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new york city department of education office of educational technology madeline taub-chan community superintendent csd 24 acting beverly ffolkes-bryant community superintendent csd 28 winnie bracco technology innovation manager http www.oitqueens.com http oitqblogs.com 1

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acknowledgments office of educational technology queens team winnie bracco technology innovation manager · · · · · · · · this syllabus was created by the oet queens team under the direction of winnie bracco technology innovation manager and made possible by title iid funds contact information winnie bracco ­ wbracco@schools.nyc.gov frances o neill ­ foneill@schools.nyc.gov frances newsom-lang fnewsom-lang@schools.nyc.gov kelly gallagher instructional technology specialist richard gross instructional technology specialist kin fung leung supervising instructional technology technician frances newsom-lang instructional technology specialist frances o neill instructional technology specialist ellen phillips instructional technology specialist robert sweeney instructional technology specialist michael swirsky instructional technology specialist 2

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table of contents topic i ii iii iv v vi vii grant schools workshop schedule course goals and focus course texts course requirements attendance policies session description objectives and expectations standards addressed page 4 5 6 6 6 7 21 22 23 25 26 30 viii new york city social studies units and essential questions grades 3-8 ix global history and geography 3

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digital destinations in history syllab us winnie bracco technology innovation manager instructional technology frances o neill specialists frances newsom-lang office of educational technology wbracco@schools.nyc.gov foneill@schools.nyc.gov fnewsomlang@schools.nyc.gov public schools dist 24 is 5 ps 12 ps 14 ps 19 is 61 is 73 is 77 is 89 ps 91 is 93 is 125 ps 153 grover cleveland high school newtown high school queens vocational high school public schools dist 28 ps 30 ps 54 is 72 is 144 is 157 is 217 queens academy high school forest hills high school jamaica high school non-public schools st raphael school resurrection ascension school sacred heart school razi school st john lutheran school redeemer lutheran school martin luther high school al-manoor school st adalbert school and st nicholas of tolentine school location all face-to-face workshops are held at 82-01 rockaway blvd room 201c all face-to-face workshops are mandatory all webinars are highly recommended but optional all webinars take place online via skype all holiday institutes are highly recommended but optional workshop orientation terraclue wetoku skype enhancing ss instruction for ells with livescribe day 1 webinar 1 advanced blogging bling your blog enhancing ss instruction for ells with livescribe day 2 webinar 2 stimulating writing through graphic novels ss instruction through livescribe with google maps day 3 project-based learning planning day webinar 3 creating tutorials online with jing mid-winter break ipad institute for teachers mid-winter break pbl 101 institute webinar 4 q&a day spring break advanced pbl institute mini share-out tech fair venue f2f f2f online f2f online f2f f2f online f2f f2f online f2f f2f f2f date sat 10/15/11 tues 11/19/11 wed 11/16/11 sat 12/3/11 wed 12/14/11 sat 1/7/12 sat 1/28/12 wed 2/8/12 2/20-22/12 2/23-24/12 wed 3/14/12 4/12 13/12 4/21/12 sat 6/9/12 hours 9:00 1:00 pm 8:30 1:00 pm 6:00 7:00 pm 9:00 1:00 pm 6:00 7:00 pm 9:00 1:00 pm 9:00 1:00 pm 6:00 7:00 pm 9:00 1:00 pm 9:00 1:00 pm 6:00 7:00 pm 9:00 1:00 pm 9:00 1:00 pm 9:00 1:00 pm 4

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coure description the title iid digital destinations in history ddih grant is an intensive professional development program that focuses on improving student achievement in ela by integrating technology into the social studies curriculum ddih serves the goals of the enhancing education through technology theme technology infusion into instruction through professional development by empowering educators to engage students in interdisciplinary projects that develop writing critical thinking and problem-solving skills and to train teachers to use technology as both an instructional tool for the social studies curriculum and to reinforce fundamental ela skills field experience each participant is required to 1 create products that are specifically designed to meet the diverse needs of students in their classrooms 2 use those products with their students 3 assess student understanding of content 4 record evidence of student learning through photographs and video 5 bring that evidence back to the learning community 6 share both the evidence and their experience with the colleagues in the course 7 reflect and record their findings in a blog 8 turnkey their skills with teachers in their school communities prerequisite participants from specific grant schools must be selected by their principals to attend this course conceptual framework diversity the office of educational technology queens oetq is dedicated to reaching a diversity of learners through a wide variety of delivery methods offering modality options and expanding access by reducing geographic and time barriers by using a wide variety of content material formats and instructional strategies participants learn to create and customize instructional experiences to meet the specific needs of their students technology technology provides one of the most efficient means of engaging students empowering teachers and providing content in the 21st century field relations the oetq instructional technology specialists are highly qualified new york city public school k-12 teachers that can bring practical classroom management techniques instructional technology methodologies and curriculum integration to make a difference in our classrooms course goals this course explores the use of technology to enhance english language arts instruction in social studies the program aims to train teachers to use technology as both an instructional tool for the social studies curriculum and as a way to reinforce ela skills course focus the content and activities of this course provide the learner with the opportunity develop an appreciation for technology as a tool to teach and learn develop an understanding of and a commitment to serving diverse populations develop an understanding of the power of technology to differentiate instruction through students learning modalities develop an image of oneself as a learner teacher and leader 5

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course texts that will be supplied and discussed session title author project based pbl 101 workbook buck institute learning for education other texts will be purchased based on teacher requests throughout the year pub date 2011 course requirements 1 participants must be active ss/ela classroom teachers or collaborative team teaching teachers in grant-specific public and non-public schools 2 participants must have principal approval to attend this course as a representative of the grant school 3 participants must attend sessions and complete all projects by the end of the course 4 5 participants must turnkey their training to their school community and inquiry team upon request if possible participants should bring a school laptop to each session specific software will be provided class attendance and policies this course is cumulative building on each skill as its foundation is created therefore 100 attendance at all face-to-face sessions is mandatory 1 keystone assignments each participant will develop the technology teaching skills using the following · project based learning bie buck institute for education · blogging · livescribes pencasting · google maps and terraclues · graphic novels · skype · wetoku academic integrity and plagiarism students are responsible for the honest completion and representation of their work for appropriate citations of sources and respect for others academic endeavors 6

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session description objectives and expectations sessions topics o grant year 3 goals o responsibilities o dates o i have read statement o student pre postevaluations o student photo consent form o teacher pre-assessment o teacher rfp project-based learning review components calendar new tools o terraclues o wetoku o skype for webinars lead teachers will follow-up due next session session 1 orientation saturday 10/15/11 9:00 1:00 pm 8201 rockaway blvd room 201c face to face attendance at this session is mandatory understand the goals with students 1 of the grant in year 3 administer the student pre-evaluation survey understand the lead online or on paper with teacher s role in one class submit online year 3 or bring hard copies to next session review syllabus for dates expectations with students 2 collect signed photo sign the i have read consent forms for each it statement student bring all to next session complete the teacher pre-evaluation survey teacher only 1 online create one terraclue based on a google map complete the teacher created last year or on rfp for equipment new research wish list and submit with students 3 review of pbl administer one terra components and clue with students planning calendar bring feedback to next session learn how to use three new tools to teacher only 2 enhance classroom bring your teacherss instruction created wetoku interview embedded on your class locate resources for blog for discussion tutorials on new feedback tools teacher only 3 create a skype account create a skype and invite other teachers account in class in your school to participate 7

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sessions topics lead teachers will review all pbl components focusing on creating exciting entry events that stimulate students to choose a topic and begin research provide feedback on implementation of terraclues wetoku and skype in your classroom learn livescribe basics configuring orienting setting time/date paper replay basics recording voice lecture notes meeting notes drawings navplus basics discuss best practices create a ss lesson using livescribe discuss develop strategies for reaching ells and sped students through pencasts discuss strategies to turnkey training to specific teachers in your school follow-up due next session with students 1 continue using terra clues and wetoku with your students with students 2 be sure to embed their terraclue wetoku products on your class blog with students 3 use your ss livescribe with your students be sure to take note of any classroom management issues that arise teacher only 1 embed pencasts on your class blog teacher only 2 bring feedback to next session with school team identify at least two teachers you would like to mentor this year bring specific information on these teachers to next session session 2 enhancing social studies instruction for ells and sped with livescribe day one out-of-the-box tuesday 11/8/11 8:30 1:00 pm 8201 rockaway blvd room 201c face to face attendance at this session is mandatory project-based learning review creating exemplary entry events review tools o terraclue o wetoku o skype explore new tool o livescribe content standards o ss scope sequence o common core standards target specific populations o ell sped · · · · · · · out of the box training administrative/instructi onal use installing livescribe desktop parts of smartpen paper create a recording based on social studies curriculum assignment bring 10 words that correlate with your ss topic type and print the words out using the template 8

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sessions topics writing for blogs blogging basics exemplary blogs rss feeds cluster maps babble fish other applications in education using blogs with ells and sped students o using blogs to collaborate with other teachers oooooooo lead teachers will review blogging basics examine exemplary blogs explore rss feeds embed an rss feed on the class blog discuss rss feeds application with ells sped students discuss how to effectively use blogs with other faculty members follow-up due next session teacher only 1 jazz up your blog with rss feeds and other bling with students 1 show your new blog to your students and solicit comments with students 2 review how to write on a blog teacher only 2 bring feedback for next session webinar #1 advanced blogging bling your blog wednesday 11/16/11 6:00 7:00 pm online attendance is highly recommended but optional 9

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sessions topics project-based learning authentic experts feedback on teacher practice with livescribe working with groups using multiple pens pencasting uploading to livescribe embedding pencast onto your blog creating a pencast uploading to livescribe embedding to personal blog livescribe applications social studies interactive word wall creating google map to use with livescribe pen lead teachers will follow-up due next session teacher only 1 become comfortable using your livescribe record interviews with students 1 introduce livescribes to your students with students 2 complete your pbl lesson using livescribe and use with your students session 3 enhancing social studies instruction for ells and speds with livescribe day two livescribe your students saturday 12/3/11 9:00 1:00 pm 8201 rockaway blvd room 201c face to face attendance at this session is mandatory review pbl basics focusing on identifying and recruiting an authentic expert for student research and presentations review using skype for interviews with authentic experts develop classroom strategies in forming groups using livescribe pens design one pbl project matched to scope sequence that uses livescribe as a tool for student work · · · · · · · · · 10

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sessions topics o non-fiction writing for graphic novels o comic life o organizing writing using storyboarding o writing for blogs o youblisher.com lead teachers will review comic life basics review storyboarding for nonfiction writing examine exemplary blogs for best practices using graphic novels follow-up due next session with students 1 introduce comic life features to your new students with students 2 review storyboarding techniques teacher only 1 model how to create a graphic novel with your students webinar #2 stimulating writing for social studies instruction for ells sped through graphic novels wednesday 12/14/11 6:00 7:00 pm online highly recommended but optional review using youblisher.com to embed graphic novels with students 3 have your students on your class blog create their own graphic novels using comic life teacher only 2 embed at least one new student-created graphic novel on your blog using youblisher.com 11

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sessions topics lead teachers will follow-up due next session with students create a google map and add livescribe points with narratives teacher only 1 continue practicing with your livescribe session 4 enhancing ss instruction for ells and sped with livescribe day three advanced livescribe projects saturday 1/7/11 9:00 1:00 pm 8201 rockaway blvd room 201c face 2 face attendance in this session is mandatory project-based learning feedback on classroom use of skype review pbl basics discuss experiences using skype with their students livescribe review livescribe · creating a google basics map and audio teacher only 2 book learn how to create a bring feedback to next google map and session · turning historical audio book fiction writing into an audio learn how to take book their students writing and turn into an audio · digitizing your book book to embed onto the blog embedding student work on the class blog 12

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sessions topics what s working in my classroom designing pbl projects to implement this spring creating our best work for the tech fair lead teachers will review pbl create projects based on the ss scope sequence design on topics for the tech fair receive support from colleagues and staff developers provide encouragement to colleagues follow-up due next session teachers only 1 post your calendars and project walls in your classroom teachers only 2 embed glogster et al on your class blog session 5 project-based learning planning day saturday 1/28/11 9:00 1:00 pm 8201 rockaway blvd room 201c face 2 face attendance in this session is mandatory 13

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sessions topics screencasting lead teachers will follow-up due next session webinar #3 creating online tutorials with jing wednesday 2/8/11 6:00 7:00 pm online highly recommended but optional using our oetq jing teacher only 1 account practice practice practice don t worry create a first tutorial about how your voice sounds embed on a blog with students 1 post feedback use your screencast with your students with students 2 embed a jing on your blog teacher only 2 bring feedback to next session 14

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sessions topics lead teachers will follow-up due next session teacher only 1 practice using your ipad creating email accounts and setting up wifi for the workshop and your school with students 1 use one of the apptivities with your students and embed on the class blog teacher only 2 add apps to the ddih wikispace teacher only 3 upload your apptivity to the ddih wikispace teacher only 4 bring feedback to the next session session #8 mid-winter break 1 ipad institute for teachers 3 days monday to wednesday 2/20 ­ 22/2012 9:00 ­ 1:00 pm 8201 rockaway blvd rm 201c queens ny face-to-face highly recommended but optional day one out of the box ipad training receive an ipad 2 learn the functions of an ipad home sleep button microphone headphone jack mute volume speakers doc input settings wifi set-up password protect email account set-up calendar native apps notes safari creating folders orientation multitasking closing an app day two using an app to teach literacy using an app to write personal narratives digital letters haiku poems nursery rhymes digital essays note this workshop is limited to 15 teachers teacher only 5 share your experience day three explore specific with your fellow faculty exploring apps for apps and administration ells sped write a ss lesson designing a social using an app aligned studies lesson using to common core an app standards 15

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