April 24, 2019
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.
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)
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).
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.
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)
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'.
Geocaching
With the return of tolerable temperatures outside - why not take the opportunity to have students use their phones for something that uses a knowledge of mathematics and close reading to collaborate around finding Geocaches.
There are several Geocaches in Fulton, but anyone can create a cache following the international guidelines and submit it for others to find. Finding a Geocache requires logical thinking, an understanding of absolute and relative location and close reading. Creating a Geocache involves all of of these AND planning, construction and clever writing.
Teachers can create an account for their class - students under 13 aren't allowed to have accounts - or if the student is 13-18 with parent permission they can assist them in creating their own accounts.
Introduction+to+Geocaching.pdf#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'.
#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'.
Instructional Technology Support
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
TIP OF THE WEEK
Your Digital Self (and its Footprints)
(Videos have no sound.)
English
Digital Footprint (silent).mp4en Español
SP_Digital_Footprint_ESPANOL.mp4