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Three Cool Scientifically Proven Tech Tools to Achieve Full Focus

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Pennsylvania Convention Center, 116

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Dr. Michael Gaskell is a Principal in NJ.. He serves as a mentor to new principals (NJL2L) and has been published in dozens of articles, including Education Post, NASSP, ASCD Smartbrief,. Mike presented at the Learning and the Brain conference, November, 2021; and FETC twice. He has been on numerous podcasts including Larry Ferlazzo’s Education Week Classroom Q&A. Mike has published books: Radical Principals, Leading Schools Through Trauma and Microstrategy Magic and works to support instructional excellence and student success. Handles: Twitter: GaskellMGaskell LinkedIn: michael-gaskell-922711100 Instagram: mgaskell0 Email: mgaskell0@gmail.com Website: www.mikesmicrominute.com

Session description

Participants engage in practical, scientifically proven practices to prime learners toward focus and apply this to their classroom, through PD to optimize student learning and productivity. Topics include binaural beats; introducing brain waves, achieve "distracted focus"; calming the primal parts of the brain, reducing anxiety through short guided practices.

Purpose & objective

Provide students with tools to maximize their focus and productivity.
Learn methods to aid students in their overall state of wellness, and performance.
Leverage the technology tools provided to build an inventory of best practices for themselves and their learners.

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Outline

There will be a brief discussion about evidence/research to support the use of the optimizing strategies. Following this, three techniques, all available online for free will be shared, and practiced, with discussion about their purpose and applicability. These include:
1. listening to binaural beats,
2. introducing brain waves through achieving a "distracted focus"
3. calming the primal parts of the brain that accelerate anxiety through short guided practices

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Supporting research

Leading Schools Through Trauma, author Michael Gaskell (on Amazon)

Reversing Digital Disruption for Students: https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/reversing-digital-disruption-for-students

How to Quiet the Hyperactive Hive Mind in Schools: https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/how-to-quiet-the-hyperactive-hive-mind-in-schools

3 Powerful Social Media Students: https://www.smartbrief.com/original/2021/09/3-powerful-social-media-solutions-students%C2%A0?utm_source=brief

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Session specifications

Topic:
Online tools, apps & resources
Grade level:
PK-12
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Principals/head teachers, Professional developers, Teachers
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:
YouTube
Subject area:
Special education, STEM/STEAM
ISTE Standards:
For Coaches:
Change Agent
  • Connect leaders, educators, instructional support, technical support, domain experts and solution providers to maximize the potential of technology for learning.
For Education Leaders:
Equity and Citizenship Advocate
  • Ensure all students have access to the technology and connectivity necessary to participate in authentic and engaging learning opportunities.
For Educators:
Facilitator
  • Foster a culture where students take ownership of their learning goals and outcomes in both independent and group settings.