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TAKE. FLIGHT. IN THE CONTENT AREAS. Functional Literacy Instruction to Generate Higher-Level Thinking. The foundation of Knowledge. Foundation of Knowledge. Understanding Technology. Foundation of Knowledge. Understanding Technology. Understanding Your Students and Yourself.

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  1. TAKE FLIGHT IN THE CONTENT AREAS Functional Literacy Instruction to Generate Higher-Level Thinking

  2. The foundation of Knowledge

  3. Foundation of Knowledge

  4. Understanding Technology

  5. Foundation of Knowledge Understanding Technology

  6. Understanding Your Students and Yourself

  7. Foundation of Knowledge Understanding Your Students and Yourself Understanding Technology

  8. Understanding Instructional Strategies

  9. Foundation of Knowledge Understanding Technology Understanding Instructional Strategies Understanding Your Students and Yourself

  10. Accessing and Understanding Text

  11. Thinking and Reading Critically

  12. Sharing and Applying Information

  13. Consolidating and Reflecting on Learning

  14. Foundation of Knowledge Understanding Technology Understanding Instructional Strategies Understanding Your Students and Yourself Thinking Discussion Writing Reading

  15. Creating New Knowledge

  16. FLIGHT www.takeflight.pbwiki.com

  17. What in the World is a Wiki? • A “wiki” is an online site that allows for continuous collaboration and modification of content. • By providing different levels of access, a wiki allows its users to effectively contribute and update information in a safe and secure environment.

  18. How is FLIGHT organized? • FLIGHT is a 6-day training. • Day 1: • Foundation of Knowledge • Technology basics • del.icio.us (bookmarking site) • Audacity freeware (recording of podcasts) • Day 2: • Technology basics • www.visitmyclass.com (blog site – creating a “web presence”) • Differentiation of Instruction and Learning Styles

  19. How is FLIGHT organized? • Day 3: • Integration of Technology • podcasts and blog sites • Instructional Strategies • Accessing and Understanding Text (Reading Strategies) • Day 4: • Integration of Technology • Flip cameras and Microsoft Movie Maker • Instructional Strategies • Thinking and Reading Critically (Critical Thinking Strategies)

  20. How is FLIGHT organized? • Day 5: • Integration of Technology • Flip cameras, Movie Maker, www.teachertube.com • Instructional Strategies • Sharing and Applying Information (Discussion Strategies) • Day 6: • Integration of Technology • open • Instructional Strategies • Consolidating and Reflecting on Learning (Writing Strategies)

  21. How is the wiki organized? • The wiki mirrors the instructional set-up of the program. • Each “day” has its own page. • Each page is set up with files to better organize the materials/information. • Readers can navigate the pages and files by clicking on the various links. • By using the “sidebar” readers can easily navigate back and forth amongst pages.

  22. Side Bar The Foundation of Knowledge Technology Data and Decision Making Instructional Strategies Reading:  Accessing and Understanding Text Thinking:  Thinking and Reading Critically Discussion:  Sharing and Applying Information Writing:  Consolidating and Reflecting on Learning

  23. How are the pages organized? • Each page is organized into four categories: • Welcome - provides an introduction and overview of the concept along with an agenda for the day • Tools for Take-off - organizes the collection of resources for teachers • Samples of Success – allows teachers/instructors to submit “real world” content-area examples • Passport Requirements – indicates the necessary requirements needed to provide evidence of learning (required for credit hours/SBCEUs)

  24. EXAMPLE OF A “WELCOME”

  25. "Involve me, and I understand."  Ancient Chinese Proverb AGENDA Introduction             Norms Data and Decision Making Tools for Takeoff Ways to Gather Data Multiple Intelligences Differentiation Assessment Student Samples Passport Requirements Animal School • http://www.ntu.edu.sg/home/hblim/passages/animalschool.htm

  26. EXAMPLE OF A “TOOLS FOR TAKE-OFF”

  27. Primary Sources:  A primary source is a document, speech, or other sort of evidence written, created or otherwise produced during the time under study.  Why use primary sources? • http://memory.loc.gov/learn/educators/handouts/prsrc.pdf Utilizing Primary Resources -HUGE Collection of Sites:  • http://kathyschrock.net/navigating/ Primary sources for teachers:  • http://www.primarysource.org/ • http://www.sldirectory.com/teachf/socsci.html • http://www.lib.washington.edu/subject/History/RUSA/#two • http://www.library.unr.edu/instruction/help/primary.html

  28. EXAMPLE OF A “SAMPLESOF SUCCESS”

  29. Poems about the Amazon Rainforest bases on The Important Book. • The Important Thing About.doc • The Important Poem.doc Student Blogging: (go to "Post Categories")  The Cay. http://visitmyclass.com/blogs/h2kkids/default.aspx Digital Story by Students about Text-lifting & • Examples of student's podcast and videos • http://www.cvs.k12.mi.us/mhilton/student_work.htm

  30. EXAMPLE OF A “PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS”

  31. Passport Requirements: Quick Write:  You will create a blog for students to complete a quick write.  The prompt(s) should be tied to a content area.  Keep the time limit to 3-5 minutes for each quick write.  Encourage students to respond to each other's blog.  Be prepared to supply the URL or show your blog in order to validate your passport. Dialogue Board: Create a dialogue board in your classroom.  Post the pictures on your blog. Protocol:  Use the Protocol for "Looking at Student Work" with one piece of your student's writing.  Bring the student writing and protocol to the next session. Final Activity: Do one of the following:  An I-Search, RAFT, or "The Important Thing About Strong Writing.

  32. REACHING FOR THE SKY WITH NEW KNOWLEDGE.

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