This is a resource created for NC Educators to support an easy way to jump into ISTE Resources. This Topic Guide is specifically focused on Personalized Learning. You must be logged into your ISTE Membership to access the resources in this PDF. For questions about membership, please visit: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/districts-schools-support/digital-teaching-and-learning/digital-learning-initiative/iste-partnership

InsertLearning is a Chrome extension that turns websites into interactive lessons. As long as students have a Google login and password, Chromebook or Chrome extension on a computer, they can login or be assigned an assignment by the teacher through Google Classroom. The website text can be highlighted and sticky notes, videos, questions and discussions inserted to create a very interactive lesson between student and teacher.

National Geographic has an interactive mapmaker website where you can use markers, lines, or shapes to tell your story on MapMaker. You can add in text, photos, and videos with their rich editing tool to customize the map.

Did you know that NC now offers a completely free platform to access and share lessons? This session will give you an introduction to GoOpenNC, launched in December 2019. The GoOpen movement encourages the sharing, use, and "remixing" of lessons that are vetted and standards-based. In this session, you will also learn to navigate the platform, as well as how to join or create "hubs," such as the Engineering hub, which connects educators to lessons on specific topics and to other content specialists. Come prepared to learn, explore, connect and maybe even add your own original lessons to the platform!

Link to session slides:

bit.ly/goncslides

This library scavenger hunt is a fun way for students to get familiar with their library, its resources, and its collection.

Scratch is a free introductory coding program that allows students to create interactive stories, games and animations using colorful blocks in a drag and drop interface. Once students learn the basics of Scratch throug independent exploration or direct instruction they are ready to begin creating projects that allow them to demonstrate their learning in fun new ways. Using animated illustrations, storytelling, and interactive games students can share their learning across all content areas. When combined with a Makey Makey electronic kit, students can personalize their Scratch programs by creating input devices that enhance their projects, such as interactive posters like those found in museums.

Link to presentation slides:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13ZK917PgZx2DX2I-TNSOf3rdmjYsxhy645xe8eHR40M/present?slide=id.p

Mind Mapping is one of the best ways to capture your thoughts. It is great for note taking, helping you become more creative and solve problems effectively.

This Google Slides presentation includes talking points and concepts from the "Distance learning playbook" by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie.
A total of six mini-sessions are covered in the file.
Topics included SAMRs, Disengagement vs Engagement, Universal Technology, Intentional Planning, A Different Type of Data, and Student Portfolios.

Most embedded links are view only.

This handout is an instructional guide for teachers who want to set up a Flipgrid account.

Read Google Doc for instructions on using Google My Maps to create digital, collaborative maps.

Please see attached Google Doc for instructions on using Google My Maps to create digital, collaborative maps. This was remixed from a Word document. Nothing was changed except that it is now a Google Doc.

SAMR rubric template for developing classroom technology assignments aligned to curriculum standards. Develop an appropriate curriculum assignment using each of the four levels of technology integration.

Substitution
Augmentation
Modification
Redefinition

I updated the Word document to a Google doc to make it more accessible. There are teacher and student instructions.

Using Sphero robots in the classroom to enforce mathematical concepts and connections related to geometry, trigonometry, and basic algebra and introduce students to basic programming concepts. Students can explore through different tasks that deal with rate of change, distance formula (Pythagorean Theorem), angle of rotation (basic trigonometry), and related topics while applying those concepts to a physical activity. The Sphero tools also allow students with different programming experiences to tailor their work to fit their skill level from basic (block programming) to advanced (Java). The tasks also promote collaboration between students to problem solve issues on the fly as they work to reach a common goal or compete to outdo other groups.

Links to session materials:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17LHTsbq4DhLGNCMUO-GCbyHt_woYpLW1hn4Ul1tLx7Q/edit#gid=0

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SpLaxtrlk_4ASU2dwxay3sQgo0CITgufwUJlSMgacEo/edit

https://www.desmos.com/calculator/dld4f1cbgm

This website uses rubrics for each of the typical subject areas in a public high school modeling activities developed by teachers at each of the four SAMR levels for different curriculum standards.

This session will highlight several successful social studies lessons and strategies utilized by the presenters to engage high school social studies students (grades 9-12). These lessons are intended to spark student engagement and collaboration. Lesson plans will include historic newscasts, 3D printing, and social studies music videos. These lessons can be tailored to fit the needs of any secondary social studies learner.

Links to session resources:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ealIUkEl0QGMu-PkWp0RFohy9Aq4ooZ1ASsX8N0L-8c/edit#heading=h.85gvaiy8bs39

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jf977UcTqums34WXfeJ_VUBIgkhEiD3p_gQNoH9Y3Vw/edit#heading=h.85gvaiy8bs39

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10UU-YsQZa3ccmn9r9-mTyzUxuYDzYAU3ZF4IYauFdhM/edit#heading=h.85gvaiy8bs39

Wordsift is a free online tool where teachers and/or students copy text and put relevant vocabulary words into a word cloud. Unlike WORDLE OR TAGXEDO, where ALL the words are put into a cloud, Wordsift “sifts” through the text and looks at more important academic vocabulary and creates word clouds with the key vocabulary. It can also highlight words for various content areas.

Welcome to Smithsonian Open Access, where you can explore and reuse millions of digital items from the Smithsonian’s collections (2.8 million at February 2020 launch). We have released these images and data into the public domain as Creative Commons Zero (CC0), meaning you can use, transform, and share our open access assets without asking permission from the Smithsonian.