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Literacies in the K-6 Classroom
Kevin JarrettTechnology Facilitator, K-4
Northfield Elementary School
Summer Teacher InstituteJune 23, 2009
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Collect and post 1-minute presentations of student learning projects.
Developing a unit for boys on the book The Aurora County All-Stars by Deborah Wiles.
Either the Winter Olympics unit or the FIFA World Cup Unit.
Also am curious about how to collaborate with other classes to collect and analyze data.
Any Algebra 1 or Algebra 2 Concept.
produce a Professional Development module for facilitating the value of using Videoconferencing or web2.0 in the classroom.
I would like to learn more about how to use technology with the language arts.
Some type of global interaction. Possibly working on a problem solving project with students abroad.
Units that will fit into homeroom curriculum, especially in jk-1 grades.
Connecting with Spanish-speaking students.
A unit relating to reading, writing, math or social studies curriculum.
use technology to enhance their social studies (history and/or culture study) or science instruction.
…technology as tool for differentiated learning.
Character education and/or social skills development for first or third grades.
…collaborative aspects of tech in the classroom.
Requirements to Teach with Tech
Teaching successfully with emerging technologies requires:• A spirit of experimentation• Willingness to engage learners in the creation of learning resources (co-creation of content)• Willingness to “let go” of control and content presentation approaches to teaching• Tolerance of failure
From Handbook or Emerging Technologies for Learning- Siemens and Tittenberger
What if I told you …
• A single Web 2.0 application can address nearly ALL those wants?
• Collaborations are easy to find (if you know where to look)
• Fitting a collaborative project into your day is easier than you think?
Voicethread
• Intuitive, flexible• Collaborative by design• Multimedia (images,
text, audio, video, telephone)
• Web-based• Cross-platform• Asynchronous• Free
Voicethread
+ +
=…
Voicethread Tips
• Plan ahead• Storyboard• Use “Save to .JPG”
option to create images– Use Keynote or
PowerPoint for “heavy lifting” (organizing content)
– Import images & record audio
• Loud speaking can make audio recording cut out
• Be prepared to re-record until satisfied
• Have students choose icons for their accounts
• Use ‘Doodle’ feature sparingly
A Colleague’s Voicethread Project
Voicethread
• Let’s explore…– In your groups, review
examples– Discuss strengths,
weaknesses– Share out
- discussion time -
Voicethread
• Now it’s your turn!– We will create our own Voicethreads
• First, we need:– A planning sheet (actually…)– Images (existing or take your own today)– Headset microphones– Voicethread usernames & passwords
- creation time -
Voicethread
What Went Well?• ?
What Could Have Been Better?• ?
- discuss curricular applications -
Voicethread
• Path Forward– Project Identification– Lesson/Unit Design– Logistics
• Your Role• Available Support
On to … collaborations!
Leveraging Online Communities
• Find & evaluate• Sign up• Build profile• Lurk (read)• Contribute• Add friends• Request help• Promote the community
Leveraging Online Communities
• Building Your Profile– Ning (overall)– Networks you’re in
• Network Pages– Theme– Content– Messaging
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