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Integrating Technology into Project Based Learning 1:1 Environment – Danville New Tech High School

Integrating Technology into Project Based Learning 1:1 Environment – Danville New Tech High School. Liana Alcantara alcantaral@danville.k12.il.us Jana Drennan drennanj@danville.k12.il.us. On Your Notecards…. What do you hope to get out of this presentation?

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Integrating Technology into Project Based Learning 1:1 Environment – Danville New Tech High School

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  1. Integrating Technology into Project Based Learning 1:1 Environment – Danville New Tech High School Liana Alcantara alcantaral@danville.k12.il.us Jana Drennan drennanj@danville.k12.il.us

  2. On Your Notecards…. • What do you hope to get out of this presentation? • What would you like to know about integrating technology in your own classroom?

  3. The Challenge….. • Consider a job in the 21st century that does not use computers or technology in some capacity • 86% of businesses in the United States have a website or use online resources and say that the Internet has changed the way they do business. (Harvard Business School Study, 2010)

  4. The Challenge…… • 306,554 - The number of Iphone Apps available with the release of the Iphone 5S. • 645,750,000 - People who are registered users of twitter. • 500,000,000 - People who use Facebook • 250,000,000 – People who access Facebook from a mobile device • 700 Billion - Number of minutes per month Facebook users are online on that site

  5. What is Danville New Tech? • 1:1 Laptop Environment • Echo and Google Docs • Weighted Learning Outcomes • Teachers as Coaches • A New Culture • * All of this within a school district where 65% of its students come from low-income households

  6. Project Based Learning Environment • Project Based Learning • Students engaged with rubrics • Collaboration • Scaffolding of tasks • Benchmark assessments • “Real World” authenticity and purpose • Culture • Trust, Respect, Responsibility • Student Empowerment • Regular student-student collaboration • Teacher-student collaboration

  7. Project Based Learning Environment • Technology • 21st Century computer skills • Encourages deeper learning • Multi-media class as a sophomore • Technology choice on final projects Technology is used only as a tool for deeper learning!

  8. PBL Projects • What is the difference between “doing projects” and “project based learning” (PBL)? • In PBL, the “Problem” is front-loaded Knows, Need to Knows, Next Steps

  9. PBL Projects • What is the difference between “doing projects” and “project based learning” (PBL)? • In PBL, the end is in mind early Rubric

  10. What does PBL Look Like? REFLECTION FINALPRESENTATIONS Teachers develop problems based on content standards that students, working in teams, develop solutions to. Teachers provide coaching, assignments and direct instruction to address student needs. PROJECTINFORMATION GROUPPLANNING DRAFT SOLUTIONS RESEARCH ANDINVESTIGATION FORMALTEACHING

  11. Beginning a PBL project • Begin with the end in mind • Develop the scenario • Craft a driving question • Do a reality check – or two – or three • Map the project • Plan the assessment • Receive critical friends (CFG) feedback

  12. “What’s Next” Photoshop Project

  13. E-Portfolio Project

  14. Renaissance Festival (Website Banner)

  15. Project Example Breakdown • Breaking the Mold: Stereotypes and Spoken Word Poetry • Entry Document and Rubrics • Quickly go through Knows/Need to Knows/Next Steps

  16. Using “Need to Knows” to Drive Instruction “What is figurative language?” “What is a theme?” “How do I present a poem?” Workshop on figurative language (simile, metaphor, hyperbole, alliteration, onomatopoeia, and personification) Workshop on theme Workshops studying specific poems, using empathy maps to explore poems

  17. How can I use technology in my classroom today?

  18. Quick and Easy • Require assignments emailed as attachments • Require students to create Google accounts and share documents • Use school drive (Share Drive) and create a class folder • Require students to use student drive (U: drive) or flash drive • Require typed assignments (if lab space allows)

  19. Once you’ve got your feet wet… • Socrative • Many uses as in-class response • Google docs writing activity • Write assignment in a Google Doc • Share with instructor • Respond to student writing in real time • Require technology based visual aids for speeches/presentations (PowerPoint or Prezi)

  20. More prep, but very rewarding • Quizlet • Class website (Wordpress or school hosted) • Include daily agendas with links to homework/notes • Create a class Twitter account • Storm Board

  21. If you’re looking to purchase… • Flip Cams • Great for student use • Easy downloading • Use to record student speeches and have students watch themselves/others and reflect • Students can use to create videos/PSAs for projects • Prices range from $100-$300

  22. Questions and Answer Session Contact Information: Jana Drennan – Digital Media Teacher drennanj@danville.k12.il.us Liana Alcantara - English/Speech Teacher alcantaral@danville.k12.il.us

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