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Fundamental Elements of Digital K-12 Science Instructional Materials

Charlie Ellis August 29, 2018 August 29, 201802 - Teaching, learning, and assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 04 - Professional development and program evaluation, 06 - Content knowledge and professional growth, digital curriculum, digital curriculum design, ISTE, NGSS, science education

Digital instructional materials start to make more sense for K-12 schools as states and districts align science education practices with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and prepare students for 21st century science and engineering jobs. In an effort to orient families, teachers, administrators and curriculum designers to the work, I’ve gathered some evaluation tools … Continue reading “Fundamental Elements of Digital K-12 Science Instructional Materials”

Using the NGSS EQuIP Rubric to Design Tech-Enhanced, Middle School Science Lessons

Charlie Ellis May 15, 2018 May 15, 201801 - Visionary leadership, 02 - Teaching, learning, and assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 04 - Professional development and program evaluation, adaptive learning software, coding in science class, curriculum design, digital curriculum, digital curriculum design, EQuIP rubric, Modeling, Newsela, NGSS, PEEC

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards for educators as designers calls (5b) calls for us to “design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning.” Designing technology-enhanced instructional materials for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) can be a complex … Continue reading “Using the NGSS EQuIP Rubric to Design Tech-Enhanced, Middle School Science Lessons”

Make your tech-enabled science class relevant for students with culturally responsive teaching

Charlie Ellis May 1, 2018 May 1, 201801 - Visionary leadership, 02 - Teaching, learning, and assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, CRIOP, CRT, culturally responsive instruction, culturally responsive pedagogy, culturally responsive practices, culturally responsive teaching, ISTE, NGSS

Science educators who attempt to enhance their classrooms with technology, but fail to empower students through culturally responsive teaching (CRT), will find student engagement to be only screen deep. That is to say, technology alone may increase student engagement, but only superficially. Students must be able to see the relevance and value of science and … Continue reading “Make your tech-enabled science class relevant for students with culturally responsive teaching”

Individual Project Lesson: Modeling and Understanding Chemical Reactions in Middle School Science

Charlie Ellis March 22, 2018 March 22, 201802 - Teaching, learning, and assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 05 - Digital Citizenship, 06 - Content knowledge and professional growth, chemical reactions, Collaboration, middle school science, Modeling, nearpod, science education, science simulation, UbD, Understanding by Design

This year, our middle school has taken part in an amazing opportunity to pilot a new, web-based science curriculum that incorporates digital simulations and hands-on learning experiences in an immersive learning environment. As a school, we are teaching the curriculum with as much fidelity as possible in order to be able to provide useful feedback … Continue reading “Individual Project Lesson: Modeling and Understanding Chemical Reactions in Middle School Science”

Redefine Your Middle School Science Classroom with Blogging

Charlie Ellis March 20, 2018 March 20, 201801 - 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, blogging, Creative Communicator, global collaborator, gradual release of responsibility, ISTE, middle school science, SAMR, science education

Blogging as a practice shows great potential for students and teachers to redefine science classrooms. When implemented thoughtfully, blogs can empower students and expand the classroom through interactions with outside learning communities. The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards call for 21st century science students to be creative communicators and global collaborators, and … Continue reading “Redefine Your Middle School Science Classroom with Blogging”

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”

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”

Category: 02 – Teaching, learning, and assessments