Computer+Tech+PLC

Computer Collaboration
November 3rd, 2009

**Session Objectives**

 * 1) Discuss and understand the ISTE NETS
 * 2) Collaborate and share our "Show Off" lessons and curriculum ideas with other middle school computer technology teachers.
 * 3) Discuss the benefits of content integration and Problem Based Learning in the technology classroom.
 * 4) Provide web2.0 resources and technology ideas for differentiated learning.
 * 5) Update and publish a "Show Off" lesson using the ISTE NETS for future collaboration and sharing.

__**AGENDA**__
8am -11am >  > >
 * Meet and Greet
 * Discuss the new Middle Computer Tech standards Student ISTE NETS and for [|ISTE Learning Examples] (15min)
 * 10 min break
 * Share in an open discussion our best practice success stories, lesson plans, and activities. Technology Integration Lessons (45min)
 * Talk about the importance of integration and collaboration within our schools between the Computer Technology class and the content areas. (15min)
 * Share with the group Web2.0 curriculum ideas. Web2.0 Wiki Ideas and More Web2.0 Ideas (40min)

Lunch 11-12pm (60min)
12-3pm - (break when needed)
 * Web2.0 curriculum and PBL ideas using a few of the following: 1. [] 2. [] 3. Google Docs -  [] 4. [|www.shutterfly.com] (30min)
 * Technology Tools/Resources - See **Middle School Tech Resource** list below. (30min)
 * Align our best practices ideas, lessons, and curriculum with the new standards (30min)
 * Using our “show off lessons” we will align them with the new standards and publish our lessons for future collaboration. (90min)

**Middle School Tech Resources**:
(adapted from DI for the Classroom with Tech website created in part by **Chris Pugh** and **Tracey Hoover**)

Picture Sources

 * Google Images - [] Search Google Images smarter with these [|10 Tips To Have Fun Using Advanced Google Search For Images] from MakeUseOf.com
 * Pics4Learning - []
 * Creative Commons []
 * Flickr(creative commons area) []
 * Wikimedia []
 * Library of Congress - []
 * All the Web - []
 * Powermedia - Http:www.powermediaplus.com
 * FreeFoto.com - [] - "the largest collection of free photographs on the Internet (link back and attribution required). [|See FREE USE RULES]" (description from FreeFoto.com) - __Ad-supported; Not all ads are elementary appropriate__

Video Sources
Remember, video clips are powerful. A 30-minute video is passive. Three seconds to a minute or two might be enough.
 * Powermedia - [|Http://www.powermediaplus.com] (Subscription required, but is provided for all CMCSS teachers and students.)
 * Vimeo - []
 * TeacherTube -[| http://www.teachertube.com]
 * SchoolTube - []
 * TeachersDomain - [] (Subscription required to do more than 7 resources, but subscription is free and allows you to download and share.)
 * NASA's eClips - []
 * National Geographic for Kids - [|http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Videos/] or [] for a simple tool to browse the videos.
 * PBS Kids - []-many of the "Shows" have videos attached and video stories read aloud.
 * WorldClips.tv - [] - This site has video clips, but they want you to pay for them. You can use the preview to show a concept. You just can't download and put into a PowerPoint without purchasing the license for the videos.

Podcast **Directories**
//For Searching Through 1000's of Podcasts Over Many Different Subjects/Genre//
 * //iTunes - Click on "iTunes Music Store" in the left column, then click on "Podcasts" in the top left corner box of the music store. iTunes comes on every Apple computer and can be downloaded for any other computer for free from []//
 * //Podcast Alley - [] in the top left hand corner, click on the drop-down menu to see the genres of podcasts available and to use the search feature.//
 * //PodFEED - []//

Websites
//The number of appropriate and useful standards-based websites are limitless. We have included only a few, but we hope you will use many great sites for your differentiated stations.//
 * //VoiceThread - Create conversations through text, microphone, or webcam around different pictures, documents, and video clips; keep individual VoiceThreads as public or private as you like (K-12) - []//
 * //xtranormal - Creative digital actors with computerized voice and conversation (6-12) - []//
 * Animoto - Create writing, drawing, and animation slides (6-12) - []
 * e-Pals - CMCSS issued and monitored email address for all teachers and students (//K-12//) - []
 * //BBC Bitesize - Science, Math, Literacy activities (British) - 3-6=[] 7-9th=[] )//
 * //Science Simulations from the University of Colorado - []//
 * //Wiki-virtual manipulatives- http://empowerstudents.wikispaces.com/Using+Math+Manipulatives+Effectively//
 * //Visual Thesaurus - []//
 * //Vocab grabber (from Visual Thesaurus)- []//
 * //BrainPop - []//
 * //Spelling Bee (from Visual Thesaurus)- []//
 * //Lemons for Literacy - vocabulary (word meaning) practice that adjusts difficulty based on responses-[]//
 * //TweenTribune-Interactive Middle School appropriate news site! (5-8) - []//
 * //At the Mall - Economics (4-12?) []//
 * //Space Doctor (Genetic Learning Center from the University of Utah) - []//
 * //Interactive Excel -Visual and interactive activities for science -[]//
 * //Excelets for Math and Science- [|http://academic.pgcc.edu/~ssinex/excelets/]//
 * //More interactive Excel for Math and Science - []//
 * //Online labs - Biology content, adaptable for some middle school students-[]//
 * //Geology On-line (6-12) includes Virtual Earthquake, Virtual Dating, and Virtual River - []//
 * //Big Dog's Grammar (6-12) a starting place for grammar basics-[]//
 * //Quia (K-12) a little of every thing, created and shared by educators-[]//
 * //ClassTools- (all grade levels) create your own interactives quickly and easily, then give your students the  [|link-http://classtools.net/]//
 * //Big Huge Labs online tools for doing cool stuff with digital photos-[]//
 * //Landmarks for Schools -library of resources for all subjects//-//[]//

Using Software
(Commonly Available on CMCSS Student Computers)
 * Inspiration
 * Learning Essentials for Microsoft Office - (PC only, on student machines)
 * Google Earth - This is globe software that puts pictures, videos, data, and more in the real places they occurred on the Earth. Access to Stars, Planets, and Constellations is available in the Sky portion. Access to Google Mars is available in the Mars section.
 * iPhoto - Photo Library/Photo Editing software
 * iMovie - Movie/Video Podcast Creation Software
 * Garageband - Music/Audio Podcast Creation Software
 * iTunes - Music/Podcast Library and Directory
 * Dictionary (On Macs Only) - Digital dictionary that searches and shows results for definitions, thesaurus entries, and Wikipedia