• How can I use non-linguistic representations to increase achievement for all students? (Marzano)

• How can I integrate technology easily into my classroom?

Q 1 & 2

• To show you several technology strategies that can be used as nonlinguistic representations of content/topics (Incorporating-Observe, Listen, Write, Speak)

• To show you what technology BVSD has to offer

• To help you get the training and help you need (Support!)

• What does research say? (Source: McREL “Using Technology With Classroom Instruction that Works” and Hill and Flynn “Classroom Instruction that Works with English Language Learners”)

• 4 non-negotiables that research says increases achievement and motivation: 1)setting clear objectives; 2) providing quick feedback; 3) reinforcing effort; and, 4) providing recognition

 

• What works when students are learning new knowledge: 1) advanced organizers and cues; 2) nonlinguistic representations; 3) reinforce effort; 4) summarizing and note-taking; 5) cooperative learning

 

• ALL of the above can be achieved through technology and incorporating the web sites, software and tools presented!

Interactive Lectures

Podcasts/Vodcasts Clickers Interwrite Boards

Document CamerasWeb Tools

3DMediacast

Web Sites

Q3

• Incorporate choice with linked “buttons”• Incorporate Questions…use clickers, cups,

dyads• Incorporate Video (You Tube with Any

Video Converter)• Incorporate Internet sites with animations

(See handout and Links Site- http://guest.portaportal.com/donley)

• Other? Technology Integration Worksheet(Teacher Plan and Resource Worksheet)

• Create tutorials• Student projects• 10-20 classroom iPods for checkout

– http://bvsd.org/iteach/S2P2/default.aspx– Uses– http://diplomaguide.com/articles/5_Educati

onal_Uses_for_Your_iPod.html

- http://oedb.org/library/beginning-online-learning/100-ways-to-use-your-ipod-to-learn-and-study-better

• We have Clickers and Interwrite boards for classroom use!(Contact IT)

• Please request a training…small groups preferrable!

• Most textbooks already have clicker questions, especially ExamView testing software

• http://bvsd.org/iteach/clickers/Pages/default.aspx

• Enhance your activities, graphic organizers and projects with fun Web Tools

• See handout

• Coming to BVSD in the near future!

• http://bvsd.org/bvs3d/Pages/default.aspx

• http://bvsd.org/iteach/BlogCentral/Lists/Categories/Category.aspx?Name=Future%20Talk

• How to Login?

• BVSD is adding to this site every month!

• http://bvsd.org/iteach/Pages/DCI.aspx

• http://mediacast.bvsd.org/login.cfm

• We have these for check out from the library…See Librarian for a training!

• Ideas for use in the classroom?

• Can get a folder for SharePoint or software for Dreamweaver

• Contact me for a tutorial – http://bvsd.org/spresources/Pages/

default.aspx – Discussion board, calendars,

handouts, links, surveys, Podcasts/Vodcasts, RSS feeds…

• Challenge: Pick at least two of the following- web sites, software, or hardware and incorporate it into a lesson this year! Let us know how it went via our Class Discussion Board!

Q4 andQ5