TEAM OLD SCHOOL

 "Third-grade students at Rockledge Elementary join thousands of kids across North America to track migration patterns of butterflies and other species as part of this online project." What are the key learning and technology integration strategies that make this work? Does the curriculum support Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)? If you taught at Rockledge School, what talents and ideas do you have to contribute to the school's success? The key learning strategies that make this work ties back in with project based learning. With project based learning, " students develop deep content knowledge as well as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication skills. Project Based Learning unleashes a contagious, creative energy among students and teachers."  (pblworks.org) . The curriculum supports CCSS and NGSS by allowing students to be active, critical thinking participants in their own learning. Two of...

 WEEK 8 - SMART BOARDS & STEAM INTEGRATION Common Core Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards expect all students in California to meet certain grade-level standards. In order to do this, all students need to receive access to the same tools and advantages whenever possible. A kindergarten student might not need the exact same technology - or might not use technology - in the exact same way as a 5th grader, but providing technology-rich experiences from a young age will build the confidence and aptitude all students need to succeed in an increasingly technological world. Similarly, I've seen Special Ed classrooms make great use of technology. In one Special Ed class I observed, interacting with Smart Boards gave the students a great sense of pride and a feeling of accomplishment. Students got the experience of interacting directly with the screen, as well as answering questions from their own individual tablets. Being able to answer through their tablets and see al...

  “Schools and teachers are deciding if it’s worth the investment to add course work in robotics.”   What evidence supports the statement?   The technological age has always been a complex and ever-changing landscape that requires Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) skills to successfully navigate this rapidly growing space. STEM skills are more important now more than ever because it enhances one’s capacity to innovate and use technology and science as a tool to solve problems. The STEM skills, education, and practices influence every part of society and will play a critical role in the trajectory of America’s future in the global technology race.   Studies by the Department of Education have found that early exposure to STEM has positive impacts across the entire learning spectrum. Traci Walker Griffith, the principal at Eliot School believes that early exposure to STEM subjects-science, technology, engineering, and math will allow her...

    1. "At Forest Lake Elementary School, in Columbia, South Carolina, achievement has soared since educators started using new technology to personalize the learning experience for each student.”  What evidence supports the statement? 2. "If you feel overwhelmed, that's normal. There is a large learning curve when bringing anything new into your classroom.”  How can you overcome the fear of failure? At Forest Lake Elementary School, the teachers provide a variety of stations that complement the individual needs of the students. One of the reasons I think their achievement has soared is because the students are self-directed and given the freedom to express what they’ve learned in different ways. In addition, each student is aware of their assignments and what stations work best for them. This gives teachers more time to work with the students who need help or instructional intervention. The online assessments the students take give the teacher specific dat...