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https://spark.adobe.com/sp/design/post/c5de6218-49a2-4db9-b820-7dd48555e127

This is my favorite George Couros quote from our textbook this summer. It reflects how I feel inside about teachiing and the potential that lies within every educator to inspire students to create.

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This quote is meaningful to me as it reminds me to not compare my journey into the use of technology to others. I found it on The Tech Rabbi Twitter page.

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https://spark.adobe.com/sp/design/post/6ac8bfd0-49dc-491f-a8bf-3deacde4e17c

These are tips for tech tool presentations which we discussed in class. I made an adobe post for them.

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https://spark.adobe.com/sp/design/post/2ebd8b06-89d5-4d20-a353-18c9dde769b1

I created an adobe post for the tips we discussed in class on how to make an iMovie.

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SketchNotes for the web tool, Pear Deck, used in my tech tool presentation. SketchNotes is a concept that I am going to introduce to my students this coming school year.

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I have collected 28 tools which were introduced to us this summer in our Multimedia class.  I wanted to curate them all in one place, so I have put them on my Wakelet profile page I created in class on Thursday, August 2. I also tweeted them out so others could view them and access them.

http://wke.lt/w/s/bZn4I

https://wakelet.com/wake/e346b14c-6ed6-4120-9409-315ebb9c718b

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iMovie Media Project-"A Reader's Journey:  Innovative Ideas in Book Selection

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iMovie Media Project-"A Reader's Journey:  Innovative Ideas in Book Selection

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSWUdNU7fGo&t=86s

iMovie web tool used to create a video project, created in my Summer 2018 Multimedia class at the University of Iowa.

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https://spark.adobe.com/sp/design/post/cfa484f0-946a-4aca-80b1-03ab2fd5bf73

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https://spark.adobe.com/sp/design/post/7771426f-5f0f-49de-b32c-846000dc5892

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iMovie Twitter Hashtags and and Followers 

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iMovie Twitter Hashtags and and Followers 

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https://spark.adobe.com/sp/design/post/d2a9bd64-f765-48ae-b51e-cc17a7539a7b

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https://spark.adobe.com/sp/design/post/e6bfb014-43f8-43d5-9f93-42444bdebbf2
I made my title page for my iMovie on Adobe Spark Post.

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My Book Creator Multimedia Project "Reading Between the Headlines: Recognizing Fake News"

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My Book Creator Multimedia Project "Reading Between the Headlines: Recognizing Fake News"

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https://app.bookcreator.com/read/DE_XevyNSp68OJXBfPkuTg

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Read Believe Achieve Adobe Page Multimedia Project

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Read Believe Achieve Adobe Page Multimedia Project

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https://spark.adobe.com/sp/design/page/bc345ced-f768-46f9-a98e-b8967437f82c
My theme for this project was to show the different ways a school library serves its patrons, primarily being staff and students. I hope the takeaway is that school libraries are integral part of the learning process in the school community.

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https://youtu.be/g0ybB6I3kdQ

A web tool new to me this summer. This is the tool I introduced to the class. It allows students to interact with the lesson and provide important feedback to the teacher as to how well students are comprehending, learning, or applying information. It is a formative assessment tool, but engages kids, too!

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George Couros on Creating Learning Experiences from Chapter 12 in The Innovator's Mindset

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George Couros on Creating Learning Experiences from Chapter 12 in The Innovator's Mindset

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https://spark.adobe.com/sp/design/post/91067b69-1efa-4a9f-b78b-092388ec3c30

The author and educator, George Couros, used this quote to introduce Chapter 12 in his book, The Innovator's Mindset. The quote stood out to me as insightful and powerful. It is through application, that we best learn new ideas, concepts, information, etc. Through the experience of applying new ideas, we imprint the steps or procedures as to how the idea(s) can or cannot be used or come to understand how it fits or relates to the big picture. I thought this quote fit well for this message.

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George Couros on Creating Learning Experiences

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https://www.baltimorelibraryproject.org/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2013/09/Library-Impact-Studies.pdf

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https://spark.adobe.com/sp/design/post/d762d764-d6d6-45b8-a36d-578d480a733c
This quote by Beth came early in the course when she was describing how she would like us to approach an assignment. It is significant to me because I feel it applies to the students in my classroom, as well. This statement is telling us to think critically. If we limit ourselves to only speaking the obvious, then we are not connecting or identifying relationships in our thinking. As educators, I feel we should see this as the goal behind our instruction.

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https://spark.adobe.com/sp/design/post/a5c8db11-ea62-486b-b846-c0e33952890c
This quote was a big 'aha moment' for me and came on the first day of class. One reason it was significant is because it allowed me to view the use of technology from a different perspective. In a classroom setting, the emphasis should be on the outcome or the growth the student makes. I truly appreciate this understanding.

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https://spark.adobe.com/post/H0O3faGb63O2H/
I wanted to include an example of a sketchnote and mention how they are an important part of my thinking this summer. I spend a lot of time as a teacher deciding upon and determining how students should intake information. This idea allows students to output what they have taken in. Sketchnotes provide an opportunity for students to 'show' what they know. It allows them to visualize, clarify and think through their new learning.

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George Couros on "The Innovator's Mindset."  He explores the idea 'how do we move beyond the growth mindset?'  Do not limit ourselves through which we learn but by what we do!  Empower staff and students by focusing on their strengths.  Model "Strength-based" leadership and learnig.

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George Couros on "The Innovator's Mindset."  He explores the idea 'how do we move beyond the growth mindset?'  Do not limit ourselves through which we learn but by what we do!  Empower staff and students by focusing on their strengths.  Model "Strength-based" leadership and learnig.

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Developing "The Innovator's Mindset"; The Connection Between Innovation and Being an Artist

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In this video prepared for #connectivity17, George Couros discusses "The Innovator's Mindset", what it is, and how to develop a culture of innovation. Links: The Innovator's Mindset (the book) - http://bit.do/timgc Blogs as Portfolios - http://georgecouros.ca/blog/presentation-resources/resources-on-blogs-as-digital-portfolios School vs Learning - http://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/4974 Identity Day - https://www.diigo.com/list/gcouros/Identity-Day

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Competencies supported by the educator to enable students to experience success and be 'college and career ready.'

IOWA CORE STANDARDS

EDUCATOR RESOURCES

PARENTS & COMMUNITY

Universal Constructs: Essential for 21st Century Success

The universal constructs were identified following an analysis of the competencies and habits of mind needed for future successes in careers, college and citizenry. A team of educators and business representatives conducted a literature review of multiple sources that included the P21’s “Framework for 21st Century Learning,” the “Definition and Selection of Key Competencies” by NCREL/Metiri Group, the cross disciplinary proficiencies in the “American Diploma Project” by Achieve, “The Global Achievement Gap” by Tony Wagner, “Born Digital: Understanding the First Generation of Digital Natives” by John Palfrey and Urs Gasser, and Discovering the Habits of Mind by Arthur Costa. The universal constructs apply all aspects of an individual's life across all curricular areas.

CRITICAL THINKING

Critical thinking is the ability to access and analyze key information to develop solutions to complex problems that may have no clear answer. It incorporates reflective and visionary processes. Critical thinking utilizes abstractions and non-rules based strategies to guide decisions, behaviors and actions. Twenty-first century critical thinking reflects:

thoughtful questioning that challenges assumptions, promotes higher order thinking, leads to new insights and validates perceptions.

metacognition that supports reflective practice.

processes that analyze, select, use and evaluate various approaches to develop solutions.

critical issues that develop innovative responses.

analysis and synthesis of multiple sources and points of information.

intentional use of disciplinary frameworks to analyze complex issues and information.

suspension of judgment while collecting evidence to make determinations.

COMPLEX COMMUNICATION

Complex communication is based on the successful sharing of information through multiple means that include visual, digital, verbal and nonverbal interactions. The message is purposeful, clear and concise and leads to an accurate exchange of information and ideas. Complex communication in the 21st Century reflects:

negotiation processes that generate mutually satisfactory solutions.

managing and resolving conflicts.

interacting effectively with people of different cultures.

selection and integration of various communication processes.

integration of appropriate forms of informative communication technology.

understanding the interactions among modes of communication.

meaningful and engaging interactions.

focus, energy and passion around the key message.

navigation through nuances of effective communication.

CREATIVITY

Creativity incorporates curiosity and innovation to generate new or original thoughts, interpretations, products, works or techniques. Creativity is nurtured, advanced and modeled through numerous approaches that include inquiry-based learning, abstract thinking and student-focused learning. Twenty-first century creativity reflects:

a disciplined process that includes skill, knowledge, imagination, inspiration and evaluation.

capturing or collecting new ideas for current or future use.

a combination of seemingly unrelated ideas into something new.

a respectful exchange of ideas.

engagement in formal and informal learning experiences.

divergent thinking.

entrepreneurial thinking that encourages unique thoughts and applications.

a comfort level with open-ended challenges that reflect multiple approaches and results.

reconfiguration of current thought within a new context.

pattern recognition across disciplines that results in an innovative outcome.

COLLABORATION

Collaboration is working among and across personal and global networks to achieve common goals. It requires cultural competence and personal and civic responsibility in all environments. Collaboration also requires open and flexible approaches to leadership. Twenty-first century collaboration reflects:

non-hierarchical leadership based on individual skill sets.

respect for a complex process that requires individuals to contribute and participate in meaningful interactions.

the belief that group synergy enhances productivity.

understanding and application of effective group processes to solve problems.

productive group interactions.

respectful disagreement.

FLEXIBILITY AND ADAPTABILITY

Flexibility and adaptability include responding and adjusting to situational needs, and changing to meet the challenges of new roles, paradigms and environments. Flexibility and adaptability include the thoughtful balance between an individual’s core beliefs and appropriate reaction to change. These dispositions are nurtured through lifelong learning and continuous improvement. Twenty-first century flexibility and adaptability reflect:

engagement in innovation and creativity.

intellectual agility.

embracing change.

expecting and accepting the emotions inherent in change while supporting those who are involved.

respect for unique qualities of others and self.

purposeful and thoughtful response to disruptions.

acknowledging and responding to dissonance in productive ways.

the potential for  positive and negative outcomes in risk-taking.

proactive and reactive approaches to change.

acknowledging ambiguity is inherent in a changing environment.

PRODUCTIVITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Productivity is prioritizing, planning and applying knowledge and skills to make decisions that create quality results in an ever-changing environment. Individuals and teams demonstrate initiative, self-direction and personal responsibility to add value to the world around them. Individuals demonstrate accountability through efficient time management, appropriate resource allocation, personal integrity and self-monitoring to meet the demands of productivity. Individuals and teams recognize interconnectedness of their actions at all levels. Twenty-first century productivity and accountability reflect:

the ability to acquire new learning on one’s own.

application of appropriate processes and tools to facilitate task completion.

self-sufficiency as required in a complex environment.

identification of available opportunities.

motivation and commitment to achieve.

assuming leadership roles.

building on prior learning and experience to apply knowledge and skills in a variety of contexts.

self-confidence and self-respect.

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A model which asks teachers to reflect on the 'why' behind technology integration. In what way and for what purpose does technology enhance the learning experience and require the student to 'communicate,' 'collaborate,' 'think critically,' and 'create?'

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What should we be doing with our students?

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What should we be doing with our students?