LISD Ed Tech Connection

Many students in our schools are experiencing a disconnect in how technologies are being used in classrooms as opposed to other environments of their lives. Some progressive thinkers in the educational arena have been studying this conundrum sometimes referred to as digital kids at analog schools. How have the skills needed for 21 century students’ success changed? Why is it critical that the roadblocks to using technology in classrooms be removed? The links below were carefully selected from among the highest quality sources to guide educators in learning more about the technology-influenced paradigm shift facing the educational establishment and society in 21st century.

Dr. Tim Tyson, former principal of Mabry Middle School, GA, NECC 2007 Closing Keynote session (streaming video) – Speaking about the importance of student-created media

Marc Prensky, Listen to the Natives (article) in Educational Leadership, Dec 05/Jan 06

Transforming Teaching Through Technology – Pay Attention (slideshow) from Jordan School District, UT

Consuela Molina et al., Digital Kids @ Analog Schools (video) – Perspectives from 8 college students in California (2004)

David Warlick, More Conversations about Literacy & School 2.0 (13 min. 30 sec. podcast) – Perspectives from an international group of educators at a conference in China.

Part I podcast – Alan November interviews Dr. Yong Zhao 1.mp3 (15:26) - from the Alan November Learning Series. Educator Alan November interviews Dr. Yong Zhao, one of our country’s leading education scholars, from Michigan State University . Topics include 21st century skills, international education, the global economy, game theory, and Web 2.0 technologies. The interview continues in Part II and Part III, and these are also available free by subscribing to the series through iTunes Store. Just key in “November Learning Podcast Series” in the search field and subscribe.

Podcasting Student Voices - Educator Bob Sprankle is interviewed by November Learning associate Brian Mull; Sprankle talks about how he helped his third and fourth graders develop podcasting prowess.

Games in Education – Video from Orange County Schools