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Computational Thinking in the Middle School Science Classroom

Charlie Ellis March 12, 2018 March 12, 201801 - Visionary leadership, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 04 - Professional development and program evaluation, agent-based modeling, computational thinking, Computer Science, ISTE, learning-by-design, NGSS, science education, simulations, visual programming

Evidence abounds that computational thinking (CT) is gaining ever more visibility, relevance and utility in education and our everyday lives: CT’s integration into Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards for students, the Hour of Code, a global computer science initiative, best-selling books like “Algorithms to Live By” to science fiction movies like “Ready … Continue reading “Computational Thinking in the Middle School Science Classroom”

How To Not Kill Creativity in the Science Classroom

Charlie Ellis February 21, 2018 February 21, 201801 - Visionary leadership, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 06 - Content knowledge and professional growth, classroom environment, creativity, growth mindset, science

Creativity is at once an ethereal goal for science teachers and an essential ability for science students. The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standard for students as innovative designers proposes that “students use a variety of technologies within a design process to identify and solve problems by creating new, useful or imaginative solutions.” … Continue reading “How To Not Kill Creativity in the Science Classroom”

Knowledge construction in the technology-enhance science classroom with Nearpod

Charlie Ellis February 7, 2018 February 7, 201801 - Visionary leadership, 02 - Teaching, learning, and assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 04 - Professional development and program evaluation, Collaboration, investigation, Knowledge Construction, metacognition, nearpod

In today’s science classroom, students and teachers have access to more knowledge construction tools than ever before. How can teachers leverage tools to support science students in their process of knowledge construction? Nearpod is one tech tool that covers a lot of bases and is worth a shot for teachers in technology-enhanced classrooms who are looking … Continue reading “Knowledge construction in the technology-enhance science classroom with Nearpod”

Personalization of Adult Learning in Technology Training

aottenad February 4, 2018 February 4, 201801 - Visionary leadership, 02 - Teaching, Learning, & Assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 04 - Professional Development & Program Evaluation, 05 - Digital Citizenship, 06 - Content Knowledge & Professional Growth, Adult Learning, andragogy, EDTC6106, ISTE - 4. Professional development & program evaluation a., ISTE - 4. Professional development & program evaluation b., ISTE - 4. Professional development & program evaluation c., Personalized Learning, Professional Development, technology

ISTE Coaching Standard 4: Professional Development and Program Evaluation How do you get adults to be involved in the planning and evaluation of their online instruction? My interest in this question stems from the fact that I want adults to take more interest in the process of their learning. Specifically speaking getting in on personalized … Continue reading Personalization of Adult Learning in Technology Training →

Supporting Learner Autonomy

Charlie Ellis January 19, 2018 January 19, 201801 - Visionary leadership, 02 - Teaching, learning, and assessments

Resource: Eight steps to learner autonomy by Tom Sarney Summary and digital education implications by Charlie Ellis Prerequisite step: a positive approach. This is mentioned by Sarney and falls in line with my own adopted approach of “pessimism of the mind and optimism of the will.” Listen to your learners: Polling students and analyzing poll data … Continue reading “Supporting Learner Autonomy”

Digital Education Leadership Mission Statement

Charlie Ellis December 18, 2017 December 18, 201701 - Visionary leadership, 02 - Teaching, learning, and assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 04 - Professional development and program evaluation, 05 - Digital Citizenship, 06 - Content knowledge and professional growth

Through my work as a digital education leader, I will: Work toward social and environmental justice by empowering students. (Based on ISTE Standards for Coaches, 5. Digital citizenship, a. Model and promote strategies for achieving equitable access to digital tools and resources and technology-related best practices for all students and teachers) Educators have a … Continue reading “Digital Education Leadership Mission Statement”

The Essential Tool: Peer Coaches

Shannon December 13, 2016 December 13, 201601 - Visionary leadership, 02 - Teaching, Learning, & Assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 04 - Professional Development & Program Evaluation, 05 - Digital Citizenship, 06 - Content Knowledge & Professional Growth, EDTC6105, ISTE Coaches 6, ISTE1Coaches, ISTE6Coaches

Peer Coaches know more than just instruction or technology, they understand classroom management, lesson planning and structure, instructional strategies and pedagogy, and formative and summative assessment. Coaches understand best practices in technol…

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