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Game-Changing Lessons: Explore Free & Authentic Resources on K20 LEARN

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Session description

Explore the K20 LEARN site for free resources—5E lessons, instructional strategies, game-based learning, and tech tools. Find practical, engaging materials that enhance authentic teaching and learning. You'll leave with ready-to-use content for learners. This hands-on, interactive session equips you to apply these resources right away.

Outline

Engage (15 minutes):
Introduce the K20 LEARN website and its purpose.
Use Mentimeter to gather responses, sparking interest in the session's content.
Explore (25 minutes)
Introduce various categories of resources on the K20 LEARN site, focusing on the game portal, 5E lessons, and instructional strategies.
Briefly demonstrate how to navigate the website and access different resources.
Encourage participants to identify resources they find particularly useful or relevant to their teaching context.
Explain (20 minutes)
Discuss how to evaluate resources for authenticity and alignment with educational standards.
Present strategies and tools for integrating technology into lessons to promote authentic learning experiences.
Facilitate a discussion where groups share insights from their exploration, focusing on how certain resources can address diverse student needs.
Provide a handout summarizing evaluation criteria and integration strategies.
Extend (20 minutes):
Guide participants in designing a lesson plan using the resources they have explored.
Focus on incorporating critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Have participants work in pairs or with a presenter to brainstorm a lesson plan, incorporating elements from K20 LEARN.
Encourage participants to share with their colleagues.
Evaluate (10 minutes)
Summarize key takeaways from the session, emphasizing the importance of authentic learning experiences.
Use a quick exit ticket activity with the instructional strategy 3-2-1 for participants to identify the most applicable tools of the K20 LEARN website.
This presentation will use the following tactics to engage participants:
Dynamic Peer-to-Peer Interaction: Dive into lively small group discussions and collaborative partnerships for exciting lesson planning!
Interactive Device-Based Activities: Get hands-on as you explore the K20 LEARN website on your personal devices—discover, engage, and share!
Fun Games: Amp up the energy with live polling and exit ticket activities that spark participation and gather valuable feedback!

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Supporting research

Authenticity Practitioner Brief: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O4J4LinXifZo0s3gv1MbHFRQMe-DKCAp/view?usp=sharing

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Presenters

Mary Braggs

Instructional Technology Specialist

Oklahoma Educational Technology Trust

Jared Whaley

Instructional Technology Specialist

OETT

Session specifications

Topic:

Online Tools, Apps and Resources

TLP:

Yes

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

District Level Leadership, Teacher, Curriculum Designer/Director

Attendee devices:

Devices required

Attendee device specification:

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

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

In this session, participants will need an internet-enabled device, like a laptop or tablet, to fully engage. Participants will be exploring the K20 LEARN website, navigating through its free and authentic 5E lessons, strategies, games, and tech tools. Having your own device will allow them to interact with these resources in real-time. However, if participants don't have one available, no worries! I will provide three iPads for participants to use. This way, everyone can explore the platform and walk away with materials ready to implement in the classroom.

Subject area:

Other: Please specify

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Collaborator

Use collaborative tools to expand students’ authentic, real-world learning experiences by engaging virtually with experts, teams and students, locally and globally.

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 educational standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize learning.

TLPs:

Prioritize authentic experiences