Leveraging the power of technology to transform teaching and learning
For those of you interested in learning more about the SAMR model of tech integration …
I created a MentorMob playlist designed to share a sample of a wiki project I’ve walked up and down the SAMR ladder. The playlist displays illustrated examples of the project at each level of SAMR. After you’ve viewed the example, please read the whole post on GettingSmart.com to learn where this example fits into designing lessons.
Here is a playlist of resources for getting started in the One iPad Classroom. Watch it grow!
Uses in Education
Follow the steps in this MentorMob playlist to try some efficient tools and learn some tips and tricks for curating content and earn a badge.
http://www.mentormob.com//learn/widget/178564/580/99cc33/3-0
For as long as I can remember I’ve been using avatars to teach Internet safety. It’s a fun and engaging way to teach students the importance of protecting their identities when they are online and a great prelude to using a variety of web 2.0 tools to support the curriculum.
I just collected some of the resources I regularly use and created a MentorMob playlist for teaching students about Avatars and Internet Safety. If you want to use the playlist with your own students, just click the Share Playlist link at the bottom, then copy and paste the embed code into your own page.
http://www.mentormob.com//learn/widget/172154/580/99cc33/3-0
MentorMob and LearnZillion have teamed up to create a comprehensive collection of Common Core aligned learning playlists perfect for providing students with easy access to guided learning experiences. Currently there are 327 Common Core aligned playlists ready and available for free on the MentorMob site.
MentorMob playlists are displayed in a step-by-step format that allow users to interact with live web content right on the page, keeping students on track without getting lost in a stream of open tabs and new pages. As students progress through a playlist at their own pace, MentorMob keeps track of completed steps. Flexibility to move within a playlist is provided by a preview that’s always accessible on the side of the screen, allowing users to jump to different steps as needed for reteaching and challenge.
The newly added LearnZillion Common Core aligned lessons focus on the use of narrated video for instruction. The pause button allows students to tackle the learning at their own pace, while built in learning supports make this an instructional tool that addresses a variety of learning needs. A Coach’s Commentary on the side of each playlists provides teachers with additional information and support. Most of the math lessons provide guided practice opportunities and some of these playlists are also available in spanish.
Here are a few playlists to test drive.
http://www.mentormob.com//learn/widget/136844/580/99cc33/3-0
http://www.mentormob.com//learn/widget/137729/580/99cc33/3-0
Uses for Teaching & Learning:
Of course, once I got going I included several other free web 2.0 tools to create the whole package. These are the tools I used, wordled.
With so many free and user friendly tech tools available for teachers, it’s hard to know where to begin to put together a list of the best tools for teaching and learning so I decided to take a look at my own resources to determine which tools I use the most. Rather than posting another running list of tools, features and uses, I decided to present the information visually, through an interactive ThingLink graphic. I used the new colored nubbins available to make it easier for visitors to explore areas of interest more efficiently.
Scroll over the image and click on the colored nubbins to explore this intertwined collection of resources. As you explore the graphic please consider contributing your own content to share examples of ways to use these tools in education.
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I have created a MentorMob playlist of tools to help students efficiently find information using a variety of digital tools to match unique learning styles. If you would like to use this with your students, click the Share Playlist link at the bottom to grab the embed code or link.
http://www.mentormob.com//learn/widget/63337/580/99cc33/3-0
Content curation is one way to find and share useful knowledge efficiently. There are plenty of user friendly push-button digital tools to help you collect, organize and store web content in flexible ways to allow for shared resources that are accessible online.
Educators can use content curation tools to streamline instruction by providing students with easy online access to a variety of resources to meet the needs of diverse learners.
I created a collection of Cool Tools to Curate Content using Mentor Mob, one of the featured tools. Use it to quickly browse through the tools that interest you and enjoy the opportunity to interact with live webpages right within the playlist. Consider how you can use Mentor Mob or one of the featured tools to create a collection of resources for your own use.
http://www.mentormob.com//learn/widget/53752/580/99CC33/3-0
Mentor Mob is a cool tool to help users create digital playlists of related content. I like this curation tool because it’s visual, user-friendly and can be embedded into a blog, wiki or website. All you need is a theme, some websites to highlight and the ability to write short and concise titles to guide users through each step of your playlist.
I understand the idea behind Menor Mob is to create mixes of web content, but I was in need of a new tool for organizing some of my own content so that is what I used to create my first playlist.
http://www.mentormob.com//learn/widget/38714/650/000000/3-0
Learn more about Cool Tools to Curate Content
Upcoming webinar on April 24th or 25th
Cool Tools for 21st Century Learners 