ICT+Educational+Technology+PD+-+Learning+in+a+Digital+Age

= ICT Educational Technology Afternoon - Learning in the Digital Age - Part 2: =

= February 6 at 2 p.m. Dismissal =

2:10-2:30

Mary and Miriam

http://sjrlearners.wikispaces.com/
…. like all good things, integrating ICT tools takes time to modify and enhance some of our practices. The SJRLearners wiki has a variety of resources for you to explore. Please feel free to contact your ICT Specialist if you would like to gain editing rights on this wiki.

Breakout Session Locations:

 * New Senior School Classrooms - Room Locations will be posted early next week.

Please select one of the topics below by using the survey link. Some of these sessions will have a lead teacher. Some will feature online resources for independent and or collaborative sharing with individuals interested in the same topic.
 * 2:30 3:45: Breakout Sessions **

If there is a topic you have a very strong interest in pursuing or learning more about that is not offered - please speak with your respective ICT Specialist (Rob, Nathan, Phil) to receive support.

If you do not find a topic below that meets your current needs, you have the option of pursuing a self directed exploration of an ICT nature. Resource links are provided below the breakout session descriptions.

**Breakout Sessions:**

Digital Learning Tools - how to resources and time to help you harness Educational Technology (EdTech) tools in your teaching and learning: > > > > > > >
 * **Top Ten Terrific Technology Tools!** In this session we will show you some tried and true tools we have used and some new and exciting ones we just learned about. Things you can use in your class Monday morning and beyond! **//Session Leaders: Mary and Miriam - Room 107//**
 * **Google Classroom** - Using the powerful features of this new easy to use “digital learning space”. **//Session Leader: Brenndan -Room 304//**
 * **Video Creation** - Process of recording, downloading, and creating a short video. **//Session Leader: Rob - Junior School Computer Lab//**
 * ** Edmodo ** - Extending the conversation and connection beyond the classroom. During this session you will be walked through how to set up Edmodo for your class and how to effectively use it to support the work you are doing in your classroom. **// Session Leader: Rebecca - Room 214 //**
 * **Creating Your Own YouTube Channel** In this hands-on session participants will create a YouTube channel to organize educational videos. Participants will also use the Explain Everything APP to create original Khan Academy style videos that can be uploaded to YouTube. **// Session Leader: Paul - Room 216 //**
 * **Authenticity and ICT**: In this session, we will explore how to create authentic learning opportunities for our learners through virtual experiences which allow them to actually interact with the larger community in meaningful ways. **//Session Leader: Matt - Room 212//**
 * ** Google Advance Search Tools ** - effective search techniques - **// Session Leader: Nathan - Room 306 //**
 * **Google Sites** - //Self Directed - **Phil will be in the Senior School Computer Lab to offer assistance**//
 * [] (location of where your sites will reside
 * Google Resources and self paced instruction on using sites: []

=Session Selection Form=

You may want to join up with your peers to share in these activities


 * edWeb.net
 * Comparison of Ed Tech Tools (in a Google Drive folder) thanks to [|@rmbyrne]
 * Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014 from Jane Hart
 * YCWW: Experts or Amateurs? Gauging Young Canadians’ Digital Literacy Skills from MediaSmarts | HabiloMédias
 * Teachers Ultimate Digital Kits - 30 Guides + Great Technology Guides
 * ComprehensiveList of EdTech Resources
 * Technology Integration Matrix - Excellent Resource for all subject areas and grade levels
 * 10 highly engaging uses of technology in the classroom, along with dozens of tools and resources for implementation.
 * Discovery Canada - streaming video (Paid service we have - includes lesson plans for many activities) PD Site - Link to login of Site
 * PLN - Personal Learning Networks, using Ning Education Communities - The Educator's PLN - SJR Learners Links
 * Adobe Suite - CS5 (Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and more....) Adobe TV
 * Glogster - Digital multimedia Posters (Web Tool) - SJR Learners Wiki Glogster Resources
 * Prezi - a different type of presentation program - non-linear and collaborative (Web Tool) How To resources and examples
 * Wikis - Collaborative projects (Web Tool) SJR Learners Wiki - How to setup and use a wiki information
 * Podcasting Phil's Diigo Bookmarks on Podcasting
 * Blogs - Reflection sites (Web Tool) Blogging Links
 * SJR Learners Google Docs for Education - START site
 * Google Search Tools - effective search techniques
 * Google Earth: recording tours, Sky, Mars, Streetview, etc. Resources
 * Online Word Clouds and artwork: Wordle, Tagxedo, Sumo Paint, Kerpoof - HowToWordle Diigo Group
 * Diigo - SJR Learners (Searchable Links collected by Phil in many subject areas) (Web Tool) - Diigo Overview
 * Photo Story 3 - a wonderful tool to turn a series of pictures into video slide show that can include voice and music. HowTo
 * Cell Phones in the Classroom - Harnessing the Power of this handheld computer Resources
 * Brain Research and Learning - SJR Learners
 * Voki - a talking Avatar for your websites
 * Ted Talks - Suggest Links

All Divisions Meet - RWH

 * *Coffee at 8:15-8:40 **

Resource for today and follow-up activities
http://sjrlearners.wikispaces.com/

**Social Media | Citizenship** "As a teacher, I believe it's my job to warn kids about the dangers of being online—and to show them the benefits." David Cutler Nov 5 2013, 10:56 AM ET


 * 10 Social Media Skills for Teachers original Source

Selected Social Learning Networks
> Maple the Manitoba Professional Learning Environment is a new Manitoba Education service: an online educational community that provides educators access to resources, professional learning services and opportunities for collaboration and interaction. Maple is a network for teachers and other education professionals, a place for exchanging ideas, offering and receiving support. Maple is also an official channel for communicating Manitoba Education plans, initiatives, programs and curricula to educators and school leaders. Membership to Maple is offered to all Manitoba educators, school clinicians and pre-service teachers. > >
 * MAPLE - Government of Manitoba (closed garden)
 * The Educator's PLN - The Personal Learning Network for Educators
 * Google+ __Communities__

> edWeb.net is a highly-acclaimed professional social and learning network that has become a vibrant online community for exceptional educators, decision-makers, and influencers who are on the leading edge of innovation in education. Any educator can use edWeb for free to create a personal learning network or professional learning community to make it easier to collaborate, share ideas, and move forward faster with new ideas and initiatives, particularly those than leverage technology to accelerate improvement. > > > >
 * __edWeb.net__
 * Visual Twitter, Twitter PLN Digest and Digital Learning News
 * SJR Faculty Comments about using Twitter

SJR Social - Digital Media Protocols & Faculty AUP
Teachers held to a higher standard! SJR employees are free to publish or comment via social/digital media in accordance with these protocols. // Your professional reputation is one of your most valuable assets as a teacher. Protect it always - including online.... // MTS Guideline

AUP Board Policy (draft) is located in your Faculty Binder and will be distributed in an electronic format via GW email. Please speak with your respective Principals and or ICT Specialist if you have questions that arise.

Connecting the Classroom Review - Document and results
Review items that were asked of parents:

Permission for my child to use the following. Please indicate by check marks:

Yes No* * If you selected No for any of the above sections, you will be contacted by the School to discuss the educational implications of your choice and to address any questions you may have.
 * yes || yes || SJR Learners (Google Apps for Education) - Foundation of 1 - to - 1 Program ||
 * ||  || Web-Based Resources: SJR Edmodo, Edublogs, Skype, Wikispaces, Animoto, Prezi, Evernote, MathXL, Library resources, YouTube, etc ||
 * ||  || Permission for my child’s image/video and first name or nickname to be used in class sites ||
 * ||  || I permit SJR to sign my child up for services where parental consent is required for children who are 13 and under. ||

Access to parent responses will be sent out in a subsequent email. Please speak with your respective Principals and or ICT Specialist if you have questions.


 * 9:30 - 10:15 **

Option 1 and 2 Sessions
2nd Floor of New Senior School

**Option 1**: //**SJR Learners - Google Apps for Education Sessions**// an overview and practice time for some of the tools available for your teaching and classroom work environment.
 * Location: 305|303 and 304|306 **


 * 10 Things Every Teacher Should be able to do on Google Docs
 * Google In Your Classroom (links below also allow for independent learning)
 * Sites
 * Classroom
 * Docs
 * Calendar
 * Search
 * Google Maps for Education
 * Chromebooks
 * Digital Citizenship
 * Lesson Plans

**Additional Resources:**
 * How to use Google Tools for PBL
 * SJR Learners Wiki - Google Docs and Apps, and a few other Google Tools Too
 * Other Google Tools__
 * Phil’s Collection of Resources in a Diigo List

** Location: 310 **
>>> >>>
 * Managing a technology rich Classroom
 * Teaching Practices
 * Sharing Tips of what is working for you
 * Pedagogy Frameworks
 * LwICT - Province of Manitoba
 * Definition
 * For Teachers
 * Continuum
 * Posters
 * SAMR Model
 * Video Introduction
 * Update Teaching Practice with SAMR
 * Guides curated by Kath Schrock
 * Links for further reading


 * TPACK
 * Video Introduction
 * Links for further reading


 * *15 minute break - 10:15 - 10:30 **

Breakout Sessions
New Senior School Classrooms


 * 10:30 11:45 **
 * Breakout Sessions ** - Please select **one** of the topics below by using the survey link found under the descriptions. Some of these sessions will have a lead teacher. Some will feature online resources for independent and or collaborative sharing with individuals interested in the same topic.

A number of sessions that were popular in the survey that were not offered today will be offered in the February 2:00 PM PD sessions. If there is a topic you have a very strong interest in pursuing or learning more about that is not offered - please speak with your respective ICT Specialist (Rob, Nathan, Phil) to receive support.

//*If you do not find a topic below that meets your current needs, you have the option of pursuing a self directed exploration of an ICT nature.// **Please** select that option in the Breakout session survey. Resource links are provided below the breakout session descriptions.

Breakout Sessions:
> **Room 305** > > **Room 310** > >> **Room 306** >> > **Room 108** > > **Room 214** > Room 214 (Computer Lab)** Link to Resources** developed for this session > > **Room 210** > > **Room 212** > >>
 * **Google Classroom** - Using the powerful features of this new easy to use “digital learning space”.
 * **Using Google Forms** to collect data and Support Learning
 * **Video Creation** - Process of recording, downloading, and creating a short video.
 * @http://www.edutopia.org/blog/five-minute-film-festival-video-boot-camp
 * **SMART Board**: using Notebook Software - Creating Lessons - Tips and Tricks
 * **Edmodo** - Extending the conversation and connection beyond the classroom. During this session you will be walked through how to set up Edmodo for your class and how to effectively use it to support the work you are doing in your classroom.
 * ** Creating Your Own YouTube Channel **
 * **Discovery Canada** - A powerful resource the School has a subscription to.
 * **Authenticity and ICT**: Breaking Down the Walls of the Classroom. In this session, we will explore how to create authentic learning opportunities for our learners through virtual experiences which allow them to actually interact with the larger community in meaningful ways. Through a variety of platforms, participants will look at how technology can allow teachers the time and space to foster experiences whereby students receive feedback from elders, peers, and experts in an effort to push their understanding of the world in rigorous and transformative ways. This session will look closely at the relationship between teaching as technology, or method, and teaching and learning for cognitive dissonance.
 * **Google Search Tools** - effective search techniques
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">[]
 * Phil’s [|Diigo Links] on Search
 * ** Google Sites **
 * [] (location of where your sites will reside
 * Google Resources and self paced instruction on using sites: __ [] __

Session Registration Link

OR

Self Directed Learning and Time Resources:
You may want to join up with your peers to share in these activities
 * edWeb.net
 * Comparison of Ed Tech Tools (in a Google Drive folder) thanks to <span style="color: #8899a6; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none;">[|@rmbyrne]
 * Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014 from Jane Hart
 * YCWW: Experts or Amateurs? Gauging Young Canadians’ Digital Literacy Skills from MediaSmarts | HabiloMédias
 * Teachers Ultimate Digital Kits - 30 Guides + Great Technology Guides
 * ComprehensiveList of EdTech Resources
 * Technology Integration Matrix - Excellent Resource for all subject areas and grade levels
 * 10 highly engaging uses of technology in the classroom, along with dozens of tools and resources for implementation.
 * Discovery Canada - streaming video (Paid service we have - includes lesson plans for many activities) PD Site - Link to login of Site
 * PLN - Personal Learning Networks, using Ning Education Communities - The Educator's PLN - SJR Learners Links
 * Adobe Suite - CS5 (Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and more....) Adobe TV
 * Glogster - Digital multimedia Posters (Web Tool) - SJR Learners Wiki Glogster Resources
 * Prezi - a different type of presentation program - non-linear and collaborative (Web Tool) How To resources and examples
 * Wikis - Collaborative projects (Web Tool) SJR Learners Wiki - How to setup and use a wiki information
 * Podcasting Phil's Diigo Bookmarks on Podcasting
 * Blogs - Reflection sites (Web Tool) Blogging Links
 * SJR Learners Google Docs for Education - START site
 * Google Search Tools - effective search techniques
 * Google Earth: recording tours, Sky, Mars, Streetview, etc. Resources
 * Online Word Clouds and artwork: Wordle, Tagxedo, Sumo Paint, Kerpoof - HowToWordle Diigo Group
 * Diigo - SJR Learners (Searchable Links collected by Phil in many subject areas) (Web Tool) - Diigo Overview
 * Photo Story 3 - a wonderful tool to turn a series of pictures into video slide show that can include voice and music. HowTo
 * Cell Phones in the Classroom - Harnessing the Power of this handheld computer Resources
 * Brain Research and Learning - SJR Learners
 * Voki - a talking Avatar for your websites
 * Ted Talks - Suggest Links