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Explore the dynamic landscape of digital transformation, from the mobile revolution to the power of collaboration and choice in classrooms. Discover the impact of technology, handle criticism, and envision a future of exciting possibilities and growth. Let's navigate change together!
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The Power of Change And How We Can Embrace It in a Digital World
Change is…. • …frightening • …..liberating • …..scary • …..exciting • …..moving
Turn & Talk • Talk about what you saw….what feelings did you experience?
The Power of Collaboration • When we see massive changes in technology and the power of “the cloud” we see some powerful classroom applications.
Turn & Talk • What do you think?
The Power of Choice • Questions • What is the best ratio of students to computers? • How do we define 1:1 computing/devices in today’s classrooms? • One device is not needed for every student….and some devices will not do everything, so we must think about this in terms of deviceS. • Think of the choices that students have in devices. • Chrome Books – web dependent and affordable • Smartphones – becoming the only option • Gaming devices – how can these be leveraged for classroom instruction? • Tablets and Handhelds – personal and school use applications
What Goes Away?…when using new technologies? • Keyboards – think of new voice technologies, new cars, GPS • Wires – wireless power was invented in 2008…bluetooth • Spotty wireless – dense, reliable, robust coverage – 85/250 connections • Classrooms desks in rows – more collaboration • Calendar driven curricula – project based work, at any pace • Isolated teachers – more PD, collaboration
Turn & Talk • What do you think?
Teachers need to take control of their own PD • Online - Classroom 2.0.com • Conferences • After School Workshops • Twitter • Webinars • More Social Networking • & More!
5 stratgies for handling CRITICISM • Robert Sharma • Moving to our Next Level of Excellence (NLE) • Keep Moving Forward (KMF)
Where Do We Go From Here? • Prepare to share the great work you are doing through sharing with the Board of Trustees • Share with your school councils • Highlight your work in the your newsletters • Share with the media • Utilize your website • Spread your excitement amongst your staff • Spread the word through conversations at meetings, conventions, etc. • Encourage others to take the same risks with learning
Consider How Student Owned Devices Fit In Your School’s Future
Turn & Talk • What are aspects or details your school team needs to work on to move forward with SSDZ?
Turn & Talk • Where Does Your Team Need to Focus For The Rest of this Year?