Maine Learning Technology Initiative

Deconstructed TPCK Diagram

 

Now that folks have been introduced to SAMR and TPACK, its time to talk about how practitioners can apply what we know. The question might be, “How can I look at my curriculum and put SAMR and TPCK into practice in my classroom?” And, of course, we will ponder how technology can aid in the improvement of teaching and learning by giving a closer look at the tools that MLTI and the web have to offer. Finally, we will check out one more example of “building a ladder” of classroom practice and discuss how it might be applied to revamping lessons or units you already use.

 

This webinar will be offered twice, once at 3:15pm, and once at 7:15pm. You may find it useful to read some additional information about participating in our webinars; you can click here right before the start of the webinar for quick access.

When designing teaching projects using technology, it is important to employ frameworks that enable the best selection, planning, and use of the tools available. The SAMR and TPCK models have proven themselves in use in Maine’s classrooms and around the world. In 2010, over two thirds of Maine teachers familiar with the models found that they played a crucial or important role in their work.

In this webinar we will review the basics of the SAMR and TPCK models, using new examples that reflect evolving priorities and projects in Maine schools. We will also see how to use them in practice, introducing the concept of the “SAMR Ladder” — a concept that we will extend and develop further at our October 27 webinar.

This webinar will be offered twice, once at 3:15pm, and once at 7:15pm. You may find it useful to read some additional information about participating in our webinars; you can click here right before the start of the webinar for quick access.

Today’s Poster Session Schedule — please note changes (*) — Session Descriptions

Exploring Co-Teaching & Content Integration	Searles Hall – Room 126
Hands On History : Primary Documents, Oral histories & Connecting to the Community	Massachusetts Hall – 3rd floor seminar*
Maine OER Team Projects: Learnings, OER Sites, and Exploration	Searles Hall – Room 115
Free, High-Quality Online Science Resources for Your K-12 Classroom	Searles Hall – Room 313
Math Snacks – using technology to meet the needs of students	Searles Hall – Room 314
Multiplicity self-portraits using Acorn	Druckenmiller Hall – Room 20*
NAEP Data Explorer – Investigate the Questions Tool	Kanbar Hall – Room 109
Providing Challenged Writers The Tools to Success	Hubbard Hall – Room 22*
The Thousand Word Project-Maine Artists Inspire Literacy/Technology Skill	Druckenmiller Hall – Room 24
Vital Signs	Kanbar Hall – Room 107

Today’s Agenda
Wednesday July 27

7:00 – 8:15	Breakfast at Thorne Hall
8:30 – 10:30	Cohorts meet
9:30	Coffee/Water/Fruit break
10:45 – 12:00	Keynote at Daggett Lounge in Thorne Hall Steve Midgley, Deputy Director of Education Technology at the US Department of Education – Keynote Speaker National Education Technology Plan: A random walk through the implications and opportunities for technology in education
12:00 – 1:00	Lunch at Thorne Hall
1:00 – 2:00	Poster Session – What’s a poster session? Poster sessions are brief one hour sessions covering a variety of topics.
2:00 – 5:00	Cohorts meet
3:30	Water/Soda/Cookie Break
6:00 – 7:30	Dinner at Thorne Hall Lobster Dinner (A steak and vegetarian option is also available) outside of Thorne Hall (near Chamberlain) (If you did not purchase a lobster dinner ticket, you can still bring your dinner outside to the back)

Over 150 educators gathered for the MLTI Summer Institute at Bowdoin College. Cohort groups began their three-day intensive workshops, and we finished the day with some fantastic keynote speakers, students Hannah Potter, Yarmouth HS and Chris Jones, Oak Hill HS. In the audience were not only the Institute participants, but senior officials from the Ministries of Education from 12 different Caribbean nations. All were treated to Hannah’s inspiring work connecting Maine teenagers with Iraqi teenagers through her web site, ANewView. Chris Jones followed up with an engaging presentation about how MLTI inspired and provided him the opportunity to become a software developer, and a part of an international software development team. You can learn more about Chris at MrChrisJones.com and Phireware.com

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The 8th Annual MLTI Conference was a great success! Over 1000 participants converged on the UMaine’s Orono campus for a day devoted to inspiration and information. Highlights of the day included four powerful student voices in Block 1 – Joe Lien of Poland High School, Hannah Potter of Yarmouth High School, Chris Jones of Oak Hill High School, and Mike Rodway of Telstar Middle School. These student presenters held the attention of Commissioner of Education Steven Bowen and the 1000+ conference attendees as they made clear what can be done when the potential of the MLTI is fully leveraged. Don’t be surprised if you hear from these four – they have compelling stories to tell, and know how to get a message across. Visit the Student Conference Webpage and click into Block 1 and follow links for each to learn more about these amazing young Mainers, and visit other parts of the conference web site to learn more about this incredible event.

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• 1,100-plus celebrate MLTI at UMaine
• Sharing a ‘new view’ through MLTI
• From MLTI student to international programmer
• Using MLTI to learn through video

Mark your calendars! The date has been set for next year, the 9th Annual MLTI Student Conference Thursday May 24, 2012

 

The MLTI team announces the creation of MLTI Minute (MM). The MM is bite size PD for all MLTI users. We realize everyone has busy schedules and although we all would like to know more about our MLTI computers we often struggle to find the time. Most MM episodes only take a minute or two to watch, with some taking a few minutes longer.

The short Screen Recordings cover a variety of topics related to MLTI. The clips show, as well as talk through demonstrations of the various features and applications of your MLTI MacBook. Each episode will focus on a tip or topic to help you make the most of MLTI. These bite size chunks of PD should help save time in your classroom or with your homework as they demonstrate some of the wonderful features of your MLTI laptop.

Perhaps there is something on your MLTI MacBook you would like to know more about? There is a section on the MM site for you to request a MM. If you request it, we will create it.

These short professional development clips are suitable for teachers, administrators students and parents. They work for anyone involved with the Maine Learning Technology Initiative. All MLTI Minutes are tagged. Use the search feature to find an episode.

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The slides for the July 28-30 Consultative Model sessions are posted here:

• The Consultative Model — Day 1: Context and Introduction
• The Consultative Model — Day 1: TPCK + SAMR: An Introduction
• The Consultative Model — Day 2: Curricular Development
• The Consultative Model — Day 3: The TPCK/SAMR Process Diagram
• The Consultative Model — Day 3: TPCK Resources for Vocabulary in the Context of Teaching The Call of the Wild
• The Consultative Model — Day 3: Assessment

For those people interested in the Consultative Model, a 5-minute introductory presentation can be found on iTunes U.