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Building Learning Communities

with technology integration

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Who is the Learning Community?

Students

Educators

Administrators

Families

School Community

(and the World!)

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Technology Breaks Down Barriers

Barriers that Impede the Learning Community

Replacing:

    • I left my homework at school.
    • I don't know who to call.
    • I can't remember what the teacher said.
    • I wish I could watch that video again.
    • I want to work with a classmate, but we don't live close.
    • I wish I could talk to an expert.

with:

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Pathways to Success:

  • My assignment is online.
  • We can collaborate on Google docs.
  • I can watch that video online again.
  • I can't remember what she said, but the teacher wrote a Google doc explaining it.
  • I'll email my teacher with that question.
  • I want to explore this topic further, I'll use the posted links.
  • No worry, I can access all learning links and information 24-7.

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Virtual Classrooms:

Guided Social Media Strengthens the Learning Community.

Classroom NING: Virtual Learning Community

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Multimedia Composition:

Deepens the Learning Community with Personal Connections.

Animoto

Billy’s Animoto

Charlotte’s Animoto

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Tech is the Super Glue

That connects the learning community with flexibility, fluidity and fun!