Friday Matinee: Evaluating Technology's Impact on Lessons With the Triple E Framework Rubric

As educators, we all need to evaluate how effectively a lesson is integrating technology and how the technology is impacting our learning goals.  The Triple E Framework is a validated research-based tool that includes a rubric that we can use to evaluate our own lessons.  Last week you were introduced to the Triple E Framework and in the video, Liz Kolb had you analyze several lessons where the students were using technology during a lesson using her rubric for the Framework.  You can find the online version of the rubric here.  This tool will "measure how significantly the technology effects the student learning goals based on the Triple E Framework.  Please note that once you submit your results, you will be able to see your individual result totals with a breakdown of each question." 

Why not take some of your lessons where you integrate technology and use the rubric to evaluate whether the technology is having a positive impact on your goals for that lesson.  Once you have gone through the rubric, you can go here to learn more about reading the results.  How did you do?  Use this information to modify and improve your use of technology.

Want to know more about the Triple E Framework?  Liz has published 2 books:

Learning First, Technology Second (2017)

and

Learning First, Technology Second in Practice (2020)

I'm learning about the Triple E Framework right along with you.  If you have questions, ask.  We'll figure it out together!

Did You Know? Mote Enables Voice Notes in Google

Inserting audio feedback or notes into Google apps is easy to do with the Mote extension. Add it to your Chrome profile and it will show up in your extensions bar, as well as inside Slides and your comment box in Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Classroom.  You can easily record your voice to leave notes for your students. 

Mote has a free and premium service.  Check out Easy Audio You Can Do and get a 60 day free trial to Mote Unlimited.  Sarah Kiefer has also created a Wakelet on Mote. 

Here's a video from Kasey Bell on using Mote to record and insert audio into Google Slides.

Friday Matinee: The Triple E Framework

Now that the spring semester has wound down, I would like to ask you to take a look at a video from a book study on the book, "Championing Technology Infusion in Teacher Preparation: A Framework for Supporting Future Educators".  The International Society for Technology in Education's (ISTE) Teacher Education Network (TEN) is conducting the book study that includes each of the contributor's to the book.  Recently this session was presented by Liz Kolb, an associate professor at The University of Michigan and she talked about several frameworks for teaching with technology, including one she developed herself called The Triple E Framework.  I'm including the video from the book study to introduce you to her framework.

Webinar 4: Frameworks for Technology Integration

No matter what you teach, the Triple E Framework will help you do a better job of infusing technology into your teaching.

Did You Know: Innovations for Learning Summer Conference (On Demand & FREE!)

The Innovations for Learning Conference (IFL) is put on every summer by Fayette County Schools with teachers and administrators from across the state of Kentucky presenting on technology and teaching.  This summer, the 18th annual conference is being presented virtually via pre-recorded videos that you can watch at your leisure.The FCPS Office of Instructional Technology is pleased to offer 28 on-demand sessions covering a wide variety of topics, presented by Kentucky educators with diverse backgrounds.  The conference will go live on June 1st (I noticed many videos are available now) and will be available until August 10th.  Registration is not required.

Go here to join the fun: The Innovations for Learning Conference

I think you'll find something interesting whether it's about engagement, remote learning, Wakelet, or edtech in the elementary classroom - and more!  

Friday Matinee: How to Get Students Engaging With Each Other in Online or Blended Classes

Creating an engaging environment when you are teaching online or in the classroom can be challenging.  Getting students to have a discussion is difficult even in a normal classroom setting.  Bonni Stachowiak's article discusses making it easy for students to interact in online or blended classes.

How to Get Students Engaging With Each Other in Online or Blended Classes

Let us know what you think.  Was there a tool or idea she mentioned that you would like to try?  Things you've tried that worked?  Please share your thoughts on this Padlet.

Did You Know? Must-Have Google Docs/Slides Skills

Google Docs and Slides are 2 of the most used Google apps.  Once you learn to do many things in these 2 apps, you'll find they work with other Google apps as well.  Kasey Bell from Shake Up Learning takes you through how to use both of these fantastic apps that are used by most school districts in Kentucky.  

Must-have Google Skills for Teachers (Part 4 Google Docs and Slides)

Google Docs Playlist from KATE

Google Slides Playlist from KATE

Do you want to become more proficient with Google?  Our Google for Education Level 1 Study Guide has videos and resources to help you build your skills at your own pace.  Whether you want to take the certification test or not, if you are working with Google, these skills are essential.  Ready to go beyond the basics?  Here's our Google for Education Level 2 Study Guide.  

Any time you have questions, KATE is here to help.

Friday Matinee: Teaching Effectively With Zoom

In this podcast, Dan Levy, a senior lecturer at Harvard Kennedy School, talks on the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast about teaching effectively with Zoom.  From having students collaborate in a Google Doc or Slides in a breakout room to how chatting in Zoom allows more students to quickly participate, there are many ideas that can be used in Zoom to make your online classes more effective.

TEACHING EFFECTIVELY WITH ZOOM

To reinforce this information, check out Bonni Stachowiak's article on How do you Make Zoom Breakout Rooms Less Boring. Bonni is the host of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

What's one thing that caught your attention in this podcast?  Can you add an idea that worked for you?  Share it here.

Don't forget to check out our Remote Learning Resources website.

Did You Know? Must-Have Google Drive Skills

Google Drive is an essential part of working with Google. And it's more than just cloud storage.  It's imperative that you know and understand Google Drive as you use the Google tools with your students.  Kasey Bell from Shake Up Learning takes you to the next level with your Google Drive skills and you'll learn a few tips and tricks along the way.

Must-have Google Skills for Teachers (Part 3 Google Drive)

Link to the KATE Playlist about Google Drive

Want to learn more about Google?  Our Google for Level 1 Study Guide has videos and resources to help you build your Google skills at your own pace.  Whether you want to take the certification test or not, if you are working with Google, these skills are essential.  Any time you have questions, KATE is here to help.