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Tech Teens: Creating Classroom Community, Collaboration, and Citizenship
The document presents best practices and personal experiences for enhancing online discussions and technology use in classroom settings by Alexander Davidson, a teacher at the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy. It emphasizes the importance of explicit teaching of technology skills to students and outlines strategies for fostering meaningful online discussions by providing clear expectations and structured activities. The presentation also includes various interactive technology tools and lesson ideas to engage students in collaborative learning environments.
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- 1. Tech Teens: Creating ClassroomCommunity, Collaboration, and Citizenship Alexander Davidson @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 2. About Me: AlexanderDavidson University of Michigan, 2010 English, History, Secondary Education Madonna University, 2013 MAT, Literacy Education Reading Specialist certification University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy Seven years of teaching Back at my old high school English I, English II, Contemporary Literature Career: Grades 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Twitter @_AlexanderJohn Facebook AlexanderDavidsonTeacherAuthor Website AlexanderDavidsonBooks.com @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 3. Welcome to theUniversity of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy! @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 4. Who We Are… All boys Private, Catholic, college-preparatory Only one left in the city of Detroit Has called Detroit home since 1877 Enrollment: 900 (Grades 7-12) From over 70 different communities 34 athletic teams 40 co-curricular activities @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 5. Online Discussions Toparticipate in the upcoming interactive lesson about online discussions, please use your device (phone, laptop, tablet, etc.) Go to nearpod.com Type in the code provided by presenter Create a nickname Settle in for an interactive presentation If viewing this presentation on SlideShare, keep clicking to view the following slides. @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 6. Technology Natives? Ourstudents may not be as well-versed in technology as we assume “How do I insert an image into my Word document?” “How do I save my Pages file as a .doc or .pdf?” “What does it mean to CC on an email?” “What should I do if I don’t remember my password?” While our students may have different skills than us, that does not mean they are skilled in everything we need them to do We must still explicitly teach them these technology skills Do not assume they already know how to do what you are asking @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 7. Online Discussions –My Experience The Odyssey: Take personality tests online about which Greek god you are most like, post it online, reply to others FAIL! “Cool” “Me, too” “Nice” Not an online discussion What did you expect? Did you plan for what types of topics they could talk about with this activity? @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 8. Online Discussions –My Experience The Great Debaters: After watching the film, write a paragraph on Moodle about which character you believe to be the strongest; reply to three other students’ posts MEH. “Good example, Collin. I completely agree with you on this one.” Still not an online discussion Not actually going deeper and relating Staying on the surface @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 9. Online Discussions -Intervention Lesson and discussion What are some characteristics of an online discussion response that needs improvement? Too broad/vague; not specific; no detail Too short; no explanation Disrespectful; forces opinion on others Responding to writer and not to writing No reference to the original post; off-topic Text speech Grammar mistakes Go back; find replies to improve/edit What are some characteristics of an acceptable online discussion response? Respectful Gives an opinion; personal reactions In-depth; explains with details If disagreeing, gives constructive criticism Goes back to the original response to reference what the writer wrote down Address the writer by name Offer further questions, examples, or explanation @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 10. Online Discussions –My Experience Independent Book Clubs, Choice Novels: Conduct an online book club; each student is responsible for providing a summary and 2-3 deeper level discussion questions; other students reply to the original post and one other student reply; leader responds to all replies; each student has a turn leading Success! Explicit instructions Clear expectations Calendar for posts and replies Modelled responses for better answers @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 11. Online Discussions -Recommendations Important Questions How do the ideas and information to be discussed fit into the course as a whole? What skills, knowledge, perspectives, or sensibilities do you want students to walk away from the discussion with? How will you make sure your students meet those objectives? (Carnegie Mellon: design & teach a course: Discussions) @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 12. Online Discussions -Recommendations Give students clear expectations about online discussion requirements, deadlines, and grading procedures. Assess the quality as well as the quantity of the students' online posts. Using rubrics will allow students to have a clear guideline of your expectations for quality of their posts. Provide a schedule for students of upcoming discussion board deadlines. Give as much notice as possible. Provide structure for students to post to threads. A good structure lessens the frustration of what to write. Make yourself visible in the discussion. Students will be more likely to engage in the discussion if they see you as being a part of it. Do not allow domination of the discussion. If students are dominating the discussion, privately ask them to slow down a little (TeacherStream, 2009, “Mastering Online Discussion Board Facilitation”) @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 13. Online Discussion Resources Haynie, D. (2015, April 3). 5 Ways to Ace Discussion Board Assignments in an Online Class. Retrieved from https://www.usnews.com/education/online- education/articles/2015/04/03/5-ways-to-ace-discussion- board-assignments-in-an-online-class Morrison, D. (2014, September 29). How to Get Students to Participate in Online Discussions. Retrieved March 10, 2017, from https://onlinelearninginsights.wordpress.com/2012/06/22/h ow-to-get-students-to-participate-in-online-discussions/ TeacherStream, LLC. (2009). Mastering Online Discussion Board Facilitation . Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/pdfs/stw/edutopia-onlinelearning- mastering-online-discussion-board-facilitation.pdf @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 14. Interactive Lesson Plans NearPod: https://nearpod.com/ Kahoot: https://getkahoot.com/ Quizlet Live: https://quizlet.com/live PlayPosit: https://www.playposit.com/ Formerly EduCannon @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 15. How I’ve UsedIt: NearPod Grammar instruction Way more engaging All students get to practice Affects teaching of the topics in real time Slides teach the information Quizzes check for comprehension (multiple choice) Live student results on the teacher view (one-on-one interventions possible) Polls serve as exit tickets for student understandings @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 16. How I’ve UsedIt: Kahoot Unit Review Competitive All students get to practice Ask meaningful comprehension questions (multiple choice) Create your own or use other kahoots created by other teachers online Leaderboard and bonuses motivate student participation Individual or team game play options Tip: Select “Automatically move through questions” so you can sit back and relax! @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 17. How I’ve UsedIt: Quizlet Live Vocabulary instruction Students must match terms to definitions Team play improves communication and collaboration Teacher makes vocabulary flash cards I do this for the entire school year Individually students can use flash cards to study, play their own games, etc. As a class, Quizlet Live offers a competitive way to review First team with 12 consecutive matches wins Students must work together to win @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 18. How I’ve UsedIt: PlayPosit Flipping the Classroom - Poetry Students learn the poetic terms and techniques at home Students can find and discuss what they learned in class with poems Find or create an instructional video I record my screen as I explain a slideshow for my students and upload to YouTube Upload to the site Stop when you want to add questions (free write or multiple choice) Can create as a homework assignment for students to complete at home @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 19. Teacher Modeling isIMPORTANT Students are not as natural at completing activities as teachers think (with technology or not). Students need clear examples they can see to be successful. The more information students can get from their teachers, the more successful they will be with meeting expectations. The remainder of this presentation will focus on different technology activities teachers can use in the classroom. It will also include different ways teachers can model success in these activities for their students. @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 20. Teacher Modeling Imake EVERYTHING! Vision Boards Organizing Space Before and After Project Reading Journals Book Jackets Sketch to Stretch Google Maps Fake Twitters Novel Soundtracks Infographics Blog Posts, and other features And many, MANY MORE! TIP: Keeping strong student examples can be helpful as well. @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 21. Strategy: Think Aloud Teacher modeling’s most basic form Teacher performs the activity in front of the class Teacher walks students through the activity step by step while explaining in his or her own words along the way Sometimes teachers need to be a little dramatic and goofy to come up with problems and solutions along the way “By verbalizing their inner speech (silent dialogue) as they think their way through a problem, teachers model how expert thinkers solve problems. As teachers reflect on their learning processes, they discuss with students the problems learners face and how learners try to solve them. ” (See https://www.teachervision.com/problem-solving/think-aloud- strategy for more information on Think Alouds) @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 22. How I’ve UsedIt: Think Aloud Setting up a Word document MLA format, adding a header, adding a page number, double spacing, etc. “Huh, I bet the ‘Insert’ tab could help me insert a page number…” Creating a Google Doc or Slides Presentation Logging in to Google Drive, adding a new document, titling the document, sharing the document “I wonder what this blue “Share” button does. Oh look! If I type in names, it can send it to that person so they can help edit.” @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 23. How I’ve UsedIt: Google Docs/Slides Great for student collaboration! Share with the group and share with the teacher Can use the chat feature if working in class Google Documents Create a study guide Plan a skit Schedule group work Google Slides Create a presentation Review for an assessment Build background knowledge (ex: American Literature Timeline Project) @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 24. How I’ve UsedIt: Think Aloud (cont’d) Writing an Introduction Paragraph Set up a blank work document on the projector, type and think out loud as I do “I’m going to work on this paragraph for a few minutes. I’m going to show you how a writer might think. I can answer any questions after I’ve finished my paragraph.” “I know there were three strategies to catch a reader’s attention, maybe I’ll try asking a question.” “Huh. I don’t know where I should go from here. What did the notes suggest? Oh yeah, I should provide more background information next.” Evaluating Writing (Peer Review Days) Find a sample of student writing ahead of time to work with Put it on the projector or interactive white board to go over with students Make sure you are focusing on what you want your students to focus on @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 25. Another Tip forMicrosoft Word Essay newsletter Call attention to student trends in the previous writing assignment Things they did well Things they need to work on next time Include samples of actual student writing from these assignments Use Comments feature to call attention to positive or negative aspects of student writing (positive is better, motivational) Save as PDF to share online Screenshot works as well @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 26. Strategy: Think Aloud2.0 Screencasting: Recording your computer screen Walk students through an activity step by step Optional to include sound All of the strengths of a Think Aloud but video can be posted and accessed when the student in not in class Popular Resources: https://screencast-o-matic.com/ https://www.screencastify.com/ Create accounts to save recordings, some allow posting straight to YouTube account @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 27. How I’ve UsedIt: Screencasting Think Aloud 2.0 Instructional video for creating projects Example: Google Maps Project Video walks through all the steps of logging into My Maps, creating a map, dropping pins, adding text and images, changing features, and sharing with the teacher @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 28. Quick Look: MoreTechnology Classroom Activities There’s so much you can do with technology in the classroom! Here are some quick looks at technology-based projects I have done in the classroom with my students. For more information on these projects, including student handouts and directions, please feel free to contact me! @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 29. Quick Look: GoogleMaps Students each create a Google Map Students will use Google Maps for setting analysis Students pick 5 most important places in a setting Examples: Where they live, where they are from, Detroit, etc. Students add writing to provide details about the location and explain its importance Students practice writing skills and paragraph structure Students can upload images for each location as well More info: https://www.google.com/maps/about/mymaps/ @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 30. Quick Look: GoogleEarth Lit Tour Can be student-created or teacher-created Makes the world of the literature more comprehensive Requires Google Earth to be downloaded (free) How I’ve Used It: The Sun Also Rises (Hemingway) Each major city from the novel is identified to show the movement of characters Each location includes important information about the novel and a possible essay question to focus their essay on Students can click and explore the world of the novel Pre-Made Lit Tours: http://www.googlelittrips.org/ @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 31. Quick Look: PublicService Announcement Video Project Group Project Students analyze videos of professional PSAs and past student-created projects Analyze: text, colors, sound, editing, story, mood Student videos discuss important teen topics Students upload to YouTube and share link with teacher TIP: If you create a classroom teacher account on YouTube, you can create a playlist with all of your students’ projects to view in class and/or share with parents. @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj TZ-cQr2ZHFMta8rer1rLiI8uAXYpEG-
- 32. Quick Look: Webquests Students participate in guided online research visiting preselected sites to build background information on a topic Webquests I’ve Created The Odyssey: http://odyssey- webquest.weebly.com/ Romeo and Juliet: http://romeoandjuliet- webquest.weebly.com/ Resources Weebly.com – free website creator Google – find other pre-made webquests to save yourself time Education World – creating webquests: http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tec h011.shtml @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 33. Quick Look: Infographics Students can create a new way to present information and form an argument. Students are still conducting research to prove their point. Infographics can be shared in many ways to create a wider audience. Piktochart: https://piktochart.com/ Why Infographics?: http://neomam.com/interactive/13reasons/ @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 34. Quick Look: PicLits Students can insert text onto pictures and share the new images. Students can use the suggested words for inspiration, or students can create their own work. How I’ve Used It: Sharing Original Poetry Limited space, so students aren’t overwhelmed with creating an epic poem Students are more willing to share the poetry they’ve written PicLits: http://www.piclits.com/compose_dragdrop.aspx @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 35. Quick Look: ThisI Believe Student writing and recording project based on NPR’s “This I Believe” series Statement of personal belief Tell a story about you Be brief Be positive Be personal 500-600 words Sound Recording: http://vocaroo.com/ Work on fluency and “public” speaking as well as writing @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 36. Quick Look: TEDTalks Public speaking assignment with research and visual aids Choose a topic they are passionate about to Sell a new idea Sell a new viewpoint Get audience fired up to take action Speeches must impact the audience Research Organization Public speaking skills Visual Aids (Reflection) Record speeches and post to YouTube Create a YouTube playlist to share all at once @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list= PLjTZ-cQr2ZHGCKz9dz72Nh85wWEbShI5P https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list= PLjTZ-cQr2ZHG_M_WD_S-l_RpH_50MiPak
- 37. Quick Look: SocialMedia Twitter Share important classroom news Create an online study session Teacher posts questions Students answer if possible #DavidsonTest Share fun facts and showcase student projects Preschedule Tweets: http://ads.twitter.com Instagram Share fun moments from the school life Also post review questions Post text on Instagram with InstaQuote app @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 38. Quick Look: Blogs Blogs can be awesome! Check out my previous presentation about using blogs in the classroom: Boys, Books & Blogs: Motivating Male Learners with Authentic Experiences http://www.slideshare.net/ADave411/pre sentations @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 39. Summary: Tech Teens Technology use in the classroom is a great and engaging learning opportunity for students of all ages. When using technology in the classroom, please make sure teachers are modeling usage and expectations for students. No matter what resources you use, make sure you are having fun with it! Talk to your co-workers and see how they are using technology in the classroom. Feel free to contact me for more information. @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 40. Helpful Research andResources Bennett, W. Lance, Chris Wells, and Allison Rank. "Young Citizens and Civic Learning: Two Paradigms of Citizenship in the Digital Age." Citizenship Studies 13.2 (2009): 105-20. Taylor & Francis Online. Web. 28 Sept. 2016. Bennett, W. Lance. “Changing Citizenship in the Digital Age." Civic Life Online: Learning How Digital Media Can Engage Youth. Edited by W. Lance Bennett. The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Series on Digital Media and Learning. Cambridge, MA: The MIT Citron, Danielle Keats, and Helen Norton L. "Intermediaries and Hate Speech: Fostering Digital Citizenship for Our Information Age." Boston University Law Review 91 (2011): Social Science Research Network. Web. 28 Sept. 2016. Corlett, Dan, and Mike Sharples. "Tablet Technology for Informal Collaboration in Higher Education." ResearchGate. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Sept. 2016. Grisham, Dana L., and Thomas Wolsey D. "Recentering the Middle School Classroom as a Vibrant Learning Community: Students, Literacy, and Technology Intersect." Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy 49.8 (2006): 648-60. Wiley Online Library. Web. 28 Sept. 2016. Hollandsworth, Randy, Lena Dowdy, and Judy Donovan. "Digital Citizenship in K-12: It Takes a Village." Tech Trends 55.4 (2011): 37-47. SpringerLink. Web. Horchler, Judith. "Building Learning Communities in Cyberspace." American Secondary Education29.4 (2001): 53. ProQuest. Web. @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 41. Helpful Research andResources Hung, Hsiu-Ting, and Steve Yuen Chi-Yin. "Educational Use of Social Networking Technology in Higher Education." Teaching in Higher Education 15.6 (2010): 703-14. Taylor & Francis Online. Web. 28 Sept. 2016. Isero, Mark. "Using Technology to Build Classroom Community." Iserotope. N.p., 24 Oct. 2011. Web. Jackson, Sarah. "How Technology Can Encourage Student Collaboration." Common Sense Education. Common Sense Media, 16 Dec. 2013. Web. 28 Sept. 2016. Jones, Dorothy L.R. "ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: ARE MORE STUDENTS CHEATING?" Business Communication Quarterly (2011): 141-50. Web. Junco, Reynol, C. Elavsky Michael, and Greg Heiberger. "Putting Twitter to the Test: Assessing Outcomes for Student Collaboration, Engagement and Success." British Journal of Educational Technology 44.2 (2013): 273-87. Wiley Online Library. Web. Kozma, Robert B. "Technology and Classroom Practices: An International Study." Journal of Research on Technology in Education 36.1 (2003): 1-14. Taylor & Francis Online. 24 Feb. 2014. Web. 28 Sept. 2016. Marcinek, Andrew. "Building Classroom Community Amongst the Machines." Edutopia. N.p., 19 Aug. 2013. Web. McKnight, Katherine. "Top 12 Ways Technology Changed." TeachHUB.com. K-12 Teachers Alliance, n.d. Web. 28 Sept. 2016. @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
- 42. Helpful Research andResources Ohler, Jason. "Digital Citizenship Means Character Education for the Digital Age." Kappa Delta Pi Record 47 (2011): 25-27. Taylor & Francis Online. 13 July 2012. Web. Press, 2008. 1–24. Ribble, Mike S., and Gerald Bailey D. "Digital Citizenship Focus Questions For Implementation, Learning & Leading with Technology, 2004-Oct." Learning & Leading with Technology 32.2 (2004): 12-15. ERIC. Web. 28 Sept. 2016. Ribble, Mike S., Gerald Bailey D., and Tweed Ross W. "Digital Citizenship: Addressing Appropriate Technology Behavior." Learning & Leading with Technology 32.1 (2004): 6-9. ERIC. Web. 28 Sept. 2016. Ribble, Mike. "Passport to Digital Citizenship: Journey Toward Appropriate Technology Use at School and at Home." Learning & Leading with Technology. International Society for Technology in Education, 2008. Web. Richards, Reshan. "Digital Citizenship and Web 2.0 Tools." Journal of Online Learning and Teaching 6.2 (2010): n. pag. ProQuest. Web. Royai, Alfred P. "Building Classroom Community at a Distance: A Case Study." Eductional Technology Research and Development 49 (2001): n. pag. SpringerLink. Web. 28 Sept. 2016. @_AlexanderJohn #TechTeens
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