[CASL-L] Countdown to Digital Learning Day: Quick Tip of the Day

[IRENE KWIDZINSKI]

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Subject: [aaslforum] Countdown to Digital Learning Day: Quick Tip of the Day


 
 
28 Days and Counting…
 
We are very excited about the momentum building around Digital Learning Day 
being held February 1, 2012. Below is the first of a “daily quick tip” that may 
help participants implement their plans as we count down the days until the 
first-ever Digital Learning Day.  Please make sure to spread the word by sending 
emails and tweeting this tip to encourage your colleagues and constituencies to 
sign-up and participate in this national awareness campaign at 
http://www.digitallearningday.org. It’s important that we know who is 
participating so if you haven’t done so yet, please signup to let us know how 
you plan to celebrate Digital Learning Day.
 
 
Tip of the Day: Check Out Showcases for Elementary, Middle, and High School 
Schools and Librarians
The Digital Learning Day website highlights several educators utilizing 
technology in instruction to make a difference for students available at 
http://www.digitallearningday.org/showcase/:
·    In the High School section, listen to Abel Real's story about how the 
access, collaboration, and opportunities afforded through instructional 
strategies using technology changed his high school career and future.  Jim 
Allder, a WV band instructor, talks about how the interactive, project-based 
learning network, Globaloria.org, helps students build their STEM and the deeper 
learning skills needed for the 21st century; and High Tech High demonstrates how 
using technology for project based learning is increasing relevance and 
student-centered approaches to learning.  

·         In the Middle School showcase section, Andrew Smiley, from Center 
Grove Middle School North in Indiana shares a video he created utilizing animoto 
as an instructional tool with students; and Eminence Middle & High School 
demonstrates how teachers and students use technology in the classroom with a 
specific emphasis on the connection between literacy and technology.
·         In the Elementary School showcase section, Radford University 
iLearning provides videos highlighting how teachers utilize mobile technologies, 
including this first grade teacher from Southwestern Virginia who is using 
mobile technologies to increase differentiation and time on task in her 
classroom.  Saddleback Valley Unified School District shares how educators have 
implemented an extensive mobile technologies initiative which is changing 
teaching and learning to improve student achievement.  Manor ISD teacher Ms. 
Burrell of Decker Elementary engages her students in a project about the Gulf 
Oil Spill using 21st technology with a focus on broadcast journalism and 
cross-curricular content areas.
·         In the Librarian showcase section, you can see videos created by 
students for the American Library Association Learning4Life in My School, 
Library Student Video Contest that demonstrate how technology is being used in 
libraries to improve student outcomes and opportunities.
 
Join the wave of innovation being created to celebrate teachers and promote 
innovation through Digital Learning Day on February 1, 2012.  Signup TODAY to 
learn more and get updates on this important awareness campaign at 
http://www.digitallearningday.org. You can also “like” Digital Learning Day on 
Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/NationalDigitalLearningDay and follow the 
discussion on Twitter using the hashtag #DLDday. 
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