April 10, 2019
Vision21: Digital Learning in the 21st Century
Vision21: Digital Learning in the 21st Century
Headlines from around the world showing the intersection of technology and education.
"The devices encourage project-based learning, as opposed to listening to a teacher lecture."
"The devices encourage project-based learning, as opposed to listening to a teacher lecture."
"And the real benefits . . . come when schools move from "instructive" to "constructive" learning, or from "teaching kids to remember something to teaching them how to figure something out."
"And the real benefits . . . come when schools move from "instructive" to "constructive" learning, or from "teaching kids to remember something to teaching them how to figure something out."
“If all you want is to cram kids’ heads with facts for tomorrow’s tests that they’re going to forget by next week, yeah, if you give them more time and make them do the cramming at night, that could raise the scores,” he says. “But if you’re interested in kids who know how to think or enjoy learning, then homework isn’t merely ineffective, but counterproductive.”
“If all you want is to cram kids’ heads with facts for tomorrow’s tests that they’re going to forget by next week, yeah, if you give them more time and make them do the cramming at night, that could raise the scores,” he says. “But if you’re interested in kids who know how to think or enjoy learning, then homework isn’t merely ineffective, but counterproductive.”
Instructional Priorities - Tech Tools and Strategies
Instructional Priorities - Tech Tools and Strategies
Each week I'll be adding tech tools or strategies for some of the FCSD Instructional Priorities. Check back each week for new content!
#1 - Learning targets are embedded explicitly throughout instruction.
#1 - Learning targets are embedded explicitly throughout instruction.
The link below is to the FCSD Tech Tools spreadsheet with a filter view (showing only) tech tools that would help improve 'embedding learning targets explicitly throughout instruction'.
The link below is to the FCSD Tech Tools spreadsheet with a filter view (showing only) tech tools that would help improve 'embedding learning targets explicitly throughout instruction'.
#2 - Teacher uses a system/process for checking all students' progress toward learning target(s) at multiple points in the lesson. (FOCUS for 2018-19)
#2 - Teacher uses a system/process for checking all students' progress toward learning target(s) at multiple points in the lesson. (FOCUS for 2018-19)
The link below is to the FCSD Tech Tools spreadsheet with a filter view (showing only) tech tools that would help improve 'using a system for checking all students' progress toward learning targets and multiple points in the lesson'.
The link below is to the FCSD Tech Tools spreadsheet with a filter view (showing only) tech tools that would help improve 'using a system for checking all students' progress toward learning targets and multiple points in the lesson'.
#3 - Students are provided specific feedback leading to mastery of learning target(s).
#3 - Students are provided specific feedback leading to mastery of learning target(s).
The link below is to the FCSD Tech Tools spreadsheet with a filter view (showing only) tech tools that would help improve 'providing specific feedback leading to mastery of learning targets'.
The link below is to the FCSD Tech Tools spreadsheet with a filter view (showing only) tech tools that would help improve 'providing specific feedback leading to mastery of learning targets'.
#4 -Teacher probes for deeper understanding using a variety of questioning techniques and question types.
#4 -Teacher probes for deeper understanding using a variety of questioning techniques and question types.
The link below is to the FCSD Tech Tools spreadsheet with a filter view (showing only) tech tools that would help improve 'probing for deeper understanding using a variety of questioning techniques and question types'.
The link below is to the FCSD Tech Tools spreadsheet with a filter view (showing only) tech tools that would help improve 'probing for deeper understanding using a variety of questioning techniques and question types'.
#5 -Students discuss responses to questions or work together in pairs or small groups. (FOCUS for 2018-19)
#5 -Students discuss responses to questions or work together in pairs or small groups. (FOCUS for 2018-19)
The link below is to the FCSD Tech Tools spreadsheet with a filter view (showing only) tech tools that would help improve 'students discussing responses to questions or working together in pairs or small groups'.
The link below is to the FCSD Tech Tools spreadsheet with a filter view (showing only) tech tools that would help improve 'students discussing responses to questions or working together in pairs or small groups'.
#6 -Students and adults use positive, supportive and growth-mindset oriented language when talking about themselves, others and school.
#6 -Students and adults use positive, supportive and growth-mindset oriented language when talking about themselves, others and school.
The link below is to the FCSD Tech Tools spreadsheet with a filter view (showing only) tech tools that would help improve 'positive, supportive and growth-mindset oriented language when talking about themselves, others and school'.
The link below is to the FCSD Tech Tools spreadsheet with a filter view (showing only) tech tools that would help improve 'positive, supportive and growth-mindset oriented language when talking about themselves, others and school'.
#7 -Literacy development is a central component of the instruction observed.
#7 -Literacy development is a central component of the instruction observed.
The link below is to the FCSD Tech Tools spreadsheet with a filter view (showing only) tech tools that would help improve 'literacy development as a central component of instruction'.
The link below is to the FCSD Tech Tools spreadsheet with a filter view (showing only) tech tools that would help improve 'literacy development as a central component of instruction'.
Instructional Technology Support
Instructional Technology Support
2 Minute Tech Tutorials
2 Minute Tech Tutorials
2 Minute Tech Tutorials are open with more videos to come. Click on the logo at right to access the district page where the videos will be organized or you can subscribe to our YouTube page.
Secondary Digital Learning Tip of the Week
Secondary Digital Learning Tip of the Week
TIP OF THE WEEK
TIP OF THE WEEK
Your Digital Self (and its Footprints)
Your Digital Self (and its Footprints)
(Videos have no sound.)
English
English
Digital Footprint (silent).mp4en Español
en Español
SP_Digital_Footprint_ESPANOL.mp4