Synergy Sparks Digital Literacy
Redefined roles create new possibilities for teachers and students
By Learning Forward
Categories: Learning designs, TechnologyApril 2014
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| Internet evolution | |
| 1995 | 2013 |
| Users of the internet | |
| 16 million | 2.75 billion |
| World’s population that is online | |
| 0.4% | 38.8% |
| Registered domains | |
| 15,000 | 265 million |
| Sources: Internet World Stats, 2014; Verisign, 2013. |
Quick Technology Resources For Educators
21 Things for the 21st Century Educator
www.21things4teachers.net
50 Education Technology Tools Every Teacher Should Know About
www.edudemic.com/50-education-technology-tools-every-teacher-should-know-about
13 Free Web Tools Students and Teachers Should Know About
https://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2013/07/13-free-web-tools-students-and-teachers-should-know-about
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Resources
www.iste.org/learn/resources
Ground Rules For Student Dialogues
When gathering a group of students to hear their opinions and suggestions, be ready. We found most students are very comfortable, willing, and eager to share with adults who listen. Positive outcomes often happen if these conversations are planned well. Setting ground rules is an important first step. We would suggest asking students to agree to:
- Speak from their own experience, not what they have heard from others;
- Describe the characteristics of the learning, not the people involved; and
- Remember that the conversation is to help design or redesign instruction. Think about positive examples of current lessons or projects and also suggestions for future planning and design.
References
Erickson-Guy, N. & Gullen, K. (2013, April). Beyond texting: Using cell phones in the classroom. Middle Ground, 16(4), 14-16.
Gullen, K. & Zimmerman, H. (2013, March). Saving time with technology. Educational Leadership, 70(6), 63-66.
Internet World Stats. (2014). Internet growth statistics. Available at www.internetworldstats.com/emarketing.htm.
Learning Forward. (2011). Standards for Professional Learning. Oxford, OH: Author.
Verisign. (2013). The domain name industry brief. Available at www.verisigninc.com/assets/infographic-dnib-Q32013.pdf.
Wagner, T. (2008). The global achievement gap: Why even our best schools don’t teach the new survival skills our children need — and what we can do about it. New York, NY: Basic Books Group.
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Categories: Learning designs, Technology
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