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If you’re a teacher who grew up in the pre-Internet era, you understand how tech innovation has revamped the educational landscape. Gone are the days of the blackboard and mimeograph. Teachers today carry a heavier (and more complicated) toolbox than ever before. The question is, how efficiently are you using your tools? Inviting Students to
Beth Dichter's insight:
Bringing technology into your classroom can create major shifts, and planning ahead is a good idea. This post shares a guide that has 4 strategies to assist you. The examples provides are for a first grade classroom, but they will provide a foundation for many grade levels. Strategy 1: Do your homework. This focuses on three areas - lesson planning, legwork and troubleshooting. Strategy 2: Identify learning goals. This section provides two samples and discusses the value of learning goals. Strategy 3: Step away from the computer. Keep an eye on your class. You may need to move from 'tech time' to other modes of learning more quickly than planned. Strategy 4: Capitalize on their desire to explore. Prepare lessons and realize that the students work may lead to questions that provide options for exploring other areas. There are many helpful ideas in this short guide. With younger students you may want to allow exploration by using a tool such as Symbaloo, where you can create links to websites that you have vetted and allow students the ability to go to new places that you know are safe. 
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Quoting from the post: I mean, when was the last time you stumbled across a middle schooler who LOVED -- all caps on purpose -- ANY handout that had to do with school? But it's true: My students -- who I surveyed last week in an attempt to gather some feedback about the unit overview sheets that my learning team developed together -- really dig the tool that we're using to give them opportunities to reflect on what they're learning.
Beth Dichter's insight:
Bill Ferriter suggests a different way to share objectives with students through the use of an Overview Sheet. What is an Overview Sheet. Ferriter states it is a "one-page handout that includes a list of every objective that students need to master written in student-friendly language. The handout also includes unit vocabulary and a few essential questions designed to spark thinking and start conversations." An example of one is provided in the post (which you may download and you see part of in the image) as is a download where he shares students thoughts on self assessments. This may be something you would like to try with your students.
Sue Ann's curator insight,
May 29, 2013 4:13 PM
I loved the Unit Overview sheets, and how students rate their mastery of the objectives. 
LeeAnn LaSota's curator insight,
July 20, 2014 9:06 PM
This may not be tech, but it fits perfectly for the new interactive text books!
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In order to help educators integrate iPads effectively, we have compiled a list of apps focused on learning goals consistent with the CRCD (collect - relate - create - donate) framework...this list is driven by specific learning goals that promote critical-thinking, creativity, collaboration, and the creation of student-centric learning environments.
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"Not only does project based learning motivate students because it is an authentic use of technology, it facilitates active learning, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. Projects begin with a driving question–an open-ended question that sets the stage for the project by creating interest and curiosity."
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This post by Tony Vincent provides an in-depth look at how to craft driving questions that promote project based learning. It begins with a discussion of why you would choose to use driving questions and then turns to projects and shares what he believes makes a good project, one that will make a "dent" in the world. Additional areas explored include: * What comes first,the driving question or the learning goals? * Who writes the question? * The many types of driving questions (and the list includes seven categories) as well as resources that will help you craft a driving question. * Refining the question * Outcomes * Branching questions There are quite a few examples of driving questions provided as well as links to some additional resources. If you are planning on having project based learning a component of your classroom this post provides great foundational material to help you create a great driving question.
Linda Ashida's curator insight,
October 11, 2014 10:20 AM
This is a great post. Key ideas to use driving questions, tap into student passion and inspire meaningful learning. 
Lisa Norris's curator insight,
October 12, 2014 1:24 PM
Grabbing their attention in the beginning with great questions will give them the stamina to grapple with the inquiry process later.
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So you want to have your students create a digital media project...but where to start...which type of project should they do? This posts explores this issue, providing a list of nine Best Practices as well as a variety of project ideas and resources. The first Best Practice is "start with the end in mind." In other words, identify learning goal (content and process) and understand what your students should be able to do by the end of the project. Ask yourself if the project aligns with the goals of the course. Project ideas include digital stories, poster, infographics and more. This is a great post for those exploring digital media projects for students.
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Technology learning is less structured than traditional learning. While it’s important to prepare lessons wisely, there comes a point when you must “let it go” and give in to the human desire for freedom of exploration.