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Genius Labs: Transforming Technology Instruction K-5

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Assistant Superintendent
Meriden Public Schools
@bhaeffner
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Director of Technology and Curriculum
Meriden Public Schools
@TechSMoore
@techsmoore
Susan Moore is Meriden Public Schools’ Director of Instructional Technology and Curriculum. She supervises K-12 digital content and has reimagined technology programming at the elementary level. She supports the district’s student-centered learning initiatives, implements the Personalized Learning Program and I’m Charged teacher initiative, and coordinates the annual Take Charge and Code family event. Mrs. Moore is dedicated to sharing best practices and, to that end, organized Meriden’s Blended Learning Summit and Google Show & Tell. As an early adopter of instructional technology, she has provided multiple professional learning opportunities both within and outside the district.

Session description

This session will highlight how the Meriden Public Schools reimagined technology instruction in all 8 of their K-5 elementary schools by aligning curriculum with the ISTE Standards for Students, redesigning traditional computer labs into Genius Labs, and leveraging community partnerships to make new technologies available to students.

Purpose & objective

Traditional computer labs typically include rows of desktops facing the walls or lined up in rows facing the teacher’s desk. Unfortunately, this arrangement does not allow for student collaboration or promote creative thinking. Mobile devices allow the structure of the technology classroom to shift and empower students to collaborate and share as they build skill. This presentation will demonstrate how redesigning computer labs and incorporating student choice into all lessons promotes student engagement and enhances learning. Participants will also see how community partnerships can support this work. Examples of student work will be shared as evidence of success.

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Outline

5 min: Presenter Introductions and District Overview
5 min: Problem statement
10 min: Transforming K-12 Technology Instruction
 Designing spaces to promote collaboration
 Curriculum
 Community partnerships
5 min: The results - Student video and work samples
5 min: Q & A

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Supporting research

https://www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards-for-students

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Session specifications

Topic:
Innovative learning environments
Grade level:
PK-5
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Chief technology officers/superintendents/school board members, Curriculum/district specialists, Technology coordinators/facilitators
Attendee devices:
Devices useful
Attendee device specification:
Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows
Participant accounts, software and other materials:
Attendees will be able to access presentation materials from any device.
Subject area:
Computer science, STEM/STEAM
ISTE Standards:
For Students:
Empowered Learner
  • Students articulate and set personal learning goals, develop strategies leveraging technology to achieve them and reflect on the learning process itself to improve learning outcomes.
Creative Communicator
  • Students choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.