Classroom Renovation -
Rethinking your Classroom
through TechnologyKimberly Caise, NBCT, M.Ed.Building Tech LeadersTCEA 2014 – February 8, 2014
Resource Livebinder (lb)http://bit.ly/kcaiselbtcea
What is the Design Thinking Process?
• Human-centered• Collaborative• Optimistic• Experimental• Leads to innovative and
radical decisions
What can the Design Thinking Process be used for?
• Curriculum• Classroom space• Processes and tools• Systems
How can Design Thinking apply to the Classroom?
• To determine if the following is necessary:– New approach/teaching style– New technology would be beneficial– Improved student achievement– Modified physical layout– Rethinking classroom/campus
processes/systems
Rethinking Process
How might we __________?Instead of – Should we _____ ?
Could we _____?Can we _____?
http://www.good.co/blog/2013/07/31/why-you-should-start-thinking-inside-the-box/
Creative, Innovative Problem
Solving
Rethink your Classroomthrough the use of
Technology
Global Projects
Projects by Jenhttp://www.jenuinetech.com/index.htm
Civil War Sallie/Patriot Pete
http://civilwarsallie.wikispaces.comhttp://patriotpete.wikispaces.com
Classroom 2.0 LIVE – Mystery Skype
http://live.classroom20.com/1/category/skype/1.html
Cell Phones in the Classroom
The ToolboxA look at some of the online resources
Cell Phones as Innovative
Instructional ToolsWhere we were. Where we are . Where we are going.
Everyone is going mobile. Schools have moved as wellChallenges of going mobile in the classroom.How do we move forward
Challenges of Going Mobile
Administrative Resistance
Technical Support
Curriculum
Cost
Availability
Improved Student Success
How are students using cell phones?•65% use social networks•55% share photos•30% share personal creations•26% post comments on sites and blogs•15% have personal websites•15% are constant remixers•14% blog
They also use cell phones to…•Seek validation (Am I Pretty?)•Damage reputation•Post damaging pictures•Bully/threaten/Harass•Creating false identities
Research Results
http://www.britac.ac.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/14
• The proportions of textisms that kids used in their sentence translations was positively linked to verbal reasoning; the more textspeak kids used, the higher their test scores.
• The younger the age at which the kids had received mobile phones, the better their ability to read words and identify patterns of sound in speech.
- Presentation by Liz Kolb
• Be certain that your campus/district’s AUP allows for the use of mobile device including cell phones.
• If not, let these ideas and lessons open the doors and serve as models lessons for your principal, district officials, IT personnel, etc.
• Be BRAVE and an advocate for your students when necessary and possible!
The Good, the bad, and the uglyAcceptable Use Policy
We know they have them…Businesses are taking advantage of stringent AUPs and other administrative
resistance
• These tools are very simple to use and can jazz up lessons and your students enthusiasm and motivation.
• Instead of the “old standard” of paper and pencil, you can do the same thing with a mobile device.
• Instead of tuning out let’s make students tune IN, by using cell phones and tablets to engage the students with a new way to deliver content in an exciting way.
Why Bother? The fear of introducing new technologies
• Many schools are active participants.
• School District IT departments block these sites.
• Most infected web sites on the Internet.
• Many sites are blocked thinking the district is complying with CIPA.
• What does this have to do with the design thinking process?
We know about these…Some of the more popular sites
QR Codes• Scan or generate codes associated with any URL
• Showcase student work, announce campus events, or share classroom/school newsletters
• I-nigma for qr code - http://www.i-nigma.com
• Microsoft tags -http://gettag.com/mobi
I-nigma
QR Stuff
QR Stuff.com
Aurasma App• Layer items called ‘auras’ and link
using the Aurasma app
• The app is also used to view the the auras
• Android and iOS devices
• Link videos, webpages, images to an image by placing a marker on an image and viewing the ‘aura’ created with the Aurasma app
• Sounds complex but is easy to create!
Aurasma App
Aurasma App
Aurasma
Thinglink•Add music, video clips, links, etc.•Share images social media sites•Follow channels and tell stories•Store an unlimited number of images with a teacher account•Students need an email address•Limitations to several students editing the same image
Thinglink
Evernote•Use any type of device including web browsers to access Evernote
•Store notes and search notes using keywords
•Store pictures, documents, emails, etc. and send/share to your Evernote account via an Evernote email address
•There is so much more to explore using Evernote including apps from the ‘trunk’for free to enhance using Evernote
Cel.ly• Group texting that is secure and
private
• You can poll your groups with no member limit
• No downloads, free andstudents can take notes andquickly send to a group
• Join groups based on topics,hashtags, keywords, etc.
@kcaisetcea to 23559
http://cy.tl/1aHWPDf
Cel.ly
Mentimeter.com• Multiple choice options only
• Class polling option
• Immediate responses
• No limit of responses
• Generates a QR code for each poll
• Free!
Do you use polling in your classroom with students?
1. http://vot.rs2. Enter code 79 38 693. Select your answer.
A. Yes, sure do!B. No, not yet!C. What is polling?
https://www.mentimeter.com/p/48e2189afd38
Infuse Learning • Assessment tool that allows you
to poll the class and seek responses that are open ended text answers
• Some language translation is available on questions
• Students are able to draw responses to quiz questions
• Compatible with iOS, Android and desktop and laptop computers
Infuse Learning
Nearpod• Create interactive
presentations
• Assess student work with simple tools
• Viewed in 2 modes: live and self-paced
• Compatible with iOS, Android and desktop and laptop computers
• http://ws.nearpod.com/?code=ba0aecf5dbfd870809b1fa6631a21c5c`
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Contact Information
• E-mail: [email protected]• Blog: http://www.kimcaise.com• Livebinder: http://bit.ly/kcaiselbtcea• Survey link: http://bit.ly/designthinkingsurvey
Sources• Christian Long, Trung Le, and Melanie Kahl of
The Third Teacher+• David Jakes - http://jakes.editme.com/educon25• https://experience.sap.com/post/show/48• http://neworgmod.blogspot.com/2012/08/introduction-to-design-thinkin
g.html• http://www.good.co/blog/2013/07/31/why-you-should-start-thinking-insi
de-the-box/• IDEO – http://designthinkingforeducators.com• http://freedigitalphotos.net
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