Butler+and+Ramsey

= = = Welcome to Marlise Ramsey and Rebecca Butler Technology Presentation! =



==Hello, My name is Marlise Ramsey. I am a School Counselor at Buchtel CLC in Akron Ohio. I decided to get a certificate in Instructional Technology, because we have access to technology in all classrooms. I have one more class to finish before I test, then add this to my license. I am located in the back of this picture. The other is one of my close friends who I love dearly. Rebecca and I are using this topic because we both use it, just in different ways.==

**My name is Rebecca Butler. I teach 9th grade physical science at Buchtel CLC. I love using technology both in and out of my classroom. I decided to pursue a Master's in Instructional Technology because I cannot imagine teaching without technology and only wnat to continue to grow in my understanding and use of technology in school. This is a picture of my husband and I a couple years ago.**

The topic that we chose for our presentation is the use of ECHO- A NewTech Network web-based platform. We use ECHO at Buchtel, which is one of the reasons I decided to get my license in Instructional Technology. ECHO is similar to Google Classrooms. Teachers can use it to post all assignments, email, list behavior and grades. I use it just to post websites for informational purposes. Students are able to log in to contact teachers, turn in their assignments, and check their grades. They also can use it sort of like a facebook. They can create posts for the page for either the teachers or other students. A discussion page can also be made for the students to participate.

**This is a brief intro of Echo from a classroom teacher's view**
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**This is an interview of two Buchtel Students sharing their experience/views of Echo**
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This is the use of ECHO from a student's view
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This is a video from the School Counselor's view
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Here are some articles that support the use of this technology
http://www.newtechnetwork.org ===[|Google classroom and Echo have many of the same features] Excellent article with a video that goes reviews Google Classroom===

[|Assign-A-Day] Free resources for teachers to add assignments to a calendar for students to view. This is very similar to the agenda on ECHO. If students are absent they can see the assignments they missed and/or catch up on what happened in class.

Content uses of this technology
This technology can be used in any educational content. I also use it for School Counseling and if the principals wanted, they could create a page as well.

Pedagogical Considerations for this technology.
I use ECHO mainly for information purposes. They can access the content through the projects page. For instance, I go in to get the students registered on Ohiomeansjobs.com. They use this site to take career interests and research careers. I also put a link to a google sheet so I can easily schedule without using paper. Another important use is to post scholarships. This makes it accessible for kids and parents who want to look at what scholarships are available.

My students are expected to get onto ECHO each and every day to get the information for my class. Students can see the agenda (list of activities for the day) as well as complete work (either worksheets or write essays). My students are also able to get onto any simulation or activity I have linked on the agenda.

Where to purchase or acquire
http://www.newtechnetwork.org

Standards:
1. Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. a. Promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness b. Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources c. Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes d. Model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments

3. Model digital age work and learning Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations b. Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation ISTE Standards Teachers International Society for Technology in Education Effective teachers model and apply the ISTE Standards for Students (Standards•S) as they design, implement, and assess learning experiences to engage students and improve learning; enrich professional practice; and provide positive models for students, colleagues, and the community. All teachers should meet the following standards and performance indicators. c. Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital age media and formats d. Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning

4. Promote and model digital citizenship and responsibility Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. a. Advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources b. Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources c. Promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information

ISTE Standards Teachers https://www.iste.org/docs/pdfs/20-14_ISTE_Standards-T_PDF.pdf

Ohio Academic Standards

Standard 1: Nature of Technology Students develop an understanding of technology, its characteristics, scope, core concepts* and relationships between technologies and other fields.

Standard 2: Technology and Society Interaction Students recognize interactions among society, the environment and technology, and understand technology's relationship with history. Consideration of these concepts forms a foundation for engaging in responsible and ethical use of technology.

Standard 3: Technology for Productivity Applications Students learn the operations of technology through the usage of technology and productivity tools