3.b. Students learn how to evaluate sources for accuracy, perspective, credibility and relevance.

3.a. Students collaborate with a teacher to employ appropriate research techniques to locate digital resources that will help them in their learning process.

2. From today's content, I can create lesson plans for different activities, such as worksheets to examine sources of information, class discussions about other sources, and exercises to verify facts. I can also incorporate the SAMR model into my future classes to help students learn how to evaluate information and how to submit their responses through technology.

3. I would like to explore the SAMR model further to understand how to integrate it across the curriculum.

app.peardeck.org

2. I found the use of PearDeck to manage the class to be very effective and engaging. I'm considering incorporating this tool into my future classes with my students to enhance their learning experience. Additionally, I'm planning to use Common Sense Media to review various media materials for their appropriateness and quality, ensuring that they align with the Common Core standards.

   
   

   
   

3. I would like to build my skills and knowledge for hybrid learning/teaching. As future educators, it's important to focus on developing skills and knowledge for hybrid learning and teaching. We need to be prepared for the possibility of in-person classes transitioning to online sessions due to emergencies or inclement weather, etc.

   
   

-Look for S in the link

Look for a policy

-If the tool seems risky, check school & tech team

-COPPA

-IDEA

-Pupil Right??

-FERPA

Common sense media tool

https://www.commonsense.org/education

Privacy rating? To make sure that it is safe.

-Think, do I need to upload photos of my students

*cover students' faces with emoji

*blur face

*photo angle

Security

• Strong Password Policies: Implement policies that require strong passwords and encourage students to change them regularly. Teach them about password management tools.

Accessibility

• . Security

  • Strong Password Policies: Implement policies that require strong passwords and encourage students to change them regularly. Teach them about password management tools.

  • Secure Wi-Fi Connections: Ensure that your classroom or school network is secure, using WPA2 or WPA3 encryption for Wi-Fi access.

  • Two-Factor Authentication: Encourage the use of two-factor authentication (2FA) for accounts that support it, adding an extra layer of security.

  • Regular Updates: Keep all software, apps, and devices up to date to protect against security vulnerabilities.

  . Accessibility

  • Inclusive Tools: Use technology tools that are designed to be accessible for all students, including those with disabilities. Tools like Read&Write, VoiceOver, and screen magnifiers can support diverse learning needs.

  • Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Implement UDL principles by providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression. This ensures that all students can access and engage with the material.

  • Assistive Technology: Familiarize yourself with available assistive technologies (e.g., speech-to-text, text-to-speech, adaptive devices) that can help students with specific needs.

  . Appropriateness

  • Age-Appropriate Content: Select tools and resources that are appropriate for the age and maturity level of your students. Review content for relevance and suitability before introducing it in class.

  • Content Filtering: Use content filtering tools to block inappropriate websites and materials. Many school networks offer filtering options that can help maintain a safe online environment.

  • Digital Literacy: Educate students about evaluating online sources for credibility, bias, and appropriateness. This helps them become discerning consumers of digital content.

• Students will explore digital citizenship resources.   

• Students will  collaboratively create “Staying Safe Online” PSA Videos for a specific grade band.

  
  

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   I could use AI and the ethical use of AI in my future classroom by encouraging critical thinking, creating a comfortable environment for students to ask questions about AI and its impact on society, and engaging students in discussions and activities using Nearpod, as we did during class.

3. I want learn more about how to adopt other websites to collaborate learning for my students and how I could incorporate it within other lesson plans across curriculum.

Those associated with Digital Citizenship enable students to use technology in ways that are safe, responsible, ethical, and kind.

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   I can use AI prompting tools to help students become empowered learners by guiding them in asking questions, gathering information, and creating content. I can also design assessments where students create prompts for evaluation, such as summarizing a lesson or exploring a specific concept. Additionally, AI can provide diverse responses to a single prompt, offering multiple perspectives on a prompt.

   
   

3. I would like to understand better how the activities align with my overall curriculum and how AI prompts contribute to the larger curriculum, ensuring that they fully support the success of learning goals.

Format outputs

• Important points

• Numbered lists

• Nested lists

• Paragraphs

• Tables

• URLs

• Outlines

• Emojis

• Song 

AI Tools:

Chat/Text Bots

*GPT-4o(Free), 4.0 (paid)

*ClaudiA (free/paid)

Copilot/Bing AI

GeminiPoe

Educator

*Diffit

Eduaid

*MagicSchool AI

https://www.aiforeducation.io/ai-resources/the-five-s-model

• Microsoft Teams or Zoom:

  • These platforms offer video conferencing and chat features that facilitate communication and collaboration among students, especially in hybrid or remote learning environments.

• Padlet:

  • An interactive board where students can post notes, images, and links. It’s great for brainstorming and collecting ideas collaboratively.

• Flipgrid:

  • A video discussion platform where students can share their thoughts on topics and respond to each other, promoting dialogue and collaboration.

• Personal Information: Teach students about the importance of safeguarding personal information and the implications of oversharing online.

• Password Security: Educate students on creating strong passwords, the importance of changing them regularly, and using password managers.

  
  

  TOOLS

  Online Simulations: Use tools that simulate social media platforms, allowing students to navigate scenarios that teach them about privacy settings, sharing responsibly, and recognizing misinformation.

  
  

  
  

  Continuous Learning: Stay informed about emerging digital citizenship issues and trends through professional development and resources

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  Integrate Across Subjects: Look for ways to weave digital citizenship topics into various subject areas, reinforcing these lessons throughout the curriculum

• Introduce Digital Citizenship: Start with a clear definition of digital citizenship, including its importance in today's world. Explain concepts like online safety, privacy, digital footprints, and ethical behavior online.

• Use Frameworks: Utilize established frameworks like the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Students, which include digital citizenship principles, to guide your instruction.

• Support for Diverse Needs: Utilize tools like text-to-speech software and speech recognition programs to support students with disabilities or those who benefit from additional assistance.

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Implement UDL principles by providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression to accommodate diverse learners.

Multimedia and Interactive Resources

• Varied Content Formats: Offer content in multiple formats (videos, articles, podcasts, infographics) using platforms Nearpod.

  
  

  **This caters to different learning styles and preferences, making material more accessible.

• Interactive Learning: Incorporate platforms like Kahoot! or Quizlet that engage students while providing differentiated content based on their proficiency levels. - Use as an assessment tool as well**

By effectively integrating these strategies and tools, you can create a differentiated learning environment that meets the diverse needs of your students, fostering their success and engagement in the classroom.

-Physical computing

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Sequence: A particular order of steps or events

Physical Computing:

Creating/using devices that interact with the world around them. 

• Not just a screen

• Example: Robot - 

  • Sense

  • Think

  • Act

• Easy way to cement CS and CT concepts

  
  

Vocab Review - CS and CT

Computer Science
-Elementary definition, courtesy of Grant Noble: A field in which people use the power of computers to solve big problems.

-K12 CS Framework: The study of computers and algorithmic processes, including their principles, their hardware and software designs, their [implementation], and their impact on society.

Computational Thinking

The thought processes involved in using algorithms to solve problems.

- student and teacher paced/led

-algorithms

-station rotaion

-different features to show knowledge

FLIP

Coding with Micro:bit

VOCABULARY:

• The “env” (environment): MakeCode

  • Web-based for any device, includes emulator 

  • Start with an event (trigger)...the rest is logic

• Basic block

• Trigger block

AI Prompting

Suno AI

3. 
   

   I want to learn more about different programs/platforms and how to use them to scaffold learning, starting with simple tasks and moving on to more challenging ones.

Standards/Portfolio reflection - Why is integration of computer science concepts important for elementary students? How might you see yourself doing these integrations? (**SIDE: Week 10: Physical Computing - Microbits - Oct. 21, 2024**)

Future careers:

Meow Wolf (careers with CS)

-programming to solve a problem

-code.org

CS and CT integrations build other essential skills such as logic, task analysis, and collaborative problem-solving which are needed before middle school.

It’s important to plan pathways that lead to advanced CS opportunity in high school - not starting out with CS in high school.

Navigator: helps the driver -thinks about the BIG picture and offers suggestions

3. I'm a little concerned about how I will create my digital platform and how I will organize and outline it. I do want to use Google Slides, but that is a new platform for me.