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 * Teaching in the Digital Age **

=Workshop Overview= This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to the the digital generation and the classroom. Participants will learn how to find resources to engage the digital generation in classroom learning.

[|Workshop Handout] [|Workshop Agenda]

=Objectives= In this workshop, you will:
 * 1) Define the digital generation
 * 2) Review digital tools they use
 * 3) Evaluate possible classroom resources
 * 4) Discuss classroom implications
 * 5) Brainstorm activities for the classroom
 * 6) Share a lesson possibility

=ISTE Standards= This workshop will help teachers accomplish the following standards: > B. demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies. > B. apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences. > C. identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability. > D. plan for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities. > E. plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment. > A. facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards > C. manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment. > B. use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning. > B. continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning. > C. apply technology to increase productivity. > D. use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community in order to nurture student learning.
 * 1) Technology Operations and Concepts - Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts. Teachers:
 * 1) Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences - Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology. Teachers:
 * 1) Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum - Teachers implement curriculum plans, that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. Teachers:
 * 1) Assessment and Evaluation - Teachers apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies. Teachers:
 * 1) Productivity and Professional Practice - Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice. Teachers:

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 * Articles: **

Dive into the Future of Leaning - [|http://www.edutopia.org/digital-generation-overview]

How to Talk About Life Online - []

How to Use Social-Networking Technology - []

Digital Discussion: Take your Class to the Internet - []

Classy Blogging: Starting Points for Newcomers - []


 * Videos**:

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media type="custom" key="9633720" Every Student Can Learn - not on the same day or in the same way

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=Classroom Examples= media type="custom" key="9633728" Why Teach with Technology?

Using iPods in the Classroom media type="custom" key="9633738"

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=Digital Portraits=

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//**Questions to Consider**//
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1. How do digital-age students affect our classroom environment? 2. If you had one of these students in your class, how would differentiate for their learning style?

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iTouch iPad Laptop Digital Camera Projector || Podcasting Wikis Moodle PowerPoint Prezi EduGlogster Online Literature Circles ||
 * Digital Tools || Ideas for the Classroom ||
 * iPods

Using one of the tools below, **adapt one** of your **current class lessons** to include and Web 2.0 tool:

SchoolTube - [|http://www.schooltube.com] TeacherTube - [|http://www.teachertube.com] Show Beyond - [|http://www.showbeyond.com] Prezi - [] Discovery Education - [] EduGlogster - [] PhotoStory 3 - [] Edutopia - []

=Reflect and Discuss= //**Questions to Ponder**//
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1. Imagine, what they could do when given access to the tools? 2. W e are aware of the technology constraints we have, does this mean we can't teach our students with technology enhanced lessons?