Literacies in the K6 Classroom

Literacies in the K-6 Classroom : 

Literacies in the K-6 Classroom Kevin Jarrett Technology Facilitator, K-4 Northfield Elementary School Summer Teacher Institute June 23, 2009

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http://classic.go2web20.net/ : 

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http://bit.ly/gONdr : 

http://bit.ly/gONdr

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Collect and post 1-minute presentations of student learning projects. Developing a unit for boys on the book The Aurora County All-Stars by Deborah Wiles. Either the Winter Olympics unit or the FIFA World Cup Unit. Also am curious about how to collaborate with other classes to collect and analyze data. Any Algebra 1 or Algebra 2 Concept. produce a Professional Development module for facilitating the value of using Videoconferencing or web2.0 in the classroom. I would like to learn more about how to use technology with the language arts. Some type of global interaction. Possibly working on a problem solving project with students abroad. Units that will fit into homeroom curriculum, especially in jk-1 grades. Connecting with Spanish-speaking students. A unit relating to reading, writing, math or social studies curriculum. use technology to enhance their social studies (history and/or culture study) or science instruction. …technology as tool for differentiated learning. Character education and/or social skills development for first or third grades. …collaborative aspects of tech in the classroom.

Requirements to Teach with Tech : 

Requirements to Teach with Tech Teaching successfully with emerging technologies requires: • A spirit of experimentation • Willingness to engage learners in the creation of learning resources (co-creation of content) • Willingness to “let go” of control and content presentation approaches to teaching • Tolerance of failure From Handbook or Emerging Technologies for Learning- Siemens and Tittenberger

What if I told you … : 

What if I told you … A single Web 2.0 application can address nearly ALL those wants? Collaborations are easy to find (if you know where to look)? Fitting a collaborative project into your curriculum is easier than you might think?

Voicethread : 

Voicethread So much more than a web-based slide show Rich multimedia authoring environment (images, text, audio, video, telephone) Web-based, cross-platform Asynchronous Free

Voicethread : 

Voicethread A platform so flexible, so powerful, so easy to use, so shareable, so multimedia capable that it can be easily used across the curriculum.

Voicethread : 

Voicethread Ideal for global collaborations because it’s platform-independent (web-based)

Voicethread : 

Voicethread Asynchronicity: once created, Voicethreads can be added to (commented on) by anyone at any time, via the Internet or by telephone.

Voicethread : 

Voicethread + + = …

Voicethread Tips : 

Voicethread Tips Plan ahead Storyboard Use “Save to .JPG” option to create images Use Keynote or PowerPoint for “heavy lifting” (organizing raw content)

Voicethread Tips : 

Voicethread Tips Loud speaking can make audio recording cut out Be prepared to re-record until satisfied Have students choose icons for their accounts Use ‘Doodle’ feature sparingly

A Colleague’s Voicethread Project : 

A Colleague’s Voicethread Project

Voicethread : 

Voicethread Let’s explore… In your groups, review examples Discuss platform’s strengths &weaknesses Share out

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Voicethread : 

Voicethread Now it’s your turn! We will create our own Voicethreads First, we need: A planning sheet (actually…) Images (existing or take your own today) Headset microphones Voicethread usernames & passwords

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Voicethread : 

Voicethread What Went Well? ? What Could Have Been Better? ? - discuss curricular applications -

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Collect and post 1-minute presentations of student learning projects. Developing a unit for boys on the book The Aurora County All-Stars by Deborah Wiles. Either the Winter Olympics unit or the FIFA World Cup Unit. Also am curious about how to collaborate with other classes to collect and analyze data. Any Algebra 1 or Algebra 2 Concept. produce a Professional Development module for facilitating the value of using Videoconferencing or web2.0 in the classroom. I would like to learn more about how to use technology with the language arts. Some type of global interaction. Possibly working on a problem solving project with students abroad. Units that will fit into homeroom curriculum, especially in jk-1 grades. Connecting with Spanish-speaking students. A unit relating to reading, writing, math or social studies curriculum. use technology to enhance their social studies (history and/or culture study) or science instruction. …technology as tool for differentiated learning. Character education and/or social skills development for first or third grades. …collaborative aspects of tech in the classroom.

Voicethread : 

Voicethread Here today, gone tomorrow? Founders ‘grounded’ Revenue model Low overhead Enthusiastic support for educators

Voicethread : 

Voicethread Path Forward? Project Identification Lesson/Unit Design Logistics Your Role? Available Support On to … collaborations!

Leveraging Online Communities : 

Leveraging Online Communities Find & evaluate Sign up Create profile Lurk (read) Contribute Add friends Request help Promote the community

Leveraging Online Communities : 

Leveraging Online Communities Building Your Profile Ning (overall) Networks you’re in Network Pages Theme Content Messaging

Image Credits (Creative Commons) : 

Image Credits (Creative Commons) photo credit: YellowDog photo credit: Dawn Endico photo credit: Editor B photo credit: jared photo credit: Julie Lindsay photo credit: Wesley Fryer http://www.tpck.org/tpck/ http://classic.go2web20.net/ photo credit: Theresa Thompson photo credit: Fuschia Foot photo credit: kokeshi photo credit: Tracy O photo credit: bradleygee photo credit: Ned Raggett photo credit: NoWin photo credit: Matter = Energy photo credit: basykes photo credit: ogimogi photo credit: etohaholic photo credit: Wesley Fryer photocredt: bobsd46 photo credit: Kecko photo credit: danesparza