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Gina Drellack, Presenter
Education Consultant, Digital Learning Specialist
Northwest Service Cooperative
Thief River Falls, MN
@ginaNWSC
gdrellack@nwservice.org
image: public domain
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pasukaru76/5067879762
Education Consultant, Digital Learning Specialist
Northwest Service Cooperative
Thief River Falls, MN
@ginaNWSC
gdrellack@nwservice.org
image: public domain
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pasukaru76/5067879762
Surviving Your Technology Apocalypse
Published on Dec 09, 2015
Your school's tech initiative is like a zombie apocalypse. Here's how to survive.
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
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Gina Drellack, Presenter
Education Consultant, Digital Learning Specialist
Northwest Service Cooperative
Thief River Falls, MN
@ginaNWSC
gdrellack@nwservice.org
image: public domain
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pasukaru76/5067879762
Education Consultant, Digital Learning Specialist
Northwest Service Cooperative
Thief River Falls, MN
@ginaNWSC
gdrellack@nwservice.org
image: public domain
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pasukaru76/5067879762
survival plan
- situational reality
- other survivors
- supplies
- tools/weaponry
- shelter
- deep breath, now open that door!
Agenda for the hour
Background/intro
Who (network)
What (action plan)
How (tech tools)
When (safe timeline)
You've got this!
Background/intro
Who (network)
What (action plan)
How (tech tools)
When (safe timeline)
You've got this!
Photo by Dr Stephen Dann
3 Things You'll Walk Away With
- professional network
- tech integration action plan
- tech tool resources
Supplies for your surviving and thriving.
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NO ESCAPE!
widespread outbreak
District tech initiatives: either have adopted, set to adopt, or in process of deciding what to adopt.
Much like a zombie apocalypse, you didn't ask for this. You can't make it go away. And you're now asked to be something that you're not sure you can be (you can!), to survive.
There's a lot of fear. Anxiety. No footing. You feel like a first-year teacher all over again. (And who's got time for THAT?!?)
Education has changed; schools are catching up. (Paradox)
Much like a zombie apocalypse, you didn't ask for this. You can't make it go away. And you're now asked to be something that you're not sure you can be (you can!), to survive.
There's a lot of fear. Anxiety. No footing. You feel like a first-year teacher all over again. (And who's got time for THAT?!?)
Education has changed; schools are catching up. (Paradox)
Photo by Davezilla was taken
The Will to Survive
a choice you make
It's really about our attitudes and choices about change.
We know that change is constant, yet "Things don't stay the same, faster." --Dick Nachbar
Teaching has changed--the previous way does not fully serve its new one, and we must adapt.
Mindsets--Carol Dweck
Fixed mindset--"I have everything to lose by trying."
Growth mindset--"I have nothing to lose by trying."
Attention is on process, not outcome.
This is an exciting opportunity! For both mindsets and approaches!
We know that change is constant, yet "Things don't stay the same, faster." --Dick Nachbar
Teaching has changed--the previous way does not fully serve its new one, and we must adapt.
Mindsets--Carol Dweck
Fixed mindset--"I have everything to lose by trying."
Growth mindset--"I have nothing to lose by trying."
Attention is on process, not outcome.
This is an exciting opportunity! For both mindsets and approaches!
Photo by matthileo
You Are Not Alone!
in your school and beyond
You may feel like you are the last one to the technology party. You're not.
There is a wide range of tech savvy across districts. Use this as a personal learning tool, not a comparison tool!
You're not behind, you are right on track. And go forward!
There is a wide range of tech savvy across districts. Use this as a personal learning tool, not a comparison tool!
You're not behind, you are right on track. And go forward!
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SAMR
SAMR is a great place to think about how to mindfully incorporate tech integration into your teaching!
Focus is still on the student learning.
Focus is still on the student learning.
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Classic SAMR model.
Created by Dr. Ruben Puentedura, Ph.D. http://www.hippasus.com/rrpweblog
Image Credit: http://www.schrockguide.net/samr.html
Example:
S--keyboarding vs. handwriting a paper
A--spell check!
M--electronically submitting the paper
R--electronically share paper with the class; teacher (and students) use comments feature, student uses given feedback to revise and edit
Created by Dr. Ruben Puentedura, Ph.D. http://www.hippasus.com/rrpweblog
Image Credit: http://www.schrockguide.net/samr.html
Example:
S--keyboarding vs. handwriting a paper
A--spell check!
M--electronically submitting the paper
R--electronically share paper with the class; teacher (and students) use comments feature, student uses given feedback to revise and edit
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SAMR is an approach, a mindset. :)
Image credit: Christine Ruder at https://storify.com/jhox1/elemtechcoach-chat-archive-9-11-14
Image credit: Christine Ruder at https://storify.com/jhox1/elemtechcoach-chat-archive-9-11-14
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LOVE this model the best! Not linear, allows for back and forth movement.
All areas are relevant and important.
They make floaties for a reason... Plus, there's usually a lifeguard.
Remember to occasionally take a pool break! :)
All areas are relevant and important.
They make floaties for a reason... Plus, there's usually a lifeguard.
Remember to occasionally take a pool break! :)
Other Survivors
the Who
Finding your team.
Professional networking, professional learning.
Look in-house, but also look beyond your immediate walls.
Professional networking, professional learning.
Look in-house, but also look beyond your immediate walls.
Photo by Robby Mueller
Professional Networking
Go now to this Padlet!
Double-click on the page to create a post, add yourself (name, contact info, what you can help with, what you want to learn more about)
It's all about connection. :)
Technology is used to bring us together, not to isolate ourselves.
Double-click on the page to create a post, add yourself (name, contact info, what you can help with, what you want to learn more about)
It's all about connection. :)
Technology is used to bring us together, not to isolate ourselves.
Photo by Alex Vranas
Personal Action Plan
for your classroom
Write it down--helps you focus your thoughts and give you direction!
Photo by Kordite
tinyurl.com/TechActionPlan
Use an existing lesson plan, or topic that lights you up!
Pick 3-5 to revamp (or create), integrating technology.
Don't get hung up on which SAMR level it is--that's just to get you thinking and moving in those directions.
Go to the link, copy to your own Drive.
Pick 3-5 to revamp (or create), integrating technology.
Don't get hung up on which SAMR level it is--that's just to get you thinking and moving in those directions.
Go to the link, copy to your own Drive.
Tools/Weaponry
the How
Which tech tools to use?!? This is constantly changing.
Remember your objective. The tech tool is not it--focus on what you want the students to learn. The tech tool is the how--how they learn, how they show their learning.
What's the magic bullet? It's YOU!! This is awesome news!
Two approaches:
1. See one, do one, teach one.
2. Become an expert at one thing.
Both are valid; go with what supports yourself! And, this will change back and forth as you go forth.
Remember your objective. The tech tool is not it--focus on what you want the students to learn. The tech tool is the how--how they learn, how they show their learning.
What's the magic bullet? It's YOU!! This is awesome news!
Two approaches:
1. See one, do one, teach one.
2. Become an expert at one thing.
Both are valid; go with what supports yourself! And, this will change back and forth as you go forth.
Photo by The Marmot
Which Tech Tools to Use?
professional networking
Have conversations! In person and on professional social media.
Add your questions and suggestions to the Padlet (padlet.com/ginadrellack/SurviveTech)
Be open, not competitive with peers.
Learn from your students, too.
The tools are fluid, and come in and out of fashion.
Just like you shouldn't stay static with paper/pencil lessons, fear not changing/learning tech tools.
It's your approach, not the tool. The tool just helps your approach! :)
Add your questions and suggestions to the Padlet (padlet.com/ginadrellack/SurviveTech)
Be open, not competitive with peers.
Learn from your students, too.
The tools are fluid, and come in and out of fashion.
Just like you shouldn't stay static with paper/pencil lessons, fear not changing/learning tech tools.
It's your approach, not the tool. The tool just helps your approach! :)
Photo by brian.ch
Safe Shelter
the When
Shelter is your classroom, and The When is what kind of safe, supportive timeline you are giving yourself for implementation.
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your classroom
timeline for tech integration
So--your classroom, your school year. What commitment can you make for your Personal Action Plan time frame?
Will you tech integrate one lesson a semester? A quarter? A midquarter? A month? A unit?
Also, you are sheltering yourself with a reasonable, yet challenging, time frame...?
What's a safe way for you to start? (This will change as you become more comfortable.)
Remember: it's not a competition. Stay safe, stay alive.
Will you tech integrate one lesson a semester? A quarter? A midquarter? A month? A unit?
Also, you are sheltering yourself with a reasonable, yet challenging, time frame...?
What's a safe way for you to start? (This will change as you become more comfortable.)
Remember: it's not a competition. Stay safe, stay alive.
Photo by Dunechaser
Keep Going
JSS
JSS--Just Survive Somehow (The Walking Dead, Season 6)
Change that to:
Just Start, Sweetie! (Silly?)
and
Just Striving Succeeds!
There is no "having arrived"--remember, it's constant change.
ALSO REMEMBER: you are the "magic silver bullet!" It's your teaching, not your tools, that makes the most difference. (Your tools support YOU.)
Change that to:
Just Start, Sweetie! (Silly?)
and
Just Striving Succeeds!
There is no "having arrived"--remember, it's constant change.
ALSO REMEMBER: you are the "magic silver bullet!" It's your teaching, not your tools, that makes the most difference. (Your tools support YOU.)
Photo by fotogail
Recap
3 take-aways
1. PLN contacts
2. Personal Action Plan (for tech integration)
3. Tech tool resources
Presentation: tinyurl.com/SurviveTech
Professional Learning Network Padlet: padlet.com/ginadrellack/SurviveTech
Personal Classroom Tech Integration Action Plan: tinyurl.com/TechActionPlan
2. Personal Action Plan (for tech integration)
3. Tech tool resources
Presentation: tinyurl.com/SurviveTech
Professional Learning Network Padlet: padlet.com/ginadrellack/SurviveTech
Personal Classroom Tech Integration Action Plan: tinyurl.com/TechActionPlan
Photo by Jenn and Tony Bot
You've GOT This!
Go for it--you are ALL OVER this!!
thank you!
gina drellack @ginaNWSC
Thanks for attending!
