All Discussions Tagged 'K-12' - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T04:54:07Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=K-12&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHistory Lessons for the Classroomtag:www.classroom20.com,2012-10-29:649749:Topic:8876622012-10-29T17:33:10.401ZAngela Smithhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/AngelaSmith
<p>In this lesson plan from HP Teacher Experience Exchange, students learn about Florida's Spanish Colonial Heritage Trail through brainstorming, a visual online booklet and discussion. How have you incorporated online resources into your history lesson plans? <a href="http://bit.ly/uMysJj">http://bit.ly/uMysJj</a> </p>
<p>In this lesson plan from HP Teacher Experience Exchange, students learn about Florida's Spanish Colonial Heritage Trail through brainstorming, a visual online booklet and discussion. How have you incorporated online resources into your history lesson plans? <a href="http://bit.ly/uMysJj">http://bit.ly/uMysJj</a> </p> Who is using K-12 social media tools (Club Penquin, Togetherville, WhatWhats Me,etc) in the classroom?tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-09-25:649749:Topic:8791302012-09-25T17:34:13.857ZKaren Fleminghttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KarenFleming
<p>Hi, I am curious what K-12 social media/learning tools are accepted in classrooms and how hard it is to get approval to use something new.</p>
<p>Hi, I am curious what K-12 social media/learning tools are accepted in classrooms and how hard it is to get approval to use something new.</p> Help Contribute to my Transmedia Literacy Capstone!tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-05-15:649749:Topic:8371392012-05-15T06:02:08.378ZCharmaine Nghttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CharmaineNg
<p>Hi, everyone!</p>
<p>I am a capstone project away from graduating in a few weeks. My topic: transmedia literacy and storytelling in K-12 classrooms. My definition for transmedia in this case is <span>using multiple platforms and digital technologies to tell a story experience. </span></p>
<p>But in order for my project to be a success, I need your help. I want a big chunk of my paper to be anecdotes and insights from teachers and educators, so it can be as useful to the community as…</p>
<p>Hi, everyone!</p>
<p>I am a capstone project away from graduating in a few weeks. My topic: transmedia literacy and storytelling in K-12 classrooms. My definition for transmedia in this case is <span>using multiple platforms and digital technologies to tell a story experience. </span></p>
<p>But in order for my project to be a success, I need your help. I want a big chunk of my paper to be anecdotes and insights from teachers and educators, so it can be as useful to the community as possible. I want to share the strategies teachers have employed regarding technology and what their decision-making process looks like. Who and what influences you? How did you pick so-and-so program to do so-and-so project? How has technology affected your teaching? And so forth.</p>
<p>Digital storytelling is such an interesting topic, and I would love to hear your thoughts on it. So if you're interested in helping, feel free to email me (ng dot cmaine at gmail dot com), leave a comment, or go ahead and <a href="http://bit.ly/KiSy9l" target="_blank">answer the survey</a>! Please share this with anyone who might be interested. Thank you all! :-)</p> Using Pinterest for Teachingtag:www.classroom20.com,2012-04-10:649749:Topic:8260442012-04-10T00:03:27.170ZElizabeth Crawfordhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ElizabethCrawford
<p>Pinterest is helping teachers inspire students, increase participation and tell stories. How are you using the social platform in your classroom? <a href="http://on.mash.to/GHdHv9">http://on.mash.to/GHdHv9</a></p>
<p>Pinterest is helping teachers inspire students, increase participation and tell stories. How are you using the social platform in your classroom? <a href="http://on.mash.to/GHdHv9">http://on.mash.to/GHdHv9</a></p> K-12 Online Testingtag:www.classroom20.com,2012-04-06:649749:Topic:8252042012-04-06T18:49:47.928ZElizabeth Crawfordhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ElizabethCrawford
<p>A legislative subcommittee recently voted to replace Michigan’s Educational Assessment Program with a computer-adaptive online assessment. How is your school preparing to manage state required assessments with the upcoming Smarter Balanced Assessment exam that will be required in 2014-2015? <a href="http://bit.ly/H9PzCV">http://bit.ly/H9PzCV</a></p>
<p>A legislative subcommittee recently voted to replace Michigan’s Educational Assessment Program with a computer-adaptive online assessment. How is your school preparing to manage state required assessments with the upcoming Smarter Balanced Assessment exam that will be required in 2014-2015? <a href="http://bit.ly/H9PzCV">http://bit.ly/H9PzCV</a></p> Social Networking for Social Good With TakingITGlobal for Educatorstag:www.classroom20.com,2012-04-05:649749:Topic:8247672012-04-05T20:56:57.366ZKate Gattohttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KateGatto
<p><strong>Your Name and Title:</strong> Kate Gatto, TIGed Program Manager<br></br> <br></br><strong>School, Library, or Organization Name:</strong> TakingITGlobal<br></br> <br></br> <strong>Area of the World from Which You Will Present:</strong> Toronto, Canada<br></br> <br></br><strong>Language in Which You Will Present:</strong> English<br></br> <br></br><strong>Target Audience(s):</strong> Teachers, Administrators<br></br> <br></br><strong>Short Session Description (one line):</strong> <br></br><br></br>Social networking is used for…</p>
<p><strong>Your Name and Title:</strong> Kate Gatto, TIGed Program Manager<br/> <br/><strong>School, Library, or Organization Name:</strong> TakingITGlobal<br/> <br/> <strong>Area of the World from Which You Will Present:</strong> Toronto, Canada<br/> <br/><strong>Language in Which You Will Present:</strong> English<br/> <br/><strong>Target Audience(s):</strong> Teachers, Administrators<br/> <br/><strong>Short Session Description (one line):</strong> <br/><br/>Social networking is used for social good at TakingITGlobal! Learn how to facilitate global education and inspire student leadership in local and global communities with social digital media tools.<br/><br/> <br/><strong>Full Session Description (as long as you would like):</strong><br/><br/>Launched in 2000, TakingITGlobal (<a href="http://www.tigweb.org">www.tigweb.org</a>) hosts an online multilingual community of youth from around the world who use social networking to create positive global change. Young leaders logging in to TIG inspire each other to make a difference, learn about issues that matter, and find opportunities to constructively channel their energy and ideas into action. With a growing membership of over 412,000 individuals in every country of the world, the TIG site reached over 5 million people last year alone. TIG’s mission is to empower youth to understand and act on the world’s greatest challenges. This mission is being accomplished through TIG’s online community and through its platform for schools, TakingITGlobal for Educators (TIGed).<br/><br/>TIGed is host to a community of over 7,900 educators in 135 countries who are interested in empowering their students to think and act as world citizens. Visitors to the site will also find a collection of resources that facilitate the inclusion of global perspectives in the classroom, and a virtual classroom and collaboration space designed for international learning partnerships. Members can start their own collaborative projects with other educators they find in the community, or they can engage their students in TIGed-organized programming in three key areas: global citizenship, environmental stewardship, and student voice.<br/> <br/>In this session, we will:</p>
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<li><span>Explore the importance of global awareness and citizenship;</span></li>
<li><span>Browse the educational tools and resources available through TIG’s online learning community for young global leaders;</span></li>
<li><span>Explore how you can benefit from TIGed's community of globally minded teachers, resources, and virtual classroom spaces;</span></li>
<li><span>Navigate through the available TIGed programs and initiatives;</span></li>
<li><span>Explore how to integrate the study of global issues into the classroom through the use of virtual tools;</span></li>
<li><span>Discuss the power of global collaboration and social networking in facilitating student-led learning and engagement;</span></li>
<li><span>Build confidence in using online tools in our classrooms to facilitate engaging, interactive, global learning; and</span></li>
<li><span>Discuss how to find the support that you need moving forward to take your classroom global.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><b id="internal-source-marker_0.8779236250557005"><br/> <br/><span>Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session: <a href="http://tigweb.org" target="_blank">tigweb.org</a></span></b>; <a href="http://tiged.org" target="_blank">tiged.org</a>; <a href="http://pd.tiged.org" target="_blank">pd.tiged.org</a></p> Closing the STE...M Gap: Mathematics Integration through 21st C Publishingtag:www.classroom20.com,2012-04-05:649749:Topic:8250082012-04-05T19:17:33.040ZPeg Hartwighttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/PegHartwig
<p><b>Your Name and Title:</b> Peg (Margaret) Hartwig </p>
<p>2012 DEN GURU Finalist</p>
<p>STEM Math Teacher & Volunteer Tech Integration Coach</p>
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<p><b>School, Library, or Organization Name:</b> Marshfield High School</p>
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<p><b>Co-Presenter Name(s</b>): none</p>
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<p><b>Area of the World from Which You Will Present</b>: Wisconsin, USA</p>
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<p><b>Language in Which You Will Present:</b> English</p>
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<p><b>Target Audience(s):</b> K -12 science,…</p>
<p><b>Your Name and Title:</b> Peg (Margaret) Hartwig </p>
<p>2012 DEN GURU Finalist</p>
<p>STEM Math Teacher & Volunteer Tech Integration Coach</p>
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<p><b>School, Library, or Organization Name:</b> Marshfield High School</p>
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<p><b>Co-Presenter Name(s</b>): none</p>
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<p><b>Area of the World from Which You Will Present</b>: Wisconsin, USA</p>
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<p><b>Language in Which You Will Present:</b> English</p>
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<p><b>Target Audience(s):</b> K -12 science, math, STEM educators & PBL educators</p>
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<p><b>Short Session Description (one line): </b></p>
<p> Students are empowered to use a multitude of web 2.0 tools and iPad apps to create dynamic, engaging STEM application productions relative to their current learning targets, attaining higher levels of understanding and retention.</p>
<p><b>Full Session Description (as long as you would like):</b></p>
<p>Empower your students create 21st century STEM projects, with the goal of helping close the STE....M Gap. Students reach higher levels of retention and learning when they use science and engineering applications to develop the STEM connections to the algebraic foundations, creating a clear bridge between the mathematical theory/algorithm and the scientific application. Students choose a web tool to serve as the foundation of the project but then embed and upload other web tools to create a dynamic, engaging STEM integration.<br/> The wiki has become a tool that both science and math teachers use to help close this gap, create a bridge of learning between the otherwise isolated subjects, while allowing students to prepare for 21st century learning and living.<br/> <br/> Science teachers use these short presentations to help introduce scientific calculations and applications of math and algebra.<br/> Math teachers use these presentations at the end of a learning sequence to show the students how they will be applying these skills to analyze scientific behaviors and outcomes, beyond what the math text offers for the applications.<br/> <br/> By encouraging the development of 21<sup>st</sup> C. presentations, your students will be engaged as 21<sup>st</sup> C learners and will more clearly understand the relationships between the science & engineering applications and the relative algebraic foundation, improving their fluency between the academics while becoming fluent users of web 2.0 technology tools and resources.</p>
<p>Peg is a 2010 Siemens STEM Fellow who strives to integrate and align mathematics and science learning targets, integrating and connecting algebraic foundations relative to scientific applications. Her students have developed a web page which has become a resource for both math and science teachers from around the world. Because of her students' continued success, Siemens invited Peg back to play an active role as a Siemens STEM Institute team member in 2011. Peg continues to help teachers grow, coaching colleagues K - 12 in 21st C learning, integrating technology effectively through iPads apps, mobile devices, interactive whiteboards, green screen, stop action video, and a host of web 2.0 tools.</p>
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<p><b>Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session:</b></p>
<p><a href="http://stemagicwi.wikispaces.com/">http://stemagicwi.wikispaces.com/</a> <a href="http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/blog/category/wisconsin/">http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/blog/category/wisconsin/</a> </p>
<p><a href="http://prezi.com/">http://prezi.com/</a></p>
<p><a href="http://animoto.com/">http://animoto.com/</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.jellycam.co.uk/">http://www.jellycam.co.uk/</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.thinglink.com/">http://www.thinglink.com/</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.koshland-science-museum.org/">http://www.koshland-science-museum.org/</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/">http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/</a></p>
<p><a href="http://my.discoveryeducation.com/">http://my.discoveryeducation.com/</a></p>
<p> </p> Building Real-World Skills - Increasing Collaboration within the Classroom and Beyondtag:www.classroom20.com,2012-04-04:649749:Topic:8243912012-04-04T15:57:10.619ZKim Jurczakhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Kim88
<p><strong>Your Name and Title:</strong> Kim Jurczak, Instructional Technology Consultant</p>
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<p><strong>School, Library, or Organization Name</strong>: United Data Technologies</p>
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<p><strong>Co-Presenter Name(s): </strong>n/a</p>
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<p><strong>Area of the World from Which You Will Present:</strong> Florida</p>
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<p><strong>Language in Which You Will Present</strong>: English</p>
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<p><strong>Target Audience(s)</strong>: Teachers,…</p>
<p><strong>Your Name and Title:</strong> Kim Jurczak, Instructional Technology Consultant</p>
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<p><strong>School, Library, or Organization Name</strong>: United Data Technologies</p>
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<p><strong>Co-Presenter Name(s): </strong>n/a</p>
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<p><strong>Area of the World from Which You Will Present:</strong> Florida</p>
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<p><strong>Language in Which You Will Present</strong>: English</p>
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<p><strong>Target Audience(s)</strong>: Teachers, K-12</p>
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<p><strong>Short Session Description (one line):</strong> Building Real-World Skills - Increasing Collaboration within the Classroom and Beyond</p>
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<p><strong>Full Session Description (as long as you would like):</strong> While most agree on the importance of mastering content knowledge, perhaps even more important in today's fast-paced, interconnected, global world are the real-world skills of communication and collaboration. This session will focus on integrating free web-based tools, such as Skype and Google Docs, to increase student collaboration and foster skills that will help them become competitive in today's economy. We will explore techniques for collaboration within the four walls that still exist in many of today's classrooms, but more importantly, we will take a look at ways that teachers can connect their students to others from around the world by participating in global learning projects using the multitude of free tools that technology makes available.</p>
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<p><strong>Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session:</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://teaching-for-tomorrow.com/2012/01/23/four-online-tools-for-collaboration/">http://teaching-for-tomorrow.com/2012/01/23/four-online-tools-for-collaboration/</a></p>
<p><a href="http://teaching-for-tomorrow.com/2012/02/21/getting-started-with-global-education-projects/">http://teaching-for-tomorrow.com/2012/02/21/getting-started-with-global-education-projects/</a></p>
<p><a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/">http://globaleducation.ning.com/</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.epals.com/">http://www.epals.com/</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.globalschoolnet.org/">http://www.globalschoolnet.org/</a></p>
<p></p> My Big Campus: Teaching 21st Century Skills in a Digital Learning Environmenttag:www.classroom20.com,2012-03-17:649749:Topic:8181272012-03-17T14:06:57.747ZMichele Eatonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MicheleEaton
<p><strong>Your Name and Title:</strong> </p>
<p>Michele Eaton, 2nd Grade Teacher</p>
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<p><strong>School, Library, or Organization Name: </strong></p>
<p>Chapelwood Elementary School</p>
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<p><strong>Area of the World from Which You Will Present:</strong> </p>
<p>Indiana, United States</p>
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<p><strong>Language in Which You Will Present:</strong> </p>
<p>English</p>
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<p><strong>Target Audience(s):</strong></p>
<p>Grades 1-12</p>
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<p><strong>Short…</strong></p>
<p><strong>Your Name and Title:</strong> </p>
<p>Michele Eaton, 2nd Grade Teacher</p>
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<p><strong>School, Library, or Organization Name: </strong></p>
<p>Chapelwood Elementary School</p>
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<p><strong>Area of the World from Which You Will Present:</strong> </p>
<p>Indiana, United States</p>
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<p><strong>Language in Which You Will Present:</strong> </p>
<p>English</p>
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<p><strong>Target Audience(s):</strong></p>
<p>Grades 1-12</p>
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<p><strong>Short Session Description (one line):</strong> </p>
<p>This presentation will walk participants through the features of My Big Campus, a free learning management system.</p>
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<p><strong>Full Session Description (as long as you would like):</strong> </p>
<p>My Big Campus is a learning management system with features similar to Facebook and Twitter. It is a free digital learning environment/social network for teachers and students. This presentation will walk viewers through the basic features of the website including groups, shared files, communication, filtering, etc. The explanation of these features will be directly connected to classroom practices that will foster 21st century skills and critical thinking. </p>
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<p><strong>Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session:</strong> </p>
<p><a href="http://www.mybigcampus.com">www.mybigcampus.com</a></p>
<p><b><br/></b></p> Studucate... when students educate parents by sharing how they use technology to enhance learning.tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-03-13:649749:Topic:8162622012-03-13T22:39:51.192ZAlisa Wrighthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/AlisaWright
<p><span><b>Your Name and Title: </b> Alisa Wright</span></p>
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<p><span><b>School, Library, or Organization Name:</b> Warren School, Warren, CT, RSD6</span></p>
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<p><span>Co-Presenter Name(s):</span></p>
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<p><span><b>Area of the World from Which You Will Present:</b> Northwest Hills of CT</span></p>
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<p><span><b>Language in Which You Will Present:</b> English…</span></p>
<p><span><b>Your Name and Title: </b> Alisa Wright </span></p>
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<p><span><b>School, Library, or Organization Name:</b> Warren School, Warren, CT, RSD6</span></p>
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<p><span>Co-Presenter Name(s):</span></p>
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<p><span><b>Area of the World from Which You Will Present:</b> Northwest Hills of CT</span></p>
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<p><span><b>Language in Which You Will Present:</b> English </span></p>
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<p><span><b>Target Audience(s):</b> K-12 Teachers, Educational Technologists, Administrators</span></p>
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<p><span><b>Short Session Description (one line):</b> Studucate. </span> <span><b>Stud</b></span><span>ents ed</span><span><b>ucate</b></span> <span>parents by sharing how they use technology to enhance their own learning</span></p>
<p><span><b> </b></span></p>
<p><span><b>Full Session Description (as long as you would like): </b></span></p>
<p><span>Studucate....a night when students educate parents and community by sharing how they use technology to enhance their own learning. On March 1st, Warren School hosted its first ever event where the students are the presenters and the learners are parents and community of Warren, Ct. 70 out of our 89 students actively demonstrated a tool that their teacher has used within their school day to make learning meaningful. Kerpoof, LiitleBirdTales, Study Island, Smart Response, PhotoStory3, and Edmodo were among the programs showcased throughout Studucate. Groups of parents and community rotated from class to class during the evening. During each 10 minute session, students explained the benefits of using the program as compared to how they would have traditionally been exposed to skills and concepts. The upper classmen, sixth grade students, were hosts of each classroom. They introduced students, played screencasts created by teachers explaining the tool and it's relation to ISTE standard covered, and supported the younger student when needed. Attendees were encouraged to leave a video comment on a VoiceThread before leaving the event to capture the experience. Web 2.0 Programs were contacting seeking promotional items and were given to presenting students. Studucate was an extremely memorable event. Students and parents are still commenting about to this day. </span></p>
<p><span>Studucate Outline</span></p>
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<li><span>Introduce idea to principal, then staff using a Popplet with organized ideas.</span></li>
<li><span>*Present idea to students using Popplet/Send out Presenter Permission Sign-Up (google form) to parents</span></li>
<li><span>Obtain Innovative Grant for refreshments and misc. </span></li>
<li><span>Teachers determine the technology to showcase</span></li>
<li><span>Create Schedule Plan---Sessions, Layout of Event, Presentation Groups </span></li>
<li><span>*Use Lesson Template for presentation groups to work through lesson ideas</span></li>
<li><span>Create Smart Notebook Lesson to use as a guide</span></li>
<li><span>*Whole Class--create How-To portion of lesson detailing steps needed to present for tech tool being showcased (6th Grade created separate presentation group How-To)</span></li>
<li><span>Contact different online programs being used and showcased to request promotional tools for presenters</span></li>
<li><span>Model lesson as Whole Class--discuss details/information/steps that need to be highlighted</span></li>
<li><span>Practice with individual presentation groups 2X</span></li>
<li><span>Students create their Schedule Plan--send copy home</span></li>
<li><span>Include 6th grade hosts during practice--students use Host Plan </span></li>
<li><span>6th grade create name tags, banners, cover of How-To packet, classroom signs and labels</span></li>
<li><span>Hold a Rehearsal Studucate 3 days prior to night event. Teachers use Google Form to assess each lesson as it is presented.</span></li>
<li><span>Analyze results of Form. Work with groups/hosts that need it.</span></li>
<li><span>Evening</span><ol>
<li><span>Set-up table with extra set of Schedule Plans</span></li>
<li><span>How-To Packets</span></li>
<li><span>Set-UP Computer with projector</span><ol>
<li><span>Showcase video--15 minutes prior to starting</span></li>
<li><span>SlideRocket Presentation to event and purpose</span></li>
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<li><span>Set-up mats--place name tags on mats</span></li>
<li><span>Refreshments--pretzels, grapes, crackers, cheese and water</span></li>
<li><span>Attendees made their way from class to class for 10 min lesson</span></li>
<li><span>Voicethread Creation and Virtual Projects were presented in The Workshop.</span></li>
<li><span>Create reflection video. Send out with VoiceThreads in e-blast.</span></li>
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<p><span><b>Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session:</b></span> <span>Please see: <a href="http://popplet.com/app/#/9451"><span>http://popplet.com/app/#/9451</span></a> and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GLNQBO_TKk"><span>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GLNQBO_TKk</span></a> and <a href="https://wrats.pbworks.com/w/page/20141000/Working-together-to-make-things-happen!"><span>https://wrats.pbworks.com/w/page/20141000/Working-together-to-make-things-happen!</span></a> for more information.</span></p>