Tech Tools
for Teaching & Learning
Tech Integration used to be an option - now, it’s a necessity to prepare our students for their future!
Educators
Exploring various technological tools & contemplating different resources will guide you to contemplate why they are crucial for planning relevant learning experiences!
Learn how to use them with your students!
Students
Learning with a variety of technological tools & investigating a range of resources will boost your thinking skills!
Prepare yourself for success in the world today and for tomorrow!
Why use technologies in the classroom?
The integration of digital tools in your classroom can enhance learning in so many ways!
Diversified instructional methods matches various learning styles!
Development of varieties of authentic assessments!
Increases accessibility for all learners!
Supports social emotional learning (SEL)!
Students learn time management skills!
💡Advantages / Disadvantages of online & traditional education 👀
Establishing a Digital Learning Community
What is a Digital Learning Community?
NJ Dept of Education defines it as, "A place of learning that uses technology to expand the classroom into the local or global community, where students have the opportunity to develop both academic skills and 21st century skills, and are engaged in authentic tasks that have a connection to the real world."
Components of an effective Digital Learning Community
Educators embrace a student-centered classroom with personalized instruction!
Students become producers and they will apply their knowledge in relevant tasks!
A variety of technologies support the learning process!
The classroom environment is designed around an inquiry-based approach!
Students gain a sense of belonging and camaraderie
Clear expectations must be defined and communicated!
☑️ Roles ☑️ Responsibilities
➡️ For Teachers & For StudentsTeachers provide personalized and timely feedback!
Students embrace a growth mindset!
Established partnership with families/caregivers with an open line of communication!
Support Social-Emotional Learning!
What is SEL?
The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning defines social and emotional learning (SEL) as "an integral part of education and human development. SEL is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions."
Self-Awareness - students take responsibility for their own learning
Responsible Decision-Making - students have choices in which tools to use and the projects they develop
Self-Management - students learn to gauge their progress, strengths, and needs
Relationship Skills - students work collaboratively to establish social relationships with other students
Social Awareness - students gain insight from the various perspectives amongst diverse peers
💡Why Social and Emotional Learning Is Essential for Students? 👀
