how can we digitally engage & energize our students in 45 days - nbea 2007 convention in nyc
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This is my presentation How Can We Digitally Engage & Energize our Students in 45 Days, presented at the National Business Education Association 2007 Convention, New York City, NY, April 7, 2007.TRANSCRIPT
How Can We
Digitally Engage &
Energize our
Students in
45 Days?
Melanie Wiscount
Hershey Middle School - PA
Derry Township School District
Middle School BE Courses
Beginning Building Blocks
• Curriculum
• Standards –NETS
–NBEA
• SCANS
The New Three R’s
• Rigor – Vigor (Middle-level)
MIDDLE LEVEL ISSUES; Vol. 7 #1, January, 2007
Academic Vigor and Meeting the Learning Needs of Middle Level
Students
By Chris Sousa and Robert C. Spear, Ed.D
• Relationships
• Relevance
21st
Century Skills
• Digital Age Literacy
• Inventive Thinking
• Effective Communication
• High Productivity
Characteristics of
Young Adolescents
• Physical
• Cognitive
• Social/Emotional
Keep In Mind…
• Appropriate for Middle Level
• Process over Product
• Completion Formula – Grades 6-12 N X 3 or N X 4
– Grades 3-6 N X 4 or N X 5
• TIME!
Instructional Philosophy
• Connect to their Interests!
• Integrate!
• Facilitate!
• Authentic Assessment!
How We Learn
10% of what we READ
20% of what we HEAR
30% of what we SEE
50% of what we SEE and HEAR
70% of what is DISCUSSED with OTHERS
80% of what is EXPERIENCED
PERSONALLY
95% of what we TEACH TO SOMEONE ELSE
William Glasser
Classroom Environment
• Accelerative Learning –Appeal to senses
• Music
• Lighting
• Posters/Bulletin Boards
• Themes
• Props
Set the Stage
• Memorize Names 1st Day
• Meet & Greet
• Listen to Students
• Make Conversation
• Show Genuine Concern
• Bell-ringer
Instructional Strategies
• Get Up & Moving
• Repeat Directions
• Time Cues
• Brief and Debrief
• Ask Two Before Me
Instructional Strategies
• Self Assess & Peer Assess
• Post Key/Model
• Different activities – 10-12 minutes
(3-4 a period)
• Over Plan
• Use Humor
Activities
• Grouping
• Student Choice
• Shout Outs
• Post-Its Graffiti
• Writing Prompts
Writing Prompt
Writing Prompt
Scenario One
Scenario Two
Scenario Three
Activities
• Information Seekers
• Write/Wipe Boards
• Scattergories®
• Ring Around the Research
Ring Around the Research • A - Reader • B - Paraphraser •C - Predictor
Activities
• Financial Fitness for Life
• Stock Portfolio
• Problem-solving Scenarios
• World View
Projects - PBLs
• Community Highlights/History
• Totem Pole Presentation
• Career Project
• Lost Pet/For Sale
Lost Pet/For Sale
Projects - PBLs
• Meteorologist for a Day
• Extreme Bedroom Makeover
• American Idol® Votes
Meteorologist for a Day
Extreme Bedroom Makeover
Extreme Bedroom Makeover
American Idol® Votes
American Idol® Votes
Projects - PBLs
• Amusement Park
Comparison
• Excel Timeline
• History & Culture through
Food Flyer
Amusement Park
Comparison
Amusement Park
Comparison
Excel Timeline & Quiz
Excel Timeline & Quiz
History & Culture Through
Food Recipe Flyer
Make Use of Every Minute!
• Create Graphical Organizers
• Web Worksheets
• PowerPoint/Excel Games
• Assign Jobs
• Teachable Moments
Make Use of Every Minute!
• Notebook Housekeeping
• Keyboarding Skills
• Activities for my Fast
Completers
Put Your Course Online
• Course Management System
–Moodle
• Calendar
• Screencasts
• Resources – paper
• Resources – electronic
–derrymoodle.caiu.org (no www.)
Put Your Course Online
Put Your Course Online
• Teacher’s Web Site
–Link to Moodle
–NBEA Presentation Files
Online Learning &
Assessment
• Moodle
• United Streaming
• Track Star
• Quizlab
Digital Tools
• Voice Recognition
• Screencasts – Vodcasts
• Scanners
• Digital Cameras
• Answer Remotes
Soft Skills -
Collaboration
• Family of Learners
• Teamwork
• Discussion Board – Wikis
– Blogs
Soft Skills -
Collaboration
• Monster Exchange
• Change Seats
• Peer Help
Soft Skills
• Pay Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Nonverbal Communication
• Problem-solving
Soft Skills
• Listening
• Introductions
• Name Association
• Organization Skills
Health & Well-being
• Ergonomics
• Workstation Workout
• Non-food Rewards
• Great Web Sites
NMSA: Exploring Essential Components: Physical Activity,
Nutrition, and the Young Adolescent ppt
Extras
• Internet Safety & Security
• Guest Speakers
• Celebrate the Child
• Volunteer Students’ Time
• Technology Showcase
Tips & Tricks
• Application Tricks
–Office Shortcuts
–Auto Summarization
–Word Outline to PPT
Tips
• Put the Student First
• Know Your Student
• Merge & Downsize
• Make Learning Fun
• Connect! Connect! Connect!
Ultimate Goal
• Life-long Learner
–Success
–Self-sufficiency
–Progression & Self-improvement
Enthusiasm
Excitement
Engagement
Hershey ___________!
Educating Our Children –
The Most Important
Thing a Community
Does
Any Questions?
Thank you for your
attention and interest!
Go out and
Celebrate Learning!
Melanie Wiscount
717-531-2222 ext 4108