Brain Research and TechnologyFran Mauney

How do I design authentic learning experiences that promote student learning?

You will learn how to customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles and abilities using digital tools and resources.

You will learn how technology combines with brain research to promote learning.

Agenda

Body Brain Components Emotions Choices Multiple Intelligences Projects Learning Centers Concept Maps Menus Wikis Delicious

First Things First

"Emotion drives attention which drives learning, memory, problem solving, and just about everything else."                                                               --Robert Sylwester

Emotions are the Gatekeepers of Learning

There is a learning partnership between the brain and body.

We should create a sense of community in the classroom, absence of threats.

Brain Compatible Components

Absence of threat Meaningful content Choices Enriched environment Movement to enhance learning Adequate time Immediate feedback Collaboration Mastery (application)

Elements That Attract Students to Technology

There is an absence of threat at some level-where peers or a teacher are not present.

   

Meaningful

They make content meaningful using a variety of tools in a combination of ways to suit individual needs and interests.

Choices

There are unlimited choices in the gathering and presenting of information and their learning becomes interactive and multifaceted

Enrich

They enrich their research with a variety of modes of presentation skills developing new forms of evaluation formats and critical thinking opportunities.

 

Movement

Movement-the impact of Wii is amazing, as they observe movement,  their bodies mirror the action – their bodies are reacting even as they watch others on their screens move

Time

They are in charge of their own time and will work at their own pace as long as their curiosity and interest is sustained

Immediate Feedback

As they discover and uncover information there is  immediate feedback which allows them to expand their thinking, check other sources, and engage experts where possible.

Collaborate and Socialize

They collaborate/socialize with those they have something in common with expanding their connection worldwide and paving the way for their future.

Mastery

They will stay with a ‘game’ or project until they have achieved mastery.

  

Choices Engage Students

It is possible for every subject to have new and dynamic connections making learning more meaningful and engaging.

When students choose their learning, they become engaged in learning.

Students learn by creating.

Students learn by being actively involved. Technology is a great tool that motivates

students and peaks their interests. It allows students creative ways to demonstrate their knowledge.

It’s FUN!

Articles and Delicous Account

10 Steps to a Better BrainKagan Simple StructuresThink Pair ShareWhy Gender MattersThe Laughing ClassroomCreating Moments of Calm in the Classroom

http://delicous.com/fmauney

Vote for your favorite song:

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How does music make you feel?

Multiple Intelligences

How do I design lessons to meet my students’ needs and build upon their strengths?

Use their multiple intelligences and plan menus that will build upon their strengths.

Research shows when you build your strongest intelligence you are also building the other 7 intelligences at the same time!

Multiple Intelligence and Technology Activities.doc

Engaging Students

Different students learn differently. Students are expected to learn in ways that

are inconsistent (and frequently opposite) to how learning happens. 

Often they are expected to learn in ways that are convenient for the institution and teacher rather than ways that are brain-compatible, natural, and consistent with their “other” learning –

Brain research shows that students will remember what they read if the sentences are written in alternating colors.

Students will also remember what they read if a picture is attached to it.

Use this strategy for Procedures, it improves behavior: Guaranteed

Alternate Colors

Multiple Intelligences

How do I design lessons to meet my students’ needs and build upon their strengths?

Use their multiple intelligences and plan menus that will build upon their strengths.

Research shows when you build your strongest intelligence you are also building the other 7 intelligences at the same time!

Multiple Intelligence and Technology Activities.doc

Voice Thread

5th Grade Example at Tigerville Elementary.Greenville Zoo Voice ThreadPodcastsT-Search Projects

Learning Centers

Eight-station computer learning centersSoftware targeting each intelligencesFour-station learning centers for cooperative

learning teamsSet timer for 12-15 minutes, then rotateStudent reflection on what was easiest and

most enjoyable

Writing MenusFirst Steps

•Choose your subject area.

•Choose the standards that will be covered.

•Choose activities that will use the students’ multiple intelligences.

Concept Mapwww.mywebspiration.com

Science StandardEarth Materials

Math Measurement, sorting, patterns, graphing, counting Writing

Tables, Charts, Sentences, Paragraphs

TechnologyVisit Interactive Websites

Conduct research, use KidspirationWord, and Power Point to make a group

presentation, use document camerato show characteristics of rocks

DramaResearch “Rock” poems

and act them out.

ArtUse clay, sand, dirt to make pictures.

MusicUse rocks forInstruments

Have a Rock Band.

http://www.curriculummaps.org/index.html

Choose Social Studies or Science Integrate writing, math, art, reading, drama,

music, technology with your Social Studies or Science Concept.

Think of a web with the Science or Social Studies Concept in the middle and all the other subjects are connected to that Concept.

Use Multiple Intelligences

Plan activities that use the MI.Use Flip cameras to record videos and

narrate stories.Use webquests to gather data.Use software programs for making graphic

organizers and brainstorming.Use Powerpoint and MovieMaker for

recording information and presenting to class.

Creating Wikis

What can I do with a wiki?Work in collaborative groups to create

projects in language arts, social studies, science and math.

Share information with other teachers and with parents.

Use as part of a Menu.www.generalsbasketball.pbwiki.comwww.utc08.pbwiki.com

Evaluation

Fran’s Website:http://teachers.greenville.k12.sc.us/sites/fmauney

What made learning easy?

What made learning difficult?

What was most useful?

What are my next steps?

www.tcubed.wordpress.com

Technology Toys

Promethean Board/Smartboard Activexpressions, Activotes, Senteos Intel Microscope Kidpix, Kidspiration,Photo Fantasy Interactive lessons www.internet4classrooms.com Laptops Karaoke Machine CD Player or iPod (Energizers) Digital cameras –record stories MovieMaker Document cameras

Publishing on the Computer

First, teach the steps using the Promethean Board or LCD Projector.

Use Word to insert photos and write stories. Working with partners is helpful. Use laptops to publish stories. Use Kidpix to publish stories. Use Power Point to present research. Show examples of Historical Project. Go the media center or computer lab to work on

writing.

Video Cameras

Use video cameras to record students working on projects in class.

Publish videos on your web-site.Record student performances: poems,

songs, dances, plays.Use Promethean Board to watch in class.Write stories about performances: Beginning,

middle, end or how was the problem solved.

Henny Penny Flip-Chart

Activating Strategy- Use a flip-chart. Rehearse Play Design program cover and type characters’ names Present the play to parents, Book Buddies, other

students. Video the performance. Watch in class the next day. Write about favorite part of the play or what it was

like to be in a play. Let students design their own books or give them a choice of covers.

Technology Products

Menus – Variety of products-Display boardResearch t-shirtsOnline photo albums- www.snapfish.com

Show Pirate Album!QuiltsFlat Stanley- scanners EpalsBook Buddies-photos, letters, website (middle

school with elementary school)

Middle School Book Buddies

Middle School Book Buddies

Research Projects

T Shirt Research (T Search)www.enchantedlearning.comAsk your PTA for a membership. $75 for

school.Make a graphic organizer. Use the Promethean

board or Kidspiration to make the web.Choose the information that you want included

in your research.Use 2 sources: Internet, library books,

magazines, encyclopedias

Linguistic Intelligence

Use storytelling to explain Conduct a debate on Write a poem, myth, legend, short play, or news article about Create a talk show radio program about Conduct an interview on

Mathematical Intelligence

Translate into a mathematical formula Design and conduct an experiment on Make up syllogisms to demonstrate Make up analogies to explain Describe the patterns or symmetry in Others of your choice

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

Create a movement or sequence of movements to explain Make task or puzzle cards for Build or construct a Plan and attend a field trip that will Bring hands-on materials to demonstrate

Visual Intelligence

Chart, map, cluster, or graph Create a slide show, videotape, or photo album of Create a piece of art that demonstrates Invent a board or card game to demonstrate Illustrate, draw, paint, sketch, or sculpt

Musical Intelligence

Give a presentation with appropriate musical accompaniment on Sing a rap or song that explains Indicate the rhythmical patterns in Explain how the music of a song is similar to Make an instrument and use it to demonstrate

Interpersonal Intelligence

Conduct a meeting to address Intentionally use social skills to learn about Participate in a service project to Teach someone about Practice giving and receiving feedback on Use technology to

Intrapersonal Intelligence

Describe qualities you possess that will help you successfully complete Set and pursue a goal to Describe one of your personal values about Write a journal entry on Assess your own work in

Naturalist Intelligence

Create observation notebooks of Describe changes in the local or global environment Care for pets, wildlife, gardens, or parks Use binoculars, telescopes, microscopes, or magnifiers to Draw or photograph natural objects