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An introduction to 21st Century Learning and the integration of digital tools that can help to transform classrooms into learning environments. This presentation is just the introduction to a larger hands-on presentation.
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INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY TO CREATE A 21ST CENTURY
CLASSROOM
Janet DeSenzo@jantechnj
TODAY’S ONLINE TOOLS:
www.techtools4school.wikispaces.com
Backchannel: Today’s Meethttps://todaysmeet.com/MorrisPlains
What does a a 21st Century Classroom look like??
• Teacher as facilitator (a “guide on the side” vs. a “sage on the stage”)
• Student centric• It’s messy, noisy, busy and active• Integration of multiple learning tools• Encourages critical thinking, problem solving,
collaboration, and digital literacy skills
• CCSS STANDARDS1• Support for the 4 C’s2• Flexibility/Spec Needs Access 3
• Changing Curriculums 4
• Prepare your students for THEIR future5
Why do we need to use technology?
WE NEED TO CREATE:Interactive
Learning
Environments
WHAT DOES THIS LOOK LIKE?
How do YOU use technology in your classroom?
SAMR
I want to try new tools but where do I start?
• Pick one or two tools to focus on 1
• Set goals and explore uses with your students2
• Evaluate its effectiveness 3
Getting Started with new tools:
Collaboration Tools
Research/ Organizatio
n Tools
Examples of Digital tools to support learning
Production/ Presentatio
n Tools
PDTools
LMS Edmodo/Moodle
Voice- thread
Skype in the
Classroom
Prezi
Voki
Windows Movie Mkr/
iMovie
Symbaloo
Livebinders
SweetSearch
Blog/ Curation
sites
EdWeb/ LinkedIn
GAFE GlogsterOnline
Notebooks
Twitter/ Tweetdec
k
This is just a SMALL
sample!
Where to find other tools for your digital toolkit:
• Cool Tools for Schools• WEB2.0 for Teachers Symbaloo Webmix • Technology in the Classroom (Livebinder)
There is an abundance of information here – don’t get overwhelmed!
Resources
• Partnership for 21st Century Learninghttp://www.p21.org/
• Ruben Puentedura’s Webloghttp://www.hippasus.com/rrpweblog/
