CCSD 21st Century Classroom Workshop                         2007 - 2008

 

                                                                                     Day 1:  Sharing Ideas and Resources

                                                                                     Day 2:  Sharing Ideas and Resources      

 

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                                                                       Workshop

                                                           Goals and Objectives:

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                                     Knowledge:

• What does research say about 21st Century learners?

• What are the 4 elements for 21st Century student outcomes as identified by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills?

• How are educational tools and practices changing in some 21st Century Schools across the country?

• What are some effective instructional technology tools that can support both teachers and students?

                                             Attitude:

• Should we think differently about planning for instruction for the 21st Century Learner?

• How should educators use 21st Century (Web 2.0) tools for their planning and instruction?

                                             Skills:

• How do you create and share websites with your colleagues and students?

• How can you create projects to promote communication and collaboration using "Voice Thread"?

• How can other Web 2.0 applications be used in your classroom?

                                             Aspiration:

• What ideas and/or activities have created "AHa's" for you today?

                                             Behavior:

• What are you willing to try for yourself and your students as a result of today's learning?

• How can your coach support you in your work?

 

 

                     Tools and Resources for the 21st Century Classroom

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Del.icio.us

  A social bookmarking site to share your favorite websites.

  A Del.icio.us HOW TO Directions

  Get started with Del.icio.us!

 

Voice Thread

  Voice Thread allows users to add audio and/or text commentary to an image to promote collaboration.

  Get started with Voice Thread!

  Karen's Voice Thread

          Avatar icons

               Clip Art for Teachers

 

Pageflakes

  An RSS reader to collect your favorite blogs and podcasts

  Get started with Pageflakes!

 

Protopage

  An online application to design a webpage.

  Try a Protopage Activity!

Protopage HOW TO Directions

  Get started with Protopage!

 

 

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                      Continuing Your Work Between Day One and Day Two...

 

Prior to Day 2 Workshop complete these activities:

1.   Implement and add an activity/task to the   Idea Sharing Page that addresses one of the key elements of 21st century learning from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills.   To share a Voice Thread that you created, go to Share with a friend in your Voice Thread and share with kpeterson2@cherrycreekschools.org

2.  Share information about a website or technology resource that you have used in your classroom on this Resource Sharing Page.

3.  Listen to some podcasts and read some blogs on your Pageflakes account for your own professional learning and as ideas for what you could be doing in your own classroom.

4.  Have students complete the Technology Survey - bring this information along with you on Day 2 to discuss with the group.

 

 

 

                      Continuing Your Work after Day Two...

 

After Day 2 Workshop complete these activities:

*  Plan and implement an activity/task using Protopage to share on the  Idea Sharing Page that addresses one or more of these 21st Century Skills: 

    1.  Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge.

    2.  Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge.

    3.  Share knowledge and participate ethically and productely as members of our democratic society.

    4.  Pursue personal and aesthetic growth.

 

 

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                                                 Files, Surveys, Assessments:

 

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Click here to take the survey

Workshop Participant Survey 

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KASAB

Each of these areas creates opportunities to make a learning experience one in which the learner is more likely to remember and make meaning for oneself.

 KASAB.doc

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Here's What, Now What, So What?

Use this 3 column note guide to identify the facts and ideas that are important to you, What implications does the Here’s What! have for the learning of both boys and girls, and what activities and applications of technology can best support the Now What’s?      

HeresWhat21.doc

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Student Surveys

Use one of these surveys to assist you in identifing your students' interests and use of technology:

Primary Student Technology Survey

Intermediate Student Technology Survey

 

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AASL's Standards for the 12st Century Learner

 

This pdf file outlines skill, actions, reponsibilities, and self-assessment strategies for the 21st Century learner.

AASL_Learning_Standards.pdf