ADW Ed Tech-er
December, 2018
Tis The Season....
Thank you for everything you do, God Bless!
Winter is Coming.... and so is a NEW ADW Book Study
The Archdiocese of Washington will be hosting a winter book study. This is our way to invite you to actively participate in our professional learning community made up of learners who are teachers. A book study is a way to do professional learning that you might not have tried before or thought of doing outside of your school. Of course, when trying something new, it’s always great to have some friends along to try it with.
The Book: The book we will be reading is Blended Learning in Action: Practical Guide Toward Sustainable Change by Catlin R. Tucker, Tiffany Wycoff, Jason T. Green
About the Book Study: Book study online discussions will be held during the months of January and February. More information will be sent to participants.
Participant Criteria: In order to participate in the book study, you must add to our online weekly discussion.
For 1 MSDE credit, a 1-2 page reflection paper is due by March 23, 2019. Participants must also attend our video conferoce online on February 11, 2019 at 7:00 PM.
Price: Just the price of the book!
Schedule:
November 30: Click here to register
January 5 - March 2: Reading, discussion, and blog posts will continue a chapter at a time each week with online discussions.
February 11 at 7:00PM: Particpate in a Google Hangout group video conference. Attendance is mandatory for MSDE credit.
March 2: Create and share a Station Rotation Lesson for your students or teacher PD due online.
March 23: 1-2 page reflection paper due to Vicky McCann at mccannv@adw.org.
December 10, 2018
This month is a special collaborative #AOBEdChat with the Archdiocese of Washington, Catholic Schools. The topic will be collaboration. A special guest from Empatico will also join us to talk about global collaboration opportunities. We are looking forward to a great night of collaboration and learning from each other.
NEW to Twitter or want to participate in the chat LIVE with a group? Join members of the AOB and ADW communities LIVE at The School of the Incarnation at 6PM on December 10 to enjoy pizza and prepare for the chat.
Address: School of the Incarnation, 2601 Symphony Lane, Gambrills, MD 21054, 410-519-2285
So we order enough pizza, R.S.V.P by filling out this Google Form: http://bit.ly/aobadwpizzachat
Looking forward to a great night of learning and collaborating both live and through social media!
Print this flyer to promote and share with your teachers
Be entered to win a giveaway (see attached image). How to win:
1) Join the chat (hashtag to be shared later)
2) Bring a friend/colleague
3) Both of you participate in the chat
4) Message me @techmcnorris22 or norriss@adw.org to tell me who you are and who you brought to the chat
Facebook: Shannon Norris
Share Your Ed Tech Happenings
Science Instruction Guides with Ed Tech Resources
Science Teachers
Have you checked out the newly updated ADW Teacher Site?
The Instruction Guides have been updated with a variety of Educational Technology Resources.
Have a great resource?
Click on the Resources page to contribute a website or lesson to any subject or grade level.
https://sites.google.com/site/adwteacher/curriculum/resources-pre-k-8th-grade
Safe Sharing Resources - Digital Safety
As we develop new guidelines and policies around digital safety for all throughout the ADW, you can visit ADWCollaborators.weebly.com for some digital safety resources for both students and educators.
Have some great resources of feedback to share? Contact Shannon Norris at norriss@adw.org.
EdCamp ADW - Save The Date!
February 23, 2019
See more about EdCamp ADW here; https://adwcollaborators.weebly.com/edcamp-adw.html
Follow us on Twitter @EdCampADW and Facebook and Instagram
Email us at edcampadw@gmail.com
Find pen pals, mystery skype, student blogging, cultural experiences, participate in Global Projects etc.
CSEdWeek and The Hour of Code arrive December 3-9, 2018
What is Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) and The Hour of Code?
Computer Science Education Week or CSEdWeek is an annual program designed to inspire K-12 students to take an interest in computer science. The program was originated by the Computing in the Core coalition, Code.org, and is supported by partners and educators worldwide. The philosophy is simple but significant: every student deserves the opportunity to learn computer science.
Hour of Code is a global movement in over 180 countries and is a quick way to introduce coding to students or anyone. Anyone can learn the basics of computer science in a fun and easy way! By spending as little as one hour, you can spark coding interest in your students with one-hour lesson plans, tutorials, interactives and games.
How to Run an Hour of Code
Ready to get started? Running an Hour of Code doesn’t have to be complicated. The resources are abundant and easy-to-follow. Sign-up here to get FREE resources!
No matter what grade level you teach, or what devices you have available, every student can participate in the Hour of Code and learn the basic principles that apply to all programming languages (like sequencing and looping). There are even options to go “unplugged” if you do not have access to devices in your classroom because students can learn computer science principles with something as simple as a deck of cards.
Read more at Shakeuplearning.com/blog
STEM – Leading with Science!
Join Lab Learner & NCEA for a free webinar that will focus on STEM education from a neurocognitive perspective. You'll hear from industry leaders the details of how to build strong science or STEM programs, curriculum, and lesson plans that support learning and memory. In addition, you will understand why this style of teaching enhances student problem-solving skills.
Your colleagues from St. Joseph School - Fullerton in Baltimore, MD will share the practical implications of this new approach to teaching and learning. They will also share their own classroom and student experiences, so you can hear firsthand the advantages of a neurocognitive perspective to science.
For more information about other NCEA webinars, visit our website.
Great Tech for Cultivating Compassion - SEL, Social Emotional Learning
"Compassion is the feeling that arises when you are confronted with another's suffering and have the desire to help. People often confuse this with empathy or being able to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Technology can help supplement the modeling of compassion that occurs in classrooms by providing game-based learning with sympathetic characters or getting students to think about the struggles our world faces every day. Once students feel compassion for someone, they may be spurred to real action. Check out these tools that help students report bullying, get them reflecting through meditation, and spark them to lead community-based projects.
Interested in seeing tips on how you might use some of these tools in the classroom? Check out our blog series We All Teach SEL: Inspiring Activities for Every Classroom. " Read more and see the 24 Tools here