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spreading the technology movement

by Rita

Jul 12, 2013

How do I spread the importance of keeping up with technology to orincipals, staff, parents, and students?

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Our district is very much aware of how important technology is and encourage us to use it as much as possible. I would encourage you to find ways to incorporate technology in your classroom and ask them to come in and watch. Have the kids do an online assignment, at home, with their families and offer an extra credit to make them...See More

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Patrick Canning Living in the 21st century has clearly presented some challenges for educators by way of how technology has and is reshaping teaching. As we prepare students to live in a digital era, we as educators, principals, parents and students must embrace the reality that technology is a driving force in teaching and learning. Although my school district is...See MoreLiving in the 21st century has clearly presented some challenges for educators by way of how technology has and is reshaping teaching. As we prepare students to live in a digital era, we as educators, principals, parents and students must embrace the reality that technology is a driving force in teaching and learning. Although my school district is technology driven and supports the incorporation of technology, budget restraints severely limit the available technological resources we have at our disposal.

In order to motivate principals, parents, teachers and students to see the value and necessity of keeping up with technology, I suggest the following:

1. Design a professional development workshop that is technologically driven and present it to staff. Hopefully, teachers and administrators will see how easy and engaging technology can be to use and incorporate in the classroom. I might suggest using QR codes in some fashion as the creation of such codes is quick and easy and can be used for a variety of reasons. Furthermore, using QR codes in the classroom is a great way to reduce the amount of "down time" students have while locating certain websites. I suggest using http://www.qrstuff.com.

2. Offer evening workshops on technology and present to parents. I would suggest creating a classroom web page using weebly.com. Show parents how students can access teacher provided materials via this site (especially helpful if students lost or forgot their assignments). Also, create a blog on this teacher created site where students can comment on class discussions, ask questions, etc. You can also create a link for parents to contact you directly.

3. Empowering teachers in the domain of using technology is a daunting challenge. Therefore, besides offering a PD workshop to all staff, you may poll staff to find out their specific needs or questions they have about certain technologies. Offering mini 1 hour workshops after school has been effective at my school. Teachers can sign up for workshops that interest them.

4. Post student work in a visible location for all to see. When more and more teachers see the "output" of student work using technology, more teachers may be motivated to incorporate more technology when designing lessons, or at the very least, be willing to learn more about using technology to support teaching and learning.

5. Design lessons that incorporate technology and invite teachers and administrators to observe the lesson. So many of my students have smart phones and tablets. An excellent resource is using the site kahoot.it. This site allows teachers to create multiple choice questions (quizzes),surveys, and pose open ended responses. Students can use their devices to select or construct responses that will be displayed on the SmartBoard, whiteboard or pull down screen. This site is presented in a game-like fashion. Students select a colored icon on their device that corresponds to an answer displayed.

In a time where all of our computer labs are used for SBAC testing, I am always looking for ways that I can utilize the available technology within my own classroom. I hope these suggestions help.

On 7/12/13, Rita wrote: > How do I spread the importance of keeping up with > technology to principals, staff, parents, and students?

May 24, 2014

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Welcome to the Web Quests Chatboard!

by Bob Reap (Teachers.Net)

Jun 8, 2011

Welcome to the Web Quests Chatboard. This chatboard is for teacher to discuss Web Quest projects, web-based inquiry-oriented lesson strategies and scavenger hunts designed to facilitate classroom learning.

Bookmark this resource and contribute often!

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Jeanette On 6/08/11, DeAnn wrote: > I love webquests! I think they are a great way to integrate > technology and content. As I teach Kindergarten, I am hoping > other early childhood teachers have ideas and resources for > that age group.

Have you seen this website?

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Jun 13, 2011

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DeAnn Thanks Jeannette! I will check it out right now.

Jun 13, 2011

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Here's a site for web quests

by Kim K.

Jun 8, 2011

If you're looking for some web quests this site seems to have good information.

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Mick I've used this Egypt webquest in my Ancient Civ course. The students really enjoyed the variety and learned a lot to be sure. Check it out for yourself.

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On 6/08/11, Kim K. wrote: > If you're looking for some web quests this site seems to > have good information.

Jun 8, 2011

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Melinda I couldn't get mac's link to work, but I think this is where it was trying to go. (I hope I did it right.) :-) It's a great site!

Jun 9, 2011

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Love webquests

by S. Brown

Jun 8, 2011

Thank you for creating this board! I am moving from MS to 4th grade and would love to use webquests at this level. Can't wait to see all of the ideas that come in!

Stacy

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Janine I just recently created my first webquest as part of my technology class. I am really excited to use this in the classroom next year, if I get a job. I hope you enjoy 4th grade, that is a great age and technology can really make your class fun and educational at the same time.

Janine

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Jun 8, 2011

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Integration?

by Student Teacher

Jun 8, 2011

I am interested in learning how experienced teachers have integrated web quests into their curriculum, specifically for high school. Would you structure a whole unit around student research? Or would you lecture and allow the students to do only some of the research? And how does one go about assessing students? With a rubric of some kind or would ...See More

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teachmo I have used webquests as an enrichment exercise, or for a student who has to be absent for a few days and will miss the classroom portion of instruction for a particular unit.

Assessment of learning can be oral reports, paper based tests, etc.

Jun 8, 2011

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School Psyc That sounds like a great idea.

On 6/08/11, teachmo wrote: > I have used webquests as an enrichment exercise, or for a student > who has to be absent for a few days and will miss the classroom > portion of instruction for a particular unit. > > Assessment of learning can be oral reports, paper based tests, > etc.

Jun 8, 2011

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Web Quests

by Melanie Curtis

Jun 8, 2011

I plan to put together a variety of web quests this year and am looking forward to what others are doing.

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Would love to do them! On 6/08/11, Melanie Curtis wrote: > I plan to put together a variety of web quests this year > and am looking forward to what others are doing.

How can I do them with 2 computers and 32 2nd graders?

Jun 8, 2011

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Integrating WebQuests into Sped Classroom

by JANE BENNETT

Jun 8, 2011

I'm interested in viewing some example webquests that sped teachers create for their various levels of students in, say, a sped English classroom, also for history, reading, science, and math. Feel free to email any ideas. :)

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Thank you for another new board!

by Dorothy

Jun 8, 2011

Are you really add 30 new boards?

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Bob Reap (Teachers.Net) On 6/08/11, Dorothy wrote: > Are you really add 30 new boards?

Yes, one every day for June! :o) Be sure to support these boards, the more you post to them the quicker they will take off and hit "critical mass."

Jun 8, 2011

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