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started his session at the Educator Symposium. When I saw the schedule of the Educator Symposium, I was anxious to see this session because of my involvement with several districts that are implementing 1:1 programs. Ted echoed Alan’s sentiment that simply throwing equipment at classrooms is not an improvement. Using technology must change teaching and learning.
In order for a 1:1 program to succeed, Ted outlined the steps that need to be in place; starting with a clear vision. To demonstrate a vision, Ted compared a written report (or word processed report) becoming podcasts or video. By sharing these examples, Ted was demonstrating a vision of student work that is produced in various school districts. The second necessary item is strengthen support. Drawing from his experiences, Ted shared the need for his projects to get support from his district’s director of technical support and the director of curriculum and instruction. Other groups to work with include parents (who support the 1:1 program with funding).
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Surveillance movie Training was discussed as the third step in the process. Ted emphasized the need to make technology training integration-based rather than program-based. Staff is much more accepting of training if they see the outcome rather learning a process for which they need to find a purpose. And contrary to common belief, Ted has found that the 1:1 program is more successful when it is must be voluntary. Instead of telling teachers that they will need to learn another thing to teach, advocate that they become partners in learning with the students. Specifically Ted detailed his district’s 3 tiers of training: large group trainings involving all staff, followed by small group trainings (either by subject or grade), which are supported with in-classroom trainings that include model lessons. For continued teacher support of this type of program, Ted advocates creating lessons with 80% of the time being spent on content and only 20% of the time being spent on the production.
In order to get student buy-in, Ted mentioned the need for a Twist in projects. The twist makes learning interesting and memorable to the students. Examples of project twists included creating a movie trailer to explain integers. To finish the session, Ted described the need for teachers and students to publish their work to challenge and celebrate. This can be done by entering student work in the Student Media Festival and other venues.
“The future has already arrived. It’s just not evenly distributed yet.” - William Gibson
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