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Technology for Student Engagements – Learn (Part 1 of
3) iPads/SMART Boards
Gregory C. Farley, Ed.D
Agenda
Technologies for Student Engagement
Monday, October 14, 2013
8:00 a.m. – Lillian Drive School
WelcomeSession overviewExamples (Learn)
Break-out sessionsExit slip (lessons)
Agenda & Objective
Whole group: Learn new ways to implement student-centered technology in lessons on both iPads and SMART Board
Direct instruction + hands-on engagement increases student learning and retention Handelsman et al (2004),
Demo for SMART Board & iPadsBreak out sessions: - Handouts - Make and Take
PurposePart 1
◦Learn new ways to use SMART Boards and iPads to create a student centered environment
◦(Student-Centered = students using the technology)
◦The instructor provides students with opportunities to learn independently
What the research says
Properly implemented Student-Centered Instruction can lead to increased motivation to learn, greater retention of knowledge, deeper understanding, and more positive attitudes towards the subject being taught (Collins & O'Brien, 2003).
Student-Centered Learning
The 5 E’s◦Engage◦Explore◦Explain◦Elaborate◦Evaluate
Student-Centered Learning
Construction of learning Collaborative learning Metacognition Educator/student partnerships Authentic assessment
Student-Centered Instruction
Using technology to demonstrate creative thinking
Using technology to communicate and work collaboratively
Applying digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information
Using critical thinking and problem solving to make informed decisions
What the Data says
10. The largest barrier to technology integration is:
Response
Total Response Percent
Student access to technology
76 36%
Planning time
59 28%
Training
67 32%
Internet speed
132 62%
Resources
48 23%
Other, please specify view
35 17%
What the Data says 14. Please rank your Professional Development needs
below:
Unimportant Less
Important Somewhat Important
Very Important
Response Total
Using a SMART Board in your classroom
13.68% (29) 19.34% (41) 32.08% (68) 34.91% (74) 212
Microsoft Office Applications 8.49% (18) 25% (53) 35.85% (76) 30.66% (65) 212
Web applications for presentations (Prezi, Animoto)
8.49% (18) 25.94% (55) 46.23% (98) 19.34% (41) 212
Internet resources to enhance teaching
1.42% (3) 9.91% (21) 30.19% (64) 58.49% (124) 212
Blended learning applications (online classroom)
5.66% (12) 29.72% (63) 42.45% (90) 22.17% (47) 212
Project-based learning 2.36% (5) 19.81% (42) 49.06% (104) 28.77% (61) 212
Flipped classrooms (online tutorials) 11.32% (24) 34.43% (73) 43.4% (92) 10.85% (23) 212
Interactive web-resources for students
1.89% (4) 12.26% (26) 41.51% (88) 44.34% (94) 212
iPad and app use 1.89% (4) 16.51% (35) 36.32% (77) 45.28% (96) 212
What the Data says 19. My lessons include technology-enhanced, learner-
centered teaching strategies, e.g., project-based learning.
Response
Total Response Percent
Strongly Disagree
2 1%
Disagree
8 4%
Neutral
54 25%
Agree
107 50%
Strongly Agree
41 19%
Total Respondents 212
What the Data says 5. A vision for technology is evident through effective
collaboration among stakeholders, e.g., administrators, teachers, students, and community members.
Response
Total Response Percent
Strongly Disagree
6 3%
Disagree
8 4%
Neutral
14 7%
Agree
92 43%
Strongly Agree
92 43%
Total Respondents 212
Educational Technologies in Hazlet
Goals of the Technology PlanObservations/EvaluationsBuilding GoalsDistrict GoalsMiddle States recommendationsOur Mission
Observation Instrument
Observation Instrument
Observation Instrument
Smart Boardswww.Quizlet.com
◦Sample:
www.adaptedmind.com◦Sample:
http://exchange.smarttech.com/#tab=0 ◦Choose a Smart Notebook file or lesson
iPads
1- Monkey Word2- Bits Board Pro3- Socrative
Monkey Word
Monkey Word Features
6 self paced interactive games Focus on sight word recognition Letter and word recognition Kids earn butterflies, frogs, chameleons to add to their terrariums on the app SPELLING STONE
Monkey needs help with his spelling. He can show you what it looks like, but do you know how to spell it? Use the magic gold letters to solve the puzzle!
* SIGHT BIRDS Monkey is looking for a special gems and the sight birds have them! Help him collect as many as you can before the time runs out! Features letter recognition and sight words.
* LETTER WRITINGLearn to write uppercase and lowercase letters by carving them in the ancient stone writing wall.
* PHONICS BRIDGEOh no the bridge is out and two little chinchillas are going to miss their play date! Help them get together by fixing the bridge using the engineering power of phonics!
* WORD WALLUsing and ancient map Monkey has stumbled upon a mysterious puzzle. Help him solve it by finding all the words on the map!
* RHYMING MAZEHelp a greedy little Chinchilla find his treasure by drawing a path using words that rhyme!
jungle Coins is an incredibly easy, fun and interactive app that teaches kids coin math in a visual way, taking full advantage of the iPad’s large screen and HD quality.
Usability tested with kids ages 5 and up, Jungle Coins has proven to be tremendously effective at teaching kids coin math. Kids can identify coins and count money within minutes of play.
Easy to Use● Easy to read, large, photo-real coins make learning coins a breeze.● Flip coins to see both sides● Rearrange coins into groups just like you would with real coins● Just tap Shake for a new problem.
Fun and Interactive● Animals come alive with smiles and roars as kids work through problems.● Choose from many jungle animals and their sounds, including a Lion, Tiger, Elephant, Hippo, and Panda.● The jungle theme, complete with animations, animal roars and sound effects, truly immerses kids in a deep and alive jungle.● Get a jungle congratulation when you solve 5 in a row.
Educational● No multiple choice means no guesswork – kids have to know the correct answer.● Some apps just give you a limited set of problems – Jungle Coins lasts an eternity with fresh problems every time.● Identify and Compare coins.● Count coin value● Reinforce coin skills by calculating correct change.● Track progress with your Score. Parents/Teachers love this to see how kids are doing.● Multiple levels of difficulty make learning fun and challenging. Start as a beginner with Level 1 – it only presents low denominations for easier coin math. Work your way up to an expert level with all coin denominations.● Learn gives you an interactive tutorial on understanding each coin. It explains who is on each coin, and lets you flip coins to see both sides.● Jungle Coins makes it easy to switch to other coin sets instantly and challenge you with unfamiliar coins.
ClosureBreak-Out GroupsExit Slip (Lesson, activities, ideas)Evidenced in Observations, Walkthroughs, Lesson
PlansConsult and Ideas
References Collins, J. W., 3rd, & O'Brien, N. P. (Eds.). (2003). Greenwood Dictionary of
Education. Westport, CT: Greenwood. Handelsman, J., Ebert-May, D., Beichner, R., Bruns, P., Chang, A., DeHaan, R.,
et al. (2004). Scientific teaching. Science 304(5670), 521–522.