Week 5 EDLD5363 - Multimedia and Video Technology

I have had the pleasure of working with a great group during this class creating a video. I originally expected it to be difficult to collobrate and create over the web but it has all gone well. We are all ready for the Christmas break and hope you enjoy our video.

EDLD5363 Multimedia and Video Technology

Webconference Reflections - Due to my busy schedule and the time of year with mutliple commitments it was very difficult to attend many webconferences. That however is not a problem! They are recorded for future viewing as well as a transcript is made available. I have to admit I mainly had time to read over the transcripts. I did find them helpful and informative. There were several times when I had a question that was answered in the webinar and thus made something easier to understand. I am very thankful for the recordings and transcripts. I realize that everyone doesn't have the time to attend the webinar but they are still able to recieve the information through the recording and transcripts.

EDLD5363 Multimedia Video Technology Week 1

The assignment for Week 1 of EDLD5363 Multimedia Video Technology was to creat a personal video.  I know for some this may be difficult for some but not for me.  I hope this video will not only meet the requirements for this class but serve as an inspiration for parents that may be beginning the journey of CHD.  For those not familiar with Congenital Heart Defects  it is the number one birth defect affecting one out of every 100 children born. 

EDLD5362 Informational Systems Management Week 4

This week in EDLD5362 we were required to write a paper on the classroom of the future.  I have attached the paper to this blog.

Please click <here> to view the paper.

Libby

EDLD 5364 Teaching With Technology Final Reflection

It has been a wonderful 5 weeks in EDLD5364. I can't believe we are at the end of this class already. To be honest the time has flown by. I feel that this has been a very interesting class and must admit what I thought the class would be and what the class actually was are entirely two different things.

 

As an Instructional Technology Specialist I have to admit my attitude was a little "cocky" in that I believed I was already Teaching with Technology and had for years. What I didn't realize was the importance of technology in meeting the needs of all learners. It isn't just a tool to use with a product as the ultimate result. It is so much more!

 

Current educators are faced with being able to differentiate for students with different learning styles and different abilities more than ever. Students are no longer segregated into classes because of learning abilities or levels. It is truly possible you could have students with many different issues.

 

I now feel that my job will take on an entirely new direction. As the Instructional Technology Specialist in my district I now see a whole new set of goals and responsibilities. I must find ways for teachers to use technology to meet the needs of all their students. I must encourage them and show them tools that are available to help them and be on call to assist them in that new direction. I must also always be on the lookout for technology to meet those goals.

 

Because of EDLD5364 I truly believe that doing my job will not only be harder but easier. It will be harder because the need to find the appropriate tools is much more important to me and easier because I truly understand the direction I must take.

 

 

EDLD 5364 Teaching with Technology - Week 4 Reflection

This has been a very interesting week technologically speaking.  I have enjoyed the readings and videos this week but struggled with technology on the work side.  We have experienced the down side of technology in schools with loosing our filter. That lead to the Internet being down not only for teachers, staff but students as well.   The timing of that was interesting at least.

When we as technology educators loose our "lifeline" aka the Internet we are at a loss.  I use the Internet for just about everything I do with my job and my own personal school.  It was quite interesting to go almost 2 days with little or no Internet connectivity. It made me really appreciate using the Internet in class.

This brought to mind the video "Harness Your Students' Digital Smarts" where Vicki Davis was interviewed.  She states "I believe every student can learn. Every child can learn. But where children have trouble is when you have only paper and only pencil then only certain types of children are going to succeed."  A light really went on in my head hearing her say this.  Quite frankly I was a teacher long before classrooms had computers and the Internet and always thought every child could learn with paper and pencil.  I realized how far we have come in helping ALL students succeed and be successful in school.  Technology is not just there to enhance learning it is there for learning and making sure that every child learns in the way that is best for them. 

I believe that look on technology in education has grown through this course.  I now see many ways that I can help teachers in my district make sure that every child succeeds and many ways that I can show them to make sure technology is a helper for all students.

EDLD5364 Teaching with Technology Lesson Plan Reflection

This week's lesson was very intensive!  There not only was much material to be read and viewed but created as well.  Through this process I have learned new things that I will be able to share with the teachers in our district.  I have found the CAST websites to be incredible and resources that every current teacher can and should utilize. 

I know that it has been a tiring week and here at 8pm on Sunday night I am still finding things to do! 
Here are my lesson plans for our group UDL

Universal Design for Learning Lesson Plan
Teacher(s): Elizabeth Hamilton Date: 1st 6 Weeks - Week 4 Subject: 9th Grade English 1
Materials Needed: Make sure you have all of your materials collected and organized so

your lesson will flow smoothly. If you are presenting this lesson collaboratively, make sure you know who is responsible for what.

1. Computers for all students (30) with Internet Access, computers need to be loaded with Screenreader software to meet needs of various students 2. Projector 3. SMARTboard and Notebook software 4. Access to Websites: www.google.com; http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/pinball/, http://bookbuilder.cast.org/ 5. Print out of all essays for every student 6. Build ebook using: http://bookbuilder.cast.org/ 7. eBook: http://bookbuilder.cast.org/view.php?op=model&book=16770&page=1

Lesson Objective(s): State your objectives behaviorally. For example: Given (state the condition under which the
students will perform the objective), the students will (state an observable student behavior) with (state the criteria here –
a statement that specifies how well the student must perform the behavior) accuracy. An example of a behavioral objective
is: Given an unlabeled diagram of the solar system, the students will label the nine planets and the sun with 80% accuracy.

Students will publish final essays to a collaborative Google Site. Students will be divided into 10 groups of 3 for reflection. The students will use the HOTS method of reflection critique giving constructive feedback to fellow students. Students will be given class time for final revision of essay following critiques. Students will create an eBook using Cast Bookbuilder.

Standard/Benchmark/Indicator: Are you aligning your lesson with district or state standards?

ISTE NETS-1-a&b, 2-b, 3-c, 5-a&b, 6-a&b TEKS: 13D, 13E

DAY ONE

Anticipatory Set: How are you going to motivate your students…assess or review prior knowledge…
introduce your topic…organize your lesson for students?

Students brainstorm using online graphic organizer Pinball uses for google docs.

Multiple Means of Representation: How are you going to present your content so that it meets the
needs of all students…is the information represented in different ways? For example, utilizing guided notes and graphic
organizers in addition to a lecture format or having several books that represent different reading levels.

Content will be represented using graphic organizers and after developing they will be printed for students to retain.

Multiple Means of Engagement: How are you going to provide multiple pathways for students to actually
learn the material presented? Practice, or active mental/physical engagement, is required by students to make real learning
happen. For example, some students may benefit from small group learning opportunities; others may require more focused
practice with precise feedback, while others might benefit from working independently. Some students will need to write,
others will need to talk through ideas before they understand, while others may need to physically represent what they are learning.

Students can access the group essays either on the group google site or through the printout. They will use google docs to create their critique and share with team members.

Multiple Means of Expression: How will students demonstrate what they have learned? Again, the creation
of many paths is key. Some students are good test-takers, while others are not. Tiered assignments, oral exams, building a model,
making a video, using portfolio assessment are examples of alternatives to traditional paper/pencil tests.

Students will publish their final essays to their collaborative Google Site. Students will be randomly grouped using the Random Generator in the SMART Notebook for critiquing using the HOTS method of reflection critique giving constructive feedback. Final writing will be turned into an eBook using CAST’s UDL Book Builder site.

DAY TWO
Anticipatory Set: How are you going to motivate your students…assess or review prior knowledge…
introduce your topic…organize your lesson for students?

Question to students "Have you ever read a book onine?" Students will be shown an eBook from CAST UDL Book builder site. http://bookbuilder.cast.org/view.php?op=model&book=16770&page=1

Provide Guided Practice:

Teacher will demonstrate creating an eBook using CAST UDL Book Builder. Students will also be provided with oral and printed directions.

Multiple Means of Representation: How are you going to present your content so that it meets the needs
of all students…is the information represented in different ways? For example, utilizing guided notes and graphic
organizers in addition to a lecture format or having several books that represent different reading levels.

eBook presents material visually and with sound.

Multiple Means of Engagement: How are you going to provide multiple pathways for students to actually
learn the material presented? Practice, or active mental/physical engagement, is required by students to make real learning
happen. For example, some students may benefit from small group learning opportunities; others may require more focused
practice with precise feedback, while others might benefit from working independently. Some students will need to write,
others will need to talk through ideas before they understand, while others may need to physically represent what they are learning.

Students will be placed in groups for collaborative critique, they will use computers and websites to upload their essays, and use a website to create an eBook.

Multiple Means of Expression: How will students demonstrate what they have learned? Again, the creation
of many paths is key. Some students are good test-takers, while others are not. Tiered assignments, oral exams,
building a model, making a video, using portfolio assessment are examples of alternatives to traditional paper/pencil tests.

Students will post their document to the class Google Site. Students will create an eBook using CAST UDL Book Builder.