Designing The Future by GEMS Nations Academy

Designing The Future by GEMS Nations Academy https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q en-us 2016-08-09 18:24:18 UTC 2016-08-10 15:13:22 UTC hello@padlet.com Worst https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872089 Trying to use hyperlinks in student papers ]]> 2016-08-10 09:29:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872089 Worst https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872119 Trying to integrate technology (laptops) but having students become very distracted by other apps/websites that they were not supposed to be on i.e. Facebook, gaming. Consequence of a bad lesson/disengagement? ]]> 2016-08-10 09:30:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872119 Best https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872131 Used video games with middle school students to engage them with concepts related to civics education. Found that some students learned as much from the games as they did from teaching each others with less gaming experience.

Sim City

Civ 4

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Worst
Using a smart board as a glorified whiteboard to project a presentation because there has not been enough training with the technology.

Best
Using educational games to model difficult concepts, through unique learner experiences.

]]> 2016-08-10 09:30:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872140 Worst https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872143 Bad / no internet at school, little bandwidth so even best of tech tools to use for lessons in class couldn't be used at all]]> 2016-08-10 09:30:51 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872143 Worst https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872167 Using powerpoint as the only platform for student presentations]]> 2016-08-10 09:31:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872167 Worst https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872169 ICT Dropping off brand new mac book airs in front of the students and giving no support on how to roll out, setup, add apps for students to use. Crash course.]]> 2016-08-10 09:31:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872169 worst https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872175 planned a whole lesson which was internet-dependent: guess what? no internet that day! glad we still had some text books

]]> 2016-08-10 09:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872175 worst https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872180 wasting learning time discussing/arguing/ fiddling with how to use the devices r]]> 2016-08-10 09:31:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872180 Worst https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872199 Spending the entire class period trying to get the technology to turn on]]> 2016-08-10 09:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872199 Best https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872205 Teacher cross-curricular collaboration of topics with technology tools and resources that enhanced learning in multiple content classes]]> 2016-08-10 09:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872205 Best https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872210 Using iPads to create / perform and present original stories about community helpers. ]]> 2016-08-10 09:32:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872210 Worst https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872223 The transition from using one course platform to another. All students and staff were unfamiliar with the new platform, which caused many problems. ]]> 2016-08-10 09:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872223 Best https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872233 Having students use a website on their iPads called www.storylineonline.net as a Listening to Reading rotation during reader's workshop. Students can listen to actors read stories aloud while following along with the subtitles.

Words Their Way spelling program has interactive word sorts to do on smart board.

ActivBoard allows for more interactive experiences with lessons - keeps students engaged, etc.

]]> 2016-08-10 09:32:42 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872233 worst https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872263 learning that my students had not been taught how to use the record feature, when the documentation for a lesson was based on that misconception. ]]> 2016-08-10 09:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872263 Best https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872267 2016-08-10 09:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872267 Best https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872275 - Creating webcasts to model certain skills for students. For example, reading through and marking up a primary source document while speaking thoughts out loud - lets students visually see what I'm doing and also hear what my thought process is.
- Using scavenger hunt type activities to have students do research on their own, but still being able to guide what they are finding and concentrating on. Very specific website directions, however. ]]> 2016-08-10 09:33:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872275 worst https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872278 i have gems review and laptop stopped suddenly.]]> 2016-08-10 09:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872278 worst https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872281 creating an amazing project using a certain website and then not checking the schools computers to see if there was access. There was access, but java had to be updated an the school refused because the grade book system wouldn't work on those computers ]]> 2016-08-10 09:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872281 Worst https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872291 Trying to use youtube videos in lessons but having the links not work or load.]]> 2016-08-10 09:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872291 Best https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872315 Creating shared learning platforms digitally so that students can share with each other and then share with parents too]]> 2016-08-10 09:34:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872315 Best https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872320 Creating educational games (Kahoot!) to review subject material]]> 2016-08-10 09:34:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872320 best  https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872321 2016-08-10 09:34:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872321 best https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872335 use tellegami ]]> 2016-08-10 09:34:49 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872335 Best https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872353 using a program that differentiated students learning by testing them and assigning them fun, game like, lessons based on where they were academically

]]> 2016-08-10 09:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872353 worst https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872358 writing on a smartboard with whiteboard marker]]> 2016-08-10 09:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872358 Worst https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872366 Planning a math lesson on an iPad app during an inspection and discovering that the subscription was expired ]]> 2016-08-10 09:35:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872366 Worst https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872388 Using too advanced technology as a tool for a project where the content class subject is secondary to the students' stress and learning of the technology as the primary (happens especially to new teachers in an international context)]]> 2016-08-10 09:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872388 Best https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872397 Using tools like Class Dojo to track student behaviors]]> 2016-08-10 09:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872397 Best https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872400 QR caching event for whole of secondary school. Kids loved i and were able to record their teams over course of event on one of their devices.

Having one of our G8 students video our swim galas for us and produce an amazing video which could be shared with whole school.]]> 2016-08-10 09:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872400 Best a_daswani_gna https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872407 Having 1:2 laptops in the classroom and working in a school that had a large budget dedicated to technology. Our administrators were willing to let us order resources to try new projects (within reason!).

]]> 2016-08-10 09:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872407 Worst https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872410 Having to implement the use of Raspberry Pi in a workplace without proper guidance]]> 2016-08-10 09:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872410 Best https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872413 independent projects in groups with teacher facilitating technology to help answer research questions]]> 2016-08-10 09:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872413 Best https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872422 using games to check the students progress]]> 2016-08-10 09:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872422 Worst https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872428 In general, feeling like you have great tech resources available but not using them or being aware of how to use them\]]> 2016-08-10 09:36:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872428 Best https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872431 Over a period of 4 weeks, I used the Seesaw program to conduct an inquiry based project with another 3rd grade class in the US. We discussed the differences/similarities of midwest US weather to weather in the UAE.]]> 2016-08-10 09:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872431 Best https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872441 Students using cameras and iMovie to create a video teaching someone how to do something in the target language using commands]]> 2016-08-10 09:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872441 Best https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872448 Learning how to use iMovie!]]> 2016-08-10 09:37:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872448 Best https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872457 Learning how to program a Parrot drone and flying it for the President of Reggio Emilia]]> 2016-08-10 09:37:20 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872457 Worst a_daswani_gna https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872466 Having a technology coach whose standard answer was, "What do you think you should do?" and there was nothing beyond that.]]> 2016-08-10 09:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872466 Worst https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872479 Students were asked to find online resources regarding the executive branch and what function it serves in the American Federal System of Government. Some unsolicited advice... Ensure your students know that the Presidents Website is Whitehouse .gov verses .com]]> 2016-08-10 09:37:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872479 worst https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872483 having technology materials that were either missing or broken

]]> 2016-08-10 09:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872483 Best https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872487 Using Kahoot for an addition lesson and see one of my ELL students shine beyond expectations ]]> 2016-08-10 09:37:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872487 Best https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872490 viewpure.com -- displays youtube videos without the ads or potentially inappropriate subjects/ads getting displayed in front of class

]]> 2016-08-10 09:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872490 worst https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872504 almost having inappropriate sites pop up from QR code posters. Having set up over a year ago the youtube clips had disappeared and been replaced with these suggestions!]]> 2016-08-10 09:38:28 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872504 best https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872528 seeing the students looking forward and enjoying the lessons by using Quran Explorer or even just power point or youtube to give them access to the Islamic curriculum]]> 2016-08-10 09:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872528 Best https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872531 Having accessibility features for my SEN students on their iPads]]> 2016-08-10 09:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872531 Worst https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872591 Created what was supposed to be an interactive powerpoint involving different owls and the sounds they make. When trying to present it on a SmartBoard, realized that the sound function would not work.

]]> 2016-08-10 09:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872591 Best https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872601 CMK 2016 opened up a whole new technology dimension ]]> 2016-08-10 09:41:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872601 best https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872647 My best experience of technology was during a project on Romero Britto- the children felt they needed more ideas to incorporate and the magic that happened when they began their own research was brilliant! The vocabulary, discussion and teaching that happened around shape and line in their ideas was great! Technology was needed to fuel their creativity, influence their choices and give them examples.

]]> 2016-08-10 09:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872647 worst https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872671 Using technology to create stencils used for spray painting- the reality of the idea and its use was very far apart from the original finding/designing of an idea. Things that looked great on screen were not practical in reality. There were a variety of problems but the main one being a great design using 'technology' did not transfer to the reality of creating a negative image with the spray paint.

]]> 2016-08-10 09:43:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872671 Best https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872697 Using movie maker to create a video for my nations interview ]]> 2016-08-10 09:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872697 Best https://padlet.com/nationsacademy/5y0tk3jqv15q/wish/117872710 Using iMovie to make videos to learn arabic.

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