instep fall catalog
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Catalog of technology-oriented professional development trainings for K-12 educatorsTRANSCRIPT
InSTEP Fall 2012
Workshop Catalog Technology Training for
Educators
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I n t e r e s t e d i n m e r g i n g l e a r n i n g s t a n d a r d s & d i g i t a l t o o l s ?
W a n t t o e n g a g e s t u d e n t s w i t h m e a n i n g f u l t e c h n o l o g y ?
A r e y o u r e a d y t o b u i l d a 2 1 s t c e n t u r y c l a s s r o o m ?
I n S T E P c a n h e l p .
R e a d o n t o d i s c o v e r m o r e a b o u t o u r d y n a m i c c o u r s e o f f e r i n g s a n d
c o n s u l t a n t s e r v i c e s .
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Interactive Trainings
Informational Trainings
ISTE Teacher & Administrator Standards
The 4 C’s of Today’s Classroom
Three Free Ways to Include Technology
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Table of Contents
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For More Information or to Register: Please visit our website,
www.InStepEdTech.com, or contact us at (469) 534-7119.
Our interactive courses provide educators the opportunity to
learn how to use digital tools to stimulate critical thinking skills
while reinforcing learning objectives covered in class. Educators
will learn step by step how to create different projects using Web
2.0 and multimedia technologies. InSTEP’s programs illustrate
how each project can be applied cross-curricula, aligning with
district goals and national ISTE standards.
Each program is researched-based and focuses on increasing
teacher and student use of technology relevant to learning objec-
tives.
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For More Information or to Register: Please visit our website,
www.InStepEdTech.com, or contact us at (469) 534-7119. Phone: 49.534.7119
E-mail: [email protected]
PO Box 1912
Coppell, TX 75019
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Titles Offered
Blogging Bonanza Digital Storytelling
Social Networks: Twitter for Educators Didja Digital Yet?
Social Networks: Edmodo Enhancing Your Technology Toolkit I & I
(podcasts)
Wiki, Wiki, What? Computer Basics
Classroom Google Not Your Average PowerPoint
Technology & the Gifted Student Technology & the At-Risk Student
*All Texas area educators will receive CPE credit *
*Louisiana educators, please contact us to determine if your district has pre-approved for
CLU credit*
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For More Information: Please visit our website, www.InStepEdTech.com, or contact us at (469) 534-7119.
Blogging Bonanza Length: 2 hrs
This workshop presents multiple ways to use blogs for classroom activities. During the program, educators will learn how to create and maintain a classroom blog, receive strategies how to use blogs for lesson engagement and enhance-
ment, and learn safety measures for online use. Participants also learn how blogs can be used for collaborative projects,
Objectives: Facilitate educator use of web blog sites (in alignment with TEKs) in the classroom Provide introduction into using digital tools to create collaborative communities Present interactive tutorial how to create a wiki site Exemplify how technology can be used to differentiate instruction Present examples of how blogs may be used cross-curricula Increase awareness of ISTE standards (NETS-T & NETS-S ) Increase awareness of safe use of digital communications in the classroom
As a result of this training, educator participant(s) will be able to: Create, edit, and share a blogging site Infuse technology into daily practices, lessons, class materials Model appropriate and responsible use of internet and digital tools Incorporate ISTE NETS for teachers and students on a regular basis Communicate with parents, students, and cohorts via web portal
Not Your Average PowerPoint
(Developing Into Multimedia)
Length: 3 hrs
Designated for the intermediate to advanced PowerPoint user, this workshop shows participants how to create simple
multimedia works from an ordinary presentation. Educators will learn how transforming the basic PowerPoint presenta-tion into interactive audio/visual works increases student engagement and learning potential. Resulting projects can be
used for differentiation, skill isolation, and re-teaching opportunities.
Objectives: Facilitate educator use of MS PowerPoint for use in the classroom Present interactive tutorial how to create multimedia projects Exemplify how technology can be used to differentiate instruction Present examples of how completed projects may be used cross-curricula Increase awareness of ISTE standards (NETS-T & NETS-S ) Increase awareness of safe use of digital communications in the classroom
As a result of this training, educator participant(s) will be able to: Create, edit, and share multimedia projects via PowerPoint Infuse technology into daily practices, lessons, class materials Model appropriate and responsible use of digital tools Incorporate ISTE NETS for teachers and students on a regular basis
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For More Information: Please visit our website, www.InStepEdTech.com, or contact us at (469) 534-7119.
Digital Storytelling Length: 3 hrs
Introduces Digital Storytelling as an educational tool. Participants will create their own digital storytelling projects, and learn how this form of multimedia can be used cross-curricula in the classroom. Educators will learn how to implement
use of digital storytelling as lesson material as well as how to teach students to create digital-storytelling products.
This training will: Facilitate educator use of digital-storytelling projects (in alignment with TEKs) in the classroom Provide introduction into using digital tools to create multimedia projects Present interactive tutorial how to create digital-storytelling product Present examples of how digital-storytelling may be used cross-curricula Increase awareness of ISTE standards (NETS-T & NETS-S )
As a result of this training, educator participant(s) will be able to: Create a digital-storytelling product Critique example digital-storytelling products to determine relevance and effectiveness regarding the inclusion
of state standards Create and assign digital projects that encompass new Bloom’s taxonomy and require students to exemplify
comprehension of material covered Model appropriate and responsible use of internet and digital tools Incorporate ISTE NETS for teachers and students on a regular basis
Length: 2 hrs Wiki, Wiki, What?
Introduces the Wiki as an educational tool to be used by the entire school site or in individual classroom. Participants will become familiarized with creating, editing, and sharing a secure wiki site, as well as learn how this form of multime-dia can be used cross-curricula in the classroom. Educators will learn how wikis can be used for collaboration and differ-
entiation in the classroom, or for school-wide collaborative opportunities. Workshop encourages educators to create wiki-based projects and/or assignments for students to complete. Program also provides safety measure information on
social networking and digital communications.
Objectives: Facilitate educator use of wiki web sites (in alignment with TEKs) in the classroom Provide introduction into using digital tools to create collaborative communities Present interactive tutorial how to create a wiki site Exemplify how technology can be used to differentiate instruction Present examples of how wikis may be used cross-curricula Increase awareness of ISTE standards (NETS-T & NETS-S ) Increase awareness of safe use of digital communications in the classroom
As a result of this training, educator participant(s) will be able to: Create, edit, and share a wiki site Infuse technology into daily practices, lessons, class materials Model appropriate and responsible use of internet and digital tools Incorporate ISTE NETS for teachers and students on a regular basis Communicate with
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For More Information: Please visit our website, www.InStepEdTech.com, or contact us at (469) 534-7119.
Didja Digital Yet? (Grades K- 2) Length: 4 hrs
This workshop introduces educators to two methods of effectively implementing technology into lesson plans; creating multimedia products using PowerPoint presentations and digital story-telling projects. The workshop describes how
each activity employs higher order thinking skills (such as analyzing, evaluating, and creating), encompasses all learning styles, and how they can be easily integrated in multiple subject areas.
Objectives: Present interactive tutorial how to create 2 technology-based products relevant to the PK-12 educational envi-
ronment. Facilitate educator use of multiple web 2.0 and multimedia tools (in alignment with TEKs) for lesson enhance-
ment Increase awareness of ISTE standards (NETS-T & NETS-S ) Increase awareness of safe use of digital communications in the classroom
As a result of this training, educator participant(s) will be able to: Transform simple PowerPoint presentations into multimedia projects Create digital-storytelling products Critique example products to determine relevancy and effectiveness regarding the inclusion of state standards Infuse technology into daily practices, lessons, class materials Model appropriate and responsible use of digital tools Incorporate ISTE NETS for teachers and students on a regular basis
Didja Digital Yet? (Grades 3 & up) Length: 8 hrs
Introduces educators to three methods of effectively implementing technology into lesson plans. It incorporates digital story-telling, creating simple web pages, and digital scrapbooking. The workshop describes how each activity employs
higher order thinking skills (such as analyzing, evaluating, and creating) and how they can be easily integrated in multi-ple subject areas. Workshop encourages educators to create project assignments for students to complete using the same
tools. Objectives:
Present interactive tutorial how to create 3 technology-based products relevant to the PK-12 educational envi-ronment.
Facilitate educator use of multiple web 2.0 and multimedia tools (in alignment with TEKs) for lesson enhance-ment
Increase awareness of ISTE standards (NETS-T & NETS-S ) Increase awareness of safe use of digital communications in the classroom
As a result of this training, educator participant(s) will be able to: Create digital-storytelling, simple web pages, and digital scrapbooking products Critique example products to determine relevancy and effectiveness regarding the inclusion of state standards Create and assign digital projects that encompass new Bloom’s taxonomy and require students to exemplify
comprehension of material covered Model appropriate and responsible use of internet and digital tools Incorporate ISTE NETS for teachers and students on a regular basis
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For More Information: Please visit our website, www.InStepEdTech.com, or contact us at (469) 534-7119.
Enhancing Your Technology Toolkit I Length: 4 hrs
This workshop is geared for educators with intermediate and above skill proficiency using computers. Participants will be taught how to develop meaningful lessons by delving deep into Microsoft PowerPoint and creating accompanying
worksheets and assessments. Using Microsoft Office and Adobe products, educators will be taught how to use custom animations in PowerPoint, screen capture options, as well as use Word to develop functional, aesthetically pleasing
worksheets and assessments that connect with the lesson created, saved in PDF format.
Objectives: Present interactive tutorial how to create 3 technology-based products relevant to the PK-12 educational envi-
ronment. Facilitate educator use of multiple web 2.0 and multimedia tools (in alignment with TEKs) for lesson enhance-
ment Increase awareness of ISTE standards (NETS-T & NETS-S ) Increase awareness of safe use of digital communications in the classroom
As a result of this training, educator participant(s) will be able to: Create digital-storytelling, simple web pages, and digital scrapbooking products that encompass all learning
styles Critique example products to determine relevancy and effectiveness regarding the inclusion of state standards Create and assign digital projects that encompass new Bloom’s taxonomy and require students to exemplify
comprehension of material covered
Enhancing Your Technology Toolkit II (Podcasts) Length: 8 hrs This workshop is geared for educators with intermediate and above skill proficiency using computers. Participants will
be taught how to create and edit video and audio to develop meaningful learning modules (Podcasts) to engage stu-dents. Educators will learn how multimedia podcasts can be used for differentiation, skill review, and lesson introduc-tion. Using video and audio editing software, educators will be taught how to create and insert media into documents,
presentations, and the web.
Objectives: Facilitate educator use of digital/multimedia tools to prepare technology-rich lessons Exemplify how technology can be used to differentiate instruction (in alignment with TEKs) Increase awareness of ISTE standards (NETS-T & NETS-S ) Increase awareness of safe use of digital communications in the classroom
As a result of this training, educator participant(s) will be able to: Create and share multimedia podcasts with students and fellow educators Transform ordinary lessons into learning modules that encompass all learning styles Infuse technology/digital tools into regular lesson planning and classroom material Modify differentiated learning techniques via technology
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For More Information: Please visit our website, www.InStepEdTech.com, or contact us at (469) 534-7119.
Social Networks: Don’t Be Afraid! (Edmodo) Length: 2 hrs
Participants are introduced to a secure, social network developed specifically for the K-12 learning environment. Educa-
tors learn how to harness the power of Edmodo (Edmodo.com) in conjunction with daily lessons to garner student engagement and achievement. Participants will learn how to build and create professional learning communities with educators (administrators, teachers, higher ed) locally and on a global scale. Provides safety measure information on
social networking and digital communications.
Objectives: Demonstrate responsible and effective use of social networking for the PK-12 educational environment Facilitate educator use of Edmodo (in alignment with TEKs) for lesson enhancement Increase awareness of ISTE standards (NETS-T & NETS-S ) Increase awareness of safe use of digital communications in the classroom
As a result of this training, educator participant(s) will be able to: Safely implement the use of Edmodo as lecture supplement, research aid, collaborative measures, homework
assignments, and more, cross-curricula Construct a global social learning community by interacting with other educators via social network platform Communicate with parents, students, administrators, and global learning community via social network plat-
form Model appropriate and responsible use of internet and digital tools Incorporate ISTE NETS for teachers and students on a regular basis
Social Networks: Don’t Be Afraid! (Twitter) Length: 2 hrs
Participants learn how to harness the power of Twitter (Twitter.com) in conjunction with daily lessons to garner stu-
dent engagement and achievement. Participants will learn how to build and create professional learning communities with educators (administrators, teachers, higher ed) locally and on a global scale. Provides safety measure information
on social networking and digital communications.
Objectives: Demonstrate responsible and effective use of social networking for the PK-12 educational environment Facilitate educator use of Twitter (in alignment with TEKs) for lesson enhancement Increase awareness of ISTE standards (NETS-T & NETS-S ) Increase awareness of safe use of digital communications in the classroom
As a result of this training, educator participant(s) will be able to: Safely implement the use of Twitter as lecture supplements, research aid, collaborative measures, homework
assignments, and more, cross-curricula Construct a global social learning community by interacting with other educators via social network platform Communicate with parents, students, administrators, and global learning community via social network plat-
form Model appropriate and responsible use of internet and digital tools Incorporate ISTE NETS for teachers and students on a regular basis
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For More Information: Please visit our website, www.InStepEdTech.com, or contact us at (469) 534-7119.
Technology & the Gifted Student Length: 2 hrs
Participants learn how to use technology, alongside best practices, to incorporate TEKs objectives in develop-ing learning material and assignments. Workshop focuses on using Web 2.0, hypertext, and multimedia tools to increase the cognitive advancement and skill achievement of students considered to be gifted or acceler-ated in academic skill level. This program encourages the use of meaningful technology that employs critical
thinking and collaborative skills alongside digital manipulation. Workshop also covers differentiation and inde-pendent-study based projects.
Objectives: Provide researched data/statistical information regarding the successful use of technology in advanced
classroom environments
Facilitate educator use of digital tools to prepare technology-rich lessons
Exemplify how technology can be used to differentiate instruction
Increase awareness of ISTE standards (NETS-T & NETS-S )
Increase awareness of safe use of digital communications in the classroom
As a result of this training, educator participant(s) will be able to: Employ classroom technology as a motivator to engage students in academic material and stimulate skill
achievement/growth
Infuse technology/digital tools into regular lesson planning and classroom material
Create and assign technology-rich scaffolding projects that employ the full range of Bloom’s new taxonomy
Implement the daily use of relevant and meaningful technology among students
Technology & the At-Risk Student Length: 2 hrs
Participants learn how to use technology, alongside best practices, to incorporate TEKs objectives in engaging learn-ing material and assignments. Workshop focuses on using Web 2.0, hypertext, and multimedia tools to increase the
overall skill achievement of students considered to be low in academic skill level, over-aged, excessively absent, discipline-prone, or environmentally disadvantaged (“at risk”). This program encourages the use of technology that employs critical thinking and collaborative skills as opposed to simple “skill drill”. Workshop also covers classroom
management and differentiation.
Objectives: Provide researched data/statistical information regarding the successful use of technology in “at risk”
classroom environments
Facilitate educator use of digital tools to prepare technology-rich lessons
Exemplify how technology can be used to differentiate instruction
Increase awareness of ISTE standards (NETS-T & NETS-S )
Increase awareness of safe use of digital communications in the classroom
As a result of this training, educator participant(s) will be able to: Employ classroom technology as a motivator to engage students in academic material and stimulate skill
achievement/growth
Infuse technology/digital tools into regular lesson planning and classroom material
Create and assign technology-rich scaffolding projects that employ the full range of Bloom’s new taxonomy
Implement the daily use of relevant technology among students
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For More Information: Please visit our website, www.InStepEdTech.com, or contact us at (469) 534-7119.
Not Your Average PowerPoint
(Developing Into Multimedia)
Length: 3 hrs
This workshop is beneficial for any educator who may have limited proficiencies or experiences with computers. The
workshop will cover basic information about the internet (terminology and searching techniques), word processing ca-pabilities (copy/paste, simple formatting), and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint).
Objectives: Provide needs-intensive training for educators with limited computer skill-proficiency
Present interactive tutorial how to create MS Word documents and PowerPoint presentations for educational/
classroom use
Facilitate educator use of basic Microsoft applications for lesson enhancement
Increase awareness of ISTE standards (NETS-T & NETS-S )
As a result of this training, educator participant(s) will be able to: Utilize Microsoft Office skills for basic classroom computing needs
Create engaging PowerPoint instructional material
Model appropriate and responsible use of digital tools
Incorporate ISTE NETS for teachers on a regular basis
Google In The Classroom – Forms, Documents, & Presentations Length: 3 hrs
This workshop introduces the use of Google forms, documents, and presentations for classroom activities. Participants learn how to create interactive forms, documents, and presentations via the Google website and how these tools can be used for collaborative classroom exercises. Educators learn strategies to use these tools cross-curricula and in adherence
to district goals and learning objectives.
Objectives: Facilitate educator use of Google products (in alignment with TEKs) in the classroom Exemplify how technology can be used collaboratively online Present examples of how Google may be used cross-curricula for classroom learning Increase awareness of ISTE standards (NETS-T & NETS-S ) Increase awareness of safe use of digital communications in the classroom
As a result of this training, educator participant(s) will be able to: Create, edit, and share live, interactive forms, documents, and presentations Infuse technology into daily practices, lessons, class materials Model appropriate and responsible use of internet and digital tools Incorporate ISTE NETS for teachers and students on a regular basis
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InSTEP’s informative courses share a wealth
of knowledge focused on the effects of
appropriate technology use by students in
the classroom as well as general classroom
practices. These sessions provide educators
with research-based information, current
best-practices of educational technology, and
success examples of classroom application
and use.
Each program relates everyday classroom
practices to national goals and technology
standards and answers questions such as
“What is STEM education?”, “How can I
apply STEM to my language arts class?”, or
“How do I include technology in my current
classroom environment?”
For More Information or to Register: Please visit our website,
www.InStepEdTech.com, or contact us at (469) 534-7119.
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www.InStepEdTech.com, or contact us at (469) 534-7119. Phone: 49.534.7119
E-mail: [email protected]
PO Box 1912
Coppell, TX 75019
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Titles Offered
Get In Step with STEM Step by Step—Creating Your Digital Aged
Classroom
Positively Successful Classroom
Management
Transitions and Time Management
*All Texas area educators will receive CPE credit *
*Louisiana educators, please contact us to determine if your district has pre-approved for
CLU credit*
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Step By Step: Creating Your Digital-Aged Classroom Length: 2 hrs
Focuses on the 4 C’s (Communication, Creativity, Collaboration, & Critical thinking) of the 21st classroom and how technol-ogy can be implemented in each component. Participants learn how to merge use of web 2.0 tools such as blogs, wikis, and more with academic standards to establish a dynamic digital-aged classroom. Program also covers infusing differen-
tiation with technology.
Objectives: Facilitate educator use of technology to complement grade-level TEKs in conjunction with the 4 C’s
Exemplify how technology can be used to differentiate instruction to foster the 4 C’s
Provide introduction into using digital tools to allow students to create multimedia projects
Increase awareness of ISTE standards (NETS-T & NETS-S )
As a result of this training, educator participant(s) will be able to: Create a classroom environment incorporating the 4C’s of the 21st century design
Infuse technology into daily practices to support the components of the 4 C’s
Create assignments that employ the use of both critical thinking skills and technology
Get In Step with STEM Length: 2 hrs
This workshop introduces the 2009 national Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) initiative (Educate to Innovate) and relates its application to the individual classroom. The workshop is information-based, in-
cludes researched data, and answers the questions “What is STEM?” and “What does STEM have to do with me?” It is appropriate for any educator, regardless of grade level taught or technology expertise.
Objectives: Provide researched data/statistical information regarding the successful use of technology in “at risk” class-
room environments Facilitate educator use of digital tools to prepare technology-rich lessons Exemplify how technology can be used to differentiate instruction Increase awareness of ISTE standards (NETS-T & NETS-S ) Increase awareness of safe use of digital communications in the classroom
As a result of this training, educator participant(s) will be able to: Understand how the national STEM initiative affects the individual classroom
Apply initiatives into the learning environment on a consistent basis
Apply ISTE (NETS-T & NETS-S) standards into learning environment on a consistent basis
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Transitions & Time Management Length: 1 hr
Introduces a wealth of tips, strategies, and resources to tackle the issue of time management during the academic year. Not your average Educators are actively encouraged to participate with colleagues as they learn how to plan effectively to maximize minutes in the classroom, as well as how to use routines and non-verbal cues to decrease the amount of time
used during transitions and daily tasks.
Objectives: Provide multiple effective time management strategies Provide routine and non-verbal strategies for use in reducing transitional periods Promote various methods to create a fair and equitable learning environment
As a result of this training, educator participant(s) will be able to: Apply strategies to decrease time used in transitional periods
Strategize planning to utilize time effectively
Simplify daily routines to maximize educational time
Positively Successful Classroom Management Length: 2 hrs
This workshop presents multiple strategies/techniques to use for classroom management. During the program, educa-tors will learn how to develop a positive environment and promoting a collaborative community in which students motivate one another. Strategies are introduced to assist educators in creating and adhering to effective procedures,
rules, and consequences in a positive manner. This session is especially critical for classrooms of large sizes.
Objectives: Provide multiple classroom management strategies, focusing on motivations, transitions, and procedures Promote methods to create a fair and equitable learning environment Promote the use of positive behavior approaches in the classroom
As a result of this training, educator participant(s) will be able to: Apply strategies to increase instructional teaching time
Apply strategies to ignite intrinsic motivation in students
Promote student responsibility for learning and behaviors
Effective diffuse/curtail disruptive behaviors
Decrease the amount of deferrals necessary
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“The most important thing schools can do
is not use technology in the curriculum
more, but to use it more effectively”
~Born Digital Magazine
International Society for Technology Education
(ISTE) NETS for Teachers
Facilitate and Inspire Student
Learning and Creativity
Teachers use their knowledge of subject
matter, teaching and learning, and tech-
nology to facilitate experiences that ad-
vance student learning, creativity, and
innovation in both face-to-face and vir-
tual environments.
Design and Develop Digital
Age Learning Experiences and
Assessments
Teachers design, develop, and evaluate
authentic learning experiences and as-
sessment incorporating contemporary
tools and resources to maximize content
learning in context and to develop the
knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified
in the NETS·S.
Model Digital Age Work and
Learning
Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and
work processes representative of an inno-
vative professional in a global and digital
society.
Promote and Model Digital
Citizenship and Responsibility
Teachers understand local and global so-
cietal issues and responsibilities in an
evolving digital culture and exhibit legal
and ethical behavior in their professional
practices.
Engage in Professional Growth
and Leadership
Teachers continuously improve their pro-
fessional 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.
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International Society for Technology Education
(ISTE) NETS for Administrators
Visionary Leadership
Educational Administrators inspire and
lead development and implementation of
a shared vision for comprehensive inte-
gration of technology to promote excel-
lence and support transformation
throughout the organization.
Excellence in Professional
Practice
Educational Administrators promote an
environment of professional learning and
innovation that empowers educators to
enhance student learning through the
infusion of contemporary technologies
and digital resources.
Systemic Improvement
Educational Administrators provide digital
age leadership and management to
continuously improve the organization
through the effective use of information
and technology resources.
Digital Citizenship
Educational Administrators model and fa-
cilitate understanding of social, ethical and
legal issues and responsibilities related to
an evolving digital culture.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Digital Age Learning Culture
Educational Administrators create, pro-
mote, and sustain a dynamic, digital-age
learning culture that provides a rigorous,
relevant, and engaging education for all
students.
Additional information on ISTE standards, including NETS for Students, can be found at www.iste.org
“We initially implemented the STEM
Academy to prepare a select group of students
for careers in science and engineering. Now, I
believe the skills developed in a good STEM
program are beneficial for all students.”
~Paul Stapleton, Superintendent Halifax
County Public Schools
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If you haven’t already heard, one of the newer ideas in the educational world includes the
buzz phrases “4 C’s” and “21st century”. What exactly are the 4C’s? And what should we do
to include them in our classrooms?
Long gone are the days where students go to school to simply learn ‘Reading, ‘Riting, and
‘Rithmetic… with the invent of personal computers and the popularity of other technological
devices, our world has changed dramatically since we were students. New graduates are ex-
pected to know how to manipulate digital tools and data, think outside the box, collaborate
with workmates, and solve problems – and we should be doing more to help prepare our stu-
dents for such a role while they are in our care. Basically, the 4 C’s carry the same philoso-
phy. They are:
Creativity and Innovation
Students should be encouraged to “think/dream big”. After all, the sky’s the limit, right?
Communication
Students should be aware of how to express oneself in an articulate manner – organizing
thoughts in order to speak and write clearly should be the only option available.
Collaboration
Being able to work alongside a teammate is no longer reserved for the athletes! Every
student should have the opportunity to learn from his/her counterparts – the ex-
change of ideas is how we grow and enrich our individual thought processes.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Students need to learn how to make connections. Whether through experimentation, trial
-and-error, deduction, or simple application, students should be able to put to use the
lessons we’ve taught previously to solve problems.
Now, you’re probably thinking “But I already do that in my room”, which is awesome… but
the question I want to ask is how are you doing these things? Are you allowing students to
use technology to help along the way? Or are you still using pencil and paper? In the overall
scheme of things, there is nothing really wrong with using pencil and paper, other than the
fact that once students enter the 21st century workforce, they will be undoubtedly seated in
front of a computer screen loaded with the latest software and expected to help solve some
type of momentary crisis. It is up to us, as educators – no, it is our responsibility to ensure
our students are actively practicing these skills in the present time.
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3 Simple and Free Ways to Use Technology Teachers have an unbelievable amount of work to accomplish in a pretty short amount
of time. Between lesson plans, grading papers, conferences, paperwork, and the actual
teaching, it can be hard sometimes to readily accept adding new ideas into your class-
room. We know technology is important – but did you know that there are five simple,
free ways we can incorporate it into classrooms? Go ahead, try one, a few, or all of them!
1. Creating A Wiki: A wiki is a personal piece of the web educators and students can
share. Wikis are great tools to use for whole-class or small group collaboration wherein
instructors have the ability to determine which users will be able to view or edit the
workspace. This feature allows the wiki environment to remain secure. Another great
benefit of using a wiki is that it can be edited from any location with access to the inter-
net. This means students will still have access to group or class projects and informa-
tion while at home. As an added bonus, teachers will be able to monitor student work
efforts and interaction individually.
2. Digital Storytelling: Ever had a student that was so excited about a story to tell
that he could hardly contain himself? Or a student who had so much to say that she ran
out of space while writing it all down? Digital storytelling would be an excellent way to
capture student research, thoughts, and excitement and channel them into multimedia
work. Digital Storytelling allows students to use images and audio to detail ideas.
Maybe in addition to writing a sequence paper to making a peanut butter and jelly
sandwich, students can also include a digital version, showing and telling how to do so.
Or, for students researching a historical topic, digital storytelling allows them to create
mini-cinematic products to detail their findings. Try it—and include it in your class-
room!
3. Creating A Prezi: A Prezi presentation is similar to a PowerPoint presentation,
but definitely way cooler! For one, all project information is stored online, so students
won’t need to use USBs or discs to carry their work between home and school. Prezi al-
lows for visual stimulation to garner attention. One of the most important features im-
portant to classroom discussion is that it can be used as a mind map or graphic organ-
izer. It allows users to zoom into pictures and also present ideas in a non-linear fashion.
Creating a Prezi also involves critical thinking; it encourages presenters to focus on
combining elements of multimedia (text, image, audio) to express an idea.
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