Blue Valley 2.0

Throughout this week, you have experienced many 2.0 tools that can truly impact student learning.  Even though it may seem overwhelming at times, we hope that you were able to take nuggets away and incorporate next year. 

To conclude our week, we have two areas for you to explore and a short video for you to reflect.  As you begin this journey, please know that we are available to help you.  Check back with the blog or the delicious account for valuable resources and don’t forget about Atomic Learning.

Ethical Use of Information
Web 2.0 allows students to creatively publish – but don’t forget they must cite anything they did not create.  There are many resources available to make this a seamless process for all ages.

Son of Citation Machine
Blue Valley West Citation Maker
Kid Bib Toolkit

Internet Safety
Students are very comfortable with computers – almost too comfortable.  As you assign projects online, please make sure to help your students adhere to some Internet safety tips. We would hope students would transfer this skills to their personal use as well.

1.  Do not use your full name.
2.  Do not give out personal information including home address, phone/cell number, or your family information.
3. Contact an adult if someone is inappropriate or makes you feel comfortable.
4. Do not respond to any messages that are mean or in any way make you feel scared, uncomfortable,or confused.
5. Do not meet with anyone you met online without checking with my parents.

The following sites are helpful resources:
NetSmartz:  http://www.netsmartz.org/resources/supplementalmaterials.htm
FBI Message to Parents:  http://www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguidee.htm

CONCLUDING VIDEO FROM TEACHER TUBE: A Vision of Students Today

Time to reflect.  Watch the following video.  How does this relate to watch you have experienced and learned this week? 

I posted the video below – if you can’t see it – use the following link.

http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=e0b93b5f334ffb4e4064

Please click on the following link to complete an evaluation of the 21st Century week-long class. 

Note:  The first section asks for your feedback about the content of each session.  Then, you are asked to evaluate the instruction. 

Take the survey

How do you feel about all the new stuff you have learned?  Still feeling overwhelmed?

Have you had a “ahaa” moment?

Thank you for joining this journey with us.  Your excitement and patience is appreciated!

Thanks for joining us today as we dive into specifics tools.  Take a moment to reflect on what you learned today. 

*What tools did you find most beneficial?

*What are some ideas you might incorporate into a lesson next year?

*What are some of your challenges or frustrations?

Don’t forget to comment and approve comments.  For help, see the post below.

How to Comment on a participant’s blog -

1.  Find a blog you would like to comment.

2.  To comment on the specific post, look for the word, Comment.  (It is in a different spot depending on theme.) Click on Comment.

3.  A page will appear with the post along with any other comments made.  Scroll to the bottom of the page to find where you can comment.  Fill in the neccessary information including name, email, and your blog address.  Click Submit Comment when you are finished.

Approve a Comment

1.  Log into your blog (www.edublogs.org) using your username and password.

2.  Your dashboard will appear. 

3.  Locate the toolbard at the top of the page – look for the word, Comments.  Click on Comments.

4.  You will then see your comments.  Under Manage Comments, click Awaiting Moderation.  You will then see your comments that need your approval.

5.  Under Actions, click Approve, Spam, or Delete.  Once you approve the comment, it will show. 

Click here to bring up a window with a video describing the directions listed.  If you have questions or you need assistance, please contact Becca (rmunson@bluevalleyk12.org). 

For your first post, reflect on the keynote presentation by Lisa Wilson.

What skills do your students need for their future?  How do they demonstrate those skills?

What is your building doing to address the skills mentioned?

What are you doing to address those skills?

What will I learn during this conference to support my 21st century learners?

How will I help develop ethical, responsible users of information and technology?

Welcome to 21st Century Teaching with 21st Century Tools!  Throughout the week, you will have an opportunity to explore many tools to integrate into your teaching. 

Resources will be posted on this blog during the week. 

Agenda

Lesson Design Example

Lesson Design Template

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