you’re so distracted… you probably (don’t) think this presentation is about you
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You
@techsavvyteachNCCE Tech-Savvy Teacher
Assistant Director/Curriculum DirectorMontana Digital Academy
Doctoral Candidate, Educational TechnologyUniversity of Montana
YOU’RE DISTRACTED!
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“Information anxiety is the black hole between data and knowledge, and it happens when information doesn’t tell us what we want or need to know.”
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WEB 2.0 TOOLS
APPS
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Cognitive Load Theory
Brain has limited capacity (3-4 items at
a time)
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Exceeding capacity= distraction
qWorking Plan 03FInstructional
decisions must be purposeful
STRATEGIES FOR EVERYONE
Use Technology’s
Granular Control to
Battle Distraction
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…until you know what you are doingTurn Off Notifications
…to choose what you want and nothing else
Use Granular Settings
…like IFTTT to help prioritize what information you need
Use Advanced Tools
…by training those around you to know what you are mindful if your
technology
Manage Expectations
4…on your devices, like what is installed and what is available
Manage Choices
Be Mindful of the Physical Location of
Your Technology
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….and store your phone outside your bedroom
Don’t Sleep with Tech
…for your tech in important places, like your office and classroom
Create Mindful Stores
…with your friends and family at meals, discussions, etc.
Practice Phone Stacking
…when it doesn’t matter!Let Go of the Rules
Experiment.Analyze Results.Evolve.Repeat.
NOW, THE CLASSROOM!
Assert cooperative
authority and expertise in the
learning environment.
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…matter, especially in the context of the classroom
Leadership and Modeling
…about emerging research on this critical topic
Stay Informed
…to help set and enforce community norms
Invite Students
…devices as an overreactionAvoid Banning
Mindfully develop
classroom lessons and strategies.
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…as an important part of your classroom and learning context
Acknowledge Distraction
…around whether or not a device is useful or necessary
Mindfully Plan Instruction
…when students start to make better decisions for themselves
Acknowledge Mastery
…about the importance of this topicEducate Others
Self Evaluate: Am I Distracted?
Talk with Trusted Loved Ones: Am I Distracted?
One Week Personal Action Plan
One Month Classroom Acton Plan
Evaluate. Repeat.
@techsavvyteachNCCE Tech-Savvy Teacher
Assistant Director/Curriculum DirectorMontana Digital Academy
Doctoral Candidate, Educational TechnologyUniversity of Montana