Technology Tools for 21

st
Century Learning
Dr. Hope Nordstrom-Lipscomb University
CPII Presentation-September 30, 2013
Why Integrate Technology?
Effective tech integration must happen across the
curriculum in ways that research shows deepen and
enhance the learning process.
In particular, it must support four key components of
learning:
Active engagement
Participation in groups
Frequent interaction and feedback
Connection to real-world experts

Why Integrate Technology?
Technology also changes the way teachers teach,
offering educators effective ways to reach
different types of learners and assess student
understanding through multiple means.
It also enhances the relationship between teacher
and student. When technology is effectively
integrated into subject areas, teachers grow into
roles of adviser, content expert, and coach.
Technology helps make teaching and learning
more meaningful and fun.

21
st
Century Skills







-Partnership for 21
st
Century Skills
THE ONE IPAD CLASSROOM
Ideas for the Classroom
Teacher Tool:
Classroom Management
Assessments
~Gathering data
~Grading assignments
Presentations
Modeling
Annotating student work
Class photos & videos

Ideas for the Classroom
Whole class instruction:
Connect iPad to projector with a VGA to
iPad adapter.
Cost ~$25



Show under Document Camera

Ideas for the Classroom
Apple TV~$99




Reflector App~$15
AirPlay using AirServer~$15

Ideas for the Classroom
Small group or individual instruction:
Differentiated instruction
One-on-one time
Online quizzes
Small group learning/projects
Rotations/centers/stations
Classroom management
Student collaboration projects

Nearpod
Create free interactive
presentations

Push the content out
to students.

Can be used across
platforms.
Socrative
Smart student response system
www.socrative.com


Why Use Socrative?
Created by a group of teachers.
Is easy to use!
Makes data collection and assessment
instant and easy.
Makes students more interactive and
engaged.
Saves time.
Is paperless.
Can be used on any device, on any platform.
Socrative Strategies
Formative assessment
Multiple choice
True or false
Short answer
Collaboration & critical
thinking
Spontaneous question
Pre-set quizzes
Bell ringer/Exit ticket
Brainstorming
Self-assessment of
learning/knowledge
Polling/voting
Space race game
Socrative Hints
Create quizzes using laptop (easier to
see).
Assign specific numbers to students
if you teach multiple sections.
You can add images in Socrative.
Quizzes can be shared.
VoiceThread
Create multimedia
slideshows-images,
documents, videos.

Add collaborative
comments-text, voice,
video.
Why Use VoiceThread?
Free and nothing to download Universal access
Integration of visual media
Asynchronous
Time to process and respond
Promotes equality in discussion
Timid students more likely to share
One student wont run the show
Allows us to...
Communicate
Collaborate
Connect
Create
https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=d
hn2vcv5_245f2nkv3g3
(26 Ways to Use VoiceThread in a
Classroom)
VoiceThread Strategies
Literacy development
Numeracy
Teacher lessons
Thinking around a topic
Use the Doodle feature
Explanations
Collaborative projects
Showcasing and
evaluating work
Digital portfolio
Teacher development
VoiceThread Classroom Examples
Math:
Explain math concept.
Show multiple strategies
for solving.
Analyze graphs.
Science:
Report on an
experiment.
Draw and describe a
process.
ELA:
Reflect and evaluate
writing (peer editing).
Create digital stories.
Make predictions &
inferences.
Social Studies:
Analyze historical documents,
photographs, & political
cartoons.
Debate hot topics & current
events.
Develop geography project.

VoiceThread Account Upgrade
Create your FREE account.
Then apply for the VT Educator
account at this link
http://bit.ly/OZYXuP
I recommend applying as soon as
possible because you can only upload
5 VTs using the free account.
Symbaloo
Organize your
bookmarks visually.

Can be shared.
Symbaloo-Tech Tools for CCSS
http://www.symbaloo.com/mix/techtoolsforccss
Class Dojo
Instant feedback.
Watch students grow.
Can be customized by adding your own
categories.
Promotes communication between parents
and teachers.
Class Dojo
Stick Pick
Randomly choose a
student

Great for questioning

The right question for
the right learner at the
right time.
Educreations
Create free videos
demonstrating concepts.
Becomes a recordable
whiteboard.

Great for the flipped
classroom.

Search the gallery for
ideas.
Show Me
Similar to
EduCreations.

Just another tool in
which to choose.
Haiku Deck
Creates free stunning
presentations.

Has templates that are
simple yet effective.

Searches for images
using a safe platform.


http://www.haikudeck.com/p/YVNABK7mdU/landforms
Inspiration Maps Lite
Great for prewriting,
critical thinking, and
organization.

Great for
collaboration.
Audioboo (iPhone)
Record up to 3 minutes
of audio.

Great for fluency, exit
tickets, discussion,
analysis, sharing works
with authentic
audience.
Croak.it
Similar to Audioboo

Just another tool in
which to choose.
Tellagami
Create short, animated
clips (up to 30
seconds).

Change the avatar and
background.

Great for speaking &
listening.
Animoto
Create professional
videos using your text,
images, and videos.

Tons of music to use.

Great for concept
trailers or student
creations.
Animoto Information
You can sign up for a FREE account that creates
videos with 30-second lengths. However, you can
also apply for the educator plus account, which
allows you to create longer videos and even have
students create videos. You can use this account
for 180 days and then reapply. Here is the link
for the educator application:
http://animoto.com/education/classroom
Puppet Pals HD
Create a puppet show
with animation and
audio in real time.

Can upgrade to the
Directors Pass for
$2.99 for extra
content. Can put your
students in the show!
Sock Puppets
Can create a puppet
show with characters
and background.

Clever way to
introduce a concept or
academic vocabulary.
Toontastic
Create cartoons.

Focuses on creativity
and communication!
Songify by Smule (iPhone)
Speak into your device.

Turn your speech into
a song.

Can be used for
explaining concepts or
vocabulary.
Fotobabble
Create talking photos
or slideshows.

Another great tool for
communication and
creativity!
SonicPics
Very similar to
Fotobabble.

Narrated slideshow of
images.

Great for digital
storytelling.

Trading Cards
Allow students to
create trading cards on
concepts and
vocabulary.

Create cards for
historical or fictional
people, places, or
events.
News-O-Matic
Five news stories for
students (ages 7-11)
every day

Safe place for
informational text
Zite
Customizable news
feed

Discover things you
want to read


What are QR Codes?
Quick Response (QR)
Codes
Matrix or 2D code
Can hold up to 4,000
characters of information
Originated in Japan (VIN
# for car parts)
A QR code effectively and efficiently connects
the physical world and the electronic.
How are QR codes being used?
How do they work?
What do you need?
Mobile device with
camera connected to
Internet

QR Code Generator

What do you need?
QR Code Reader
*SCAN
*RedLaser
*i-nigma
*Qrafter
QR Audio
*QRVoice.net
*RecordMP3.org

QR Documents
*tagmydoc.com

QR Scavenger Hunt
*www.classtools.net/QR




Why Use QR Codes?
Promotes active
engagement
Teacher is the facilitator
Student-directed
instruction
Provides instant
feedback
Brings the outside world
in instantaneously

Narrows the gap of time
spent on instruction
when finding resources
Promotes collaboration
among student peers
Facilitates
communication
between home and
school
QR Codes Strategies
Starter/Exit Ticket
Electronic scavenger hunt
Additional Resources
Instant feedback
Assistive Technology
Differentiation
Newsletters
Digital portfolios
Classroom/school info
Stations
Behavior/Rewards
Word Wall
REALLY ABOUT ANYTHING!







Ancient Greece
Example
QR Codes in the Math Classroom
QR Codes in the Math Classroom
QR Codes in the Math Classroom
Math
Task
Cards
QR Codes in the Math Classroom
QR Codes in the Math Classroom
Cooperative Problem-Solving
QR Activity
QR Codes in the Science Classroom
Create a QR cube
on a science topic.


Put QR codes on models
to link students to online
activities or videos.

QR Codes in the Science Classroom
Create What
Am I? quizzes
on a topic.

QR Codes in the Science Classroom
QR Codes in the Science Classroom
Provide current events
reading about a topic to get
them thinking about the
topic and asking questions
to drive the unit.

Three Categories of
Readings:
*Introductory/Basic
*Video/Diagram
*Scientific/Technical
QR Codes in the Science Classroom
Take data home to
analyze.

Use Google docs to
create labs and
have data with
students at all
times.
QR Codes in the Science Classroom
Create five-minute
videos teaching a
science concept.

Get hits on their
videos by creating QR
codes and mini-
advertisements. Posted
around the school.


QR Codes in the Language Arts
Classroom
Promote books
with trailers &
reviews, student-
created or
professional

QR Codes in the Language Arts
Classroom
QR codes linking to different texts- easy to
differentiate texts or tasks
Texts on Bangladesh Factory Collapse
After viewing the texts, explain what responsibility
companies have in making sure their factories are safe and
what , if any, responsibility customers have when
purchasing factory goods. Refer to at least two texts in your
writing.
QR Codes in the Language Arts
Classroom
Book Projects
Make a soundtrack for the book or a
character
Book in a Bag using QR codes:
links to websites, Google Maps
locations, recipes, videos
Wider Audience for Writing
Portfolios
Poems
Class Anthologies

QR Codes in the Social Studies
Classroom
Weekly current events
Scavenger hunts of
historical places or
landmarks
Map with QR codes
to different locations
History games
Links to additional
materials
QR Codes in the Social Studies
Classroom
QR Codes in the Social Studies
Classroom
QR Codes in the Social Studies
Classroom
QR Codes in the Music Class
Link to additional information
regarding composers, compositions,
guest artists
Link to music selections
Video of students performing
Highlights of music festival
Class handouts
QR Codes in the PE Class
Links to skills videos
Use Coaches Eye app to create video of students performing

QR Codes in the Art Class
Additional information regarding artwork or artists
Links to students reflections on the artwork-inspiration, title, media
represented
Interactive art show


Additional Sources




Feel free to contact me if you have any questions
regarding technology integration in the classroom.
Hope Nordstrom, Ed.D.
hope.nordstrom@lipscomb.edu

@Hope_Nordstrom