Technology for a More Productive Classroom George Rietz Battle Ground Academy T.A.I.S. November 8, 2004

Technology for a More Productive Classroom

George RietzBattle Ground Academy

T.A.I.S.November 8, 2004

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*Certain copyrighted materials, as well as my own lesson plans and materials, were displayed as examples during the presentation but will not be distributed on the internet.

Topics

I. IntroductionII. Electronic Lesson PlansIII. Interactive PowerPointIV. Class WebpagesV. Writing Errors LogVI. Classroom Hardware

Introduction: Is More Technology Worth the

Hassle?

A. Use what you have.B. Weigh costs vs. benefits.C. Know and consider your own

values and objectives.D. Ask about your school’s

plans.

Electronic Lesson Plans

A. DemonstrationB. BenefitsC. Costs

for more information:

http://www.isdsoftwaredesign.com


A. DemonstrationB. Benefits

1. One-stop organization2. Easier projection and replanning3. Convenience for make-up work4. Increasing efficiency in planning

C. Costs


A. DemonstrationB. BenefitsC. Costs

1. Learning curve for software2. One year of retooling

Interactive PowerPoint

A. Quick Daily QuizzesB. Whiteboard DrillsC. Correcting or Close

ReadingD. Gregorian Karaoke? E. Review Games


B. Whiteboard Drills

1. Sextus vexat servum.


B. Whiteboard Drills

(Student diagrams sentence.)


C. Correcting/Close Reading

Examples:

• Reviewing a Translation

• Discussing a Literary Passage

• Correcting a Worksheet Note: These examples include copyrighted materials,

so they won’t appear on the internet presentation.


D. Karaoke ??


E. Review Games

http://www.teachnet.com/lesson/misc/winnergame022500.html

Class Webpages

A. DemonstrationsB. BenefitsC. Time CostsD. Resources

Class Webpages

A. DemonstrationB. Benefits

1. Stop reinventing the wheel.2. Stop recopying materials.3. Organize materials for home use.4. Streamline communication with

parents and tutors.C. Time Costs

Class Webpages

4. Streamline communication with parents and tutors.

Class Webpages

4. Streamline communication with parents and tutors.

Class Webpages

Creating an Email Signature in Microsoft Outlook

Class Webpages

A. DemonstrationB. Benefits are many.C. Time costs vary. Decide:

1. What are my objectives?2. How picky am I about design?3. How often will I update?

D. Resources

Class Webpages

D. Resources1. For computerphobes:• Use Word (Save as

webpage.) or other software.

2. For geeks-in-training:• Htmlgoodies• Dynamic Drive

Writing Errors Log

A. Goal: Maximize student learning from mistakes.

B. DemonstrationC. BenefitsD. Costs

Essay Spelling Errors

Wrong-Word Errors

Formal Writing Basics

Sentence Construction

Agreement

Punctuation

M.L.A./C.A.T.S. Format

Other Errors (List below .)

Capitalization Errors

Writing Errors LogA. Goal: Maximize student learning from

mistakes.B. DemonstrationC. Benefits

1. Built-in explanations2. Faster checking of corrections3. Automatic analysis4. Conference tool

D. Costs

Writing Errors Log

A. Goals: Maximize student learning from mistakes.

B. DemonstrationC. BenefitsD. Costs: steep learning

curve for first-time users

Classroom Hardware

A. Remote ControlsB. LCD ProjectorsC. Smart Boards D. Tablet PCsE. Scanners & Document

CamerasF. Personal Technology

Classroom Hardware

A. Remote Controls1. Objective: Manage your class, not your computer.2. IR and RF remotes 3. Wireless Mice & Keyboards

B. LCD ProjectorsC. Smart Boards D. Tablet PCsE. Scanners & Document CamerasF. Personal Technology

Classroom Hardware

D. Tablet PCs 1. Wireless technology combines best features

of notebook PCs, remotes and smart boards. 2. Draw, sketch, or diagram on screen. 3. Project video, access files or internet, and

print wirelessly. 4. Keyboard is truly optional.

E. Scanners & Document CamerasF. Personal Technology

Classroom Hardware

E. Scanners & Document Cameras

1. Scanners2. Document Cameras

F. Personal Technology

Classroom Hardware

F. Personal Technology1. USB (Flash Memory)

Drives 2. PDAs / Handhelds

P.D.A.s: Let’s Get Real!

A. Objective: portable, quickly accessible information

B. Concept C. Uses D. Costs


A. Objective: portable, quickly accessible information


B. Concept


C. Uses 1. Calendar 2. Agenda 3. Clock 4. Alarm


C. Uses 5. Word 6. Excel 7. PowerPoint (with Documents to Go )


C. Uses 8. Notepad


D. Costs 1. All-in-one: 8mb B&W, $1302. Mini notebook: 32mb, color, $200

Don’t pay these prices unless Documents to Go or some other Office-compatible software is included!