This blog focuses on the effective integration of technology in K-12 schools with special emphasis on Sonoma County. It offers ideas and resources to support purposeful use of technology in relation to the Common Core Standards and 21st century learning.
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Designing Effective Activities Integrating Technology
10.04.13
Most classroom activities that use technology are project-based endeavors. These kinds of activities can be uncomfortable for some teachers because they can make the classroom appear chaotic and unstructured. But balancing direct instruction with technology-rich activities can be an effective way to advance student learning. This post offers ideas about matching technology to learning tasks and designing lessons that integrate technology.
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Spotlight on Steve Williams, Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter School
09.24.13
Steve Williams is a science and math teacher. Treasured by students and colleagues alike, he is recognized professionally for his ability to teach technical subjects while actively engaging his students in learning. Technology is integrated ubiquitously in all of his classes. In this post, I interview Steve to gain his perspective on teaching, learning, technology in the classroom, and the shift to Common Core Standards.
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Transition to the SBAC: Developing Student Technology Skills
09.13.13
Many students who took the SBAC pilot tests in Spring 2013 said that they were challenged by some of the computer-based tasks that were required. Editing text, using spreadsheets, manipulating virtual objects, and moving between screens all proved to be challenging for students. This post offers some resources to teachers looking to develop student technology skills in these areas.
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Common Core State Standards: Options for Professional Learning
09.11.13
As they begin implementing the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), educators are pursuing many avenues to learn about content, instructional materials, teaching strategies, technology integration, and assessment. In this post, I’ve assembled a list of possibilities for anytime/anywhere professional learning about the Common Core.
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Awesome iPad Apps for K-5 Classrooms
09.06.13
iPad tablets offer school classrooms a wide array of learning activities. This post offers my perspective on some of the best apps for K-5 classrooms at this point in time.
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Transition to the SBAC: Formative Assessment
08.21.13
As educators transition to full implementation of the Common Core Standards, they should consider the important role that formative assessments can play in ensuring student success. Formative assessments will help teachers know how to adjust instruction to align with the new standards—and students will get a better sense of what the learning expectations are and whether they are meeting them.
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Guiding Young Children’s Access to Digital Media
08.14.13
Young children are spending greater amounts of time exploring digital media—television, computers, video games, tablets, and smartphones. Zero to Eight: Children’s Media Use in America, a 2011 research study from Common Sense Media, offers insight into access trends among the younger segments of our population. According to this research, the data on personal computer usage among children shows that even our youngest children have become frequent digital media users.
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School Technology Purchases: Chromebooks, iPads, Android Tablets or Laptops?
08.05.13
As the economy recovers and schools look to replace dated technologies, a common question is which type of technology to purchase—Chromebooks, iPads, Android tablets, or laptops? Some favor Android tablets or laptops, others talk about the merits of iPads or Chromebooks. The best way to answer this question is to focus on what’s going to be done with the technology, then look at the strengths and weakness of each type of device.
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New View of Student Learning Potential
07.24.13
One key shift in the transition to Common Core Standards and the Smarter Balanced Assessments centers on how educators see student learning potential. This post explores the difference between “fixed mindsets” and “growth mindsets” and what this means for today’s teachers.
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Future Watch: Consumer Robots
07.19.13
Robots will have larger roles in our day-to-day activities as we look forward into the 21st century. Characters such as Robby the Robot, Astroboy, R2-D2, C-3PO, and Wall-E have fueled the imaginations of students and teachers alike, but some of the “robot” features we thought were fantasy are now very real, or will be soon. As students learn about robots, they will discover some interesting applications of mathematics and science.
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