Mastering Ed Tech
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Session Description
Unlock the secrets to edtech mastery as we delve into the essential components that can transform you into an expert. Our journey centers around three crucial elements:
Evidence-Based Pedagogy
The Art of Instructional Coaching
Digital Tools Unleashed
Leave this session not only equipped with a wealth of resources but also with a concrete roadmap for success.
“I’m trying to learn about ed tech but don’t know where to start. Are there any great books, articles, or people I should check out?”
Outline
I. Four Corners Activity
II. Three Key Areas
Evidence-Based Instructional Strategies
Instructional Coaching
Digital Tools
III. 3-2-1 AI Prompt Engineering
IV. Exploring Resources
V. Reflection
I. Four Corners
Goal: To explore and reflect on your perspectives regarding educational technology in schools. (Get a copy of slides)
II. Three Key Areas for Exploration
A. Evidence-Based Strategies
Is it possible to derive a high yield lesson design formula for student engagement? If so, it might look like this:
(BBL+ TCM&SEL + HESIS + EdTech) * Coaching –> Accelerated Student Growth for All Learners
(BBL+ TCM&SEL + HESIS + EdTech) * Coaching –> Accelerated Student Growth for All Learners
Here are the components:
Brain-Based Learning (BBL)
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Teaching with Culture in Mind (TCM)
Evidence-Based Strategies
Educational Technology or Digital Tools
Power of Coaching
You can access more information using links.
Ready to dig-in and build some background knowledge? Or maybe, you need to achieve escape velocity?
Consider using the Notes Organizer (get a copy via Canva or Google Slides) to quickly read and remember information you will need for the future.
Learn what organizations to join, books to read, and more.
B. Instructional Coaching
Without coaching, you are wasting your time. No one cares how cool a digital tool is if it can’t impact learner achievement and if they don’t know how and when to implement it. That’s where coaching comes in and sets up a structure for assisting others in supporting student learning. To coach effectively, you need to ensure you and your coachee have knowledge of:
Evidence-based strategies (and when to use them)
Digital tools (and how to use them)
Formative assessment (for gauging when and how to best use strategies and technology)
There are lots of coaching approaches. I’m partial to Diane Sweeney’s work. You can also find an overview of coaching approaches in the TCEA blog.
Let's put all the piece together in this jigsaw activity. You'll get a chance to see how coaching, edtech, research-based instructional strategies, and more fit together. Having a solid foundation in this area can ensure you are ready to master the edtech elements on your way to becoming an EdTech Pro.
C. Digital Tools
When you think about digital tools, you may first ask, “Where do I start? There are so many!” The truth is, you need a place you can go that allows you to mix-n-match. You are matching digital tools with the instructional strategy that will best support them.
For example, K-3 teachers use strategies for teaching vocabulary, but what digital tools do you use with those? In this article, Vocabulary Acquisition: Three Tools for You, we offer a variety of ways digital tools and strategies go together. Another option is EduProtocols. These templates and resources offer ways to connect tried-n-true strategies to digital tools.
III. AI Prompt-Engineering for EdTech
IV. Exploring Resources
V. Reflection
Use this 3-2-1 tool to capture 3 things you've learned, 2 questions you have, and 1 act you plan to take as a result.
Not familiar with 3-2-1 approach? You might enjoy this piece by Teach Thought.