Teaching with Technology (part 1)

Workshop 1Fall 2013

About this course:

Hands-on introduction to digital learning tools

21st century skills for students

Case studies

Develop and test lessons that integrate

technology in the classroom

Learning objectives:

Describe how technology can transform learning

Determine when technology is a value-add to your curricula

Define several digital learning tools

Practice using blogs, podcasts, wikis and social networks

Develop 2 lessons that effectively integrate technology

Create your own classroom blog, podcast and technology integration plan

Agenda:KWLClassroom IntentionsDigital NativesExplanation of Web 2.0Why use technology in schools?BreakCollaboration GroupsTransforming learning with technologyIntro to RAK Teachers Network PortalSummary, Q & A, Homework

Workshop 1 Guiding Questions:

What is a digital native?

Why integrate technology into your curricula?

How can technology transform learning environments?

How can I use the RAK Teachers Network to improve my teaching

and learning?

KWL

What are our classroom intentions?

We are all great teachers!

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In order to get certificates we will _________.

What are Digital Natives?

Internet Internet

Expert Expert

Masses Masses

Web 1.0 Web 2.0

Why incorporate technology into your curriculum?

Collaboration Groups

3-4 people/groupAt least 2 schools/group

Your group will work together for the whole semester!

Transforming learning with technology!

Traditional Learning Tech Enabled Learning

Limited media Multimedia

RAK Teachers Networkhttp://rakteachersnetwork.ning.com/

Please write this URL down!

Write down your user name and password too!

Workshop 1 Guiding Questions:

What is a digital native?

Why integrate technology into your curricula?

How can technology transform learning environments?

How can I use the RAK Teachers Network to improve my teaching

and learning?

Q and A

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Homework

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Thanks!