Connecting Connecting ThroughThroughTechnologyTechnology

Part 3Part 3

Team ApproachTeam ApproachAddress individual abilities

and strengths

Select Topic Select Topic FocusFocus

•PlantsPlants

•AnimalsAnimals

•InsectsInsects

•Human ImpactHuman Impact

Inquiry and Inquiry and InvestigationInvestigation

Investigation Materials Needed

Tech Skill Used

Deadline

Outdoor Investigation

Overview of Plant Life

Observation Log Digital Video Camera

Digital Video Photography- Sean

9/30

Outdoor Investigation

Individual Plants

Observation Log

Digital Camera

Digital Photography-Garrett

10/7

Indoor Investigation

Research Plants

Field Guides, books,

Internet, CD Roms

Search Skills - Sean

10/14

Indoor Investigation

Research Tree Types

Field Guides, books,

Internet, CD Roms

Search Skills - Garrett

10/14

Presentation Work Video, Photos, Information

PowerPoint – Sean and Garrett

10/28

Plants – Sean and Plants – Sean and GarrettGarrett

Multimedia Formats

Have any Have any ideas?ideas?

What could work in your What could work in your classroom?classroom?

Your Plan for Your Plan for Integrating Integrating TechnologyTechnology

What will YOU What will YOU do?do?

Select a current unit of studySelect a current unit of study Identify one lessonIdentify one lesson Identify technology tools and Identify technology tools and

resources to enhance resources to enhance learninglearning

Learning Activity Format

Step 4:Step 4: Assessment Assessment

Assess Content-Area Assess Content-Area Learning Learning

and and Technology SkillTechnology Skill

•State Technology State Technology

StandardsStandards

• Indicators for Grades PreK – 2• Indicators for Grades 3 – 5• Indicators for Grades 6 - 8Indicators for Grades 6 - 8

•NETS Performance NETS Performance Indicators for Indicators for Technology-Literate Technology-Literate StudentsStudents

•Grades 4 and 7

What were your What were your objectives for objectives for content and content and technology technology learning?learning?

• Project Based Learning Checklists• Powerpoint Rubric• Technology Use Rubric• NCREL and ISTE NETS Rubrics• Kathy Schrock’s Guide for Educators• Student Self-assessmentStudent Self-assessment• Electronic PortfoliosElectronic Portfolios

Step 5:Step 5:ManagementManagement

•How many computers?How many computers?•Other Technology?Other Technology?•Access?Access?•Time?Time?

Can you relate?Can you relate?

Using Classroom Using Classroom TechnologyTechnology

• Classroom Classroom Data/DemonstrationData/Demonstration

• Learning CentersLearning Centers– On / Off Line TasksOn / Off Line Tasks– Schedule it! Schedule it!

• Rotating systemRotating system• Sign-up sheetSign-up sheet• Checklist of student progressChecklist of student progress

• Cooperative GroupsCooperative Groups– Individual Roles / TasksIndividual Roles / Tasks

• Remember VarietyRemember Variety

Technology Tips Technology Tips for for

• Practice Run ThroughPractice Run Through• Back-up PlanBack-up Plan• Learn Basic TroubleshootingLearn Basic Troubleshooting• Common Task Directions Common Task Directions • Tech Rules for HelpTech Rules for Help• Assess Student AbilitiesAssess Student Abilities• Ethical Use of ContentEthical Use of Content• Evaluate InformationEvaluate Information• NetworkNetwork

Your Plan for Your Plan for Integrating Integrating TechnologyTechnology

What will YOU What will YOU do?do?

Select a current unit of studySelect a current unit of study Identify at least one lessonIdentify at least one lesson Link objective with Link objective with

technology benchmarkstechnology benchmarks Identify how you will assessIdentify how you will assess Plan how you will managePlan how you will manage

Lesson Plan FormatLesson Plan Format

Remember…Remember…

•Start with a Technology you knowStart with a Technology you know•Curriculum StandardsCurriculum Standards•Link Technology and InstructionLink Technology and Instruction•Assessment- Content and Assessment- Content and

TechnologyTechnology•Management Students and ToolsManagement Students and Tools

Connect Connect Technology Technology with…with…Core Core CurriculuCurriculumm

InstructiInstructionon

AssessmAssessmentent

ManageManagementment

explore new explore new worlds and reach worlds and reach new heights and new heights and depth in student depth in student learning and learning and understandingunderstanding

To…To…

Essential Elements in Essential Elements in a Technology-rich a Technology-rich

Connected ClassroomConnected Classroom TechnologyTechnology

CurriculumCurriculum

InstructionInstruction

AssessmentAssessment

Management ToolsManagement Tools