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OTF Connects May 15 : Rethinking Literacy Instruction in our Digital World
Literacy has always been defined by technology. And as we reflect on what it means to be literate today, and consider the value and complexity of teaching and learning in digital spaces, how are we transforming literacy instruction to meet the needs of today’s learner? This webinar is designed to provide an introduction to New …
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OTF Connects May 14 : Implications of Technology – Part 3: Finding Balance
NOTE: This session is one of a three-part series discussing technology and its implications for education and personal wellness. Drawn by ‘likes’, ‘faves’, and ‘follows’ from their online connections, it is all too common for modern learners to be distracted by the lure social media. For ‘fear of missing out’ (FOMO), young people today are …
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OTF Connects – April 30, 2018 : Implications of Technology – Part 2: Connected But Alone
NOTE: This session is one of a three-part series discussing the technology and its implications for education and personal wellness. We live and learn in a world that is captivated by social media and overflowing with on-demand content. At the same time, we have ready access to tools that allow us to collaborate in real …
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OTF Connects – April 25, 2018 : Sketchnoting
Ever seen a sketchnote and wonder how they did it? Sketchnotes are visual notes that use shapes, handwriting, drawing and other visuals. You may have seen some of Sylvia Duckworth’s education sketchnotes on social media. Join us for an evening of co-learning as we explore what sketchnotes are all about, the uses for sketchnoting in …
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OTF Connects – April 23, 2018 : Google Forms for Authentic Assessment & Feedback
By the end of this webinar participants will know how to utilize the technology they have in their classrooms to increase engagement, build in authentic feedback, and empower students to create their own Google Forms! Do you want to increase efficiency? Build in authentic feedback cycles, increase the amount of timely descriptive feedback you give? …