and the research that supports their use Karen L. Stone M.Ed.

Welcome
Introductions Norms
Two feet rule Sign in Way

Keep an open mind

Is Technology a Privilege or a Right?

Its a RIGHT because Its RIGHT for children!

Its Brain Based!

Learners Differ In The Ways That They Are ENGAGED & MOTIVATED
Culture Personal Relevance Subjectivity (perspective, experiences ,feeling ,beliefs and desires) Background knowledge

Know their Interest

Students who are NOT paying attention Are NOT learning!

 Provide students with choice Make activities relevant and authentic Make it a safe environment by limiting distractions and demands

Help students sustain effort and persistence

Motivated students will regulate their attention and concentration

 With your students, establish goals and help them keep their eyes on the prize Challenge your learnersbut not in the same way Create opportunities for cooperative learning groups, remember to guide learners and support interactions

Help students help themselves

Students that are able to self-regulate and/or intrinsically motivated, are more effective in an engaging environment

 Provide various forms of support, prompts, rubrics, checklist, model task as well as behaviors, and/or provide mentors Teach coping skills that help manage frustration Provide self-assessment tools and support learners by helping them become selfreflective

Tools for Student Engagement

Creating Evaluating Analyzing Apply

Understanding Remembering

Tools for Engagement www.jcpsweb20.wikispaces.com

Its your turn

Visit the jcpsweb20 Wikispace Visit each of the sites complete task where needed. Make sure to record the wikispace address so that you are able to locate the resources again Ask for help as needed Tryinquiry is the best teacher!

Thank you!