21st Century Learning by Tanya Di Marcelli https://padlet.com/tdimarcelli/eykv7pfqrr2s Technology for the 21st Century Learner en-us 2017-11-11 18:43:31 UTC 2017-11-23 23:47:13 UTC hello@padlet.com Workshop tdimarcelli https://padlet.com/tdimarcelli/eykv7pfqrr2s/wish/206043056 Please join us for an interactive workshop to discuss ways to best support ELLs in the 21st century classroom. You will learn how to properly navigate 21st century learning, benefits, tools, and the implementation of technology in the classroom and home.

When: November 10, 2017
Time: 5:00-7:00
Where: Catholic Education Center
]]> 2017-11-12 22:07:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tdimarcelli/eykv7pfqrr2s/wish/206043056 Why? tdimarcelli https://padlet.com/tdimarcelli/eykv7pfqrr2s/wish/206043210 Technology is a constant evolving facet of our global world today. Students and parents must acquire the appropriate skills to navigate today's technological world and language. Technology is a staple in schools today as a teaching and assessment tool. Students are developing technological skills that can be used in their daily life and future career. It is therefore important for students and parents to learn how to use technology wisely and effectively.



]]> 2017-11-12 22:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tdimarcelli/eykv7pfqrr2s/wish/206043210 What 21st century learning? tdimarcelli https://padlet.com/tdimarcelli/eykv7pfqrr2s/wish/206043966  21st century learning includes critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, evidence-based learning, and the use of technology as a teaching tool.
You will learn what it means and looks like to be a 21st century learner.
Focus on:
Blended Learning - combining online and face-to-face teaching
Virtual Learning Environment - Desire 2 Learn
]]> 2017-11-12 22:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tdimarcelli/eykv7pfqrr2s/wish/206043966 Desire 2 Learn (D2L) tdimarcelli https://padlet.com/tdimarcelli/eykv7pfqrr2s/wish/206044205 D2L is a web-based application used school wide. In the secondary level, students have access to their personal virtual learning application which is connected to the courses they are enrolled in. Teachers are able to share, instruct and assess students through this online system. Students can discuss, post and access course information. This workshop will teach parents and students how to navigate D2L and ways to utilize the application to best support student learning.

]]> 2017-11-12 22:17:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tdimarcelli/eykv7pfqrr2s/wish/206044205 Promote Success for ELLs tdimarcelli https://padlet.com/tdimarcelli/eykv7pfqrr2s/wish/206044489 - Promotes Critical, Collaborative skills
- Students can actively partake and engage in lessons through technology
- Use of grammar and spell-checking tools 
- Voice recognition software for oral communication
- Interactive, multilingual story boards, videos, online study tools (kahoot)
- Students become self-directed learners
- Allows choice - fosters independent learning and self-regulation

]]> 2017-11-12 22:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tdimarcelli/eykv7pfqrr2s/wish/206044489 What you will get from this workshop: tdimarcelli https://padlet.com/tdimarcelli/eykv7pfqrr2s/wish/206044686 * Hands-on labs, tablets
* Simple, step-by-step instructions
* Visuals, large graphics
* Information presented in small chunks
* Practical exercises
* Technical vocabulary

]]> 2017-11-12 22:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tdimarcelli/eykv7pfqrr2s/wish/206044686 Stay Connected! tdimarcelli https://padlet.com/tdimarcelli/eykv7pfqrr2s/wish/206045488 Independent Language Tools
* Duolingo
* Babbel
* Hello Lingo
Social Media Tools
* Instagram
* Twitter
* Facebook
]]> 2017-11-12 22:28:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tdimarcelli/eykv7pfqrr2s/wish/206045488 For Further Informationed! tdimarcelli https://padlet.com/tdimarcelli/eykv7pfqrr2s/wish/206046217 21st Century Competencies
http://www.edugains.ca/resources21CL/About21stCentury/21CL_21stCenturyCompetencies.pdf
Advisory: Effective Use of Technology
http://www.ontariodirectors.ca/CODE_Advisories/Downloads/CODE%20Advisory%20No%203%20WEB.pdf]]> 2017-11-12 22:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tdimarcelli/eykv7pfqrr2s/wish/206046217