how are you “integrating” technology into your classroom?
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How Are You “Integrating” Technology Into Your Classroom?. Project Based Learning. Driven by essential questions Higher level thinking; allowing students to apply information to real-life experiences Technology used to support/enhance learning - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Project Based Learning•Driven by essential questions•Higher level thinking; allowing students to apply information to real-life experiences•Technology used to support/enhance learning•Develop skills such as higher order thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication
•Ways to use technology effectively to support and assess student learning
Sample Technology Standard
Proficient by End of Grade 2
1.b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression create an original presentation based on
an age-appropriate story, activity, or event including text and visual formats using digital tools and resources.
Units designed by teachers in the district
•Grade 1 Plants - Chad Ruhland, Jennifer Beno, Shawna Jahns
•Grade 2Mapping – Melissa Fontaine
Nutrition - Ashley Johnson
Seasons – Tanya Cox•Grade 3
Animals – Lindsey Heinz and Kris Erdmann•Grade 4
Simple Machines – Katie Stanley and Deb Jakel
Bones and Muscles – Jenny Karls
On-line ResourcesAllows students to use the Internet for learning
purposes.
Research/Background InformationPractice of a Skill
http://urbanext.illinois.edu/gpe/case1/c1m1app.html
Computer SoftwareComputer software programs can be used as a
way to display information for presentations and assessments.
Kid PixMax Show (power point)
Excel – graphs and chartsWord – brochures, pamphlets
Photo Story
AssessmentKWL
RubricsSelf Assessment Rating Scales
Surveys http://
www.surveymonkey.com/s/83ZC8HG
GraphingUsing the survey results to graph the
outcome.Classroom discussion on their thinking, if their
thinking has changed by seeing the results.
Carousel Brainstorming—A.P.K
Inspiration—Introduction to
another tool (Brainstormed
how we could use this in
writing and other curriculum
areas).
Assessing Understanding
Publisher Brochure—Show understanding of what we are learning about bones and muscles!
DiigoAllows you to help guide students through print-
heavy internet sites. You can also engage them through questions.http://www.diigo.com