enhance the learning experience? Respond on our Blackboard Discussion Board in the appropriate forum.
The Millenial Generation - How are they different?
Watch the videos below and use this Generations List to address the following questions:
Paragraph 1: Discuss how this Millenial Generation (Y/Z) differs from Gen X and the Baby Boomers, elaborating on your generation.
Paragraph 2: What strikes you about this younger generation in the workplace? Do you think that these videos provide an accurate portrayal? Why or why not?
Paragraph 3: How do you think this generation is improving the current workplace? How are they impacting the workplace negatively?
Paragraph 4: What did you think of Zappos' strategy for adapting to this new generation in the workforce? How do you think the workplace in general will adapt to this generation of workers? In what way does the US public education system need to adapt to address this generation's (an the next's) characteristics?
Getting to know the Millenials Video:
A project my friends and I made for a history class. It talks about this generation, the Millenials, and covers important events, popular media, and thoughts for the future. Leave comments! Made by Rich, Ian, and Peter.
How does this Millenail Generation affect the workplace?
Millenials in the Work Place Part I
Millenials in the Work Place Part II
Generation Next Project - A clip about generational differences in the work place from the PBS documentary "Generation Next." Interviews with current employees of Muse advertising firm.
National & State Standards:
To prepare for tonight's class you should have read up to page 38 from: Towards a New Golden Age in American Education
Page 4 states, "Clearly, we must innovate for our country to succeed in this time of rapidly increasing global competition. This innovation is occurring. We see dramatic changes taking place in the educational landscape – a new excitement in the vast possibilities of the digital age for changing how we learn, how we teach, and how the various segments of our educational system fi t together – a ferment for reform that is bringing changes undreamt of even fi ve years ago and unparalleled in our nation’s history.With one notable exception, No Child Left Behind, these changes are being driven by forces in the fi eld. They are being driven by the new realities of the digital marketplace, the rapid development of “virtual” schools, and the enthusiasm of an amazing generation of students weaned on the marvels of technology who are literally forcing our schools to adapt and change in ways never before imagined. As one high schooler put it, “we have technology in our blood.”"
This document was published in 2004. How far do you think we've come in three years? Do you think we will meet the goals that Susan Patrick and our National Dept of Ed Tech set forth? What challenges are we still facing? Of these issues, and the ones mentioned in your reading, which ones do you think are are at the core of the problem? How can we make the shift and overcome these core problems in our education? How can we truly revolutionize teaching and learning? Respond via Blackboard.
Your Reading for next week is Toward a New Golden Age in American Education - National Education Technology Plan Pages 39-59
DEN Virtual Conference Feb 2nd, 2008
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending the Discovery Educator Virtual Conference at Discovery Headquaters in Silver Springs, MD.
I learned so many new things from our presenters that I decided to create a blog for myself to document everything I've learned.
Also,I was great to see Katie Knapp and Annie Gilstrip, my former colleagues from Virginia Beach. Oh how I miss my colleagues from the Beach. :-(
Our first Key Note was Lance Rougeux. His presenation titled "Lost in Translation" can be found here on the discovery blog.
I've also embedded it from slideshare.net below: (by the way, I learned that copying and pasting these codes in from You Tube, Teacher Tube, Slide Share etc. actually has a name. They are called "Widgits" - who new? Well- Lance did ...actually)
The whole conference should be available in the webinar archives soon, or here on Discovery's Blog
Here are the new and exciting resources that I learned about at the conference:
Ed Tech Blogs:
http://www.bethknittle.net/WP_Blog/
Media Matters - Hall Davidson
The DEN in Second Life
Teach42 by Steve Dembo
The View from My Window- Alice Barr
Cliotech - Jennifer Dorman
Kathy's Shrock's Kaffeeklatsch
Daniel Goleman's Blog (creator of emotional and now social intelligences)
Books to read:
"A Whole New Mind" Daniel Pink
Lauren Myracle:
"ttyl", "ttfn" and many more.
Thanks so much to the Virginia Den Leadership Council for hosting this event!
http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/virginia
I learned so many new things from our presenters that I decided to create a blog for myself to document everything I've learned.
Also,I was great to see Katie Knapp and Annie Gilstrip, my former colleagues from Virginia Beach. Oh how I miss my colleagues from the Beach. :-(
Our first Key Note was Lance Rougeux. His presenation titled "Lost in Translation" can be found here on the discovery blog.
I've also embedded it from slideshare.net below: (by the way, I learned that copying and pasting these codes in from You Tube, Teacher Tube, Slide Share etc. actually has a name. They are called "Widgits" - who new? Well- Lance did ...actually)
The whole conference should be available in the webinar archives soon, or here on Discovery's Blog
Here are the new and exciting resources that I learned about at the conference:
- http://transl8it.com - Type in a sentence or paragraph and it will translate it into chat abbreviations for you.
- http://www.moonk.com :Upload Digital Videos or pics, pick a skin, and post to your blog, facebook, website etc.
- http://voicethread.com: Upload Video, pics, docs etc, people can make audio comments and sketch at the same time to collaborate on projects.
- http://www.mosaickr.com/: With mosaickr you can create beautiful mosaics from your flickr pictures, and even print them on posters!
- http://usstream.tv/
- http://www.slideshare.net/: SlideShare is the world's largest community for sharing presentations on the web. And it's free.
- http://www.gcast.com/: Created Podcast by calling in from your cell phone
- http://blabberize.com/ : Make a talking picture
- http://animoto.com/: turn images into music videos
Ed Tech Blogs:
http://www.bethknittle.net/WP_Blog/
Media Matters - Hall Davidson
The DEN in Second Life
Teach42 by Steve Dembo
The View from My Window- Alice Barr
Cliotech - Jennifer Dorman
Kathy's Shrock's Kaffeeklatsch
Daniel Goleman's Blog (creator of emotional and now social intelligences)
Books to read:
"A Whole New Mind" Daniel Pink
Lauren Myracle:
"ttyl", "ttfn" and many more.
Thanks so much to the Virginia Den Leadership Council for hosting this event!
http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/virginia
Utilization of Computers in Teaching - Course 1
Opening Ritual:
Pay Attention Video
http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=40c570a322f1b0b65909
Watch Brad Paisley's Music Video - "Online" and think about what implications this has for education. What effects of this could spill over into the classroom? How are students today different than ten years ago? Be prepared to discuss this in class:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GcVnhNjWV0
Login to Blackboard: morgan.blackboard.com
Update your homepage with information to help your classmates get to know you. Include a picture of yourself (we'll take these in class).
Your first assignment: Create a digital photo story about yourself. Visit www.digitales.us
Go to the Story Keeper's Gallery and under Living Memories watch "Unexpected Ariel" and "Tears of Change" to get a feel for what a digital photo story is.
Pay Attention Video
http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=40c570a322f1b0b65909
Watch Brad Paisley's Music Video - "Online" and think about what implications this has for education. What effects of this could spill over into the classroom? How are students today different than ten years ago? Be prepared to discuss this in class:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GcVnhNjWV0
Login to Blackboard: morgan.blackboard.com
Update your homepage with information to help your classmates get to know you. Include a picture of yourself (we'll take these in class).
Your first assignment: Create a digital photo story about yourself. Visit www.digitales.us
Go to the Story Keeper's Gallery and under Living Memories watch "Unexpected Ariel" and "Tears of Change" to get a feel for what a digital photo story is.
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