Way Beyond Filmstrips
Posted by Robert Simpson on December 5, 2008
We had the opportunity to share how Ferryway School teachers use the longer school day to provide increased student opportunities to use technology to support 21st century learning in their classrooms. Mass2020 asked the Ferryway team to present at the state’s annual Expanded Learning Time summit based on our success integrating technology. During, Way Beyond Filmstrips: Using More Time to Integrate Technology Across the Curriculum, one of our effective technology integration strategies was modeled when audience members learned to use the Qwizdom Student Response System as they followed along with our projected PowerPoint presentation. We’ve been using Qwizdom for the last five months to create interactive instruction that engages ALL students.
Principal, Thomas DeVito started the session by describing our school’s leadership goals. Moving beyond filmstrips, the audience watched a DVD of our recent George Lucas Educational Foundation profile, Turning on Technology. (Watch a streaming version on Edutopia.org) Bob Simpson then explained how technology is used as a bridge to increase educational opportunity, to enhance enrichment, and as a tool for professional development and instructional improvement. Fifth grade teacher, Margaret Briatico, detailed the development of the Saugus Iron Works project and showed its impact on student learning. Finally, ELL teacher, Paul Teixeira discussed how he adapted another online curriculum project, Biome Breakthrough, to enhance language development and learning for his students. He also shared his experiences helping forth grade teachers integrate inquiry-based science and literacy instruction utilizing Qwizdom.
Experience the presentation for yourself. Watch the multimedia version featuring slides, narration, and audience feedback.
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Download Ferryway School ELT summit handout (1MB PDF)
