“Integration is NOT the use of managed instructional software, where a computer delivers content and tracks students’ progress. Integration is NOT having students go to a computer lab to learn technical skills while the classroom teacher stays behind to plan or grade papers. Integration is NOT using the Internet to access games sponsored by toy manufacturers or popular television shows. Integration is NOT using specialty software for drill and practice day after day. Integration does NOT replace a teacher with a computer"
~Yan Sun
INSPIRE Students Are: Navigators of the Digital World - Navigators of the digital world who are proficient in the use of technology, media, and online resources. (pacificcoastacademy.org)
Inspiring Videos
•Redefining Learning & Teaching using Technology. | Jason Brown | TEDxNorwichED
21st Century Skills
-Building professional online relationships
-Helping Digital Natives meet leanring objectives
-Connecting to digital networks
-Creating a portfolio of online content using Zoom and GoogleEdu
-Facilitate effective digital tools
Digital Formative assessments
Class Flow- https://classflow.com/#!/learn-more This will allow students to have their own accounts and collaborate together in groups.
Plickers- https://get.plickers.com We will review site word flashcards as a whole group
Digital Summative Assessment
Quizizz- https://quizizz.com This allows students to take independent quizzes created by the teacher.
Technology Resources for New Teachers
•TED ED
•GoogleEdu
•CONNECTED
•EDMODO
•ZOOM
•MICRO-CREDENTIALING Provided by NEA to enhance teacher professional development and collaboration.
Educational APPS
Epic Reader This app allows for quizzes and points to assess student comprehension. Students are allowed to choose books of their interest at their reading level. Students will be able to read the assigned books addressing the learning objective then take a quiz to assess for comprehension.
Voice Thread allows for students to work collaboratively and edit projects using visuals and how to arrange their ideas and reflections of the story.
Showbie Parents can provide support and resources in following along with reading assignments and timely teacher feedback in a collaborative online sharing community.