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App SMashingFor Higher order thinking

OMLTA Conference, Fall 2015Tammy Aiello

Session DescriptionEncourage higher order thinking skills in your FSL students by using engaging, rich tasks that rely on "app smashing".

Let your learners’ digital native skillset take them far beyond where you might have gone otherwise for deeper, more impactful learning experiences. Guide gently, be willing to learn, and use teachable moments to build their digital literacy & citizenship.

ObjectiveParticipants will:

● be familiar with the term and definition of App Smashing● recognize how higher order thinking skills are reached

through incorporating this technique in student assignments

● share ideas about specific assignments that encourage app smashing

● become aware of some tools that might be used

Minds OnWhat do I know / think

about using technology to encourage students to use

their higher order thinking skills? & Honouring your Knowledge

and Experience

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What is APP Smashing ?

App SmashingUsing two or more tools (apps) on a device to accomplish one product, rather than staying within the confines of what any particular tool (app) can do on its own.

Origin of App SmashingTerm can be traced back to 2012 to a former History Teacher, now an #edtech instructor & leader.

Twitter @gregkulowiec

Also called App Synergy

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How does this = Higher Order Thinking ?

Bloom’s Taxonomy

by fishbrain.randy@sbcglobal.net

Consider the SAMR ModelSubstitution, Augmentation, Modification & Redefinition

Push kids to go beyond & let them push/teach you too!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/128594563@N02/15323640389

Analyzing, evaluating & creating?

Tweet quote from Vicki Davis, “Cool Cat Teacher”

Can I see a Specific example ?

SamplesStudent groups creating Heritage Minute videos based on inquiry research within interest-based groups. (Drama, History, French)

Showing in depth comprehension of text by applying & making inferences about a character, setting or any other aspects. For example: Design a character’s bedroom, Make an online dating profile, Create a radio broadcast live from the scene of one part of the story. (French, Geography, Media…)

* You have a copy of this project from my novel unit “Au pas camarade”

* You have a copy of this project for grade 8 #frimm history

SamplesHave students in a class provide a video tour of the school. (Videolicious)

Audio interview between historical figure or book character, with images selected to show & help with comprehension. (Educreations - 1 image, Recorded PPT with Screencastomatic)

Describe someone by using audio recordings of various aspects of a photo (ThingLink & SoundCloud)

** Visit Sylvia Duckworth’s websites for many other Core French ideas! **

What Tools can I use ?

Audio

Audacity (recording, editing, splicing etc. Free & on school computers)

Easy Voice Recorder

Garage Band (popular for Mac)

Sound Cloud (for hosting published audio files)

Audio Boom (for hosting published audio files)

Some of My FavouritesVideo

Screencastomatic / Jing (record whatever is on your screen + your voice)

Camtasia Studio ($$$)

DoInk (greenscreen)

Videolicious (stream together videoclips & “live”video/audio)

PowToon (animations)http://www.teachingfsl.com/2015/03/bright-ideas-powtoon.html

Photos/images

Audio & Video

Tellagami

Educreations (& Explain Everything)

Some of My FavouritesOther

Pixie - colour matching

Photos/images

Camera

Screen capturing (screenshot on devices, PrtScrn button on computers, Snipping Tool & SnagIt)

Paint

Pic Collage

Anything you can imagine & get comfortable usingTop 100 Tools for Education 2015

● Global list from the UK● Current year

http://c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/

52 Best Apps for Class

● Recent & Just Apps

http://www.teachthought.com/apps-2/52-of-the-best-apps-for-classrooms/

What Ideas do I have now ?

Did we meet our objectives?Participants will:

● be familiar with the term and definition of App Smashing● recognize how higher order thinking skills are reached

through incorporating this technique in student assignments

● share ideas about specific assignments that encourage app smashing

● become aware of some tools that might be used

Final pointDon’t stay within the

limits… colour outside the lines & get messy

Using Technology isn’t about the Tool… it’s about the learning by exploring & sharing our creations

Thanks!Keep in touch!

Tammy Aiellomadameaiello@gmail.com

Blog: Teaching FSLTwitter & Pinterest: @madameaiello

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