Integrating Technology in G/T ClassroomsResources and Strategies
2010 October 31, Sunday
Time: 15:30
This 45-minute workshop is a follow-up from Dr. Pittman's Keynote address.
This 45-minute workshop is a follow-up from Dr. Pittman's Keynote address.
Workshop Presenter
Chairperson, Dr. Deena Elsori, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
Dr Joyce Pittman, Associate Clinical Professor, Drexel University, Educational Leadership & Management Ed D Program, Goodwin College of Professional Studies - College of Education, Philadelphia, PA USA
Chairperson, Dr. Deena Elsori, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
Goals and Objectives
Participants will gain new knowledge about integrating technology into instruction to achieve high standards of learning through learner engagement. Participants will have an opportunity to actively participate in discussion and experience a hands-on, virtual exploration to:
- Identify strategies for integrating technology in G/T classes;
- Examine 21st Century G/T teaching and learning frameworks using innovative digital and web technologies;
- View video clips of teachers applying the 21st Century Standards of Learning (SoL) and NETS Technology Standards to engage and collaborate with G/T students and colleagues. For example a Model project Globaloria and the George Lucas Educational Foundation 21st Century projects (www.glef.org) will be introduced.
- Review a new instructional tool for facilitating Project-based learning. For example one tool is known as the TASC Wheel, Thinking Actively in a Social Context
Interactive Participation
(Virtual Tools)
Opening Feature Video
Special Task: Before viewing this video, using a notepad make a list numbered 1-5.
- Write five characteristics that you think represent a "highly effective classroom". While viewing the video, compare your list to ideas observed and spoken by the video actors.
- Revise your list during or after completing this workshop, activities on this page and other resource links in on the right side of this page.
- Your list may be paper or electronic list.
- If you can, compare your list with a friend or colleague.
- Thinkquest: What is the connection between highly effective classrooms, instructional technology and gifted talented learners?
Presentation
Hot Topic Conversation PACE: Concepts for integrating technology into classrooms
Personalizing teaching and learning delivery for students
Accessing important information about using technology
Creating an inclusive learning environment with digital learning tools
Evaluating,recognizing and motivating families, teachers and learners.
BIG IDEAS!
Personalizing learning and delivery for G/T students
(Excerpts from presenter's slide presentation)
(Excerpts from presenter's slide presentation)
What do I need to know about a student so that I can do this? Cultural background? Educational background? Work history Skills? Language and literacy levels? Personal background? How can I carry out this important first step?
Accessing Support (1 of 2)
Accessing Support (1 of 2) Available Internal Staff and Services, Teacher Consultants for students with disabilities, Technology Learning Coordinators, Multicultural Education Coordinators, Counselors and Advisers and Collaboration with all stakeholders
Accessing Support (2 of 2)
Accessing Support (2 of 2) External corporate partners, Case Managers with Public Agencies, Job Network Providers, Learning Center linkages, Community and Family Support Organizations all provide potential resources as learning and teaching partners.Create an interactive and inclusive learning environment
- Differentiate learning and teaching styles
- Engage students using new technologies
- Practice appropriate verbal and body language
- Collaborate and team with other teachers
- Use questioning techniques and
- Give immediate and effective feedback to increase motivation
Recognition/Motivation
- Develop a performance-based G/T Teacher Training Program
- Establish a recognition system for teachers and students
- Build an active database to communicate contact details for all service providers and support partners
- Develop an “Inclusive Education and G/T Toolkit” (See examples by following E-Learning Resources on this website: The Kansas City Model, USA)
Reflection
What does the research tell us about inclusion?
What is the impact on student learning and performance? Does it work? What does inclusive learning look like?Video Story Time
Task: Video Short Story Time: Inspiring Learning for the 21st Century. (click)- Watch the clips and jot down notes about what you see or believe is happening in the situations?
- What did you learn or observe about the behaviors and stories of the people?
- What was the teacher doing? What was the student doing?
Evaluation
What was significant to you in this session?
- What was important about the information in this session?
- Were the hands-on tasks useful?
- Will you come back to visit this site in future?
Visit each page on this site and the links to learn more about available resources.
Thank you!
Other Instructional Resource for Assistive Technology Websites:
