Deb's Article for our next meeting - Classroom 2.02024-03-30T00:56:18Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/649749:Topic:198616?groupUrl=ditssits&commentId=649749%3AComment%3A204412&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI mostly see the teachers usi…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-10-24:649749:Comment:2044122008-10-24T01:47:13.453ZLesley Sharkeyhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/LesleySharkey
I mostly see the teachers using technology as demonstrations of software and other tools that teach or reinforce<br />
skills or strategies and for online tools such as MCAS review. They also use technology for communication purposes. I am happy with how far the teachers have come, although it has taken two years. I feel like we are taking baby steps instead of by the leaps and bounds I would like to see. The main issues holding us back are the ages of the technology that we are trying to use and…
I mostly see the teachers using technology as demonstrations of software and other tools that teach or reinforce<br />
skills or strategies and for online tools such as MCAS review. They also use technology for communication purposes. I am happy with how far the teachers have come, although it has taken two years. I feel like we are taking baby steps instead of by the leaps and bounds I would like to see. The main issues holding us back are the ages of the technology that we are trying to use and time for the teachers to learn and practice technology skills. I have put a great deal of ou…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-10-23:649749:Comment:2043492008-10-23T23:31:43.365ZSharon Esempiohttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/SharonEsempio
I have put a great deal of our everyday materials on our intranet for teachers to reference. It is still hard though to get everyone on board with using the materials.<br />
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I provide most materials for the staff in template form to make it easier. Some staff have inquired about how to do this as well.<br />
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We are using PowerPoint to develop materials for students to use in class because we can add the audio and animation to further engage them in the learning. We recently began putting materials on DVD…
I have put a great deal of our everyday materials on our intranet for teachers to reference. It is still hard though to get everyone on board with using the materials.<br />
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I provide most materials for the staff in template form to make it easier. Some staff have inquired about how to do this as well.<br />
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We are using PowerPoint to develop materials for students to use in class because we can add the audio and animation to further engage them in the learning. We recently began putting materials on DVD for parents to help students.<br />
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The use of video training materials as well as printed materials has helped me provide for new staff the same level of training that others got in prior years. I am working with ILSs and Reading First teacher to try putting some of their lessons on video for reference for staff.<br />
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I really want to add more audio and video to our website as well.<br />
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I am working with the grade 5 teachers this year to develop some social studies materials and they are very excited about using the technology. Glitch today was the TV. Could not get the computer to ouput to the TV. Will be asking for ideas from you all in AM on that one. Yes again! Let's not just tak…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-10-23:649749:Comment:2043432008-10-23T23:23:09.851ZSharon Esempiohttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/SharonEsempio
Yes again! Let's not just take it away from everyone! Policies need to be enforced and teachers need to model and hold them accountable.
Yes again! Let's not just take it away from everyone! Policies need to be enforced and teachers need to model and hold them accountable. You are both so on target. Ne…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-10-23:649749:Comment:2043382008-10-23T23:21:06.968ZSharon Esempiohttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/SharonEsempio
You are both so on target. New staff doesn't necessarily come with the tech skills we might expect and often if they do, think they know all there is to know shunning help.<br />
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As for thinking-on-our-feet, yes, yes, yes! We are often so afraid to let students see us struggle - as if we can ever avoid that in our lives! They need to see us problem solve and work through the frustrations. If we don't model it, who will?
You are both so on target. New staff doesn't necessarily come with the tech skills we might expect and often if they do, think they know all there is to know shunning help.<br />
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As for thinking-on-our-feet, yes, yes, yes! We are often so afraid to let students see us struggle - as if we can ever avoid that in our lives! They need to see us problem solve and work through the frustrations. If we don't model it, who will? Expectation is a big part of…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-10-23:649749:Comment:2043292008-10-23T23:16:35.917ZSharon Esempiohttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/SharonEsempio
Expectation is a big part of this. When we set the expectation that people would check and use email, they did. Until we expect that teachers integrate technology, it won't happen as we hope.
Expectation is a big part of this. When we set the expectation that people would check and use email, they did. Until we expect that teachers integrate technology, it won't happen as we hope. . You see, I've noticed that…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-10-23:649749:Comment:2043132008-10-23T22:59:18.715ZEdhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Ed88
. You see, I've noticed that people have mentioned the lack of materials and resources and yet there are so many things I see happening. Each of the areas for observation has been something I've promoted at Commerce at one time or another over the last two years. Granted, the use of some of them is limited because of the lack of technology developed in the last 10 years, but you work with what you have. The only exceptions to this rule have been:<br />
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• Universal access to course materials…
. You see, I've noticed that people have mentioned the lack of materials and resources and yet there are so many things I see happening. Each of the areas for observation has been something I've promoted at Commerce at one time or another over the last two years. Granted, the use of some of them is limited because of the lack of technology developed in the last 10 years, but you work with what you have. The only exceptions to this rule have been:<br />
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• Universal access to course materials (including class lesson plans and<br />
referenced materials); <b>Although I have been promoting the use of Manhattan as a means by which we can accomplish this.</b><br />
• Immediate availability of audios of class lectures (see Abowd, Harvel, & Brotherton, 2000);<b>We've been starting the process of integrating podcasts and other audio into classes. It's slow going but things are moving in the right direction.</b><br />
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Using what we have now at Commerce, (which is BTW, not much at all) we have certainly still made strides to be able to meet the standards that are being set for the use of these 21st century tools and techniques. It would certainly be a great advantage to have the most state of the art resources to do this work. I can only imagine (and I can imagine alot) what we would do to the threshold of mastery if we had them. Roberta,
Very interesting id…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-10-23:649749:Comment:2042842008-10-23T21:49:59.693ZIrene Hopphttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/IreneHopp
Roberta,<br />
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Very interesting idea about user licences. Middle School is difficult to say the least. I firmly believe that this is where we need to draw the line. Those that abuse need some kind of redirective. Teachers too need to draw the line and model good digital citizenship. There are websites that allow the teacher to monitor what is posted before it is posted. Inappropriate posts warrent a call home.
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Very interesting idea about user licences. Middle School is difficult to say the least. I firmly believe that this is where we need to draw the line. Those that abuse need some kind of redirective. Teachers too need to draw the line and model good digital citizenship. There are websites that allow the teacher to monitor what is posted before it is posted. Inappropriate posts warrent a call home. Hi Jackie,
In technology ric…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-10-23:649749:Comment:2042792008-10-23T21:44:11.159ZIrene Hopphttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/IreneHopp
Hi Jackie,<br />
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In technology rich schools, teachers are really expected to use it. Others are not expected to use even if it is available. Sooo much more needs to be done. When I read what others are doing on this website, I realize we are way behind and so are our students. Money will always be an issue....does that mean it is acceptable to use it as an excuse?
Hi Jackie,<br />
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In technology rich schools, teachers are really expected to use it. Others are not expected to use even if it is available. Sooo much more needs to be done. When I read what others are doing on this website, I realize we are way behind and so are our students. Money will always be an issue....does that mean it is acceptable to use it as an excuse? Hi all,
I have observed sever…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-10-23:649749:Comment:2041852008-10-23T17:10:47.688ZLisa Silverhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/RobertaSarnacki
Hi all,<br />
I have observed several of these techniques at Kiley. However, I haven't seen many of them in use when they are not facilitated by me. Things I have helped facilitate:<br />
-electronic readings<br />
-universal access to course materials<br />
-use of online tools<br />
-demos of software and other tools<br />
-blogging to answer student questions, etc.<br />
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I do see teachers performing webquests, and electronic readings. I have had a lot of success in using the Mass One online modules with a couple of teachers, but…
Hi all,<br />
I have observed several of these techniques at Kiley. However, I haven't seen many of them in use when they are not facilitated by me. Things I have helped facilitate:<br />
-electronic readings<br />
-universal access to course materials<br />
-use of online tools<br />
-demos of software and other tools<br />
-blogging to answer student questions, etc.<br />
<br />
I do see teachers performing webquests, and electronic readings. I have had a lot of success in using the Mass One online modules with a couple of teachers, but haven't persuaded anyone to try it without me as of yet....although I will work on this. I did use the discussion module of Mass One with students that Nadine referred to. This is similar to a blog, and the 7th grade class that I used it with wasted no time in posting inappropriate comments, despite several reminders of appropriate behavior and good "digital citizenship". Students were told that priviledges would be taken away, and one student did actually have to do an online module without a computer as a result! So I would agree with Jackie that teachers are concerned with safety regarding the whole blog issue, and it does seem as though they still need to be in alot of ways! Maybe students need to earn some sort of "user license" like we talked of last year before they can access blogs and similar resources. Being in the elementary setti…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-10-23:649749:Comment:2041792008-10-23T16:55:18.255ZJackie Clinihttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JackieClini
Being in the elementary setting means that what i see at one school with be totally different than another...so in turn the use varies greatly! In schools that are "technology rich" teachers are using it everyday in many ways. I area that i do not see teachers using, yet, is the blogging and Online learning. Tachers are still nervous about the safety attached with these. In some schools it is the technolgoy holding back the teachers.We have many teahers who are ready and willing to try using…
Being in the elementary setting means that what i see at one school with be totally different than another...so in turn the use varies greatly! In schools that are "technology rich" teachers are using it everyday in many ways. I area that i do not see teachers using, yet, is the blogging and Online learning. Tachers are still nervous about the safety attached with these. In some schools it is the technolgoy holding back the teachers.We have many teahers who are ready and willing to try using these. We need to give our students hands on experience in the WEB 2.0 skills early on. I think is our responsibilty to be ahead of the curve and to be voice for our collegues.