Showing posts with label webinar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label webinar. Show all posts
Sunday, November 29, 2015
SAMR Through the Lens of the Common Core
"As education leaders incorporate the CCSS into school systems, P21 urges them to do so in a way that honors the fusion of the 3R's (core academic content mastery) and 4C's (critical thinking and problem solving, collaboration, communication and creativity and innovation). It is imperative that the CCSS be considered the "floor" --not the "ceiling"-- when it comes to expectations for student performance in the 21st Century."
Weaving it All Together - In Simple Terms
- The Common Core defines what students should be able to do.
- Digital tools provide students with resources, flexible options and support to do it.
- The SAMR model provides teachers with a point of reference to reflect on what they are asking students to do and challenges them to embrace technology to design learning experiences that allow students to do what couldn't be done without the tech.
This digital toolkit is filled with resources for compacting that crowded plate and embracing technology as a tool to fuel deep learning. It can be used as a launching pad to shift instructional practices that target the CCSS through active student participation, providing them with opportunities to engage in the 4C's. Explore it and dive in, one step at a time.
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SAMR Through the Lens of Common Core Standards
Webinar: 12/3 @ 4:00 CST, sponsored by MyInfinitec.org
Are you looking for ways to leverage the power of technology to help students develop 21st Century Skills? Researchers have determined that technology integration typically moves through four specific levels: Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition (SAMR).The higher the level of an activity the greater the educational benefit. This webinar will demonstrate how to use the SAMR model of technology integration as a guide for planning and implementing classroom learning experiences that take student learning to higher levels.
Join me and Infinitec as we look at some traditional learning tasks, align them to the Common Core Standards, and walk them up the SAMR ladder to show how to transform your teaching and "Teach Above the Line."
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Saturday, November 28, 2015
3 Interactive Resources from ICE 2015
I attended some really great sessions and I also facilitated some sessions, but I was truly re-enerergized by the conversations that happened along the way. These deep and extended conversations happen best when educators go outside the walls of their schools and gather together in person to share ideas.
Of course, if you weren't able to attend ICE15, there's still a lot to be learned by exploring the wealth of resources that were created and published by those who presented. Here are 3 interactive resources I shared at #ICE15.
Digital Differentiation - General Conference Session
Explore the interactive slideshow from my general conference session. It is filled with tools and resources to help educators leverage the power of tech to differentiate instruction and it is totally powered by ThingLink_EDU.
ThingLink Interactive Science Image Slam
View the archived webinar to share the winning images from the Science Creative Challenges and get inspired by the amazing educators that created them. The webinar was broadcast live from ICE on February 24th.Transform Teaching & Learning with ThingLink & Google Drive
During this workshop, participants worked their way through the interactive resource below to learn to get started with ThingLink and create interactive activities for students, powered by Google Drive. It was quite useful to add resources to the interactive resource as we went through each of the lessons, adding tags to provide answers to questions and more information. This session was so much fun, mostly because of the amazing educators who attended. What enthusiasm!
Explore this interactive image to find lesson plans, activities and examples.
Get More ICE Resources
Get presenter resources and shared notes from sessions on the Presenter Resources page of the ICE Conference Website. Follow @ICE_Il and use the hashtag #ICE15.
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Tuesday Webinar: Using Google Slides to Construct Knowledge
This could be easier than you think. The Google Docs Presentation tool can be a great starting point to begin breaking the barriers of traditional tech integration and help you design student-driven learning experiences.
Join me and Simple K12 for an in-depth look at the features available in this collaborative and user friendly tool and learn to use Google Docs in innovative ways that go well beyond the typical student presentation. Templates to get you started also will be provided.
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Explore this interactive graphic to learn more, get resources and sign up.
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Live Event: Best Google Tips for Your Classroom
On Saturday October 25th, Simple K 12 will be hosting a free Google day of learning designed to provide educators with The Best Google Tips for Your Classroom. Educators can enjoy a series of webinars throughout the day, starting at 10 AM EDT.
I am looking forward to hosting Improve Writing Skills Using Digital Writing and Google Docs at 1:00 PM. The session is designed to help educators learn to use Google Docs to thoughtfully incorporate digital writing into the curriculum.
Improve Writing Skills Using Digital Writing and Google Docs
Would you like to improve your students' writing skills and help them bridge the gap between writing in school and writing in the real world? One way of doing so is by using digital writing and Google Docs, the documents editor available in Google Drive. Since Google Docs is collaborative and available 24/7, students using Google Docs often write more frequently and better than when given traditional paper and pencil writing tasks. Join Susan Oxnevad as she shows how to use Google Docs to thoughtfully incorporate digital writing into the curriculum. She will explain how to fully utilize the latest Google Docs features, such as integrated reference tools and collaborative revision tools to help you and your students embrace digital writing.
Learn more about the webinars offered throughout the day and register at Simple K 12.
Monday, November 23, 2015
A ThingLink PD Toolkit of Resources
The resources created have been collected and curated into one interactive image. I believe they are valuable for personal learning needs, as well as for use during professional development offerings. They were created to be shared and reused.
Explore, Share and Reuse This Interactive Image
Feel free to embed this interactive image into your own digital space. You can use, remix and share the resources when working with other educators to save yourself the time and trouble of reinventing the wheel. Enjoy!
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Join Our Live Event on October 28th
About the Event
Join us live on October 28th at 8:00 PM EDT, or sign up for the archive.Improve Digital Writing Skills with Google Docs
Would you like to improve your students' writing skills and help them bridge the gap between writing in school and writing in the real world?
Join me and Simple K-12 for a free webinar on June 24th at 3:00 PM EDT to learn how to use Google Docs to thoughtfully incorporate digital writing into the curriculum.
Sign up for this free webinar at Simple K-12. Be sure to check out additional webinars offered during this free online event to help you "Become a Google Tools Expert".
Sign up for this free webinar at Simple K-12. Be sure to check out additional webinars offered during this free online event to help you "Become a Google Tools Expert".
Explore my collection of resources
View more through the tab at the top of this blog.
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Instructional Shifts to Support the Common Core
The CCSS identify a spiraling set of skills necessary to prepare students for success. The standards are designed to teach students how to think. They call for increased comprehension, synthesis of information and the ability to clearly express learning. To facilitate the deep learning experiences supported by the CCSS, a shift in instructional practices is necessary.
The seamless integration of technology into the Common Core aligned curriculum supports learning through active participation and increases opportunities for all students to have access to the resources and information they need for success. With increasing numbers of Internet connected portable learning devices in our schools, access to information is readily available in a variety of formats and often in the palm of our students’ hands. While it’s safe to say that many schools are wired, it’s time to combine digital tools with innovative instructional practices to get our students plugged in.
Help students uncover knowledge
Instead of teaching scripted curriculum defined by a textbook, consider putting your teaching skills and expertise to good use during the instructional planning phase by using essential questions to fuel the learning. Essential questions require students to construct knowledge and when combined with a flexible lesson design this type of learning can allow students to express learning in original ways. There is no room for answers that simply require copying and pasting, and worksheets become obsolete.
Essential Questions
To get started with essential questions, first take a look at the content you will be covering. Use Bloom’s as a guide to develop complex questions that require students to use higher order thinking skills to answer. Take a look at the Common Core Standards and identify several standards that can be woven into the learning process. Design a grading rubric for use as a guide to define expectations for students as they create a final original project to demonstrate learning. This will ensure that the student driven learning experience hits the targeted instruction and includes those Common Core Standards. Remember to make sure to dedicate an adequate amount of instructional time for students to answer complex Essential QuestionsExplore my toolkit of resources for helping students uncover knowledge and create something original.
Final thoughts
Technology is a powerful tool for learning that can be used effectively to help students develop the skills necessary to succeed in school and beyond. Students can develop transferrable knowledge and skills as they engage in learning experiences that require them to construct knowledge.
The Common Core presents new challenges and new opportunities to help us focus on deep learning. This requires shifts in instructional practices. We have the opportunity to redesign learning, let's embrace it!
Instructional Shifts to Support the CCSS
11/19/2013 at 4:00 PM EST
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The Common Core presents new challenges and new opportunities to help us focus on deep learning. This requires shifts in instructional practices. We have the opportunity to redesign learning, let's embrace it!
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I'm hosting a webinar onTuesday, 11/19 at 4:00 PM EST to explore Instructional Shifts to Support the Common Core. If you are a Simple K-12 member, I hope you will join us for a closer look at the ideas presented here.
11/19/2013 at 4:00 PM EST
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Monday, November 16, 2015
Digital Differentiation, a Free Webinar on 3/29
Please join me and Simple K 12 for a free day of learning on March 29th. I'll be kicking off the day of learning with an overview of flexible tools to support personalized learning, an essential component of Digital Differentiation.
Explore my redesigned flexible toolkit during this webinar at 10:00 AM EDT.
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Friday, November 13, 2015
Unpacking the Common Core: Tech Powered Projects
Note: To view everything on each slide, click the bunny slippers instead of the arrow to advance the slideshow. Click the X to view full screen.
Good news! There is still time to catch some awesome Common Core webinars today at Simple K12.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Webinar: SAMR Through the Lens of 21st Century Skills
SAMR Through the Lens of 21st Century Skills October 15, 2013, 4:00 PM CST
Are you looking for ways to leverage the power of technology to help students develop 21st Century Skills?
This webinar will demonstrate how to use the SAMR model of tech integration as a guide for planning and implementing classroom learning experiences that take student learning to higher levels. Join me and Infinitec as we look at some traditional learning tasks focusing on 21st century research and writing and walk them up the SAMR ladder to help you "Teach Above the Line."
Registration is open to all
Monday, November 9, 2015
ThingLink: Design Engaging Learning Experiences
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| Nov. 12th @4:00 PM CST |
ThingLink is one of the most frequently used tools in my digital toolkit because it is flexible, user friendly, and it can be used to help me meet my goals. I believe ThingLink allows me to create whatever I can possibly imagine!
What is ThingLink?
ThingLink, an online tool that provides users with the ability to turn any image into a multimedia rich interactive graphic. Add video, images, audio, and links to any website with the click of a button. Pack a lot of content into a small space and embed it into a variety of online learning platforms for easy access, 24/7. ThingLink is user friendly flexible and free.
A Few Ways to Use ThingLink
In preparation for my Simple K12 webinar this week, I put together this interactive image to illustrate some effective ideas for using ThingLink. Please explore this image.
Resources for Using ThingLink
This blog is filled with examples and ideas for using ThingLink for teaching and learning. In addition to a few dedicated posts you will find that ThingLink is woven into many different ideas and examples I have shared. Beyond that, please visit my ThingLink Toolkit. The toolkit is a comprehensive collection of resources to help teachers and students successfully use ThingLink for teaching and learning. There you will find many examples and quite a few tutorials to get you started.If you are a Simple K12 member, I invite you to attend the webinar I am hosting on Tuesday, November 12th for 30 minutes of learning, live and worldwide!
Registration is open to members
Free Webinar: Transform Teaching & Learning with ThingLink
ThingLink EDU is a digital tool that provides users with the ability to turn any image or video into a multimedia rich interactive learning tool. Start with an image or start with a video. Annotate it with audio, video, images and links to any content on the Internet with the click of a button.
Please join us for a free webinar as we explore inspiring examples and easy-to-follow instructions to help you transform teaching and redefine learning with ThingLink.
August 18th at 4:00 PM CST
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Free Online Event: Improve Writing with Google Docs
One way of doing so is by using digital writing and Google Docs, the documents editor available in Google Drive. Since Google Docs is collaborative and available 24/7, students using Google Docs often write more frequently and better than when given traditional paper and pencil writing tasks.
Join me and Simple K 12 for a online event and learn how to use Google Docs to thoughtfully incorporate digital writing into the curriculum. We will explore ways to fully utilize the latest Google Docs features to help you and your students embrace digital writing.
- Learn to use built in research and reference tools available in Google Docs to redefine writing.
- Explore ways to incorporate peer editing and collaboration into writing instruction.
- Take a peek at the Google Classroom to learn how to manage digital writing assignments.
- Explore the use of Google Docs Add-Ons as options for adding functionality to Google Docs.
- Learn to help students become digitally responsible by teaching them to credit sources.
Google Tips & Tools for Teachers All Day
Good news! This webinar is one of 6 webinars offered throughout the day during Simple K-12's free online event on August 9, 2014.
Friday, November 6, 2015
Webinar: Marzano's 6 Steps to Effective Vocabulary Instruction
Monday, April 08, 2013 @ 5:00 PM EDT
Academic vocabulary is one of the greatest predictors of student success across all areas of the curriculum. Dr. Robert Marzano has developed a successful six-step process for teaching vocabulary to improve instruction and boost the academic performance of all students. Join me and Simple K12 as we explore a variety of digital tools, tips, and strategies to support Dr, Marzano's method of vocabulary development to help students develop transferable word knowledge.
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Free Online Event: Google Docs Writing Workshop
How would you like you like to improve your students' writing skills along with their technology skills? In this webinar, you will learn how to utilize the many features available in Google Docs to facilitate a digital writing workshop and maximize writing instruction in the 24/7 classroom. Join me and Simple K12 as we demonstrate how to
- Use sharing and commenting tools combined with cooperative grouping strategies to provide students with immediate feedback.
- Help students improve writing skills by teaching them to use the integrated reference and writing tools available.
- Monitor student progress using the revision history feature.
- Put the tools together to enjoy the benefits of using these online digital writing tools to support all learners.
Wednesday, July 09, 2014 @ 1:00 PM EDT
SAMR - Flexible Toolkit Slideshow
The final webinar in this series will be held on December 3rd at 4:00 PM CST. SAMR Through the Lens of the Common Core. The webinar is free and registration is open to all.
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Webinar: Unpacking the CCSS Academic Vocabulary Shift
Join me and Simple K12 as we explore some free and user friendly digital tools and effective instructional practices to support the necessary direct instruction of tier 2 and tier 3 words. Sign up
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Share and Inspire Through ThingLink Interactive Image Slams
Talented members of our rapidly growing ThingLink Education Community have discovered ways to leverage the power of ThingLink for a variety of innovative uses across all content areas and grade levels. ThingLink Interactive Image Slams are informal webinars designed to provide educators with a opportunities to share creative ways to transform teaching and learning with ThingLink.
Discover the endless creative possibilities for enriching students’ enthusiasm for learning like never before through this unique webinar highlighting the work of our users.
Grab a Chance in the Spotlight
Learn about how you can have a chance to share an inspiring image of your own. Collaborate with other participants through a back channel and sign up for a session on 9/16 or 9/18.Learn More and Sign up
Meet Our Guest Panelists
September 16th at 8:00 PM EDT
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