Discovery Education Speakers Bureau
Supporting the most effective use of technology in classrooms and schools
Supporting the most effective use of technology in classrooms and schools
Sure they're bright and shiny, but are they really learning devices? We'll take a close look at how exactly these technologies are being leveraged in the classroom and what the best Apps are for educational purposes. We'll also explore some creative ways that you can fund your own i-initiative!
Personal Learning Networks (PLN's) provide leaders the opportunity to create a culture of professional development that extends far beyond the traditional 3 institute days per year. We will discuss how learning communities are empowering educators and producing a climate of perpetual innovation within the schools that embrace them.
As presented at ISTE/TIE Leadership Bootcamp, Denver 2010
No blog? No podcast? No problem! The world of Web 2.0 has something for everyone, but it can be a rather overwhelming pool to dive in to. We'll take the absolute beginner and give them a complete digital makeover. This practical, non-linear, hands on session will demonstrate exactly how to get started in the world of online Web 2.0, which sites educators absolutely must have a precense on, and tricks for avoiding information overload. Enter a newbie, leave a Web 2.0 guru!
Every student has a camera in their pocket and easy access to video tools that rival professional movie studios. But how do we use these powerful technologies in the classroom? Take a look at non-traditional ways to harness the power of digital storytelling to tap into student creativity throughout the curriculum.
In an era when student missteps can linger on the internet for years, and stories of predators and cyberbullies dominate the news, there are plenty of reasons for schools to tighten their firewalls. But is banning really a viable response? How do we help students learn to leverage the powerful new tools that are available to them? What policies do we set that ensure that learning and safety go hand in hand? See how some districts have embraced new technologies while still maintaining high standards and keeping their students safe.
Presentation with sample policies and articles
Presentation and resources from MACUL 2009
The world of Web2.0 isn't just transforming middle and secondary schools, it's also having a profound impact on early childhood and early elementary classrooms! Instead of showcasing your students work on a bulletin board, use it to connect and collaborate with a global audience. See how innovative classroom teachers are are using free technologies to improve communication, impact student learning, and above all... make learning exciting!
An in-depth overview of the digital media available in Discovery Education Streaming and 50 different ways to tell digital stories using it. DE Streaming provides your classroom access to thousands of videos, images and audio clips. Learn how to integrate them into cutting edge Web 2.0 sites to make your students' digital stories come alive!
We live in an era that has seen the democratization of knowledge, the flattening of the earth, and the rise of wikinomics. The amount of information online keeps increasing while the barriers to accessing it continue to decrease. 21st century students aren't merely products of these shifts, they are the instigators at the forefront of the next digital revolution. Are you prepared for students that live online in a state of transparency, defining 'private' as only being seen by a few thousand people? In order to guide students to safely navigate this new digital frontier, teachers have to learn to speak the same language. Thankfully, thousands of teachers are giving free lessons every hour of every day. While the tools may evolve at a dizzying pace, educators who create a personal learning network will always have the resources they need to stay ahead of the curve. Come learn how teachers worldwide have banded together to become their own best source of professional development.... and lost their digital accent along the way.
Widgets, Gizmos and Gadgets! OSX has them, Vista has them, blogs have them, and now you can bring them into Discovery Educationstreaming! Learn how to bring incredible Web 2.0 resources into Quiz Builder and Assignment Builder. Concept maps, chat boxes, Google Maps, YouTube videos, charts, graphs and PowerPoints can all be integrated into the largest source of educational digital media on the internet! A great model of how the Internet and Web 2.0 extend existing curriculum resources.
The word "blog" is on everybody's lips, come find out why! This session will provide you with your passport to the world of Educational Blogging. You will learn what a blog is, see some great examples of how blogging is being used in schools around the world, and learn how to get your very own blog. Come get a glimpse of what's going on in the EduBlogoSphere and what it means for you and your students.