SPS Digital Learning Hour

This week we focus on this idea of Digital Storytelling and how any teacher of any grade can do it. Mike rattles off a bunch of ideas and tools that you can use to add Technology authentically into your everyday plans.

We also interviewed Brittany Blake of South End Middle School this week and you don't want to miss it!

Resources:

http://www.schrockguide.net/digital-storytelling.html
http://www.21things4students.net/21/18-digital-storytelling/
https://www.iste.org/explore/categorylist?code=Digital+storytelling
http://www.shellyterrell.com/digitalstorytelling.html
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/digital-storytelling-extending-potential-struggling-writers
http://edtechteacher.org/tools/multimedia/digital-storytelling/
https://cooltoolsforschool.wordpress.com/digital-storytelling/
https://education.microsoft.com/courses-and-resources/resources/meet-story-remix
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-start-using-photos-story-remix-experience-windows-10

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This week I take a look at an article that discusses what some schools are doing to improve their student outcomes and it's not in the way you think. I do a lot of talking this week and I encourage you to talk back to me through Yammer! We also interviewed Caitlin Welz of Central High School and her experience within the district as it relates to technology and what it's like teaching students in High School

Article:

https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2018/01/03/the-benefits-of-helping-teens-identify-purpose-in-life/
http://openfutureinstitute.org/question-project/
http://www.thefutureproject.org/
http://www.projectwayfinder.com/
https://web.microsoftstream.com/channel/60b80502-ea46-4fc7-a9aa-5bf62de78cd6

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Welcome back listeners! To start off the new year we are going to finish up our conversation on the 1 to 1 initiative through our eyes. Listen in to hear more of Mike's wild theories and the future and some thoughtful insights into our 1 to 1 program.

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Articles That we've referenced this week:

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/why-schools-should-provid_b_10577884.html?utm_hp_ref=education-technology
https://thejournal.com/Articles/2015/05/26/7-Lessons-Learned-From-a-Successful-1-to-1-Laptop-Program.aspx
https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2016/05/18/1-to-1-laptop-initiatives-boost-student-scores-study.html
http://www.edudemic.com/one-to-one-computing/
https://www.districtadministration.com/article/are-one-one-laptop-programs-worth-investment
https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/08/18/536875865/15-years-later-how-did-it-go-with-maines-school-laptop-program
https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Making-a-difference/Change-Agent/2016/0729/How-beneficial-are-one-to-one-laptop-programs-in-schools
https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/reflections-11-chromebook-implementation
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/sharing-screen-in-1to1-classrooms-monica-burns
https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/thinkpossible-21st-century-classrooms
https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/what-research-says-about-11
https://larrycuban.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/the_impact_of_digital_technologies_on_learning_full_report_2012.pdf
https://education.missouristate.edu/assets/clse/Final_Report_of_One-to-One_Meta-Synthesis__April_2012_.pdf
http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-hoboken-throwing-away-all-its-student-laptops/
http://www.centerdigitaled.com/blog/game-changers-one-to-one-computing.html
https://betanews.com/2013/07/22/7-big-mistakes-k-12-education-needs-to-avoid-in-11-computing-plans/

This week Brendan Reed joins us for our discussion on the what, why, and how on the 1 to 1 initiative and the ways we are making it successful. There are also a couple of key announcements for the rest of the month of December. We also interview Thomas Rachele, ELA Academic Supervisor and his experience of using Technology as both a teacher and a Supervisor.



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Articles That we've referenced this week:

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/why-schools-should-provid_b_10577884.html?utm_hp_ref=education-technology
https://thejournal.com/Articles/2015/05/26/7-Lessons-Learned-From-a-Successful-1-to-1-Laptop-Program.aspx
https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2016/05/18/1-to-1-laptop-initiatives-boost-student-scores-study.html
http://www.edudemic.com/one-to-one-computing/
https://www.districtadministration.com/article/are-one-one-laptop-programs-worth-investment
https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/08/18/536875865/15-years-later-how-did-it-go-with-maines-school-laptop-program
https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Making-a-difference/Change-Agent/2016/0729/How-beneficial-are-one-to-one-laptop-programs-in-schools
https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/reflections-11-chromebook-implementation
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/sharing-screen-in-1to1-classrooms-monica-burns
https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/thinkpossible-21st-century-classrooms
https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/what-research-says-about-11
https://larrycuban.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/the_impact_of_digital_technologies_on_learning_full_report_2012.pdf
https://education.missouristate.edu/assets/clse/Final_Report_of_One-to-One_Meta-Synthesis__April_2012_.pdf
http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-hoboken-throwing-away-all-its-student-laptops/
http://www.centerdigitaled.com/blog/game-changers-one-to-one-computing.html

This week we finish up our conversation on Blended Learning where we even include some resources. Our Interview of the Week is with Ravan East over at Rebecca Johnson.

Articles and Links:

https://thejournal.com/articles/2017/01/11/what-effective-blended-learning-looks-like.aspx
https://elearningindustry.com/subjects/elearning-articles/blended-learning
https://www.talentlms.com/blog/top-10-articles-blended-learning/
https://www.teachthought.com/technology/the-benefits-of-blended-learning/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2015/06/21/blended-learning-the-great-new-thing-or-the-great-new-hype/?utm_term=.41d37295e20d
https://blog.softchalk.com/blended-learning-1-what-why?utm_campaign=General&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=58028982&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8pMTWvFi7PP2VGG5Lnee-9ycLwFoKK3mcz434dKtwGmogFdLC0h2DIT0njAaxRvVceLLQHV732ydOo8UumXODcVMOR8HR6hqb2naNG16Eh3uDJ66A&_hsmi=58028982
https://blog.softchalk.com/blended-learning-2-is-it-right-for-you
https://blog.softchalk.com/blended-learning-3-implementation

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This week we continue our dive into Blended Learning looking at a lot of the benefits of this educational model (we both love it), on ways on how it saves trees (less paper). Our Interview of the Week is with Aimee Baron over at Rebecca Johnson. For those of you who have never worked in a Kindergarten classroom, this is a must listen and she describes what it is like to incorporate authentic learning opportunities with Technology in her classroom!!!

We also have a special Brightspace announcement for everyone out there about tools coming this month!!!!!!!

Articles and Links:

https://thejournal.com/articles/2017/01/11/what-effective-blended-learning-looks-like.aspx
https://elearningindustry.com/subjects/elearning-articles/blended-learning
https://www.talentlms.com/blog/top-10-articles-blended-learning/
https://www.teachthought.com/technology/the-benefits-of-blended-learning/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2015/06/21/blended-learning-the-great-new-thing-or-the-great-new-hype/?utm_term=.41d37295e20d
https://blog.softchalk.com/blended-learning-1-what-why?utm_campaign=General&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=58028982&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8pMTWvFi7PP2VGG5Lnee-9ycLwFoKK3mcz434dKtwGmogFdLC0h2DIT0njAaxRvVceLLQHV732ydOo8UumXODcVMOR8HR6hqb2naNG16Eh3uDJ66A&_hsmi=58028982
https://blog.softchalk.com/blended-learning-2-is-it-right-for-you
https://blog.softchalk.com/blended-learning-3-implementation

https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/ (This is the one Aimee was talking about!)

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This week's podcast begins our deep dive into Blended Learning and Mike goes off on the deep end at one point. (He needs to stop watching Robot movies) Our discussion is one that will go over the next three podcasts so that you are able to digest it in small bites. We also interview Roni Gold from Rebecca Johnson who has a lot of great insights.


Articles:

https://thejournal.com/articles/2017/01/11/what-effective-blended-learning-looks-like.aspx
https://elearningindustry.com/subjects/elearning-articles/blended-learning
https://www.talentlms.com/blog/top-10-articles-blended-learning/
https://www.teachthought.com/technology/the-benefits-of-blended-learning/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2015/06/21/blended-learning-the-great-new-thing-or-the-great-new-hype/?utm_term=.41d37295e20d
https://blog.softchalk.com/blended-learning-1-what-why?utm_campaign=General&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=58028982&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8pMTWvFi7PP2VGG5Lnee-9ycLwFoKK3mcz434dKtwGmogFdLC0h2DIT0njAaxRvVceLLQHV732ydOo8UumXODcVMOR8HR6hqb2naNG16Eh3uDJ66A&_hsmi=58028982
https://blog.softchalk.com/blended-learning-2-is-it-right-for-you
https://blog.softchalk.com/blended-learning-3-implementation

Question of the Month: Tells us some of the ways you have integrated technology into your lessons? We are interested in knowing how you are doing this and what level those lessons are at on the SAMR model?

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For this week's episode, we delve into an interesting collaboration between Khan Academy and Pixar that might just give your math lessons a little extra umph and a lot more fun. Plus, it's real-world applications that you might be interested in harnessing. We also interview Ron Roux from Kiley and all of the great things they are doing with technology!

Question of the Month: Tells us some of the ways you have integrated technology into your lessons? We are interested in knowing how you are doing this and what level those lessons are at on the SAMR model?

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Articles:
https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2015/09/03/pixar-in-a-box-teaches-math-through-real-animation-challenges/
https://www.khanacademy.org/
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar


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We continue our conversation about SAMR and some of the many things that make us excited. We also continue our conversation with Dan Manseau of Boland Elementary School.

Let us know your questions about SAMR on Yammer and we can hopefully answer them!

The Question of the Month: In light of the articles from the last few weeks that we have been discussed with the Distracted Classroom, What do you do to keep your classroom engaged? What teaching strategies do you employ? How do you set your goals so that the students stay engaged in the classroom?


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Articles:
http://www.assignmenthelp.net/blog/samr-model-pedagogy-technology-examples/
http://www.schrockguide.net/samr.html
http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/06/samr-model-explained-for-teachers.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQTx2UQQvbU


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That's right this week is the first in a two part episode where Suzanne and Mike discuss the SAMR model, with some practical tips and the first part of Mike's interview with Dan Manseau of Boland Elementary. Come and listen to someone who has been in the district for awhile and has seen everything (Mimeograph anyone).

Let us know your questions about SAMR on Yammer and we can hopefully answer them!

The Question of the Month: In light of the articles from the last few weeks that we have been discussed with the Distracted Classroom, What do you do to keep your classroom engaged? What teaching strategies do you employ? How do you set your goals so that the students stay engaged in the classroom?


Please go to iTunes, Spreaker, Stitcher and leave us feedback!

Twitter:
MikeSPSDLA
SuzanneSPSDLA

Articles:
http://www.assignmenthelp.net/blog/samr-model-pedagogy-technology-examples/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimeograph
http://www.schrockguide.net/samr.html
http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/06/samr-model-explained-for-teachers.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQTx2UQQvbU


Music provided by Camtasia Software and Bensounds.org