The following slides represent the technology presentation provided at the department in-service on July 23, 2010.The presentation was tailored by discussion to meet the needs of each group so the slides and discussion would have varied based on the group presented to in each session.

~ Sue Sullivan

A conversation about technology.

The digital world

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Technology Standard 8

Classroom Application Documents

On-going Conversations

If we teach today’ students as If we teach today’ students as we taught yesterday’s we rob we taught yesterday’s we rob them of tomorrow —John Deweythem of tomorrow —John Dewey

Vision…Vision…

Raise your hand if you want to be poor. No one wants that job; it’s hard work.

- Sylvia Perez, Supterintendent

New StandardsWhat are You envisioning?

Leadership…Leadership…

21st century learning is not the future anymore.

http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/LTYzNTI1NDg2OQ

Collaboration…Collaboration…

Why present to one when you can present to many?

Let’s look at the standardsLet’s look at the standardsPrezi on standards

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World Class Standards…World Class Standards…

Resources>Technology…Resources>Technology…

Search Capabilities…Search Capabilities…

CPICPI 8.1.2.F.18.1.2.F.1Use Use mapping toolsmapping tools to plan and choose to plan and choose alternate routes to and from various locations.alternate routes to and from various locations.

Sample AssessmentsTo show evidence of meeting this CPI, students may complete the following assessment:Current road construction has caused a major street in your community to be closed. Plan an alternate route from school to your home avoiding that street. Resources: ·      Google Maps

CPICPI 8.1.4.E.18.1.4.E.1Investigate a problem or issue found in the United States Investigate a problem or issue found in the United States and/or another country from multiple perspectives, and/or another country from multiple perspectives, evaluate findings, and present possible solutions, using evaluate findings, and present possible solutions, using digital tools and online resources for all stepsdigital tools and online resources for all steps

Sample AssessmentsTo show evidence of meeting this CPI, students may complete the following assessment:Create a digital presentation that describes appropriate water conservation methods and share with other students online.

Resources·      The Environment Challenge Website is designed for use with elementary school students and includes information about how to live more sustainably by reducing waste, water, energy etc. It also includes six different challenges complete with information sheets about calculating water use, doing home and school water audits as well as suggestions for how to save water.

 Epals website provides opportunities for students to collaborate with classes worldwide about global issues.

CPICPI 8.1.4.C.18.1.4.C.1Engage in Engage in online discussionsonline discussions with learners in the United States with learners in the United States or from other countries to understand their perspectives on a or from other countries to understand their perspectives on a global problem or issue.global problem or issue.

View the UN video: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=CB987F15ABB65F79.

If you were offered the ability to address world leaders, what would you wish to tell them?  Discuss with students in the U.S. and other countries to find out their ideas and create a podcast that summarizes the varying points of view.  Send your podcast to the Committee on Teaching about the UN (CTAUN) at: http://www.teachun.org/ .

•http://www.podomatic.com/featured•http://tutorial.podomatic.com/

CPICPI 8.1.12.D.38.1.12.D.3Compare and contrast international government policies Compare and contrast international government policies on filters for censorshipon filters for censorship

Sample AssessmentsTo show evidence of meeting this CPI, students may complete the following assessment:Create a video about government policies on filters for censorship and share with the Committee on Teaching about the United Nations (CTAUN).

Resources·      China: Internet Censorship lesson plan created by PBS·      Teaching About Freedom of Speech on the Internet lesson plan created by American Bar Association·      Human Rights Watch website provides information about protecting human rights and upholding political freedom worldwide. Search for censorship on this website to find information about current issues related to this topic.·      Online Newspapers website provides links to newspapers worldwide.

Which one are you?Which one are you?

Knowledge is nothing if not shared.Knowledge is nothing if not shared.

Sue Sullivan

New Jersey Department of Education

Office of Academic Standards

Office of Educational Technology

Sue.sullivan@doe.state.nj.us

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