10-Rep Learning ~ Teague's Tech Treks

Learning Technology & Tech Observations by Dr. Helen Teague

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Weekend Ed. Quote ~ September 27

There are so many connections between teaching and sports! Consider this quote by pro tennis player Paul Annacone: 
“That is what great players do; they find solutions. They find how to win with what they have in the moment.” 
Paul Annacone, professional tennis player, coach, commentator during a September 21, 2019 telecast of the Laver Cup, [Tennis Channel]. 
The quote become even more applicable if the word “players” is switched out with the word “teachers.”

 


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Nerd Research Minute: Bedtime Use of Technology and Associated Sleep Problems in Children

Bedtime Use of Technology and Associated Sleep Problems in Children
Fuller, C., Lehman, E., Hicks, S., & Novick, M. B. (2017)

The purpose of this study (Fuller, Lehman, Hicks & Novick, 2017) was to explore bedtime electronic use and its impact on 3 health consequences—sleep quantity and quality, inattention, and body mass index. Parents of 234 children, ages 8 to 17 years, were surveyed to quantify hours of technology use (computer, video games, cell phone, and television), hours of sleep, and inattentive behaviors. Using any device at bedtime was associated with a statically significant increased use of multiple forms of technology at bedtime and use in the middle of the night, reducing sleep quantity and quality. Little association was found between technology use and inattention.

A statistically significant association was found between bedtime technology use and elevated body mass index.
Clinicians should discuss the impact of technology at bedtime to prevent harmful effects of overexposure.

“There was a significant relationship between average hours of sleep and technology use before bedtime (Figure 2). Children who watched television at bedtime were recorded to get 30 minutes less of sleep than those who did not watch television at bedtime (P = 0.025). Children who used their phone at bedtime reported approximately 1 hour less of sleep than those who did not (P < 0.001). Also, children who played video games at bedtime reported 30 minutes less sleep than those who did not, and were more likely (OR = 2.7; 95% CI = 1.30-5.75) to have trouble staying asleep. Children who used a computer at bedtime were reported to have approximately 60 minutes less sleep than those who did not (P < 0.001) and were more likely (OR = 2.1; 95% CI = 1.10-3.92) to have trouble falling asleep.”

 

The study referenced some indications toward tech use and B.M.I.

 

 

Study Reference Citation

Fuller, C., Lehman, E., Hicks, S., & Novick, M. B. (2017). Bedtime use of technology and associated sleep problems in children. Global pediatric health.Study retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5669315/
Study pdf: TechAndSleepAtBedtime2017

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Are Comic Books ‘Real’ Books?

From Eisner’s warning that “Comics as a reading form was always assumed to be a threat to literacy” (Eisner, 1985/2002, p. 3) seems at odds with the popularity of comic books, comic book stores, and online comic websites.
Comic books are an engaging component in a literacy book collection (Yarmi, Lestari, & Yufiarti, 2019). Not only can they provide reading opportunities, comic books form a writing and creating opportunities too (Griffiths, 2019).

That’s the research angle, but what is your perspective? Do comic books rise to the status of “Real Books’?                   To answer this question, let’s consider a wise perspective from Young Sheldon:

 

What would you choose for your superhero name? 

Mine would be the Notorious RPB  =  “ReadsPastBedtime”

Please leave a comment and share your superhero name!

#PBSReaders4Life

 

 

References

Eisner, E. (1985). Aesthetic modes of knowing. In E. Eisner and K. Rehage (Eds.), Learning and teaching the ways of knowing:
Eighty-fourth Yearbook of the National Society for the Study of Education (pp 23-36). Chicago: The University of Chicago
Press.
Eisner, E. (2002). The arts and the creation of the mind. New Haven: Yale University Press.
Griffiths, R. (2019). Young people express their feelings through creating and publishing comics. Children and Young People
Now
2019(2), 58-58.
Yarmi, G., Lestari, I., & Yufiarti, Y. (2019, January). Building Culture of Literacy through Child Fun Library. In International
Conference on Islamic Education (ICoIE 2018)
. Atlantis Press.

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Weekend Ed. Quote ~ September 20

QuestionsQuoteSasser

 

Lori Gracey, Executive Director of TCEA shared this quote from Andre Sasser, a math teacher in Louisiana.

Quote Question: What kind of questions do you find work well for student learning?

 


 

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Instructional Options with Interactive Google Maps

Today Dr. Terrence Cavanaugh presented a very informative Webinar from the SITE Distance Education SIG on “Using Nudging to Keep Online Students On Track.”

I learned about many inviting and collaborative activities for my online graduate students. My favorite activity was using Google Maps to create personalized maps reflecting our class.

Here is our map with various school locations where we’ve taught. Below the map are some of our collective curricular ideas for using the map in instruction.

 

 

Curricular Applications of Personalized Google Maps
~ list to be updated as new ideas are shared in class

Plot locations of:

  1. historical events
  2. monuments
  3. birthplaces of Presidents and First Ladies
  4. birthplaces of astronauts
  5. birthplaces of authors
  6. locations of children’s books, YA books, classics

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PBS TeacherLine Courses Begin Tomorrow!! Sign up Today!!

There is still time to combine PD and grad course credit to enhance concept/context competence?
PBSTeacherLine’s new series of courses begins September 18th! Each 6- week, PLN-enhancing interactive course revitalizes instructional practice starting Day 1! @pbsteachers

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GCU TEC-516 Insights

As our GCU Graduate Course in Instructional Theories and Models in Technology Education comes to a close, here are some of Insights Tweets from this term. The Class Hashtag is #GCUTEC516 and the teacher’s names have aliases.

#GCUTEC516 Insight TeacherR-“It’s amazing how much collaboration helps…when developing lessons & learning techniques/strategies/resources-a good practice to implement in the classroom too- Student collaboration is just as beneficial to their education & learning environment”

#GCUTEC516 TeacherJ Insight-“Education & learning environments benefit from positive online collaboration-It’s amazing in promoting learning-Ss/Ts alike should participate in collaboration-it’s crucial for life-long learners.”

#GCUTEC516 TeacherT Insight- [Our new superintendent] ”gave everyone a ‘district’ hashtag to use and one specific for each school. He was our first superintendent in 20 years that understood and embraced technology. Now, I can’t imagine a life without Twitter.”    

#GCUTEC516 TeacherC Insight-“Giving students resources, such as Digital Citizenship Resources for the Home from Common Sense Media & having them look over the information w/ parents…will let them know the importance of creating safe environments & interactions on the internet.” 

#GCUTEC516 TeacherE Insight-”Model digital citizenship online w/both an experiential & proactive approach w/students (Davis, 2017)- Proactively teaching digital citizenship provides students w/skills to handle situations that occur commonly w/tech or in digital environment.” 

#GCUTEC516 TeacherV Insight- “Just like any other skill we teach in class, we must make sure that our students are explicitly taught foundational digital citizenship skills. Not only must they be taught in class but teachers must lead by example and model these behaviors.”

#GCUTEC516 TeacherM Insight- “Heick (2019) also makes some really good comparisons between digital citizenship as well as regular citizenship and how they both correlate.”  

#GCUTEC516 TeacherL2 Insight- TeacherL Insight-“According to Heick (2019) the big idea is ‘treating people, places & spaces w/respect.’ As educators, we establish rules, guidelines, social contracts & norms in our classrooms & schools to ensure that teachers/colleagues/students practice respect.”

#GCUTEC516 TeacherL4 Insight- “As most teachers know, lessons don’t always go as planned-something unexpected always seems to come up & present challenges. However, w/ proper assessment & evaluation of instructional practices, changes can be made to instruction to address & overcome challenges.  

#GCUTEC516 TeacherK2 Insight- “Puentedura’s SAMR Model offers different levels of technology inclusion-Because there’s different levels in this model, I can start at a lower level & then progress as I want to include technology into my daily lessons.”

#GCUTEC516 TeacherL3 Insight- “Prior knowledge is so important in a young learners world; it is the basis for everything they will soon learn. Prior knowledge is the starting point for their learning & without it they would have a hard time guiding their own learning (Lucks, 1999).”

#GCUTEC516 TeacherB1 Insight- “The constructivist model can be very useful for Ss to become owners of their learning by activating prior knowledge. We always have to expose our Ss to how what they’re learning can be used in the real-world, it’s all about making connections.” 

#GCUTEC516 TeacherT3 Insight- “Teachers should be good role models. If we do something the right way, our students are more likely to follow our behavior. It is important that we keep showing by example throughout the year. This can be by explaining as well as reminders.” 

#GCUTEC516 TeacherL1 Insight- “[Instructional] coaches must be able to adapt/model a positive attitude-They should embrace new programs & tech & willingly implement them in their instruction-Adaptability is an essential quality of not only instructional coaches but also educators”  

#GCUTEC516 TeacherT2 Insight- “We want [to] set a good example for our students so they are aware of how to use others work correctly. Teaching students how to cite sources correctly will keep them on the right track.”  

#GCUTEC516 TeacherA Insight- “Helping [peer teachers] identify better [ethical technology practices] builds a level of trust with your peers that you did not have. It also ensures that the students will learn the right way.” 

#GCUTEC516 TeacherB2 Insight- “As tech coach, I want to motivate & encourage teachers to use tech to help our students. Today’s students are entering a world of unknown opportunities/challenges/pitfalls–tech is a big part of these opportunities (Moreillon & Fontichiaro, 2008).”    

#GCUTEC516 TeacherI Insight- “Interestingly people often think that because it’s an electronic that  teens will automatically like it. It still has to be relevant and meaningful to them.” 

#GCUTEC516 TeacherK1 Insight- “The easiest way to identify comfort level and interest of tech w/ a peer in my district is through simple conversation & observation. It’s important to recognize that tech can be used to transform teaching & learning but requires Ts to continue learning new tech  (King, 2003). 

#GCUTEC516 TeacherD Insight-“It’s the responsibility of educators to try & keep up w/ anything that potentially benefits students-Keeping up w/ every new program or new gizmo may not be realistic but once an item has been proven to be educationally useful Ts should learn more about it”

#GCUTEC516 TeacherK3 Insight-“Before we begin using computers, I want to teach my students about Digital Citizenship. It’s such a coincidence that [GCUTEC516 covered] Digital Citizenship at the same time as I am thinking about my Digital Citizenship lessons for my students!” 

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PBS Webinar: Create Fun & Interactive Learning Centers

PBSLearningCenter Webinar
Fun AND instructive learning centers provide a rich opportunity for children to develop and deepen their understanding of the world around them as they engage in different types of play and exploration. They also create equitable learning opportunities by providing youngsters multiple pathways to explore and deepen their understanding of important concepts. But this does not happen without thoughtful, intentional preparation and skillful guidance by the teacher.
Join PBS on September 24 at 5 PM ET in a Webinar to learn how to design equitable learning centers that build knowledge, engage children in inquiry, prompt critical thinking, and foster collaborative and playful learning.
You will receive a CE Certificate by attending the webinar.
After the webinar, you’ll be able to:
  • Plan learning center activities that are evidence based.
  • Plan learning center activities that are accessible to children.
  • Plan learning center activities that are deliberately connected to the disciplinary studies of the day or week.
  • Assemble an array of learning centers intentionally designed to provide children with multiple learning pathways.

Click here to Register at EdWeb

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Weekend Ed. Quote ~ September 13

This quote resonates with creative innovators, artists, designers… just everyone who notices their gift. This quote is especially significant to me because I heard it first during a presentation by educator Niharika Kabra, Academic Head – Audit and Training, Potter’s Wheel Education Services, Hyderabad, India.

Everyone is born creative; everyone is given a box of crayons in kindergarten. Then when you hit puberty they take the crayons away and replace them with dry, uninspiring books on algebra, history, etc. Being suddenly hit years later with the ‘creative bug’ is just a wee voice telling you, ‘I’d like my crayons back, please.’ Hugh Magnus Macleod

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Personal Photo of Helen Teague, please do not claim it as your own. 🙂


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9/11 – 2019

Hard to believe that 18 years have passed since the 11th day of September, 2001.

Most of our young people were in school that day – they were in our classrooms. 

We will never forget how our lesson plans went away that day as we attempted the impossibly difficult task of helping kids process what they saw/heard/felt. 

Fred Rogers “Mister Rogers” said it best,

“When I was a boy,” Rogers recalled, “and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’”

 

As he responded to the events of 9/11 Mister Rogers, as recalled in biographical documentary, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” called us to “Tikkun Olam” – 

Video Source: Colter, A. (2019, March 31). Fred Rogers on 9/11-Tikkun Olam.  [YouTube] Retrieved from this link

So many people were thrust into the empathetic practice of “Tikkun Olam” which means “World Repair” and “Repairers of the Breach.”

Thank you for being there that day in your classroom. Thank you for serving our kids today.

 

More video wisdom from Mister Rogers at this link and this link

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