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Selecting Digital Tools that Fit our Needs – EDTC 6104 Module 2

Ms. K Henderson July 23, 2017 July 23, 2017Accessibility, Digital Age Learning Environments, Digital Divide, Digital Tools, EDTC6104, EdTech, ELL, ISTE 3, rubrics

This week we continued to explore ISTE Coaching Standard 3. In particular, looking at how digital tools are selected and evaluated, followed by maintenance and management of technology-rich learning environments. So how do we evaluate, select, and manage digital tools and resources for teachers and students that meet accessibility guidelines and fit within our institution’s … Continue reading “Selecting Digital Tools that Fit our Needs – EDTC 6104 Module 2”

Accessibility & Adaptability – Text-to-Speech – EDTC 6104 – Module 4

aottenad July 21, 2017 July 21, 2017Digital Tools, EDTC 6104, ISTE - 3. Digital Age Leaning Environments c., ISTE - 3. Digital age Learning Environments a., ISTE - 3. Digital Age Learning Environments b., ISTE - 3. Digital Age Learning Environments d., ISTE - 3. Digital Age Learning Environments e., ISTE - 3. Digital Age Learning Environments f., ISTE - 3. Digital Age Learning Environments g., literacy, technology, text-to-speech

Thought Question: How can I choose digital tools that are assistive and adaptive technologies but still support student learning? Ensuring that the digital tools we choose to share with our students are ADA acceptable and keep equity and accessibility in mind, I am curious about what assistive truly means. As 13% of students are working … Continue reading Accessibility & Adaptability – Text-to-Speech – EDTC 6104 – Module 4

EDTC 6104 Module 1 – Personalizing Professional Development to Support Technology Integration

Ms. K Henderson July 9, 2017 July 9, 2017blended learning, classroom environment, Digital Citizen, Digital Tools, EDTC6104, Personalized, Professional Development, routines

As we begin our Summer quarter looking at ISTE Coaching Standard 3, I can’t help but connect to our last assignment of looking at Professional Development. Just like my intent to find more personalized PD, this week I’m looking for inspiration in classroom design, functionality, and management. Perhaps it’s because I’m no longer a new … Continue reading “EDTC 6104 Module 1 – Personalizing Professional Development to Support Technology Integration”

EDTC 6103 Module 5 – Professional Growth and Leadership

Ms. K Henderson June 3, 2017 June 3, 2017Creative Communicator, Digital Tools, EDTC6103, EdTech, ELL, Modeling, PLN, Professional Development

Engaging in Professional Growth and Leadership Being an ELL teacher can feel isolating at times. I can’t count the times I’ve been excited about PD days only to look through available workshops and feel none of them really apply to my needs or objectives. We are a minority group of educators. Our students come from … Continue reading “EDTC 6103 Module 5 – Professional Growth and Leadership”

EDTC 6103 – How do we promote and model digital citizenship and responsibility?

Ms. K Henderson May 21, 2017 May 21, 20176103, Communication, Digital Citizen, Digital Tools, EDTC6103, EdTech, ELL, Families, Modeling, translation

This week we were asked to look at ISTE Teaching Standard 4, “Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. Encouraged by Jason Ohler’s article on Digital Citizenship, I set out to see how I could support my … Continue reading “EDTC 6103 – How do we promote and model digital citizenship and responsibility?”

EDTC 6103 Designing Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

Ms. K Henderson April 23, 2017 April 23, 20176103, Collaboration, Digital Tools, EDTC6103, EdTech, ELL, formative assessment, GoFormative, ISTE, Kahoot, Plickers

This week’s assignment excited me, looking at formative assessment tools. This year I am part of a team from my school, that is participating in a district wide training on how to strengthen formative assessments in our building. I’ve been feeling the progress is slow, and although it’s a two year project, I feel I … Continue reading “EDTC 6103 Designing Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments”

EDTC 6103 Module 2 – ISTE Teaching Standard 2 Design & Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences & Assessments

aottenad April 22, 2017 April 22, 2017Digital Tools, EDTC 6103, feedback, formative, formative assessment, ISTE - 2. Teaching, Learning & Assessments a., ISTE - 2. Teaching, Learning & Assessments b., ISTE - 2. Teaching, Learning & Assessments d., ISTE - 2. Teaching, Learning & Assessments e., ISTE - 2. Teaching, Learning & Assessments g., ISTE - 2. Teaching, Learning & Assessments h., summative assessment, technology, turnitin.com

In my exploration of ISTE Teaching Standard 2 this week, I am looking to explore the different digital tools that are out there for formative and summative assessments. It is important to find something that will not take more time for grading and allow for real-time feedback for the students. The article from Edutopia’s Teaching … Continue reading EDTC 6103 Module 2 – ISTE Teaching Standard 2 Design & Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences & Assessments

Module 5 – Encouraging Creative Communicators

Ms. K Henderson March 12, 2017 March 12, 2017Creative Communicator, Digital Tools, EDTC6102, ELL, formative assessment, ITSE 6, Module 5, technology

This week we looked at ISTE standard 6, students as Creative Communicators. Looking at Standards 6a and 6c, this led me to question, how can I create opportunities for my students to strive to meet state standards while incorporating a variety of digital tools as methods of differentiation? Evidence of Learning Beyond Paper and … Continue reading “Module 5 – Encouraging Creative Communicators”

Workshop Proposal: Giving Quiet Students a Voice with Social Tools

HannaLei August 26, 2016 August 26, 2016Common Core State Standards, Common Sense Media, DEL Program, Digital Education, Digital Learning, Digital Tools, EdTechSandbox, ISTE 6, ISTE 7, Professional Development, SAMR Model, Workshops

Rationale Every classroom has them. Students with great ideas who are just too shy to speak out, while a few dominate the conversation. Give those students a voice in your classroom with technology tools that let them be heard. In this workshop, on giving quiet students a voice with digital tools, you will learn about […]

EDTC 6104: ISTE Coaching Standard 3 b, d & f – Digital Age Learning Environments

Liz Ebersole August 7, 2016 August 7, 2016adaptive technology, assistive technology, Digital Tools, EDTC 6104, ISTE Coaching Standard 3, ISTE Coaching Standards, Universal Design Instruction

ISTE Coaching Standard 3 provides seven benchmarks for creating and supporting effective digital age learning environments to maximize the learning of all students. My focus is on benchmarks b, d & f:

b. Maintain and manage a variety of digital tools and resources for teacher and student use in

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