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The Power of Change

The Power of Change. And How We Can Embrace It in a Digital World. It’s a Mobile Revolution. Change is…. …frightening …..liberating …..scary …..exciting …..moving. Google’s 2011 Year in Review. Turn & Talk. Talk about what you saw….what feelings did you experience?.

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The Power of Change

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  1. The Power of Change And How We Can Embrace It in a Digital World

  2. It’s a Mobile Revolution

  3. Change is…. • …frightening • …..liberating • …..scary • …..exciting • …..moving

  4. Google’s 2011 Year in Review

  5. Turn & Talk • Talk about what you saw….what feelings did you experience?

  6. The Power of Collaboration • When we see massive changes in technology and the power of “the cloud” we see some powerful classroom applications.

  7. Teachers Using Collaborize Classroom

  8. Turn & Talk • What do you think?

  9. The Power of Choice • Questions • What is the best ratio of students to computers? • How do we define 1:1 computing/devices in today’s classrooms? • One device is not needed for every student….and some devices will not do everything, so we must think about this in terms of deviceS. • Think of the choices that students have in devices. • Chrome Books – web dependent and affordable • Smartphones – becoming the only option • Gaming devices – how can these be leveraged for classroom instruction? • Tablets and Handhelds – personal and school use applications

  10. What Goes Away?…when using new technologies? • Keyboards – think of new voice technologies, new cars, GPS • Wires – wireless power was invented in 2008…bluetooth • Spotty wireless – dense, reliable, robust coverage – 85/250 connections • Classrooms desks in rows – more collaboration • Calendar driven curricula – project based work, at any pace • Isolated teachers – more PD, collaboration

  11. Turn & Talk • What do you think?

  12. 10 Reasons for Using Technology in the Classroom

  13. Teachers need to take control of their own PD • Online - Classroom 2.0.com • Conferences • After School Workshops • Twitter • Webinars • More Social Networking • & More!

  14. Where are we headed?

  15. But What About the “NaySayers”

  16. 5 stratgies for handling CRITICISM • Robert Sharma • Moving to our Next Level of Excellence (NLE) • Keep Moving Forward (KMF)

  17. Where Do We Go From Here? • Prepare to share the great work you are doing through sharing with the Board of Trustees • Share with your school councils • Highlight your work in the your newsletters • Share with the media • Utilize your website • Spread your excitement amongst your staff • Spread the word through conversations at meetings, conventions, etc. • Encourage others to take the same risks with learning

  18. How Does SSDZ Access Fit In Your Future?

  19. Consider How Student Owned Devices Fit In Your School’s Future

  20. Turn & Talk • What are aspects or details your school team needs to work on to move forward with SSDZ?

  21. Change Can Be EXCITING!A Day Made of Glass

  22. Some Final Thoughts On Moving Forward

  23. GREAT things are possible

  24. Turn & Talk • Where Does Your Team Need to Focus For The Rest of this Year?

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