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 * Monday **

Web 2.0 comes to Math
 * Big Idea:**

Showed video on new math. This video had a comical spin on it by Tom Lehrer: new Math. He uses to do a night club act about different topics. Instructor spoke about herself and her early teaching experiences starting at 1974. Her early years and the vocabulary used. It was a time of the space race with a power sense among teachers that they on the technology forefront. Show video of rocket taking off Dec 1972. Show another video about change four people on a panel. Never new about web 2.0 30 months before she discovered PowerPoint. She spent hours on line to learn about tools. She has reinvented her self as a teacher. About 18 months she got a sense of how her teachers feel. That feeling for students has not connected with the tools. She is a traditionalist but she realizes that she needed to do more.

Showed a short video with Don Meyers. What matters was his topic when doing math using a water cooler. How long will this thing fill up. What was the different with what he does and Dan did in the video. What was different was I could teach kids they could do math. He was teaching kids what they could do with math. Possibility space what his class had become. Can I. how/ can I was the questions he was doing.

Used the why, how what circle and had us feel out a quick look at what the class would look like during the school year. Most co knows what they do how they do it but might not know why they do it. Everything we do we believe things differently. People buy why what you do. Believe what you believe.

Help them see the math as real. The tools and strategies are going to help them. So they walk away with a feeling of empowerment Birds of a Feather - Classroom 2.0 http://small-changes-big-returns.wikispaces.com/


 * Tuesday **

Birds of a Feather - Classroom 2.0 Very Interesting session. The group consisted of teachers, principals and computer techs in a round table format with a lead person and a person to take notes. We were encouraged to come forward with ideas and projects we had used during the school year. We were able to present questions as well as problems we were having in the classroom and with staff buying into the use of web 2.0 technology.This was one of the best sessions for me at ISTE. Below are some of the ideas and new sites presented
 * Big Idea:**


 * http://tinyurl.com/isteclassroom2-0 **

1. **Scientists Space - scientistspace.ning.com** Students took on persona of scientist Worked in groups of 2 or 3 Blogged, etc. example: Looked at Demetri ... -picked Web 2.0 tools to portray what their scientist would have done - Wordle, chose music, added photos, embedded video (periodic table song) -developed by students who were well below grade level -commented on each others’ pages but had to remain in own scientist’s persona -public on the web Questions - used gmail app - set up master gmail account - registers as regular email but emails come to teacher’s email account

2. **TypeWith.me** -Type on same document with multiple computers -click on brand new document -enter name/pick color -you can tell what each student put on -can make sure everyone has contributed -suggest giving tinyurl it -groups of students - create account and share address with each other -export out to html, PDF, embed in web -can be watched in real time (timeslider) to make sure everyone’s work to guard against inappropriateness -built on ether pad -recommend groups of 4-5 -Primary Pad another version, Pirate Pad, TitenPad -good for backchanneling

3. **Dropbox -** www.dropbox.com -getdropbox.com -the more who join, the more space you get - if they sign up -start with 2G + 250 MB for everyone who signs up -share folders - -send links -place to share documents, etc. -can add people individually to have access to files in dropbox -don’t have to have dropbox to get file -same dropbox on different computers -can serve as a backup -updates files as soon as you turn on your computer -sync to cloud then to computer -separate stored files -don’t need to worry about losing one piece of equipment

4. **Wallwisher.com - www.wallwisher.com** -online sticky note page -can share with others by URL -used with students to do instant response -easy to use -use for roundtable -sent out before meeting to make meetings more efficient -parking lot for demonstrations -Sigms made tons of wallwishers at Smackdown on June 29th

Question - is there a way to move and reuse sticky notes? - reorganize -copy to doc

5. **Microsoft Mouse Mischief** -make question and answer in PowerPoint -use wireless mouse for responders -each group gets own pointer in different shape -can respond -can’t take over teacher’s control -multiple mice attached to teacher computer by USB hub -downloadable, free -can use old mice and plug in - worked fine -features and animations

6. **Wordle.net** www.historyplace.com/speeches -copied text of Declaration of Independence -go to www.wordle.net -hit create -paste text -Click Go -Makes a Wordle of document -words used most number of times are bigger -can change style - randomize -or can customize at top

Question: How could it be used in the classroom? -8th grade - studying for state exam - reviewed vocab. - index of textbook for a couple of sections of alphabet - entered word in Wordle number of times it was used in index to show which words were used most -writing - put in pieces - identify which words are being overused -adult learners copied journals into Wordle - identified 5-10 terms -M.S. Science - studying adjectives - wrote adjectives about self, put in a number of times -Early Childhood - favorite colors - each come up and type in - put results in Wordle -Adjective study - picture book - vocab -another version - tagxedo.com - similar but uses Silver Light -can map to shape

videos
 * 5. xtranormal.com **

-person gives hints each day -starts easier on Monday and clues get more difficult into the end of the week
 * 6. jenuinetech.com/gtw **

-Responses: -Start with what you are teaching first, then look for tools that would really enhance content -active participation, more proactive learners - more excited about teaching and learning as a whole -do not be afraid to let students choose the tool -teacher as facilitator -give list of links of tools and let the kids try out/choose to //make something excellent// -students collaborated to give tips and pointers -assessment -have students identify what would make a good project -guided by teacher -important process to -keep the question on the floor with your staff -Web 2.0 - facilitates how people will share work and be transformative -Technology can level the playing field for students with special needs -gimmicky - easy to use, replace next year or later, free -tool, social ideas, content -powerful when other teachers start teaching each other; helping each other solve problems -PD - teachers showcased what they had done; contagious, saw ways to apply -start with what we want our students to learn and 21st Century Tools -sense of urgency to build social relationships around the world
 * 7. Philosophical Question - Are teachers getting burned out with all of the technology coming through? **

8. **Glogster** -put up posters others had made -used a rubric to evaluate -prior to creating their own -teacher put work in multi media poster to give instruction -use edu version -can comment on posters

9. **Google docs -** create own study guide -make a grid with vocabulary word, definition, sentence, go out to web and get picture that represents vocab. term. -Cite source

10. **Quizlet.com** -used to make personalized flash cards

11. **Voki.com** - -choose a character -discuss forms of government

12. **National Lab Day** -free -create a project, scientists sign up to help 13. **One -to- one** -Turning Point? -Google forms (redos, multiple entries) -Adobe Connect -Adobe Connect Now -wants other grade levels to have system for student response -WIFFITI -V clicker - by eInstruction -used on cellphones, iPod touches, computers -**edmoto?** - a possibility -edmoto.com
 * - ** sign up to have scientists help with your students’ learning
 * - ** looking for a clicker system that works as a response system to a teacher - wants it to be anonymous
 * -Polleverywhere** - embed into website
 * -Twitter** to do polling? - give hashtag, produce single channel
 * -twiducate** - set up classrooms

14. **Follow Me Project** followme.wikispaces.com -Civil War Sallie

15. Will classrooms change? responses: -bureaucratically not changing as fast as all else -causing frustration/burn out -”You have the opportunity to determine how this story ends? Are you interested?” - from **Girl who Kicked a Hornet’s Nest** focus more on how can we evaluate 21st Century skills create products made by capable, well-educated human beings 16. 21st Century Partnership Can we create that environment without giving it to the educators? Professional Development isn’t matching 21st Century skills. Individual learners leading- learn alone and try to get teachers to join in Compelling arguments to encourage teachers to get involved in social networks to help move teachers into 21st century environment
 * - ** Story - old model - assess content

What are some ways we can get multi-disciplinary, multi-projects to help with collaboration?

17. **Global Education Conference**
 * http://www.globaleducationconference.com **


 * Wednesday **

“It always seems impossible until it’s done…” Nelson Mandela 7 steps to flatten your classroom []
 * Big Idea:**

The concept of a 'flat classroom' is based on the constructivist principle of a multi-modal learning environment that is student-centered and a level playing field for teacher to student and student to teacher interaction.

Vicki A. Davis Teacher, IT Director Blogger- Cool Cat Teacher [] Favorite web 2.0 sites http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher Julie Lindsay Teacher, E-Learning Coordinator Beijing (BISS) International School [|http://www.Julielindsay.wikispaces.com]

Flat Julie side of the room Let me here it. We must have Room for every one Room. Today flat class room. All together. We are no the world is really not flat but we do no know that the Internet has changed this. Students used wiki, skype and videos for the project. One purpose teachers, students expects etc. The question is today are you going to make room. What are the steps to a globalize our class room. Slow, steady improvement. You cannot step in the same river twice. Heraclitus Every room has a different story

Connect yourself The Power of Pull connection is pulling resources to you. The RSS Reader Have your big three. Seren dipity learning- something new has come PLN, CMP portal Classroom Monitoring Portal Brand Monitoring Portal (BMP)- Tablet-Sized Devices is need Bit Literacy your media diet, a constantly pruned set of publications digital, print, and other media

6 pull technologies RSS Reader Tablet sized devices Handheld devices Social bookmarking Joining Online conversations Networking Organization

We mirror neurons: Giacomo Rizzolatti et al., when you watch others it become part of you self control is contagious. Your org examine data streams. Base things in fact. There are safe ways to do thing that seem dangerous. Work with your curricular coordination. Mandatory: collaboratively edited wiki digital storytelling artifact with outsourced clip Optional outcomes Pre project and post Global Connection Five phases of flattening your classroom Phase one Intra connection within your own class Phase two Inter connections within school district mg global connection Student to student with teacher mg four to five students. Student to student student project mg with seven or eight Buy a world map 1st grade with FL 2n Esblish world connections with the use of a map Appointment schedule timebrige Published calendar google calendar Team grids google docs collaborative editing wikispacees Social educational network ning Video posting sharing ning Synchronous meetings What does the communications piece look like- synchronous and asynchronous At the same time- not at the same time flat classroom is unified space via Internet wiki cooperating teacher Unified by asynchronous communication

Citizenship- regional awareness respect for others. Digital citizenship -The norms of behavior with regard to technology use It’s about transforming your self digiteeno9-s.wikispaces Personal interest projects [|http://www.eracismproject.org]

Create Blooms revised taxonomy we need to account on these new behaviors Celebrate by asking students to present their work. Student summit and outcomes of face to face conference and workshops Leader ship conference in Beijing, china Flatroomconference.com

Don’t change Me Eat a watermelon but never eat it whole What are your big three Explore new things take small bites Pick three to do list 1. 2. 3. You have a window take advantage of it Our job is not see what lies dimly at a distance but to do what lies clearly at hand The question is are we going make room we [|www.flatclassroomproject.net] flatclassroomconference.com


 * Keynote and other Special Sessions **

Innovation and Excellence: Buzz Words or Global Imperative? Round Table discussion
 * Big Idea:**

Panel consisted of the following: Jean-Francois Rischard-has doctoral degrees in law and economics. He also earned an MBA degree at the Harvard School of Business. World Bank's first Paris-based Vice President for Europe. Terry Godwaldt- Educator Shaun Koh- student Karen Cator- 12 year with Apple, currently director of education

Jean- What does it mean for the future of educations system- New skills agenda, crosscutting new learning, teach new learning skills, New teaching technology agenda. There needs to be a new global citizenship agenda. Treating students as producers. Eye opening trying to solve problems thru projects. Get students involved!

Terry- How do you actually cultivate innovation and these skills?

New global classroom. Assignments are not traditional but researched based, and then use smart goals then share it globally, and then have an action plan. All done thru social media, wiki etc. Turn the classroom to the world. What are your hopes and expectations? It’s an enabler on what you already do. Or you go to bore your students. Formal Informal Sustain- improve supplement Reinvent Transform

Terry- do you see the development of skills in the classroom.

Yes I see it every day. Teachers are part of the network; it takes a passion for kids and tools. How do you scale 21-century skills? Change conversation in the classroom, read better, do math. How do you do your research? How do you learn in the 21-century? Shaun- Key thing is to listen to the students. Keep an open mind. Figure out what went wrong. Have a teacher that is a guide. What should I look for is a Shepard type of teacher and as a student I wish I had learn how to learn. What does learning how to learn look like. Example: Where would I begin? Wikipedia- all students do it any way use it more. Stay in the question longer. What do you do? How do you do it? It all comes down to educational system a not being factories. Become producers of knowledge and producers of solutions. We do a series on the ethics of system cell research. Using social networks, discussion boars asking the question. Kids need fossiling of skills. Be part of a Global community. Many projects that are problem solving. Learn World History not just Euro or US history. Watch TV all over the world. I grew up on the Internet with personalize learning. What are the student’s interests? What help me a lot was using Ted.com

Terry- As a teacher I need to find a balance between Core knowledge and innovative Technology tools that spark the interest of my students. What is this? Conversations about issues in the classroom. You would want discussions on how the earth will increase food supplies, or the recent oil spill, over population and the forest deforestation. You don’t have to make up projects just start with issue of today. Challenge projects and staying in the question to ask good questions.

How do you measure the impact? I don’t think we have the best assessments. Do design work in the classroom. Balance is a daily struggle. Because of the day-to-day demands of state mandated test. But this is where 21 century is a great tool. If I can network my kids with others. we have to empower kids. The curriculum does not give you must leg room to address the three skill sets. We must make room for this innovation. Technology systems- supports built in it are the old way of Individualizing things bubble up ideas. Trust is needed for teachers. Producers of knowledge not just lecture, not just textbook but webarinan. Final word Focus on the solution part. There seems to be a digital divide. Why are national systems so slow to change? We as technology innovators here have to start a grass root movement, building global solutions with the use of web 2.o and Global Classrooms. Be part of a global community and have many projects that are problem solving. Encourage you to take one thing and make an action on it. Members of ISTE. Be the pioneers to push the citizenship. Go for it. Look for inspiration wherever you can look to your students. Listen to your student and create a forum within your school.


 * Implications for your Classroom ** (

I will really focus on N.E.T.S. for students next year and focus on the following:Communication and Collaboration areas using Web 2.0 tools to create a New global classroom. I would like to focus more on New global classroom but will need some directions. How to set it up and where to go for the help. Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students: a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. c. develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures. d. contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.