WELCOME BACK VANGUARD TEACHERS!!!
iPad Integration Year 4 in our NLCI Schools
Vanguard Professional Development VIDEOCONFERENCE #1
Thursday, Oct 5, 2017, 12:00 AM
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Before the PD, please
- Peruse the SMORE
- Download the #Slack app. Join #Slack by clicking on the following link: https://join.slack.com/t/vanguardteachers/signup
- As a getting-to-know-you activity, please open the link below to the Vanguard Padlet at https://padlet.com/tobyteach/5x146v5xt9dc. Complete the Padlet by tapping anywhere on the “wall” and respond to the request posted. Check back to read the posts of your fellow Vanguard teachers. We will introduce everyone and review the teaching and learning implications of the Padlet during our PD.
Toby Grosswald
Email: toby.grosswald@nlcinc.com
Website: https://www.smore.com/rb94q
Location: 1615 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA, United States
Phone: 215-680-0123
Twitter: @tobyteach
Professional Development Goals 2017-18
- To collaborate online and through video with other Vanguards across our network of schools monthly by using the video platform of 'GoToMeeting' and SMORE to support the teachers in your schools with the integration of the iPads and technology
- To continue to coach, support and train Vanguard teacher leaders to turn around and train teachers on the best instructional practices using their iPads in order to produce, reflect and share by showcasing student work and best practices.
- To communicate and collaborate with your instructional team and teachers an understanding of "what good looks like" as we add rigor and move through the SAMR continuum
- To differentiate the information in this SMORE by finding out what works for you and your teachers using Toby and the Education Team as a partner, coach, support, mentor and guide
AGENDA
- SAMR 101
- Innovative Teaching and Learning: Padlet
- Apple Teacher™
- Technology Integration and Science
- The 4 C's and #Slack
- Next Steps with TechSpectations
TODAY'S OBJECTIVES
- To learn and/or review the why, what and how of SAMR in order to share evidence of modification and redefinition throughout the year
- To continue to add teachers to the Apple Teacher™ status
- To share best practices of the integration of science through technology
- To introduce a new platform for the 4 C's of collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity
SAMR 101
What is SAMR?
The SAMR model is a useful tool for helping teachers think about their own tech use as they begin to make small shifts in the design and implementation of technology driven learning experiences to achieve the next level. Dr. Puentedura has included Questions and Transitions Ladders with the SAMR model to help teachers make transitions to each level. Teachers in the substitution and augmentation phase can use technology to accomplish traditional tasks, but the real learning gains result from engaging students in learning experiences that could not be accomplished without technology. At the Modification and Redefinition level, the task changes and extends the walls of the classroom.
How does SAMR Work?
The key to successful technology integration is the efficient use of digital tools tools that are appropriate for the task. Technology provides us all with the ability to develop our own toolkit of flexible resources for use when needed. Here is an example of a toolkit I assembled to facilitate student driven learning experiences that focus on research, writing and the Common Core. Starting with a good toolkit is essential for designing learning experiences that reach the Modification and Transformation level of the SAMR model.
Padlet as a SAMR Best Practice
- Padlet is very easy to use and has a user-friendly interface
- Padlet is web-based and does not require any software installation
- It allows you to easily add notes, text, images, videos, and drawings to your wall
- You can also add word documents from computer to your Padlet wall
- Padlet provides a wide variety of layouts to choose from
- Padlet works across multiple devices including mobile phones
- Any Padlet wall you create can be embedded into your blog or website.
- It enhances collaborative work. Multiple people can post to the same wall at the same time.
- Any Padlet wall can be exported in a variety of formats including, PDF, image,CSV, or Excel.
- Padlet is completely free
What are some ways you can use Padlet in your classroom next week?
Apple Teacher™ Innovative Teaching and Learning with Keynote
Cool Tools for Tech Integration in Science
Collaboration: Using SLACK
- Add a picture, build your profile
- Join all the channels
- Generate discussions
- Contribute to discussions
Channels
- General
- SAMR info
- Evidence
- TobyTech Challenges
- Apple Teacher
Channel Details
- Pinned Items
- Shared Files
- Content
Message Threads
- Encourage open discussion without distracting others.
- Organize conversations and preserve meaningful context.
- Focus your time and attention on the task at hand.
Camera Icon: Quick Wins in the Classroom
- Swipe Up: The fastest and most convenient way to access the camera on the iPad is directly from the lock screen. Touch the camera icon on the bottom right of the iPad screen and swipe up – this bypasses the need to enter a passcode even if the iPad is locked and gives access to the camera in less than one second.
- The Grid: While taking pictures, the grid can be used for centering as well as taking level shots of things like horizons and cityscapes. Students can also use the grid to support and explore the Rule of Thirds, and to get a better perspective on the angle and positioning of objects to photograph. To turn on the grid on the iPad, go to the Settings app, scroll down to Photos & Camera, and make sure the Grid slider is turned on.
- Burst Mode: The burst mode delivers a number of shots with one press. To get started, instead of giving the camera trigger one touch, push and hold. This action will deliver as many as 10 photos per second. The burst mode is a useful tool to employ whenever there is movement or unpredictability in the image you’d like to capture, like a flock of flying birds or waves crashing on the beach. The images are grouped together in a cluster in the photos app so you can select one to keep, keep them all or delete the entire burst with touch.
Techspectations
- Meet with your instructional team at least once a month at a designated time and place to summarize and share this SMORE and professional development and how you differentiate this information to your teachers. The instructional team consists of you, your Principal, Lead Literacy Teacher, Lead Tech Teacher and Assistant Principal.
- Log into #Slack. Contribute at least once a week.
- Share the Apple Teacher™ Keynote lesson with your teachers. Post evidence on #slack if applicable.
- Introduce all new teachers to Apple Teacher™ using the Apple Teacher™ SMORE. Guide the new teachers to complete their first badge. Think about how you will coach and teach the teachers moving forward with Apple Teacher™ given the ideas from the PD. Our goal is for 100% of our teachers to be Apple Teachers this school year!
- Use Toby as your "go to" Education Manager for Technology. If I don't know the answer, I will direct you appropriately. My cell is 215-680-0123 for calls, FaceTime or texts. I am also here to coach you and help you plan your professional development sessions.
- "See" you on our next PD - please note the date change for November only - FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2017.