Not just for Starfleet Academy Anymore……
This is my avatar in Second Life at the Star Trek Museum
The students in 21 st  century classrooms need a myriad of skills to enter the global workforce. Keyboarding, project presentation, knowledge of how to use a technological device with ease and comfort, and understanding copyright infringement rules in the creative process are all part of the new employer wish list in prospective employees.
According to the 21 st  Century Workforce Commission National Alliance of Business.. “ The current and future health of America’s 21 st  Century Economy depends directly on how broadly and deeply Americans reach a new level of literacy …  21 st  century literacy… that includes strong academic skills, thinking, reasoning, teamwork skills, and proficiency using in using technology.”
 
Terms coined in recent years:  digital natives  and  digital immigrants . Generations born with technology and adults who have had to learn it. PBS feature FRONTLINE:  Digital Nation…life on the virtual frontier Statistics:  89% of 18-24 year old Americans online Ages 12-18 spend 4.5 hours day viewing media 82% of school age children media “multi-task”  while doing homework
Factories that produce products in mass quantities run on automated systems. Knowledge of operating computerized machinery is a must. Much of the business world has gone to webinars, training videos, and online progress monitoring. Information needs to be synthesized quickly and effectively for optimum performance. The medical field relies on accessing information quickly and being able to cross reference records on databases.
Handwriting in cursive, calligraphy, and legibility  vs.  Ability to type well on keyboards or keypads, copy and paste, and use office programs to create documents ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Workbooks, worksheets, and traditional books vs. Paperless online assignments, tests, and e-books including text to speech features
Interactive screen allows students to see, touch, and hear lessons.  Websites with flash animation, write on blanks, or the SMART Notebook have touch and drag capability The large screen reaches a wider audience and often engages attention more so then a lecture type lesson
Boring……ZZZZZ.. when will school be over.
YEA !!!!!  I’m so excited to learn today…….
Student Centers for Interactive Reading or Math Activities. A small group of 4 can manage this with training.  Games that emphasize a core subject can be played by 1-2 students at the computer and interacted with by the class on the Smart Board.
Instructional videos that have a sidebar option for note taking, important points and class discussion Large audience display in digital art and student created videos or collaborative projects for peer review  Uploaded power point presentations, videos, and other digital media creations can be shared school wide online.
 
Discuss Your favorite Smart Board tools with group Why?
<- Wordle Word Collage Prezi -> Graphic Organizer
Starfall.com K-2 phonics and math Livebinders.com Online resource for k-12 Smart Board lessons
<-  Zac Zone Browser Search engine specifically for  special needs students DO2Learn - > Resource for special needs students  with high interest materials
 
What are your favorite apps to use… Why? How can it be applied in the classroom?
An all in one device… internet, e-reader, and educational apps. Touch screen technology allows students to tap, drag, write, type and scroll with fingertips Portable and light, IPAD’s can go anywhere. Learning can take place throughout the school grounds
IPADs can be connected to a Smart board ( through an HDMI cable) Convenient and portable for learning anywhere Work online or off Wi-Fi
   E - Readers Angry Birds------> He he he he
< ---- Camera feature… Digital stories…  For writing “  My summer vacation” Learning management systems personalized for individual needs on IPADS - > SCHOOLOGY
 
Ability to sync with calendars and internet resources at teacher discretion- TEST reminders !!! Students can collaborate through texts, pictures, and email for assignments without interrupting class as a whole. Assimilation of information through listening to personal choice of music to stimulate the brain while working
<-  sync to school and class calendars  Exchange information for assignments without disruption ->
Technology in the classroom can : 1. Expedite lessons,  2. Address all learners needs 3. Engage students and create enthusiasm 4.  Be part of the create process 5. Enable students to be better prepared for jobs and careers in the 21 st  century
 
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  • 1.
    Not just forStarfleet Academy Anymore……
  • 2.
    This is myavatar in Second Life at the Star Trek Museum
  • 3.
    The students in21 st century classrooms need a myriad of skills to enter the global workforce. Keyboarding, project presentation, knowledge of how to use a technological device with ease and comfort, and understanding copyright infringement rules in the creative process are all part of the new employer wish list in prospective employees.
  • 4.
    According to the21 st Century Workforce Commission National Alliance of Business.. “ The current and future health of America’s 21 st Century Economy depends directly on how broadly and deeply Americans reach a new level of literacy … 21 st century literacy… that includes strong academic skills, thinking, reasoning, teamwork skills, and proficiency using in using technology.”
  • 5.
  • 6.
    Terms coined inrecent years: digital natives and digital immigrants . Generations born with technology and adults who have had to learn it. PBS feature FRONTLINE: Digital Nation…life on the virtual frontier Statistics: 89% of 18-24 year old Americans online Ages 12-18 spend 4.5 hours day viewing media 82% of school age children media “multi-task” while doing homework
  • 7.
    Factories that produceproducts in mass quantities run on automated systems. Knowledge of operating computerized machinery is a must. Much of the business world has gone to webinars, training videos, and online progress monitoring. Information needs to be synthesized quickly and effectively for optimum performance. The medical field relies on accessing information quickly and being able to cross reference records on databases.
  • 8.
    Handwriting in cursive,calligraphy, and legibility vs. Ability to type well on keyboards or keypads, copy and paste, and use office programs to create documents ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Workbooks, worksheets, and traditional books vs. Paperless online assignments, tests, and e-books including text to speech features
  • 9.
    Interactive screen allowsstudents to see, touch, and hear lessons. Websites with flash animation, write on blanks, or the SMART Notebook have touch and drag capability The large screen reaches a wider audience and often engages attention more so then a lecture type lesson
  • 10.
  • 11.
    YEA !!!!! I’m so excited to learn today…….
  • 12.
    Student Centers forInteractive Reading or Math Activities. A small group of 4 can manage this with training. Games that emphasize a core subject can be played by 1-2 students at the computer and interacted with by the class on the Smart Board.
  • 13.
    Instructional videos thathave a sidebar option for note taking, important points and class discussion Large audience display in digital art and student created videos or collaborative projects for peer review Uploaded power point presentations, videos, and other digital media creations can be shared school wide online.
  • 14.
  • 15.
    Discuss Your favoriteSmart Board tools with group Why?
  • 16.
    <- Wordle WordCollage Prezi -> Graphic Organizer
  • 17.
    Starfall.com K-2 phonicsand math Livebinders.com Online resource for k-12 Smart Board lessons
  • 18.
    <- ZacZone Browser Search engine specifically for special needs students DO2Learn - > Resource for special needs students with high interest materials
  • 19.
  • 20.
    What are yourfavorite apps to use… Why? How can it be applied in the classroom?
  • 21.
    An all inone device… internet, e-reader, and educational apps. Touch screen technology allows students to tap, drag, write, type and scroll with fingertips Portable and light, IPAD’s can go anywhere. Learning can take place throughout the school grounds
  • 22.
    IPADs can beconnected to a Smart board ( through an HDMI cable) Convenient and portable for learning anywhere Work online or off Wi-Fi
  • 23.
    E - Readers Angry Birds------> He he he he
  • 24.
    < ---- Camerafeature… Digital stories… For writing “ My summer vacation” Learning management systems personalized for individual needs on IPADS - > SCHOOLOGY
  • 25.
  • 26.
    Ability to syncwith calendars and internet resources at teacher discretion- TEST reminders !!! Students can collaborate through texts, pictures, and email for assignments without interrupting class as a whole. Assimilation of information through listening to personal choice of music to stimulate the brain while working
  • 27.
    <- syncto school and class calendars Exchange information for assignments without disruption ->
  • 28.
    Technology in theclassroom can : 1. Expedite lessons, 2. Address all learners needs 3. Engage students and create enthusiasm 4. Be part of the create process 5. Enable students to be better prepared for jobs and careers in the 21 st century
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