https://padlet.com/tmclabaugh/1eleh2jd6fna Made with good vibes en-us 2017-04-03 20:32:50 UTC 2017-04-09 21:29:08 UTC hello@padlet.com tmclabaugh https://padlet.com/tmclabaugh/1eleh2jd6fna/wish/164476628 In order to create a modern learning experience, schools need to identify where their lessons fall under the SAMR continuum model.
1. Automating is when technology is used for enhancement.
a. Stage 1: Substitution- Teachers are using an interactive board to present material that they used to present on chalkboards, the delivery method is the only thing that has changed. 
b. Stage 2: Augmentation-Requires students to use a tool substitute. For example instead of handwriting a report, they type the report and submit it online.
2. Informating is when students become active participants in gathering, synthesizing, and creating information.
a. Stage 1: Modification-Requires the tasks the students are doing to be redesigned so they are actively using web tools to find information.
b. Stage 2: Redefinition-Requires students to select and use technology and web-based tools to complete a task. 
3. Amplifying-Students use technology to expand beyond their classroom. They share their work with their classmates, on school websites, and globally by posting it online. ]]> 2017-04-03 20:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tmclabaugh/1eleh2jd6fna/wish/164476628 tmclabaugh https://padlet.com/tmclabaugh/1eleh2jd6fna/wish/164499073 According to Hale and Fisher(2013) "An orbit of ability is a given person's knowledge and talent, or expertise" (pg. 10). When teachers work together their orbits of ability grow. To ensure teachers' orbits of ability touch, teachers must purposefully work together. The more teachers work together, the more each individual grows. I think this was a great reminder that every person has different strengths, and working together helps everyone. According to a study by Killion (2015) "Teacher's rate of improvement increases more rapidly if they work in a school with higher-quality collaboration than they would if they worked in a school with lower-quality collaboration" (pg. 64). The study also showed that students scores in math and reading increased in schools that had teacher collaboration (Killion, J. 2015). Collaboration is beneficial for both the teachers and the students. ]]> 2017-04-04 00:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tmclabaugh/1eleh2jd6fna/wish/164499073 tmclabaugh https://padlet.com/tmclabaugh/1eleh2jd6fna/wish/164503198 The transformation spiral consists of four phases to purposefully upgrade units of study.
1. Appraising and Brainstorming-During this phase teacher(s) decide which unit they are gong to upgrade. Then the teacher decides what content and curriculum will be covered as well as the resources and materials needed to complete the unit. The teacher also decides whose orbits of ability will be helpful when planning the unit.
2. Commitment and Communication-During this phase the teachers recognize the level of commitment they will need in order to upgrade their desired unit. They will also communicate with other teachers in order to prepare and implement the lesson.
3. Reactions and Reflections-During this phase teachers reflect on what worked during the unit and what did not. They can do this by talking it over with colleagues or writing it down.
4. Revisions-During this phase teachers can make changes or additions to the previously taught unit in order to continue upgrading the lesson for next time it will be taught.]]> 2017-04-04 01:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tmclabaugh/1eleh2jd6fna/wish/164503198 tmclabaugh https://padlet.com/tmclabaugh/1eleh2jd6fna/wish/164737051 Hale, J. & Fisher, M. (2013). Upgrade Your Curriculum: Practical Ways to
  Transform Units and Engage Students. Alexandria, VA: ASCD
Killion, J. (2015). High-quality collaboration benefits teachers and
    students. JSD, 36(5), 62-64 Retrieved from https://learningforward.org/docs/default-source/jsd-october-2015/high-quality-collaboration-benefits-teachers-and-students.pdf

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