Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important. - Bill Gates 

Once a new technology rolls over you, if you're not part of the steamroller, you're part of the road.

- Stewart Brand 

Teachers need to stop saying “hand it in” and start saying “publish it”.

- Alan November 

If you bring in these technologies and don’t think about how they’ll be used to promote learning and the acquisition of skills, then the only thing that will change is the electric bill.

- David Thornburg

NOTE TO PARTICIPANTSIn spite of what you will see, hear, and do during

this workshop, it is essential that you remember that the Inspired Classroom is not about the “stuff”.

The Inspired Classroom is about creating an engaging, interactive learning environment that promotes communication, collaboration, critical thinking, problem-solving, and application of skills to “real-world” situations.

You can do all of that without a single device.

THE INSPIRED CLASSROOM

Effective and Inexpensive Technology Integration to support collaboration, critical thinking, and differentiation

HOW IS TECHNOLOGY USED IN YOUR SCHOOL OR CLASSROOM?

Of the technologies used in your schools, what tools, programs, or applications directly support instruction, learning, and the application of skills and knowledge?

HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY TO PREPARE YOUR STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURE?

BACKGROUND AND FUNDAMENTALS

http://inspiredclassrooms.wikispaces.com/

Evolution of Effective Technology Integration

Classroom Computers

1:1 Computing

Inspired Classroom

PHYSICAL DESIGN

http://inspiredclassrooms.wikispaces.com/Setting+Up+a+Room

Considerations: Power cables Network cables Traffic Patterns Teaching areas Student areas Furniture options Fire codes/electrical codes

Inspired Classroom Video

Jerome Froese

APPLICATIONS AND PROGRAMS

WebsitesWikiBlogDigital camerasVideo camerasPowerPointMovie Maker

Google AppsBookmarkingDigital CitizenshipInteractive WhiteboardPodcastingDigital Storytelling

CURRICULUM, STRATEGIES AND SCHEDULES

Common Core Cooperative Learning GroupsProject-Based LearningAuthentic AssessmentHigher Order Thinking Skills

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

ParentsAdministrationProfessional SupportGrading/AssessmentDifferentiation for students with disabilitiesDifferentiation for accelerated students

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QUESTIONS AND FEEDBACK How can you use what you’ve seen and heard

during this workshop in your learning environment?

Which strategies, applications, or ideas will you take back to your classroom, school or district?

Which 3 – 5 peers will you speak with about the Inspired Classroom model? What will you tell them about the presentation?