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The monthly focus of ‘Digital Pedagogy’ explores the teacher’s ability to inspire and cultivate student innovation to address real world challenges.
Elementary:
-Teachers facilitate learning experiences in which students collect, organize, and interpret data using digital tools like Google Forms & Sheets to explore possible solutions to real world problems.
Secondary:
-Teachers facilitate the process of identifying a problem and systematically finding a solution through activities aligned to the design process.
-Teachers use technology to:
Create innovative digital learning environments that engage and support learning
Apply instructional design principles
Design learning opportunities for students to use the design process and computational thinking
Planning - Standards and Alignment - Dimension 1.1:
The teacher designs clear, well-organized, sequential lessons that reflect best practice, align with standards and are appropriate for diverse learners.
Planning - Activities - Dimension 1.4:
The teacher plans engaging, flexible lessons that encourage higher-order thinking, persistence and achievement.
Instruction - Content Knowledge and Expertise - Dimension 2.2:
The teacher uses content and pedagogical expertise to design and execute lessons aligned with state standards, related content and student needs.
-Students identify problems, utilize data, and develop solutions.
Identify and break apart problems
Collect data
Synthesize data for solutions
-Students use a design process to create solutions
Generate questions & identify problems
Plan strategies for project management
Develop, test, refine innovative designs
Students consider the benefits and risks of online sharing and explore how a digital persona can affect one's sense of self, reputation, and relationships.