ICT in the PYP Staff Development
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This document summarizes a workshop on the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in supporting the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). The central idea is that ICT is an integral part of 21st century teaching and learning in the PYP by facilitating international mindedness. Key topics included how ICT supports transdisciplinary themes, reflection and assessment. The agenda covered videos on 21st century teaching, group discussions, and planning next steps to improve the school's ICT policy and integration of technology.
ICT in the PYP Staff Development
- 1. Knowledge Sharing: The Role of ICT in the PYP December 5, 2012 Melissa Moore
- 2. Teaching in the 21st Century Classroom
- 3. Workshop Key Concepts Central Idea: ICT is as an increasingly integral partner in teaching and learning through the PYP and facilitates students’ and teachers’ development of international mindedness Lines of Inquiry: 1. How ICT Can Support: International mindedness Development of transdisciplinary themes and conceptual understandings Reflection and self-assessment 2. 3. 4. Systems of support to facilitate ICT in the PYP Collaborative planning and teaching for ICT integration School ICT policy
- 4. Key Takeaways for Today Examine and reflect on our own thoughts about technology Understand some of the ways exciting technology is being used at other PYP schools Consider the positive student impact if technology were successfully utilized at RBIS Differentiate between successful and unsuccessful collaboration. Understand current and future actions to resolve RBIS technology issues and get
- 5. Agenda Video – Teaching in the 21st Century Chalk Talk Video – Hans Roslings – The Joy of Stats Article and Website Reflection Collaboration and Next Steps
- 6. CHALK TALK
- 8. Article/Website Reflection Step 1 – Read the article or view the website on your table. As a group complete the 4Cs sheet. Step 2 – Move to the table with the shape on the top of your paper. Step 3 – Share the main idea and a key take-away of your article or website with the group.
- 10. Thoughtful communication and planning between classroom teachers and specialists before, during, and after units. Last minute planning and implementation, which doesn’t allow time for meaningful connections and reflection.
- 11. Access to reliable, updated research and digital tools by teachers and students. Last minute planning and implementation, which doesn’t allow time for meaningful connections and reflection.
- 12. Integrated lessons that provide instruction and work time for students to learn new technology skills and apply them in a meaningful way. Stand-alone computer and library lessons
- 13. Ongoing professional development for staff based upon both individual and group needs & wants. “Just figure it out” mentality for teachers and students who are new or uncomfortable with using research, tech skills, or applications.
- 14. So Are We Here Yet? http://www.edutopia.org/stw-differentiated-instruction-technology-product-guide No, But We’re On Our Way…
- 15. Rewriting the RBIS Technology Plan Reviewing our strongest and weakest areas Redefining the vision of what technology should look like at RBIS, now that we are an IB World School Researching current successful tech plans and practices happening at other schools around the world Identifying RBIS’s unique student population, infrastructure, and curriculum to find the most compatible tech hardware and software. Evaluating how technology can be used to capture and share student learning with the RBIS
- 16. The Next Step 2 iPads purchased Available to use by teachers via checkout or through collaboration with Beth and I We’ll be seeking feedback Best/worst apps Examples of student & teacher usage Pitfalls, issues, conce rns
Editor's Notes
- #7: Read the statement on the chart paper.Reflect on the statement, then write a thought, concern or question you have about the statement.Move to another table.Read the statement and comments on the chart paper.Reflect on the statement and comments and then write a thought, concern or questions about either the statement or the other comments.
- #17: We’re available to come into your classrooms to try out new apps.Student usage: enhance skills, communication, creativity, reflectionTeacher usage: assessment, reflection, data collection, portfolio organization