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Leveling Up Your Lessons With Student Voice!

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Colorado Convention Center, 708/10/12

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Presenters

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Joe Merrill
Educator
The Merrills EDU, LLC
@TheMerrillsEDU
@TheMerrillsEDU
Kristin and Joe Merrill share a passion for infusing EdTech into their Fourth and First Grade classrooms. Together, they have a combined 20+ years of teaching experience, where they collaborate to create engaging lessons that turn into memories for their students. Even though they teach different grades, they share one common goal: learning needs to be interactive. This mindset drove them to write the books: The InterACTIVE Class and Flipgrid in the InterACTIVE Class (Elevate Books EDU), and put a new spin on traditional strategies to help implement technology that meets the needs of all students.
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Kristin Merrill
Middle School ELA
The Merrills EDU, LLC
@TheMerrillsEDU
@TheMerrillsEDU
Kristin and Joe Merrill share a passion for infusing EdTech into their Fourth and First Grade classrooms. Together, they have a combined 20+ years of teaching experience, where they collaborate to create engaging lessons that turn into memories for their students. Even though they teach different grades, they share one common goal: learning needs to be interactive. This mindset drove them to write the books: The InterACTIVE Class and Flipgrid in the InterACTIVE Class (Elevate Books EDU), and put a new spin on traditional strategies to help implement technology that meets the needs of all students.

Session description

Teachers are always looking for ways to make teaching and learning more interactive in their classrooms. But, oftentimes we feel overwhelmed when it comes to integrating technology and content standards. Our session will help define interactive learning and how to design lessons that foster grit and challenge using technology

Purpose & objective

Purpose:
Our presentation aims to empower educators to leverage technology to enhance their teaching by integrating student voice into lessons effectively. It encourages a student-centered approach that directly aligns with standards, fosters engagement, creativity, and ownership of learning.

Objectives:

Understanding Student Voice:
Define the concept of "student voice" in education.
Explore why amplifying student voice is crucial for modern teaching.

Exploring Technology Integration:
Showcase various technology tools and platforms that facilitate student participation and collaboration.
Discuss the benefits of using technology to enhance student voice in lessons.

Designing Student-Centered Lessons:
Provide strategies for designing lessons that prioritize student contributions and perspectives.
Share best practices for structuring assignments and activities that encourage student voice.

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Outline

I. Introduction to Student Voice and Technology Integration
Definition and importance of student voice
The role of technology in enhancing student participation

II. Exploring Technology Tools and How They Aligning with Standards
Introduction to tools like Microsoft Flip, Canva, Book Creator, and more
Highlighting their features and applications
Demonstrating how technology tools can be used to align with educational standards
Examples of lessons and activities aligned with specific standards

III. Designing Student-Centered Lessons
Strategies for creating lessons that prioritize student voice and choice
How technology can facilitate student-centered learning experiences
Aligning Flip, Canva, and Book Creator activities with curriculum standards

IV. Assessment and Feedback
Using technology to assess student progress and gather feedback
Aligning assessment practices with standards for evaluation

V. Action Planning
Guiding participants in creating action plans to integrate technology and student voice into lessons
Encouraging goal setting and alignment with standards

VI. Q&A and Networking
Open forum for questions, discussion, and sharing of ideas
Networking opportunities among participants

By the end of the presentation, educators will have a clear understanding of how to leverage technology tools like Microsoft Flip, Canva, Book Creator, and more to enhance student voice, engagement, and creativity while aligning with curriculum standards effectively. They will leave with practical strategies and action plans to implement in their classrooms.

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Supporting research

"The InterACTIVE Class" by Joe and Kristin Merrill (Elevate Books EDU - Jan. 2020). Link: https://amzn.to/39RiHQF

"Flipgrid in the InterACTIVE Class" by Joe and Kristin Merrill (Elevate Books EDU - Jan. 2021). Link: https://amzn.to/3zOjvAz

"The Microsoft Infused Classroom" by Holly Clark, Tanya Avrith, Felisa Ford, Natasha Rachelle, and Kristin and Joe Merrill (Elevate Books EDU - Mar. 2020). Link: https://amzn.to/3AOCmwA

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Session specifications

Topic:
Innovation in early childhood/elementary
Grade level:
PK-5
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Coaches, Teachers
Attendee devices:
Devices not needed
Participant accounts, software and other materials:
Attendees should obtain a Canva for EDU account prior to our session.
Subject area:
Language arts, Math
ISTE Standards:
For Educators:
Designer
  • Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.
  • Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning.

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