Design+and+Develop+Digital-Age+Learning+Experiences+and+Assessments

Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments ** (Group B) ** Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S.

**a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity **  § Use online tools to modify existing lessons to incorporate technology that is grade/ability appropriate for your class. [|21st Century Skills]
 * Teachers: **

 § Look for the Seal of Alignment! You'll find this Seal of Alignment on products, services, and resources ISTE has rigorously reviewed and determined meet specific NETS for Students (NETS•S). [|Current Seals of Alignment]  § Be knowledgeable of technology resources available in classrooms and labs. Students must have access to computers and internet. Allow students plenty of time to develop and finish their projects.

§ Physical classroom setup is important. Teacher should be able to observe the computers from anywhere in the room.

§ Be critical of online websites; anyone can access and post information online regardless of their expertise or creditials.

§ Free web-based bookmarking services such as [|Backflip] allows you to access bookmarked sites from any internet connected computer, not just your individual computer.

 § Collaborate with other teachers who have already developed and implemented the use of technology into their classroom curriculum.


 * b. develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> § The U.S. Department of Education has some links on their website with directions on how to apply for [|Technology Grants] in education. These could be a great way to get more technology access in schools that don't have room in their budget for expanding technology.

§ Teach and model editing features of word processing (copy, paste, spelling and grammar check). this allows more focus on content. Once students have mastered basic technology, it becomes a learning tool to complete a project.

§ <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">A [|weblog] or simply blog is an emerging technology making its debut in the classroom. Weblogs bring innovation to the classroom, allow for students to explore their own interests while promoting interactivity between students, promote global awareness, and demonstrates the potential of the Internet.

c. customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources ** = = <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> Technology can be used to facilitate learning for every learning style. There is no "right way" to integrate intelligences or technology into the classroom. The key is to provide the most effective learning environment for students.
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Ø Examples of methodologies that may be utilized so that each child, regardless of learning style, may be successful Ø Illustrations of student work in varying subjects and learning styles using technology Ø  <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Excellent examples of Integrated Standard Based Units of Study employing technological tools and targeting effective means of incorporating multiple intelligences <span style="font-size: 130%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|MI Smart Homepege] <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> **Activity Chart for Multiple Intelligences** – sound basic activities that may be utilized in the classroom by all educators, regardless of grade level. Ø Provides wonderful foundation of ideas from which an effective teacher may expand upon. Ø  <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Innovative educators can use these activities to develop a student’s higher-order thinking skills <span style="font-size: 130%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Activity Chart for Multiple Itelligences] <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">**MI and<span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Technology **by [| Thomas R. Hoerr, Ph.D.] – The author emphasizes the need for technology to become a more intricate component in the curriculum. He believes that this supposition is slowly taking place in many schools systems. Hoerr give the following examples as a means of promoting a student’s academic success through technology and his/her learning style. Ø __Use videotapes as a tool for student reflection and developing the intrapersonal intelligence____.__ Videotapes are potent tools which give students feedback about themselves. Videotaping of students performing authentic tasks is applicable at every grade level. They function as realistic means students’ accomplishments as they present their research projects and reports. Pupils may also use this tool to ask; With what am I not pleased? What should I do differently next time? Ø __Use CD-ROMS to create digital portfolios.__ A digital portfolio would not only save space, it would facilitate sharing student progress with families at home and around the dinner table. A digital portfolio contains far more information; technology would capture a far richer picture of a child's progress, showing him/her "in action.” This application is extremely beneficial for educators assessing pupils’ progress and a resource for teachers the students may encounter in the future. Ø    __Use digital camera technology as part of report cards.__ Digital display pupil’s presentations, projects, and applicable artifacts.  [|Technology and MI]  **Multiple Intelligences and Computers**   Ø  __Linguistic:__ <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">One easy way to incorporate the use of computers is to utilize word processing programs. These can help teach language, writing, editing, and rewriting skills. The Internet has facilitated communication and proven to be a valuable tool in language learning through e-mail, IRC, MUDs and MOOs. Ø __Logical-Mathematical:__ <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">There are a variety of computer programs that teach logic and critical thinking skills, even in game formats which can be motivating to students. There are many drill and practice type programs that give experience in a variety of areas in math. Database programs can help students explore and organize data and information. Ø Intrapersonal: <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">The computer can help students develop individual skills, allowing for differences in learning styles and abilities. Some students may require extra help in content areas, and computer aided instruction can offer them that additional instruction. One of the most important benefits of computer aided instruction is that it allows students to work at their own pace. Ø __ Spatial: __ <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Graphics programs can help develop spatial perceptions and help develop creativity by allowing students to create their own designs. There are programs that help students visualize mathematical concepts. Students develop a sense of direction by navigating through a program since the computer often shows only one area of section at a time. Browsing the Internet and organizing files, folders, and directories on a computer involve some spatial understanding. Ø __ Musical: __<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> There are many programs that help students write or play music. Music is often used in computer programs to get attention or interest. Ø __Bodily-Kinesthetic:__ <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Using a computer requires eye-hand coordination. Students have contact with the keyboard, mouse, joystick and other devices. Working on a computer requires students to be actively involved in their learning. Ø __Interpersonal:__ <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Students can work with others on the computer; in groups of two to four would be ideal group sizes. This reinforces skills such as cooperation and communication. The computer encourages cooperative learning in any subject area. <span style="font-size: 13.2pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">[|EdTec 596: Technologies for Decision Makers] <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> = <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Multiple Intelligences by Lesson <span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> – this website contains links for each learning style, which provide correlated lessons for the classroom teacher. = = Ø  <span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Site also provides numerous professional links to educational and technological journals, grant sites, free government sites pertaining to technology, and several more applicable links  = = Ø  <span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Many of the professional sites make available further applicable links to classroom technology, its application, and more in-depth analysis of multiple intelligences/learning styles. = = = =<span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> []  = =<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> = <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: left;"> § Keep in mind students with disabilities. Be sure sites are user friendly for all users or find a way to accomodate special users, e.g. font size for seeing impaired, auditory content for hearing impared, etc.
 * MI Smart Homepage** – Excellent resources for new teachers and experienced educators. Provides:

<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">**<span style="color: rgb(0,128,128);">d. provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching ** <span style="font-size: 90%; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: Georgia,serif;"> § Set up wiki spaces for group reading of novels, texts, etc. where they can record their learning or reflections

§ Have students create their own rubric assessment

§ <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Collaborate with students to design their own projects - rather than giving all students the same assignment - that integrate technology with their preferred learning and presentation style.

<span style="font-size: 11pt; color: #000000; line-height: 115%; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> § Set up wiki spaces for group reading of novels, texts, etc. where they can record their learning or reflections
 * d. provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching**

§ Have students create their own rubric assessment

§ Collaborate with students to design their own projects - rather than giving all students the same assignment - that integrate technology with their preferred learning and presentation style. <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: Georgia,serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(192,0,0); line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"> <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">§ <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: #000000; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Arial; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; msofareastthemefont: minor-latin; msoansilanguage: EN-US; msofareastlanguage: EN-US; msobidilanguage: AR-SA;"> [|**http://www.jem-thematic.net/en/seminar/ale**] <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">§ **<span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Teachers should use __formative__ assessments such as periodic performance tasks and quizzes **//**__<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">during __**//**<span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> the learning process if it looks like students are not grasping the content material. Adjustment in instructional strategies can be made. ** <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">§ **<span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 11pt; color: #000000; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; msobidifontfamily: Arial; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastthemefont: minor-latin; msoansilanguage: EN-US; msofareastlanguage: EN-US; msobidilanguage: AR-SA;">Students can use computer software designed to give students additional practice of a given skill. They can assess themselves during the learning process (without being “graded”), gaining confidence as they see their scores improve. **<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">§ **<span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Teachers use __summative__ assessments such as final exams and national tests **//**__<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">after __**//**<span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> instruction is given. These assessments evaluate the effectiveness of a given instructional strategy ** <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">§ **__<span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">[|**www.education-world.com/a_tech/tech171.shtml**] __**<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">§ **<span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 11pt; color: #000000; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; msobidifontfamily: Arial; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastthemefont: minor-latin; msoansilanguage: EN-US; msofareastlanguage: EN-US; msobidilanguage: AR-SA;">Teachers are often frustrated with the length of time it takes to get results back on national tests. Technology, in the form of online computer-based assessments offers a way to get scores immediately. There are even ways being developed to score essay tests. **<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">

<span style="display: block; font-size: 110%; color: rgb(0,128,128); font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; text-align: center;">-- <span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: Georgia,serif;">//The following word clouds contain links to helpful tools, classroom techniques, and teacher resources to aid in incorporating digital tools and developing technology enriched learning environments.//

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