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Learning Focused School & Technology Connections
Melanie Wiscount
Wilkes University
Essential Questions • Why connect technology with
Learning-focused Schools philosophy?
• How can we connect technology to the different seven steps in Learning-focused Schools lesson plans?
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Why connect technology with Learning-focused Schools philosophy?
• Interest students
• Engage students
• Inspire students
• Empower students
• Motivate students
• Deliver differentiated instruction
• Scaffold with technology
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How can we connect technology to the different seven steps in Learning-focused Schools lesson plans?
• Multimedia applications
• Mindmapping
• Publishing tools
• Content creation tools
• Support tools
• Innovation tools
• Organization tools
• Learning tools
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How can we connect technology to the different seven steps in Learning-focused Schools lesson plans?
• Appeal to millennial learners
• Develop 21st literacies
• Teach outside the box
• Integrate technology transparently
• Integrate technology seamlessly
• It’s all about the task ~ NOT the tool
• Teach digital citizenship
• Create effective & efficient information managers http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-images-girl-with-laptop-rimagefree9448100-resi2576935
Connect Technology to Standards • PA State standards
• NETS for Students
• SAS alignment to Standards
• 21st Century Skills
LFS + Technology =21st Century Teaching & Learning
Essential Questions
Activating Thinking
Acceleration
~ Previewing
Teaching Activities & Strategies
Assessment
Summarizing Extending ~
Refining Activities
Differentiation
Word Walls
Graphic Organizers
Acquisition Lessons
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