Innovative Learning: Unleashing Students’ Creative Power through Technology Webinar Series
In this three-part webinar series, you will learn how to connect your students’ world to powerful learning opportunities by integrating tools such as podcasts, blogs, and other technologies into creative Activities and Lessons you can turn around and use at your afterschool site. You will learn the technology, get example Activity and Lesson Plans, and hear practical ways that fellow Texas ACE grantees have linked technology and learning at their afterschool centers and from experts who inspire us with ideas on how to impact students exponentially through these tools!
- Session #1: The Impact of Web 2.0 presented by Shawn Petty, Harris County Department of Education
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Session #2: Unleashing Students' Creative Power through Technology presented by Deneen Frazier Bowen, Actwith.com
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Session #3: Project-Based Learning - Giving Students Voice & Choice presented by Kathleen Bethke, Bastrop ISD, Texas ACE Project Director
Stay tuned for details on the next webinar!
Session #1: The Impact of Web 2.0 presented by Shawn Petty, Harris County Department of Education
Delivered November 5, 2009
In this wonderfully interesting and timely webinar, Shawn Petty takes participants through the history of the web and presents useful information that will get you on the road to making your students "co-creators" using Web 2.0, social media tools. In this session you will:
1. Explore the transformation of Web 1.0 to Web 2.0
2. Get introduced to the upcoming Web 3.0
3. Make the connection of generational learning to technology
4. Discover what resources are out there
5. Organize your first Web 2.0 activity for your afterschool program
View the archived webinar. (You will need Windows Media Player)
Download these useful tools and resources to begin your journey.
Impact of Web 2.0 PowerPoint Presentation & Notes
Activity/Unit Web 2.0 Plan
Podcasting 101 Lesson Plan
Web 2.0 Resources
Digital Bloom's Taxonomy
Generational Learning Quiz
Texas Technology Applications TEKS for K-8
English Language Learning Proficiency Standards
Session #2: Unleashing Students' Creative Power through Technology presented by Deneen Frazier Bowen of Actwith.com
Delivered December 8, 2009
In this highly informative and engaging webinar, Deneen Frazier Bowen provided participants with a framework for connecting to students' natural creative thoughts and ideas and shared online social media tools as methods for students to express these ideas in creative ways. This webinar targets all grade levels and grade-level appropriate tools. The webinar targeted these key questions:
- What is creativity and why is it the "critical friend" of learning?
- How can I use technology to help me foster and engage the creative capacities of my students?
- What are the key elements for fostering creativity that I need to include in every lesson I plan with my students?
Session Agenda:
- Creativity defined
- Fostering creativity with technology
- Web 2.0 Learning Websites
- Q&I2
View the archived webinar. (You will need Windows Media Player)
Download these useful resources:
Unleashing Students' Creative Power through Technology PowerPoint
Five Stages of Creativity
Planning Questions for Sparking Student Creativity
Referenced Web Sites
Edutopia's Top 10 Tips
Session #3: Project Based Learning - Giving Students Voice & Choice, presented by Kathleen Bethke, Bastrop ISD, Texas ACE Project Director
If embedding state standards, managing student discipline, creating an exciting environment, training inexperienced staff, and dealing with certified teacher burn-out are leaving you wilted, Project-based learning (PBL) may be just what you need. PBL is a learning strategy designed to meet the all-encompassing components of the 21st CCLC Four-Component Activity Guide while providing a program that places a premium on student choice and voice. During this webinar, you will be introduced to a method of learning that can help you cultivate a vibrant and engaging program that costs little, excites everyone, applies advanced content, and utilizes authentic methods to help students learn. Whether you are looking to revamp your Texas ACE program or just want to add something new, this webinar will work for you.
Webinar Objectives:
1. Define Project-Based Learning
2. Discuss why it benefits students and staff
3. Provide an overview of the key elements of PBL
4. Discuss how technology fits into PBL
5. Review resources and websites to aid participants in implementing PBL
View Part 1 of the archived webinar. (You will need Windows Media Player).
View Part 2 of the archived webinar.
Download the handouts for this webinar.
View Edutopia's video on Project Based Learning that is referenced in this webinar.
