Concurrent Session II: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, EST (60 minutes)
Workshop 4. Virtual Literacy Instruction: Lessons Learned and Future Directions
By Michelle Gonzalez, William Paterson University of New Jersey
The closure of schools in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic caused educators worldwide to pivot to virtual instruction. Teachers were challenged to implement quality literacy instruction facing difficulties, such as student technology access and skills, student motivation and engagement, and student learning and accountability. Challenges notwithstanding, teachers found ways to engage and motivate students and collaborate with colleagues to help lessen the burden of planning and preparing virtual instruction. This presentation will discuss the challenges and successes of virtual literacy instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of TPACK. Pedagogical and digital tool recommendations for virtual literacy instruction will be made.
Target Audience: K-6 Teachers and Administrators
ISTE Standards Addressed: Educators 2.5.a (Accommodate Learner Differences) and 2.5.b (Design Authentic Learning Activities)
Workshop 5. Reflecting on ISTE Standards for Teaching and Learning Through Maker Education
By Diallo Sessoms, Salisbury University
ISTE standards are critical for educators to use and understand to help create transformative learning experiences for learners. This sessions will provide insight on the reflection of standards through the lens of maker education. Maker education emphasizes the creation of digital and physical objects which become symbols of knowledge. Examples of maker projects inspired by the standards will be provided. Participants will be engaged in conversation to brainstorm creative projects that fit into the context of their learning environment.
Target Audience: PreK-12 Teachers, Technology Specialists, Media Specialists
ISTE Standards Addressed: Educators 2.1 (Learner) and 2.5 (Designer)
Workshop 6: Using Virtual Tools to Encourage Collaboration and Sense Making in Mathematics
By Lisa Warner, William Paterson University of New Jersey
This session will explore the use of digital tools, such as virtual manipulatives, jamboards and Zoom breakout rooms, to encourage collaboration and sense making in mathematics. Participants will engage in hands-on problem solving on Zoom. Specific examples of teaching through problem-solving, using digital tools, student work, and student feedback will be discussed to explore the potential for learning in a student-centered, collaborative classroom environment, using digital tools. Implications of teacher decisions on students' mathematical reasoning and sense making will be discussed.
Target Audience: 3rd -8th Grade Teachers
ISTE Standard Addressed: Students. 1.3 (Knowledge Constructor) and Educators 2.4 (Collaborator)
Workshop 4. Virtual Literacy Instruction: Lessons Learned and Future Directions
By Michelle Gonzalez, William Paterson University of New Jersey
The closure of schools in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic caused educators worldwide to pivot to virtual instruction. Teachers were challenged to implement quality literacy instruction facing difficulties, such as student technology access and skills, student motivation and engagement, and student learning and accountability. Challenges notwithstanding, teachers found ways to engage and motivate students and collaborate with colleagues to help lessen the burden of planning and preparing virtual instruction. This presentation will discuss the challenges and successes of virtual literacy instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of TPACK. Pedagogical and digital tool recommendations for virtual literacy instruction will be made.
Target Audience: K-6 Teachers and Administrators
ISTE Standards Addressed: Educators 2.5.a (Accommodate Learner Differences) and 2.5.b (Design Authentic Learning Activities)
Workshop 5. Reflecting on ISTE Standards for Teaching and Learning Through Maker Education
By Diallo Sessoms, Salisbury University
ISTE standards are critical for educators to use and understand to help create transformative learning experiences for learners. This sessions will provide insight on the reflection of standards through the lens of maker education. Maker education emphasizes the creation of digital and physical objects which become symbols of knowledge. Examples of maker projects inspired by the standards will be provided. Participants will be engaged in conversation to brainstorm creative projects that fit into the context of their learning environment.
Target Audience: PreK-12 Teachers, Technology Specialists, Media Specialists
ISTE Standards Addressed: Educators 2.1 (Learner) and 2.5 (Designer)
Workshop 6: Using Virtual Tools to Encourage Collaboration and Sense Making in Mathematics
By Lisa Warner, William Paterson University of New Jersey
This session will explore the use of digital tools, such as virtual manipulatives, jamboards and Zoom breakout rooms, to encourage collaboration and sense making in mathematics. Participants will engage in hands-on problem solving on Zoom. Specific examples of teaching through problem-solving, using digital tools, student work, and student feedback will be discussed to explore the potential for learning in a student-centered, collaborative classroom environment, using digital tools. Implications of teacher decisions on students' mathematical reasoning and sense making will be discussed.
Target Audience: 3rd -8th Grade Teachers
ISTE Standard Addressed: Students. 1.3 (Knowledge Constructor) and Educators 2.4 (Collaborator)