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Nellie Deutsch, Ed.DApril 12, 2016 Moodle for Teachers
Technology with TeensDistraction or Engagement?
Nellie Deutsch, Ed.D
Atlantic University
http://nellie-deutsch.com
Nellie Deutsch, Ed.D Moodle for Teachers
The use of technology in the EFL classroom may cause distractions, but also provide opportunities for learning. Teenagers’ attention may be affected by the use of electronic devices, however, allowing students to teach with their smart phones may actually improve learning and engagement in class. The presenter will share simple techniques that combine technology and mindfulness to help improve student focus in the teen classroom.
Technology with Teens: Distraction or Engagement?
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Nellie Deutsch, Ed.DApril 12, 2016 Moodle for Teachers
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Challenges and Opportunities Moodle for Teachers
Smart Phones in the Classroom
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“We learn best with focused attention” (Goleman, 2013, p. 16)
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Personal Devices in the Classroom: Distraction or Engagement?
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Are they focused?Technology with Teens: Distraction or Engagement?
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Inability to Tune Out Distractions
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(Goleman, 2013)
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Focused amidst Distractions
Personal and Other Awareness
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Technology with Teens: Distraction or Engagement?
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(Davidson, 200Goleman, 2013)
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Selective Attention within Distractions
What is Focus?
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(Goleman, 2013)
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“Phase-Locking” Making Neural Connections
(Davidson, 2012; Goleman, 2013)
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Connecting to Previous Learning
Focus Necessary for Learning
Technology with Teens: Distraction or Engagement?
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Sensory and Emotional Distractions
Sensory
Visual
Auditory
Smell
Tactile
Taste
Personal Inner
Other
Outer
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Technology with Teens: Distraction or Engagement?
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(Davidson, 2012)
(Goleman, 2013)
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Positive & Negative Sensory Signals
Distractions
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(Goleman, 2013)
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Differing Sensory Signals Distract
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Bitter
Sour
Salty
Sweet
(Goleman, 2013)
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Smell the Blossoms
Get their Attention
Technology with Teens: Distraction or Engagement?
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Nellie Deutsch, Ed.D Moodle for TeachersApril 12, 2016
Positive & Negative Sensory Signals Distract
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Distractions
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Technology with Teens: Distraction or Engagement?
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Nellie Deutsch, Ed.D Moodle for Teachers
Get their Attention
Look at the Flower
Technology with Teens: Distraction or Engagement?
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Nellie Deutsch, Ed.D Moodle for Teachers
Emotionally Loaded Signals Distract
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Bitter
Sour
Salty
Sweet
(Goleman, 2013)
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Emotional Turbulence
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(Goleman, 2013)
Attention Adrift
Chronic Anxiety Causing Attention Adrift
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Learning OpportunitiesTechnology with Teens: Distraction or Engagement?
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• Relax• Positive outlook • Collaborate • Social Engagement• Transfer in and out of class
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What happens when students focus?
(Csikszentmihalyi, 2002; Davidson, 2012; Goleman, 2013)
Technology with Teens: Distraction or Engagement?
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(Davidson, 2012)
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What happens when students focus?
Attention Muscle Gets Stronger
Mental Training 2 Tune Out 2 Tune In
• Choose object such as a coin• Keep eyes on it• If wander off • Bring attention back
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Tenacity is a meditative app designed to promote mental well-being through breath counting. In Tenacity, the focus is on learning practices of wellness and self-regulation. Relax and concentrate on your own breathing as you explore Greek ruins, Egyptian dunes, and staircases that ascend into the skies, and unlock rewards and achievements as you become a more mindful person
Learning Games
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How to get students to focus?
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Personal Devices in the Classroom: Distraction or Engagement?Citizen Science is an online flash-based computer adventure game in which the player is a young adult who becomes concerned about the health of a local lake threatened by eutrophication. Based at Lake Mendota in Madison, WI, the player's goal is to restore the lake. By focusing on the ecological needs of Lake Mendota as well as the surrounding community, the game is able to bring together real-world issues and scientific practices.
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Too Much Screen TimeMoodle for Teachers
Tuning to Machines vs. People
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Classroom Climate & Social Engagement
Self and Other FocusedMoodle for TeachersApril 12, 2016
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Teaching as a Way to Learn
Document & Reflect on Learning
• Teamwork• Knowledge • Preparation• Presentation Skills
Requires
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Slides – Videos - Feedback
Teaching and Learning Cycle
New
Nellie Deutsch, Ed.DApril 12, 2016 Moodle for Teachers
Children Teaching Children
Practice Language Skills
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Free Tools to Create Videos
Active Authentic Learning
• Movenote (PowerPoint with Audio & Video) • Screencast-o-matic (Audio & Video) capture • PresentMe (Audio & Video on PowerPoint) • Plotagon (Audio and Video animations) • Capture image (Jing, Screencast-o-matic) • SlideSpeech (PowerPoint & Notes Computer)• Knovio (PowerPoint and Audio)
Technology with Teens: Distraction or Engagement?
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Teaching as a Way to Learn
Students Create Video Tutorials with PPTs
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Teaching Peers
Learning Together April 12, 2016
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Teach Peers
Create Video Tutorials
• Focus• Motivation• Self-confidence• Social skills
• Other• Outer
• Gain knowledge
Develop
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Selective Attention
Authentic Lifelong Learning Practice
Bonk, C. J., & Khoo, E. (2014). Adding some tec-variety: 100+ activities for motivating and retaining learners online. Bloomington: Open World Books.
Burns-Sardone, N. (2014). Making the case for BYOD instruction in teacher education. Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology, 11, 191-201. Retrieved from http://iisit.org/Vol11/IISITv11p191- 201Sardone0505.pdf
Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2002). Flow. London: Rider.
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References
Technology with Teens: Distraction or Engagement?
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Davidson, R., & Begley, S. (2012) The emotional life of your brain: How to change the way you think, feel and live. London: Hodder & Stoughton.
Goleman, D. (2013). Focus: The hidden driver of excellence. London: Bloomsbury.
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References
Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. (2015). Tenacity. Available at Games Learning Society http://www.gameslearningsociety.org/games.php
Technology with Teens: Distraction or Engagement?
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