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21
ST
CENTURY LEARNERS:
WHAT STUDENTS WANT AND NEED IN THE CLASSROOM
Presented by: Dr. Avis Williams
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OBJECTIVES
• To explore current trends in classroom technology
• To examine student survey data about classroom technology
• To determine obstacles and explore solutions to improved
technology access
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COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS
The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear
understanding of what students are expected to learn, so
teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them.
The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the
real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young
people need for success in college and careers. With
American students fully prepared for the future, our
communities will be best positioned to compete successfully
in the global economy.
Do you know the role that technology plays in the
move to Common Core State Standards?
Consider this question as we continue.
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CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY:
WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT IS NOT
TECHNOLOGY IS:
• INTERACTIVE
• ENGAGING
• STUDENT-CENTERED
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CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY:
WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT IS NOT
TECHNOLOGY IS NOT:
• Overhead Projectors
• “Worksheets” on the Computer
• Tape Recorders/CD Players
• Films or Movies
YIKES!!!
How many of you
have used these in your
classrooms?
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CURRENT TRENDS
•BYOL – Bring your own laptop
•One-to-One Laptop Initiative
•Moodle
•WebEx
•Hybrid Learning
•Mobile Labs
•Skype/Podcasting
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MORE TRENDS
•Video Gaming Systems
•Social Networking
•Mobile Technology
•Netbooks
•Digital Readers
•Tablet Computers
•Google
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STEM OFFERINGS
•Science
•Technology
•Engineering &
•Math
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WHAT STUDENTS WANT
•“The world is going portable and there
needs to be more laptops and iPads in
schools. Most schools don’t offer wireless
networks for students and the computers are
outdated. My school has prepared me to
some degree but only students in Advanced
Placement courses are allowed to bring their
laptops to school. This should be offered to
all students.”
•Aaron Brazelton – Sr. Class President of
Buckhorn High School. Attending The
University of Alabama in the fall.
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FROM A 6TH GRADER…
“We should be able to access YouTube at school. When I
am researching a topic, I like to see video clips that are
detailed. Looking it up on Google is fine but YouTube is
much better because I can see it instead of just reading
about it.”
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A NASA SCIENTIST SPEAKS…
“Young people need to know how to research the ‘good’
information on the internet. Anyone with a willingness to
learn needs to have the skills to know how to find quality
information. Young people need to be taught the difference
between reputable information and non reputable
information, and to think critically about the information
presented.”
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WHAT TYPES OF TECHNOLOGY SKILLS ARE
NEEDED IN THE WORKFORCE?
“I would have to say that all aspects of Power Point and
Excel.” – 1SG John Butler, U.S. Army
“I think it is very important to notify our youth the proper
way of communicating through technology. So many
times they send emails and complete applications as if
they were texting a message to a friend. This is not
acceptable in the workplace. I feel that it will hurt them
when completing applications for both college and for
internships.” – Cassie Scott, Program Director,
Leadership Huntsville/Madison County
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GOT SKILLS?
“Assuming the 'young person' is going into a STEM field:
> Combined & computer-math skills
> PowerPoint briefing skills
> Process flow-charting skills
> Typing and written communication skills
Meeting management skills (especially for teleconferences)”
- Eric E Hunt, Stockpile Reliability Programs SME
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RETURN TO SENDER BY DAN GORDON
“Schools continue to deliver new
graduates into the workplace lacking
the tech-based “soft skills” that
businesses demand. Experts blame
K-12’s persistent failure to integrate
technology.”
- the JOURNAL, March 2011 -
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TURN AND TALK
What 2 things are you doing in
your classroom, school or
district that will help prepare
students for the 21st century
workforce?
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BEYOND THE THREE R’S
According to Gordon work readiness is
about:
•Turning information into knowledge through
web searching
•Developing effective multimedia
presentations
•Seamlessly using digital tools to collaborate
and problem solve
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THE FOUR C’S
•Critical thinking
•Communication
•Collaboration
•Creativity
These are not new skills but they need to be taught
differently for our students to thrive!
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AND THE SURVEY SAYS…
What types of electronic devices do
you have access to for your own use?
•Cell Phone
50%
•Smart Phone
33%
•Laptop
60%
•Desktop
65%
•Music (MP3)
78%
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HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY FOR
SCHOOL WORK?
•Access class info
63%
•Writing assignments
73%
•Internet research
72%
•Collaborate on FB
33%
•Online textbooks
27%
•Work w/ foreign sts
6%
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OBSTACLES TO USING TECHNOLOGY IN
SCHOOL
•Cannot use cell/MP3
53%
•Teachers limit use
32%
•School rules
27%
•Websites blocked
44%
•NBD, don’t use it
13%
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POINTS OF INTEREST…
•55% are not interested in online course
•72% have high-speed internet at home
•70% include dictionary to online textbook
•4% use library books for research
•70% want greater internet access at school
•44% believe their school is
doing a good job of using
technology to enhance learning
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THINK, PAIR, SHARE
•Think – What obstacles have you
encountered that limit your ability to use 21st
century technology?
•Pair – Pick a partner & brainstorm solutions
•Share – Enlighten us!
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IT IS WHAT IT IS…BUT CAN WE DO?
•Solid research is key!
•Do you talk to your students?
•How often are needs assessments
done?
•How much professional development
is offered? Do you take advantage?
•Do you have fears or reservations?
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TEACHING DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
“Digital Citizenship is a concept which helps teachers,
technology leaders and parents to understand what
students/children/technology users should know to use
technology appropriately. Digital Citizenship is more than just a
teaching tool; it is a way to prepare students/technology users
for a society full of technology. Too often we are seeing students
as well as adults misusing and abusing technology but not sure
what to do. The issue is more than what the users do not know
but what is considered appropriate technology usage.”
digitalcitizenship.net
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DIGITAL ETIQUETTE MUST BE TAUGHT
Digital Etiquette: electronic standards of conduct or procedure.
Technology users often see this area as one of the most
pressing problems when dealing with Digital Citizenship. We
recognize inappropriate behavior when we see it, but before
people use technology they do not learn digital etiquette (i.e.,
appropriate conduct). Many people feel uncomfortable talking
to others about their digital etiquette. Often rules and
regulations are created or the technology is simply banned to
stop inappropriate use. It is not enough to create rules and
policy, we must teach everyone to become responsible digital
citizens in this new society.
digitalcitizenship.net
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RESPONSIBLE DIGITAL CITIZENS
Consider a School/District Pledge
•I will treat others the way that I wish to be treated when
using technology. I will keep in mind that my technology use
affects others.
•I will be a good online citizen and not do anything that hurts
other people or is against the law.
•I will not respond to any messages that are mean or in any
way make me feel uncomfortable. It is not my fault if I get a
message that is not appropriate. If I do I will tell my parents
or responsible adult right away so that they can contact the
proper groups.
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THE 21ST CENTURY COLLABORATIVE
CLASSROOM
•Teacher as facilitator
•Shared knowledge among teacher and students
•Shared authority
•Heterogeneous grouping
Students are responsible for their learning and
make an investment by establishing goals and
classroom guidelines. Moodle is a great
tool to create a collaborative classroom.
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MORE ABOUT MOODLE
Moodle is the biggest open source course management
system in the world. It competes head-to-head with
Blackboard on features and crushes the commercial
competition on price.
•Post assignments & lesson plans
•Provide examples and online resources
•Communicate with parents and students
•CYA – clear documentation of expectations
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TECHNOLOGY AND THE COMMON CORE
STANDARDS
•While the Common Core State Standards focus on math and
English language arts, they also emphasize technology as a
way to learn knowledge and skills in these areas.
•The College and Career Readiness standards that anchor the
K-12 standards call for students to learn skills through
technology and multimedia.
•When technology initiatives are properly implemented they
enhance all aspects of the Common Core State Standards.
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SUGGESTIONS
•Don’t overdo it! Choose 1 or 2 tech related
initiatives and implement them fully.
•Take an online course and learn by doing!
•Collaborate with other educators
•Research and write grants for funding
•Follow policy but be a change agent!
•Understand and embrace the changing role
of 21st Century Educators!
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WHAT ARE YOUR QUESTIONS?
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THANK YOU AND HAVE A GREAT
SUMMER!
Avis Williams, Ed.D.
256-428-7330
www.williamsmiddleschool.blogspot.com
[email protected]
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REFERENCES
•www.corestandards.org
•www.digitalcitizenship.net
•www.technosavvy.org
•the Journal and thejournal.com
•www.protomorrow.org
•www2.ed.gov; “Effects of Technology on Classrooms and
Students”
•www.convergemag.org
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