My most recent digital adventures have me exploring 21st century skills–what are they and how can I use them in my instructional technology coaching relationships? There are several different models and definiteions out there to explain these critical competencies, but they all have essentially the same message: The jobs that our students will have as … [Read more…]
The focus of the current chapter in my adventures in Digital Education Leadership is on peer coaching. In the near future I will have a tremendous opportunity to implement effective coaching techniques to support a teacher in my building on using effective technology integration in the classroom. But first I must address the question: What … [Read more…]
EDTE 5913 Technology Integration How can I use technology to differentiate my math instruction for first graders while still maintaining developmentally appropriate pedagogy? One of the most effective strategies for teaching math to first graders is using hands-on math manipulatives such as base ten blocks, Unifix cubes, counting chips, etc. These provide students with a … [Read more…]
A Reflection on Leading Professional Development… A brilliant colleague and I were fortunate enough to be invited to present at our district’s summer technology+curriculum professional development offering. We were given the opportunity to select our own topic based on what we have found to be most useful and effective for classroom instruction. After creating and … [Read more…]
Performance indicator d) of ISTE Coaching Standard 3 calls for teacher leaders to select, evaluate, and facilitate the use of adaptive and assistive technologies to support student learning. In my school building, where I am a technology leader and gen. ed. classroom teacher, we have 3 intensive support classrooms with students of all ages and … [Read more…]
ISTE Coaching Standard 3: Digital Age Learning Environments Technology coaches create and support effective digital age learning environments to maximize the learning of all students. To address this coaching standard, I have explored ways to model effective classroom management procedures for a technology-rich learning environment as well as coach and model the use of online … [Read more…]
ISTE Teaching Standard 5 calls for teachers to “continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.” ISTE Coaching Standard 2 requires coaching teachers in and modeling design and implementation of technology-enhanced learning experiences using … [Read more…]
Educators who are passionate about using technology in the classroom are always on the lookout for new and engaging ways to utilize digital tools and devices. Technology has countless benefits in education and has been proven especially advantageous for students with special needs. A recent spark of interest led a colleague and I toward the … [Read more…]
ISTE Teaching Standard 3 and Me ISTE Teaching Standard 3 encourages teachers to model effective instruction using technology, major components of which are communication and collaboration. I have been designing a Global Collaborative Project (GCP) for my students that integrates the Teaching Standards 3a and 3b: 3a. A group of 3rd grade students I currently … [Read more…]
