Technology+in+Education

[|We Think Video]- The next shift in technology and education is collaboration, creation, community. How will you help prepare teachers and students to safely and effectively participate in this network of shared learning?


 * Directions:** Work in pairs to read and investigate one of technology strands below. Think about the implications for you as a leader. Work in groups of four to write 3 key points an administrator should know regarding the strand you investigated. Be prepared to share your team's most important point aloud with the whole group.


 * To add your key points to the Wiki**: Click on the __edit__ link. Type your 3 key points under the appropriate section below. Save. If you get a message saying do you want to overwrite someone's changes, select no.


 * Strand #1: Collaborating with your library media specialist. Get to know her job so you can tap into the skills she has been trained to perform.** Consider how you will collaborate with the library media specialist to build the technology capacity of teachers and students?

[|The Principal's Manual for Your School Library Media Program] [|Why Should Principals Support School Libraries] [|Strong Libraries Improve Student Achievement]
 * 3 Key Points we want to remember:**
 * 1. The media instructional program is the heart of the school learning community.**
 * 2.** Principals largely determine school library media program quality and how well the media specialist utilizes technology to support teachers.
 * 3. Student achievement on standardized tests improve dramatically at schools with a media specialist.**


 * Strand #2: Communication with parents to build technology funding:** How will you communicate with parents to show how teachers are using technology to engage student learning? **Show examples of student work and collaboration based on measurable objectives** How can this communication help you build support for technology funding? **Portfolio development at a young age, students can work with technology and increase competition and quality of workers and future college/tech bound students. Funding builds growth and advances the culture.** How can technology be used to connect school programs with the parent community when they can't be at school in person? **Globalization of communities and cultures.**

[|First Grade Animal Ebooks]-see examples of student products posted on YouTube for parents, grandparents, etc. to view [|Video that describes Ebook project] Sample Webinar of Winter Choral Program [|Winter Choral Program]
 * 3 Key Points we want to remember:**
 * 1. Technology ignites student collaboration without direction beyond the assignment guidlines, students teach each other (at the elementary level)**
 * 2. Technology encourages Dr. Starr's mission for increased discourse in the classroom (programs communicate goals and standards for learning**
 * 3. Students can begin editing and creating their own work portfolios, just as adult learners and workers do**


 * Strand #3: 21st Century Curriculum Integration/ Look Fors/ and Standards:** How can you use the technology standards to emphasize using the technology as a tool to engage students in higher order thinking? Consider how you will encourage the most effective use of the computer lab to promote 21st Century Learning if you are limited with technology in the classroom?

[|NETSfor Students] [|NETS for Teachers] [|NETS for Administrators]
 * 3 Key Points we want to remember:**
 * 1.** Today's students need to be able to use technology to analyze, learn and explore. Just using the techonology is no longer enough.
 * 2.** Teachers need to be comfortable to be colearners with their students.
 * 3.** The success of technology integration depends on leaders who can implement systematic reform in our schools.
 * 4.** Kurt smells like old stanky cheese

[|Maryland Technology Literacy by Grade 8] [|Student Assessment Tools] [|Kathy Schrock's Assessment and Rubric Information]
 * Strand #4: Assessment:** Technology Literacy by Grade 8. MSDE Teacher Technology Inventory. How will you ensure teachers are able to prepare students successfully for Technology Literacy by grade 8?
 * 3 Key Points we want to remember:**
 * 1.Rubrics!**
 * 2.Rubrics!!**
 * 3.Rubrics!!!**


 * Strand #5: Examples of Technology Integration at Great Seneca Creek:** How can you encourage the library media specialist (lms) and teachers to collaborate to make it happen? How will you empower your LMS to help you and your teachers make it happen?

Click on the video (collaboration.ram) to see how the LMS and a 4th grade teacher collaborate to create a Native American Project that integrates various technologies. [|collaboration.ram] Recent Presentation to BOE regarding how we use technology at GSCES A sample of instructional webinar on various information sources Kindergarteners will use for an upcoming research project [|Information Sources for Kindergarten Research] Experimental Wiki for 4th and 5th Grade Students to post summer reading discussion and projects. Summer Book Discussion Wiki Here is the form that was sent home before allowing students to participate in the Wiki. [|Wiki Information.pdf] UDL Wiki Created by Teacher UDL PLC 1. Can connect the school to parents and the community 2. Can motivate students to work harder 3. Can be integrated into your lessons easily
 * 3 Key Points we want to remember:**