To end our institute, but not the goals of the institute, we will conduct a peer review of our PD sessions. You can access the files from your home computer using the Novell Net Storage application as we discussed in our Day 4 session. When assessing your peer, please keep in mind the following suggestions.
Tips for Effective Peer Review:
Adapted from Grant Wiggins & Jay McTighe UBD Peer Review
For our purposes the designer is the creator of the professional development session. The reviewer is the individual giving feedback.
Use the rubric we created, listing characteristics of effective Professional Development Sessions, to guide your feedback.
The reviewers should be friendly, honest consultants (critical friends) to the designer. The designer’s intent is the basis of the review. The aim is to improve the designer’s idea, not replace it with the reviewers’ teaching priorities, style, or favorite activities.
The reviewers’ job is twofold: first, to give useful feedback: second, to give useful guidance. How might the professional development session be improved considering our standards (the rubric criteria)?
A peer review session is successful when the designer feels that his/her design was understood by peers and improved (or validated) by the subsequent critique and discussion.
Misconception Alert
A common misconception about peer review is related to the assumption that we should judge the work of others and that others will judge our design. But the goal of review is to provide helpful feedback and guidance, not a judgment.
The distinction between feedback and guidance is almost universally misunderstood. Despite common parlance, feedback merely describes what happened, not how you feel about it or what should be changed.
The most common mistake in peer review, therefore, as a result of this misconception, is to assume that the peer review process is meant to offer praise and criticism. That is far less important than accurately describing the design’s strengths and weaknesses based on design standards, so the designer(s) will understand why advice is offered.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Instructional Technology Applications of the Internet/Software
This post is meant to be used as a repository of best practices when using the internet and software as instructional tools. In this posting you can access free or trial versions of various instructional applications of the internet. Please add any websites/software that you have used in your instruction. Please follow the format of the title of the webpage, the web address, and a brief explanation of the site to assist our users.
Foreign Language
Taller Hispano- http://www.cortland.edu/flteach/usafa/taller.html
Site for Spanish language instruction. Offers web-based lessons using video and centered around ten themes basic to a FL curriculum. Uses authentic materials. Free site offered by SUNY Cortland
Civilisation française - htp://www.cortland.edu/flteach/civ/ by Marie J. Ponterio, SUNY Cortland
o Site for French instruction. Addresses many different cultural topics and provides a variety of activity formats, using audio with video support to be added soon. Also includes a "Voyage virtuel" through France with numerous corresponding links to francophone information.
Arts/Music:
Social Sciences:
General Elementary
Brain Pop/Brain Pop JR- http://www.brainpop.com/
o Ideal for both group and one-on-one settings, BrainPOP is used in numerous ways, from introducing a new lesson or topic to illustrating complex subject matter to reviewing before a test. Content is aligned to state standards and all products are fully compatible with interactive whiteboards, learner response systems, projectors, Macs, and PCs. No downloading, installation, or special hardware is required. Username and password required.
Math:
Wolfram Mathematica-http://www.wolfram.com/products/mathematica/index.en.html
o Software that allows teachers to create worksheets, maniplautives, and interactive problems. Can be used for Math, Science, Technology, and Economics subject areas. This software must be purchased; however, you can access a free 30 day trial and create activities/worksheets that can be saved.
InspireData- http://www.inspiration.com/InspireData
o Created by the same company that designed Inspiration for concept mapping. Inspire Data allows students to interact with various data sets in a visual manner. InspireData is a download that must be purchased; however, you can sign up for a free 30 day trial.
Science
Wolfram Mathematica-http://www.wolfram.com/products/mathematica/index.en.html
o Software that allows teachers to create worksheets, maniplautives, and interactive problems. Can be used for Math, Science, Technology, and Economics subject areas. This software must be purchased; however, you can access a free 30 day trial and create activities/worksheets that can be saved.
InspireData- http://www.inspiration.com/InspireData
o Created by the same company that designed Inspiration for concept mapping. Inspire Data allows students to interact with various data sets in a visual manner. InspireData is a download that must be purchased; however, you can sign up for a free 30 day trial.
Technology
Wolfram Mathematica-http://www.wolfram.com/products/mathematica/index.en.html
o Software that allows teachers to create worksheets, maniplautives, and interactive problems. Can be used for Math, Science, Technology, and Economics subject areas. This software must be purchased; however, you can access a free 30 day trial and create activities/worksheets that can be saved
InspireData- http://www.inspiration.com/InspireData
o Created by the same company that designed Inspiration for concept mapping. Inspire Data allows students to interact with various data sets in a visual manner. InspireData is a download that must be purchased; however, you can sign up for a free 30 day trial.
Digital Story Telling:
Cast UDL Book Builder- http://bookbuilder.cast.org/
o Digital book builder based on Universal Design for Learning principles. User name and password required
Podcasting:
My Podcast.com - http://www.mypodcast.com/
o MyPodcast provides free software which will help you record your podcast. The recorder takes care of file uploading for you. Username and password required.
Reading Support:
Reading Rockets: http://www.readingrockets.org/resourceinfo
o (From their website) Reading Rockets project is comprised of PBS television programs, available on videotape and DVD; online services, including the websites ReadingRockets.org and ColorinColorado.org; and professional development opportunities. Reading Rockets is an educational initiative of WETA, the flagship public television and radio station in the nation's capital, and is funded by a major grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs
Internet Scavenger Hunts:
http://www.mrsoshouse.com/ext/ihuntmonth.html#art
o Collection of Internet Scavenger Hunts complied by Cindy O’Hora
Foreign Language
Taller Hispano- http://www.cortland.edu/flteach/usafa/taller.html
Site for Spanish language instruction. Offers web-based lessons using video and centered around ten themes basic to a FL curriculum. Uses authentic materials. Free site offered by SUNY Cortland
Civilisation française - htp://www.cortland.edu/flteach/civ/ by Marie J. Ponterio, SUNY Cortland
o Site for French instruction. Addresses many different cultural topics and provides a variety of activity formats, using audio with video support to be added soon. Also includes a "Voyage virtuel" through France with numerous corresponding links to francophone information.
Arts/Music:
Social Sciences:
General Elementary
Brain Pop/Brain Pop JR- http://www.brainpop.com/
o Ideal for both group and one-on-one settings, BrainPOP is used in numerous ways, from introducing a new lesson or topic to illustrating complex subject matter to reviewing before a test. Content is aligned to state standards and all products are fully compatible with interactive whiteboards, learner response systems, projectors, Macs, and PCs. No downloading, installation, or special hardware is required. Username and password required.
Math:
Wolfram Mathematica-http://www.wolfram.com/products/mathematica/index.en.html
o Software that allows teachers to create worksheets, maniplautives, and interactive problems. Can be used for Math, Science, Technology, and Economics subject areas. This software must be purchased; however, you can access a free 30 day trial and create activities/worksheets that can be saved.
InspireData- http://www.inspiration.com/InspireData
o Created by the same company that designed Inspiration for concept mapping. Inspire Data allows students to interact with various data sets in a visual manner. InspireData is a download that must be purchased; however, you can sign up for a free 30 day trial.
Science
Wolfram Mathematica-http://www.wolfram.com/products/mathematica/index.en.html
o Software that allows teachers to create worksheets, maniplautives, and interactive problems. Can be used for Math, Science, Technology, and Economics subject areas. This software must be purchased; however, you can access a free 30 day trial and create activities/worksheets that can be saved.
InspireData- http://www.inspiration.com/InspireData
o Created by the same company that designed Inspiration for concept mapping. Inspire Data allows students to interact with various data sets in a visual manner. InspireData is a download that must be purchased; however, you can sign up for a free 30 day trial.
Technology
Wolfram Mathematica-http://www.wolfram.com/products/mathematica/index.en.html
o Software that allows teachers to create worksheets, maniplautives, and interactive problems. Can be used for Math, Science, Technology, and Economics subject areas. This software must be purchased; however, you can access a free 30 day trial and create activities/worksheets that can be saved
InspireData- http://www.inspiration.com/InspireData
o Created by the same company that designed Inspiration for concept mapping. Inspire Data allows students to interact with various data sets in a visual manner. InspireData is a download that must be purchased; however, you can sign up for a free 30 day trial.
Digital Story Telling:
Cast UDL Book Builder- http://bookbuilder.cast.org/
o Digital book builder based on Universal Design for Learning principles. User name and password required
Podcasting:
My Podcast.com - http://www.mypodcast.com/
o MyPodcast provides free software which will help you record your podcast. The recorder takes care of file uploading for you. Username and password required.
Reading Support:
Reading Rockets: http://www.readingrockets.org/resourceinfo
o (From their website) Reading Rockets project is comprised of PBS television programs, available on videotape and DVD; online services, including the websites ReadingRockets.org and ColorinColorado.org; and professional development opportunities. Reading Rockets is an educational initiative of WETA, the flagship public television and radio station in the nation's capital, and is funded by a major grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs
Internet Scavenger Hunts:
http://www.mrsoshouse.com/ext/ihuntmonth.html#art
o Collection of Internet Scavenger Hunts complied by Cindy O’Hora
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Resources
Included in this post are various resources on topics that we are exploring throughout this institute. Feel free to examine as needed.
Uses for the Flip Camera
http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/images/Ideas_for_Video_Projects.PDF
Suggested uses in the classroom for the Flip Camera
Link to a blog that explores the use of Flip Cameras in the classroom
http://corina-technologyapplications.blogspot.com/2009/01/digital-storytelling-with-flip-camera.html
Includes a Youtube video that covers the operation of your Flip Camera
Web 2.0 Article
http://oreilly.com/web2/archive/what-is-web-20.html
Article written by Tim O'Reilly. Mr. O'Reilly is often credited with helping to develop the "rebirth" of the internet. In this article Mr. O'Reilly helps explain the difference between Web 1.0 and Web 2.0
Web 3.0?
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2102852,00.asp
An article from PC Mag.com addressing the concept of web 3.0/
Smartboard Training Videos on Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/user/SMARTClassrooms
Please be aware, on our desktops we run notebook 9.5- some videos show notebook 10.
Smartboard Lesson Exchange Site
http://exchange.smarttech.com/#tab=0
Find Lesson Plans for Your SMART Board and Connect with Teachers. Contains Smartboard lessons, question sets for Smart Response System, and other resources.
International Society for Technology Education- National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T)
http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForTeachers/2008Standards/NETS_T_Standards_Final.pdf
While this link will bring you to the NETS-T you might want to examine ITSE's guidance on the National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS-S) at http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=NETS (lower right hand side of the page.
Kathy Schrock Rubrics
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/assess.html
Link to many “Pre-Packaged” Rubrics. If you scroll all the way down you will find a section that contains articles and rubrics that address Educator Technology Skill usage.
Differinetated Instruction
http://www.caroltomlinson.com/
Webpage containing information from Dr. Carl Tomlinson of the University of Virginia
Understanding By Design approach to curriculum design.
http://www.ascd.org/research-a-topic/Understanding-by-Design.aspx
Information from ASCD on the UbD method for curriculum design. Handy when designing your sessions. “What do I want my participants to know and be able to do at the end of this session? How can I prove that they know and are able to do it?”
National Staff Development Council
http://www.nsdc.org/
You might find the blog of interest.
Digital Story Telling: From Dr. Roelle's Presentation
University of Houston Digital Storytelling page:
http://digitalstorytelling.coe.uh.edu/
Tutorial for Windows Movie Maker:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/default.mspx
United Streaming (images and video)
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/
Flickr storm (images):
http://www.zoo-m.com/flickr-storm/
Freeplay Music:
http://www.freeplaymusic.com/
Voicethread
http://voicethread.com/#q
Example: Chasing metaphors
http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/story.php?itemID=152
http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/galleryfiles/152/ChasingMetaphors.mov
CAST UDL Book Builder- Digital Story Telling
http://bookbuilder.cast.org/
Digital Story telling based off of the Universial Design for Learning.
Uses for the Flip Camera
http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/images/Ideas_for_Video_Projects.PDF
Suggested uses in the classroom for the Flip Camera
Link to a blog that explores the use of Flip Cameras in the classroom
http://corina-technologyapplications.blogspot.com/2009/01/digital-storytelling-with-flip-camera.html
Includes a Youtube video that covers the operation of your Flip Camera
Web 2.0 Article
http://oreilly.com/web2/archive/what-is-web-20.html
Article written by Tim O'Reilly. Mr. O'Reilly is often credited with helping to develop the "rebirth" of the internet. In this article Mr. O'Reilly helps explain the difference between Web 1.0 and Web 2.0
Web 3.0?
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2102852,00.asp
An article from PC Mag.com addressing the concept of web 3.0/
Smartboard Training Videos on Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/user/SMARTClassrooms
Please be aware, on our desktops we run notebook 9.5- some videos show notebook 10.
Smartboard Lesson Exchange Site
http://exchange.smarttech.com/#tab=0
Find Lesson Plans for Your SMART Board and Connect with Teachers. Contains Smartboard lessons, question sets for Smart Response System, and other resources.
International Society for Technology Education- National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T)
http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForTeachers/2008Standards/NETS_T_Standards_Final.pdf
While this link will bring you to the NETS-T you might want to examine ITSE's guidance on the National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS-S) at http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=NETS (lower right hand side of the page.
Kathy Schrock Rubrics
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/assess.html
Link to many “Pre-Packaged” Rubrics. If you scroll all the way down you will find a section that contains articles and rubrics that address Educator Technology Skill usage.
Differinetated Instruction
http://www.caroltomlinson.com/
Webpage containing information from Dr. Carl Tomlinson of the University of Virginia
Understanding By Design approach to curriculum design.
http://www.ascd.org/research-a-topic/Understanding-by-Design.aspx
Information from ASCD on the UbD method for curriculum design. Handy when designing your sessions. “What do I want my participants to know and be able to do at the end of this session? How can I prove that they know and are able to do it?”
National Staff Development Council
http://www.nsdc.org/
You might find the blog of interest.
Digital Story Telling: From Dr. Roelle's Presentation
University of Houston Digital Storytelling page:
http://digitalstorytelling.coe.uh.edu/
Tutorial for Windows Movie Maker:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/default.mspx
United Streaming (images and video)
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/
Flickr storm (images):
http://www.zoo-m.com/flickr-storm/
Freeplay Music:
http://www.freeplaymusic.com/
Voicethread
http://voicethread.com/#q
Example: Chasing metaphors
http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/story.php?itemID=152
http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/galleryfiles/152/ChasingMetaphors.mov
CAST UDL Book Builder- Digital Story Telling
http://bookbuilder.cast.org/
Digital Story telling based off of the Universial Design for Learning.
Instructional Technology Integration Vision
I would like you to create a vision as to what you think effective technology use should help a school become, in other words, envision a school that uses instructional technology effectively. What would that look like? How and why do you feel technology should be used in the classroom?
The format of the vision statement can take any form you would like. I have included links to exemplars of other educator’s statements. You may model your vision statement after theirs, or choose to go in your own direction. Please post your completed vision statement to our blog for others to view. When adding your vision statement please place in the title your name.
Exemplars
https://www.msu.edu/~blocksar/Personal_Technology_Plan.PDF - Vision Statement created by Sarah Milarch a professor at Michigan State University
http://www.sun-associates.com/resources/visions.html - A collection of various district wide vision statements
http://www.classchatter.com/edtech/vision_statement.pdf - Vision statement created by a group of college students for an Ed. Tech. Class
The format of the vision statement can take any form you would like. I have included links to exemplars of other educator’s statements. You may model your vision statement after theirs, or choose to go in your own direction. Please post your completed vision statement to our blog for others to view. When adding your vision statement please place in the title your name.
Exemplars
https://www.msu.edu/~blocksar/Personal_Technology_Plan.PDF - Vision Statement created by Sarah Milarch a professor at Michigan State University
http://www.sun-associates.com/resources/visions.html - A collection of various district wide vision statements
http://www.classchatter.com/edtech/vision_statement.pdf - Vision statement created by a group of college students for an Ed. Tech. Class
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