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Leading for Learning

with TechnologyDave SandsPrincipalCastle Park elementarySchool District 43 Coquitlam

Presentation Intentions

•to express why and how technology is used to enhance student learning at Castle Park Elementary

•to outline how to effectively implement technology in an Elementary (K-5) school

Why Learning with Technology?

•Using tools that students are comfortable with

•Increased Writing

•Research

•Critical Thinking

•Digital Responsibility and Citizenship

•Transformative Learning

The “Net” Generation

•“Google” has always been a verb•Text messaging is their e-mail•They have rarely mailed anything using

a stamp•Our children have never not known the

Internet•They are wireless, yet always connected

“To the fish, the water is invisible”

Transformative Learning

•Writing, writing, and more writing

•Assistive writing software for students with learning needs

•Podcasting

•Research and Critical thinking

•Bloom’s Taxonomy and Creativity

•Blogging and audience

Digital Responsibility

Our students need… •Guidance•Understanding•Inclusive Limits•Direction•Empowerment and

Support

How do “we” do this?

Our Success

Success Factors

Keys

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