1. Housekeeping iTunes U & Pre-lecture activities Digital story May vary depending on lab instructor… Professional development plan Any other questions?

2. Professional Development Plan General Be specific SMART Goals | Action Plan | Evidence Short-term goals Long-term goals 2 ✔ Specific ✔ Measurable ✔ Achievable ✔ Realistic ✔ Timely

3. Common Goal Mistakes I want to use technology better. Learn how to integrate technology into my classroom. Learn how to edit audio, video, and images. 3

4. Short-Term Example Learn to locate the best elementary resources Improve searching strategies Evaluate whether elementary resources are useful Establish 15 websites with high-quality elementary level games for assessment 4

5. Long-Term Example Learn how to manage a classroom Establish classroom management strategies 5

6. Lecture #4 Teacher Professional Uses of Technology

7. Overview Teacher Responsibilities How Do Teachers Use Technology? “Professional” Uses Assessment Administrative Tasks Classroom Management

8. Teacher Responsibilities What do these include? 8

9. Teacher’s Responsibilities Student learning Plan learning activities Meeting standards Assess student learning Track student learning Report and communicate Classroom management Varying student abilities Varying student interests Actual instruction time 9

10. Teacher’s Typical Workday 7:45 – 8:15 Begin (Voluntary Free Labor) 8:15 – 8:45 “Official” Start of Contract Day* 8:45 – 2:45 Responsible for students 2:45 – 3:50 Planning time (Generous!!!)* 3:50 – 4:15 Bus Duty *Typically lost 1-2 times per week to meetings, conferences, phone calls, principal’s requests, minor/major disasters

11. The Moral of This Story Everything teachers do OTHER than teaching has to get done in about 5-7 hours per week (unless you’re willing to offer free extra labor)

12. Pre-Lecture Activity Provide a SPECIFIC example of how you might use technology to address Administrative Tasks, Classroom Management, or Assessment in your future classroom... 12

13. Lecture Question #1 What was the most innovative teacher use of technology in your group? Let’s share… 13

14. Here are some of the themes… Classroom website and post assignments online communicating with students and parents in case students forget assignments parents won’t bug me Automatically graded quizzes frees up time Seating chart for classroom management don’t forget names Create worksheets, quizzes, etc quick looks nice targets my specific learning objectives Online tests to prepare students for class Track students to determine concepts needing to cover Engaging media, PPT, “clickers” keep kids interested can provide feedback 14

15. Overview “Professional” Uses Assessment Administrative Tasks Classroom Management 15

16. Overview “Professional” Uses Assessment Administrative Tasks Classroom Management 16

17. Assessment 17

19. Projects/Essays

20. Presentations

21. Interviews

22. Journals

23. Portfolios

24. Asking Questions18

25. How Many Have Used Track Changes in Microsoft Word? Poll Everywhere This is an assessment tool… 19

27. Essays and Feedback Word processing: Microsoft Word, Google Documents, Zoho Writer, Scribd, Revizr, and Open Office Allows teachers to comment on student work directly in student documents Create more professional worksheets tests and other instructional materials

29. Evaluations Quizzes Rubrics RubiStar 23

30. Overview “Professional” Uses Assessment Administrative Tasks Classroom Management 24

31. Administrative Tasks 25

33. Tracking/Managing

34. Deciding26

35. Administrative Examples Planning lessons Gather data Student reports Academic decision making Reports Report required student information Prepare required reports (IEPs) Track Student information Compute and report grades Prepare IEPs Others Create seating charts, rolls, and other classroom tasks 27 Using Datato Improve Instruction

36. Specific Examples Gradebook Online (Subscribe | Free) Software Learning Management Software 28

40. Planning and Research Deli.cioi.us, Google Scholar, Google Notebook, ThinkQuest, my-ecoach, Poster4Teachers, EduBlogs, PortaPortal Collect and organize resources Access to a wider range of resources

42. Creating Instruction Don’t do more work than you have to… Post, share, and rate Global School Network Open Education Resources Curriki (curriculum + wiki) CampusHippo Freebies for your classroom

43. Finding Instructional Materials Don’t do more work than you have to… Templates Microsoft templates Flashcards Book report templates (hidden text) Software templates (Inspiration)

46. Example: Searching for Resources 3.3.5 Observe and describe the physical characteristics of Indiana using words and illustrations and compare them to the characteristics of neighboring states. Physical characteristics (such as state capital, major cities and rivers in Indiana) Cultural characteristics (such as population characteristics, communication and transportation networks, religion and customs, and how people make a living or build homes and other structures.) 38

47. Example:Searching for Resources State Kidspiration templates State word processing report templates State presentation templates Book and worksheets Fact booklet (from state website) Webquest on Indiana and neighboring states (see ppt) Search engine website (Kids Search) Websites World Almanac for Kids 50 States.com Indiana government website United Streaming presentation Wikipedia Animaniacs state song 50 states song Map Library books (5 total) 30 textbooks

50. Overview “Professional” Uses Assessment Administrative Tasks Classroom Management 42

51. Classroom Management 43

52. Classroom Management Tools Scheduling Substitute teachers Unique ideas Photos on desks Variety of Templates Education World Educator Templates Classroom management tools

53. Overview “Professional” Uses Assessment Administrative Tasks Classroom Management 45

54. Teacher Productivity Tools Why should we use these? 46

55. Lecture Worksheet Question #2 Describe the benefits of teachers using technology for productivity purposes. Be specific Use content-specific examples 47

56. Technology for Professional Purposes Helps teachers do more increases efficiency, effectiveness, or enhances teaching How does this help? Decreasing time to do a task frees up time for other teacher activities that promote learning

57. For Lab This Week Professional Development Plan Due Check with lab instructor Bring a link to a useful website We will use and share these in lab 49

58. For Lecture Next Week Review pre-lecture #5 podcast iTunes U Pre-lecture #5 activity Test/Survey Tool Print up lecture #5 worksheet and bring to class September 28th Resources >> Lecture Resources >> Week #5