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So Much Tech...So Little Time

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Colorado Convention Center, 201

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Presenters

Megan Roth

Technology and Innovation Consultant

Berrien Springs Public Schools
@roth_teach

I am a Pro Fives to Fifth grade Technology Teacher at Berrien Springs Public Schools. I have been teaching technology to elementary students for 6 years. I have a passion for learning about new technology and helping students gain skills that will help them throughout their lives. I believe that hands on learning is important for students to experience in order to gain knowledge.

Session description

How do we teach about the numerous technologies available in the world today? As an elementary specials teacher, I see students once a week. See how I have structured my technology classes to teach students about computer science, digital literacy, 3D printing, design thinking, maker center learning, and more.

Purpose & objective

Participants will have ideas and resources that they can take back to their own classrooms and schools in order to help them integrate technology into their plans. Not only will there be ideas using devices, but also ways to teach concepts using hands-on, device free methods. There are many different programs that I have used throughout the past five years, and participants will be able to hear about my success and failures that I have had.

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Outline

My presentation will start out with explaining my role at my school and the standards that I use throughout the school year. I will then talk about unplugged activities that my students take part in and makerspace activities that I have done in the past few years. Following this, we will discuss some of the programs and content that I cover during the year including: typing, coding, video game creation, 3D printing, binary code, and more. I will end by having question and sharing time. This will allow participants to add to the presentation by highlighting things that I have not tried. We can learn from each other. I will also try to have a contest for participants to take part in for coming to my session.

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Supporting research

Century, J., Ferris, K.A. & Zuo, H. Finding time for computer science in the elementary school day: a quasi-experimental study of a transdisciplinary problem-based learning approach. IJ STEM Ed 7, 20 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40594-020-00218-3

"Technology provides students with the tools and resources they need to develop a range of essential skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration. It also provides them with exposure to a variety of digital tools and platforms, helping them to become confident and proficient users."
"Discovering the Importantce of Technology in Education" https://www.uopeople.edu/blog/the-growing-importance-of-technology-in-education/#:~:text=Technology%20provides%20students%20with%20the%20tools%20and%20resources%20they%20need,become%20confident%20and%20proficient%20users.

Survey results from previous conference presentations on this topic:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jVyZp5wbMD-e9J90Q-Cl9Rq-NZIFbadKihXPblSLzs0/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ff_9JABLU6_Yl_bcYHq_YR49LFqGsneI4wbGUy5U5tA/edit?usp=sharing

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Session specifications

Topic:

Innovation in early childhood/elementary

Grade level:

PK-5

Skill level:

Beginner

Audience:

Curriculum/district specialists, Library media specialists, Teachers

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Windows, Android, iOS
Laptop: Mac, PC, Chromebook
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

Subject area:

Computer science, STEM/STEAM

ISTE Standards:

For Students:
Empowered Learner

Students understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies and are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies.

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