Byod
This document outlines a professional development workshop on bringing technology into the classroom through BYOD (bring your own device). It introduces the instructor and asks participants to introduce themselves. The instructor's goals for the workshop are to share technology tools and sites, demonstrate how to integrate technology into lessons, and have participants brainstorm and share experiences. The document discusses what technology students and classrooms have access to. It provides examples of how technology can increase student engagement and differentiate learning. Participants are then divided into groups to explore different technology tools and sites. The document concludes by addressing potential issues like power and internet access and asks participants to provide contact information to stay connected.
Byod
- 1. BYOD – Making it Work for You! Teresa Noverr-Chin/ESL Instructor Mid-Manhattan Adult Learning Center/MMALC
- 2. Who am I? • NYC BOE elementary educator & Instructional Technologist for the past 13 years • Currently teaching ESL to adults at Mid- Manhattan Adult Learning Center • Fluent in Mandarin Chinese; Lived abroad in Asia • Loves Bollywood, teaching grammar through music, integrating tech into everyday education
- 3. Who are you? Beyond the name tag…. • What is your background? • What are your special interests? • What do you hope to accomplish today in this workshop?
- 4. My Mantra: • Guide on the side - We’re in this learning together! • PD should be a time of exploration & sharing. My goals are to – • Share some great sites to get you thinking in new ways • Provide & demonstrate tools to help you put TECH in your CLASS ASAP! • Brainstorm & share experiences • To Be Continued……
- 5. What kinds of technology do your students have/does your classroom have? • Cell phones • Tablets • Laptops • iPods/MP3 players • Desktop computers
- 6. What can tech do for YOU? • Increase student interest • Truly differentiate learning • Provide real-time assessment • Give students valuable 21st Century Skills • Keep YOU on your toes!!!!
- 7. OK….Where do we begin? Divide et impera!! (Divide & Conquer) BLOG: • http://freetechforteachers.com/ PINTEREST BOARD: • https://www.pinterest.com/pin/279645458087092304/ BLOOMIN’ APPS: • http://www.schrockguide.net/bloomin-apps.html
- 8. Share Out
- 9. Case Studies: Chose your Poison •Window shopping: I just wanna look around: http://digitaldivideandconquer.blogspot.com/p/r esources.html
- 10. One toe in the water… I just want a new idea to start with: • Using GIFs to teach writing: http://digitaldivideandconquer.blogspot.com/ & http://gifsoup.com/ • Voki & creating a ‘speaking avatar’: http://blog.voki.com/2013/07/11/guest-blogger- carmen-brettel-how-to-use-voki-in-the-classroom/ & http://voki.com/ • Make a video: http://wideo.co/html/learn
- 11. I want my students to communicate: Using Voicethread:http://page.teachingwithoutwalls.co m/ebook & http://voicethread.com/media/misc/getting_start ed_in_the_classroom.pdf voicethread.com Making a website: www.webly.com Getting everyone on the same page: http://www.symbaloo.com/home/mix/13eOcK1fia
- 12. I’m ready to dive in! Screencasting Tools: http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/freebies/free- screencasting-tools-video-tutorials/ & http://flippedclassroom.org/ http://mashable.com/2008/02/21/screencasting- video-tutorials/ Livebinders: http://www.livebinders.com
- 13. Share Out:
- 14. Problems? • Power!! • Online access issues: Need for WIFI and/or archived data • Accountability & Assessment
- 15. Stay in Touch: type your e-mail here: • ruisha@aol.com