Meeting the needs of all learners in our classrooms can be a challenge. Students bring a wide variety of needs from learning disabilities, physical impairments, to attention issues. Fortunately, there are many assistive technology options available that can help teachers to meet these needs. For this week’s post, I want to focus on ISTE Coaching […]
Even before the availability of technology in the classroom, group projects have gotten a bad rap. Students worry that the work will not be shared equally or that other’s actions (or inaction) will impact their grade. Teachers likewise want to ensure that collaboration results in all students accessing the content. The benefit of using technology […]
This quarter, for my Seattle Pacific Digital Education Leadership Master’s Degree coursework, I was asked to develop a proposal for a session or workshop at a professional learning event. I was given free choice for both topic and learning event. It did not take long for me to settle on a topic:
picfont.com This quarter, our cohort was asked to individually create professional project proposals that would be submitted to the conference of our choice. When I first saw this, I felt intimidated. Not only had I never presented at a conference, but at first I felt unsure about what I could possibly be knowledgeable enoughRead More
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 e & g:
e. Troubleshoot basic software, hardware, and connectivity problems common in digital learning environments
g. Use digital
What can digital learning coaches do to help teachers increase technology fluency while reducing anxiety associated with learning the technology? This past week I began the transition to a new position in a new school district. The changes are immense and plentiful. Big changes: Learning a new-to-me computer operating system; getting used to sharing a small office from […]
picture by: innovation.unhcr.org Skype is a great way to remove walls in the classroom and reach collaborative destinations never imagined previously. Field trips across the country are now as close as a video connection. Classrooms connect with other classrooms across the world. Students connect with experts, guest speakers and others who add authenticity andRead More
ISTE Coaching Standard 3: Digital age learning environments proposes that technology coaches create and support effective digital age learning environments to maximize the learning of all students. This module focused on performance indicators: B – Maintain and manage a variety of digital tools and resources for teacher and student use in technology-rich learning environments D […]
picture: www.maggiehosmcgrane.com There are so many technology resources available for educators to use in the classroom that it can be overwhelming to select the appropriate one that is the right fit for you, your purpose and your class. According to the Ed Surge article “Resources to Help You Choose the Digital Tools Your Classroom Needs,“ nationwide, 51Read More
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
