Internet+Tools

This is an introductory unit for in-service teachers to undertake to improve their digital pedagogy. It is anticipated that prior to undertaking this unit that teachers have already taken the first steps towards digital pedagogy and are familiar with offline and online computing for personal tasks. This unit is designed to support teachers in making the connection between use of digital technologies and good pedagogy.

= __**Introduction to Digital Pedagogy**__ =


 * PURPOSE:** To introduce teachers to the International Society of Technology in Education’s (ISTE) NETs for Teachers Standards, and support them as they work towards meeting the indicators of the standards.


 * GOALS:**
 * To try three digital tools which are new to you;
 * To recreate old teaching strategies and tools in new digital format
 * To explore and consider how students can use digital tools for better learning outcomes
 * To become familiar with the indicators within the ISTE NETs for Teachers Standards


 * CULMINATING ACTIVITY:** The teachers to have a minimum of six artifacts which they can collate to begin developing a digital pedagogy portfolio.


 * //SCOPE AND SEQUENCE//**

Please take the pre-assessment survey [|__https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGtSd3JndThkWkZUZ2JrOW9JS2x4OFE6MQ__] before beginning to work your way through the learning phases.
 * PRE-ASSESSMENT**



Throughout the learning journey you should enter a blog post [|__http://digitaldialogue.edublogs.org__] / at the end of each activity as a reflection about what you have learnt.
 * ONGOING ASSESSMENT**


 * **PHASE ONE (Engagement):**


 * //During this phase you will look at how you can use digital technologies to do familiar tasks.//** ||

Use [|__http://www.flashcardexchange.com/docs/introduction__] to make flashcards for students so that you can differentiate and personalise learning for students. Students can work online plus then print to take home and continue the use.
 * Activity 1**

Example: [|__http://www.flashcardexchange.com/cards/rainbow-facts-2169696__] Rainbow Facts Flash Cards

Use discovery education’s puzzlemaker [|__http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/WordSearchSetupForm.asp__] to make a word search based on your year level spelling list
 * Activity 2**

Example:

Make a rubrics through [|__http://rubistar.4teachers.org__] for students to refer to ensure they are heading in the right direction on their learning journey. Example: [|__http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&rubric_id=2184312&__]
 * Activity 3**


 * **PHASE TWO (Exploration):**


 * //During this phase you will engage in hands on activities to explore the learning possibilities and application of digital tools.//** ||

Explore [|__http://bighugelabs.com/motivator.php__] and make an inspirational poster. List the pros and cons of using this tool in your classroom. Describe three ideas of student use of this tool and write a lesson plan for one of these. Example:
 * Activity 1**

Explore [|__http://www.polleverywhere.com__] and make a poll. Consider how you could use this tool in your classroom and give one example to share with the group.
 * Activity 2**

Example: [|__http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/LTEyOTI0MzYxMzA__]

Explore [|__http://smilebox.com__] as a digital storytelling tool. Make a digital story to describe your learning journey with digital technology, and then submit the link for review. Example: [|__http://secure.smilebox.com/ecom/openTheBox?sendevent=4d7a45784d7a4d7a4e54413d0d0a&sb=1__] Think about how students could use this as a learning tool to demonstrate understanding of content and describe this in your reflection blog.
 * Activity 3**


 * **PHASE THREE (Explanation):**


 * //During this phase you will be introduced to the ISTE NETs for Teachers and how this relates to your current pedagogy.//** ||

Review ISTE’s NETs for Teachers [|__http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-teachers.aspx__] Familiarize yourself with the performance indicators for each of the five standards, and consider how they might look in practice in your classroom.
 * Activity 1**

Brainstorm and create a map of how you might meet some of the ISTE NETs for Teachers performance indicators already using [|__https://bubbl.us__] /
 * Activity 2**

Choose three indicators to discuss with your peers and share these on your blog. Consider how these indicators match with other state standards in your educational organisation. Remember it is not about reinventing the wheel, it’s about making the wheel spin more effectively. Post three ideas on how your chosen indicators match state standards and respond to at least three of your peers posts.
 * Activity 3**


 * **PHASE FOUR (Elaboration):**


 * //During this phase you will apply the digital pedagogy concepts you have learnt in contexts, and build on or extend understanding and skill.//** ||

Check out the newsletter generator [|__http://letterpop.com__] and create a newsletter to share with colleagues three ideas on how they can incorporate digital pedagogy into their classroom practices.
 * Activity 1**

Example: [|__http://letterpop.com/newsletters/?id=207618-92b808__]

Develop a digital interactive poster on [|__http://glogster.com__]. Include at least one video and three photos to promote digital pedagogy in the classroom. HINT: You could use student work samples from tools such as Motivator (Phase 2 Activity 1) and Smilebox (Phase 2 Activity 3).
 * Activity 2**

Example: [|__http://www.glogster.com/mentormadness/digital-pedagogy-in-early-childhood-classrooms-by-mentormadness/g-6lk4p1eao5hnsagb8b3i6a0__]

Identify one person on your staff, that would like to increase their digital pedagogy knowledge. Together identify one tool you have learnt during this course that they would like to learn to use in their classroom practices. Work with them and teach them how to use this tool and using [|__http://www.podomatic.com__] record a reflective podcast of your peer coaching experience.
 * Activity 3**

Example: http://ecteacher.podomatic.com/entry/2012-04-22T00_08_30-07_00


 * **PHASE FIVE (Evaluation):**


 * //During this phase you will evaluate your own knowledge, skills and abilities.//** ||

Please complete the post assessment survey at [|__https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGtIV1FiTll1VGwtSWJ1Qjg0NDY3RUE6MQ#gid=0__]
 * Activity 1 - Post Assessment**