Click here for the Agenda for Digital Literacy at TMS, February 28, 2017 PPT: Tech Integration vs Digital Literacy Google Integration with Doctopus and Goobric Digital Literacy Leaders PD, Monday, January 23, 2017 Agenda and NOTES for this Session Review: Where We Started in September Insights from the Faculty: Review Assessment Data Rose, Bud and Thorn…
DECEMBER 6 – Rogers DECEMBER 20 – Pell Other NOVEMBER & DECEMBER MEETINGS NOVEMBER 1 ROGERS Renee’s signup for meeting schedule NOVEMBER 15 Pell Renee’s signup for meeting schedule NOVEMBEER 22 TMS Renee’s signup for meeting schedule Don’t Forget! Participants complete a feedback form after each monthly session here: http://bit.ly/2eAFHpi If you missed it, you can watch…
Once a month, Newport Public Schools faculty has time for independent and collaborative learning, in sessions led by 10 Digital Literacy Mentors and under the supervision of Renee Hobbs. OCTOBER 2016 LAUNCH Pell Session 1 Launch: OCTOBER 4 TMS Session 1 Launch: OCTOBER 18 Rogers Session 1 Launch: OCTOBER 4 Google Form for NPS Staff to…
DL TRAINING MEETING, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 Agenda – Big picture overview Your goals Design & Practice: 30-Minute Session of DL Time in Faculty Meetings Documentation Google Form for NPS Staff to Use Each Session Photo, Video and Interviews Observation and Reflective Writing Other approaches? Our Google Drive Folder Our Wish List: Offer Your Ideas for The…
May 17, 2016 We talked about how we conceptualize the research process and discussed the pros and cons of two forms of research: IMPACT research uses systematic measurement and comparing different groups DESCRIPTIVE research uses systematic description, analysis and reflection on a learning process Parts of a Research Proposal Background.What is known about a particular…
Analyze the Genre of Book Trailers. In the morning, we looked at examples of book trailers made by library students, high school students and elementary school students. We identified elements including character, conflict, theme/mood, images, illustrations, transitions, music, text on screen and voice over narration. We learned about the power of first-person voice and saw…
Notes from a great day of engagement with Newport teachers and community leaders. FRIDAY, APRIL 29 8:30 – 2:30 8:30 – 9:30 Chrissy Johansen: We are now analyzing research data from Pell children aged 8- 9 involved in a pilot project designed to use video reflection in a behavior support program. Our hypothesis: The active…
Quick Overview of Google Apps for Education Explore the Training Center and Identify Your Personal Goals for Today Our Meeting Notes PAGE VIDEO: Google Apps in the Classroom Here’s TMS’s own Lisa Kirby explaining the value of using Google Apps for Education:
We’re thrilled to host Dr. Tom Mather (“the Tick Guy”) and Brian and Heather, his team at the Tick Encounter Research Center, to offer us inspiration on how students can become effective science communicators and to learn how to create a science public service announcement (PSA). Working collaboratively, participants created two projects: Candace and Jen created an animated…
Math in the Movies by Oliver Knill Inquiry Approaches in Math. View and Discuss: Carousel Inquiry Learning in High School Math. Students rotate among tasks to make sense of rotations. Mathematical Modeling in Middle School. Students engage in inquiry learning learning measurement and volume. Digital Pedagogy in Math. View and Discuss: Desmos Math Activities Safari…
Morning Individual Consultation. We explored how to use digital media during the Intervention block where Chrissy Johansen support students’ reading skills. In this block, students rotate between (1) individual consultation, (2) student-generated application of independent learning, and (3) a video-based instruction and phonics practice activity. The hypothesis is that these activities help students transfer skills from…
March 3, 2016 OVERVIEW OF THE DAY. We identified the core learning goals and unique features of the community documentary program at the Thompson Middle School and developed a realistic schedule and strategic plan that meets the needs of the students and teachers at TMS and enables the program to continue to thrive in 2016. …
We gathered with Fab Newport and community leaders Steve Heath, Nick Logler, Jodie Michaud and Tom Kowalczyk at Fab Newport’s space for the morning.Digital Literacy Catalyst teachers Amie Shinego and Jen Robinson (TMS) joined with STEM/math interventionist Mary Norby and Lori Delemos (Pell). Framing the Issues. First, we learned about the important computer science initiatives…
Dear Friends of Digital Literacy in Newport Public Schools: We have experienced some challenges associated with gathering our growing group of faculty with interests in Digital Literacy. Not only are we challenged with lack access to subs, but a location for our Digital Literacy program has also become a problem. For these reasons, Jen Robinson…
We had our first meeting of the Year 2 SPRING 2016 PROGRAM on February 4, 2016. Introductions and Reflection on Year 1. After introducing ourselves and happy to have a mix of new and returning participants, we reflected on the impact of the program’s Year 1 by reviewing a sample of the activities and documents we…
Digital Literacy in Newport Public Schools 