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The document outlines a unit plan for a professional development session on technology integration in the 21st century. The unit introduces educators to various Web 2.0 tools, has them choose one tool to use, and helps them start a professional learning network to stay updated on technology trends. Educators will reflect on their use of the chosen tool and network through a class blog.

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Technology Integration

The document outlines a unit plan for a professional development session on technology integration in the 21st century. The unit introduces educators to various Web 2.0 tools, has them choose one tool to use, and helps them start a professional learning network to stay updated on technology trends. Educators will reflect on their use of the chosen tool and network through a class blog.

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Unit Title: Technology Integration in the 21st Century Subject: Professional Learning Duration of Unit: Approximately one hour

Designer: Melanie Kilgore

STAGE 1 DESIRED RESULTS


Established Goals: 1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. a. Promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness b. Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources c. Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes d. Model collaborative knowledge 2. Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETSS. a. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity b. Customize and personalize learning activities to address students diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources 3. Model Digital Age Work and Learning Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. c. Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital age media and formats d. Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning 4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. 1. Advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources

2. Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources 3. Promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information 5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources. a. Participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning 4. Contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community Understandings/Big Ideas: Essential Questions: st Learning in the 21 century is How has technology changed the different from the learning that we way we learn information? experienced and rightly so. How can technology be used in the Technology can increase classroom to enhance learning and engagement and motivation with make it more meaningful? students, allowing for creative What is one new technology tool expression and differentiation. that you see yourself using with Students should learn collaborative your students and how will it and evaluative skills that will enhance their learning? prepare them for their digital futures. Knowledge from this Unit Educators will understand the needs of 21st century learners and how technology plays a role in their learning. Educators will be able to use at least one new technology tool and explain how it will enhance learning in their classes. Educators will understand how social networking and keeping a professional learning network can help stay them abreast of new technology tools. (i.e. twitter, facebook, delicious, netvibes) Skills from this Unit Educators will choose one tool to implement into their class curriculum. Educators will reflect on technology uses and share. Educators will set up at least one social/professional learning network to stay current in their fields and house digital resources.

STAGE 2 ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE


Performance Task(s): Educator will be able to access various Web 2.0 Tools and choose one to use. Educator will reflect on use and collaborate, using the website blog. Other Evidence: Ability to use and explain the benefits of a new technology tool in class curriculum. Reflection of use and collaboration via the web blog. Ability to create/start a professional network.

STAGE 3 LEARNING ACTIVITIES


Learning Activities: Meeting One 1. Have all educators sign in and provide an email address. 2. Begin class by asking the following questions, How has technology changed the way we learn information? What new skills do you think students need because of technology? (Discuss information overload and how information is now at their fingertips. Also discuss how this creates a need for evaluative skills and a knowledge of and appreciaction of copyright laws.) 3. Show YouTube video entitled, Teaching in the 21st Century from the unit website (www.technologyint.weebly.com ) 4. Allow for discussion and reflection of video. 5. Show and discuss what Web 2.0 means. Show definition page from http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=20761 6. Show student examples of students integrating technology (using link from livebinders) 7. Discuss how these tools can be used as differentiation strategies and also as a way to give students creative outlets to share learning, rather than always writing a paper or questions and answers. Show Digital Blooms Taxonomy and how some of the student examples fit within the different, higher-order levels such as evaluating and creating. 8. Show links to various Web 2.0 tools and allow educators to choose one tool in which they would like to use. Show how many tools provide tutorials on their sites but if not, a simple search on Google or YouTube can lend help. 9. Discuss tools selected and implementations. Allow a few educators to share their experiences and discuss with the class if time permits. 10. Demonstrate use of social networking tools to stay updated professionally such as twitter, facebook, delicious, netvibes, etc 11. Allow educators to set up their own professional learning network (at school if not blocked). 12. Allow for feedback with self-assessment rubric. 13. Follow-up via email.

Performance Task Rubric


Technology Integration in the 21st Century Rubric Please rate each question1 to 5, using the scale below.
1= Agree 2= Undecided 3=Disagree

1. I feel that I learned tools that I will be able to use with my classes. 1 2 3 2. I have successfully started a professional learning network. 1 2 3 3. I feel that I will use a professional learning network to help me stay current with technology. 1 2 3 4. I see the need for technology-integration in academic classes. 1 2 3 5. I am comfortable using technology in my classes. 1 2 3 6. I enjoyed this unit and feel that it was worthwhile. 1 2 3

Resources
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=20761# https://sites.google.com/site/mrsfreemanclassroom/home/sbea-2011 http://youtu.be/OTIBDR4Dn2g http://youtu.be/_A-ZVCjfWf8 http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=54645 http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=20761 http://www.guide2digitallearning.com/blog_mark_brumley/bloom%E2%80% 99s_taxonomy_and_web_20 http://www.bcps.org/offices/lis/Reference/reference.html

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