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Teaching With Technology

Technology can be incorporated into the MSMC lesson plan

Anticipatory SetLessonsIndependent practiceAssessment

One must keep in mind the literacy skills of students at each level.

Technology such as videos and live broadcasts give younger students (K-3) access to advanced information without having to read text.

Students in grades 5-8 may engage in interactive sites which require typing skills and internet proficiency.

Applying technology in the K-8 classroom

Internet resources such as videos and podcasts are available to supplement current lesson plans and to utilize as introductory activities and anticipatory sets.Many lesson activities are available which are aligned with standards.Web sites and activities can be utilized for independent practice and assessment.

Anticipatory SetsUse videos to introduce a lesson topic

BrainPop http://www.brainpop.com

Three minute videos in cartoon format, give a brief overview of a topic. Many subjects available. BrainPop is “hosted” by Tim and his robot, “Moby”. Subscription required to view all topics. Appropriate for K-6.

Example: Penquin: http://www.brainpop.com/science/diversityoflife/penguins/

Anticipatory SetsYouTube Videos http://Youtube.com Short

videos are available to provide background information or to pique student interest in a topic. Appropriate videos available for all age levels.

Examples:Water Cycle (An overview of the water cycle and weather factors set to music) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YswL4dIDQuk

Kilauea volcano eruption (actual footage) http://www.google.com/ig?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&hl=en

Lesson ActivitiesWebQuests Inquiry based lessons in which students acquire most of the information through the internet. Contain an introduction, a task, procedure, an evaluation, and a teacher page. Pre-made WebQuests are available for all grade levels on many science topics.

Science WebQuests for grades K-2 can be found at: http://webquest.org/search/webquest_results.php?curr=currscience&grade=gradek2&Submit=Search+Matrix

Example: Meteorology Master: K-2 Students learn weather words via an internet word find, visit links to learn about the National Weather Service, create a mindmap of a weather forecast, and then give a report to their classmates. http://questgarden.com/12/58/3/080312071022/index.htm

Lesson ActivitiesPBS Nature Series Lesson Plans and guides for Teachers. Similar to WebQuest in format. Lessons available for elementary, middle and high school level. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/teach1.html

Sample Elementary Level LessonsKalahari Explorations http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/kalahari/kalahari.html Sun, Sand and Hippos http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/hippo/lesson_plan.html Characteristics of Snakes and Turtles http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/lesson_plans/reptiles1.html Born to be Wild http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/mcgregor/lesson_plan.html

Lesson ActivitiesPBS Educational connections http://www.pbs.org

Provides a site overview, viewing ideas, classroom activities and additional online resources. Grades 5-8.

Companion websites,Podcasts, videos, interactive and educational links to current topics available.

Sample Program: Silence of the bees http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/bees/impact.html

Lesson ActivitiesJason Project http://www.jason.org/public/home.aspx

Nonprofit subsidiary of National GeographicFree, engaging, interactive lessons connect teachers and students to cutting-edge research around the world.Aligned with state standards, curriculum units for grades 5-8. Take a tour to see the features of this free program and how it can be incorporated in your lessons.

Examples: Operation Monster Storms (9week weather curriculum)

http://www.jason.org/Public/Curriculum/OMS.aspx?pos=1Ecology of coral reefs in Bermuda

http://www.eduweb.com/jason/start.html Digital Lab: Spacecraft Engineer

http://stardust.jpl.nasa.gov/classroom/jason/index2.html

Independent PracticeBBC Science and Nature: Interactive

human body http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/interactives/3djigsaw_02/index.shtml?skeletonGrade 7-8 Life Science: Students use a mouse to locate body parts on a skeleton. Choose from skeletal (includes joints, tendons and ligaments), muscular, and nervous systems.Clues are available. Student can try placing each item several times if initial answer is incorrect. Student work is scored, results can be printed.

Independent Practice Web based access for self-check, Independent

practice, and Homework assignments. (requires subscription, free trial available)

Castle Learning Onlinehttp://castlesoftware.com/home/castlelearningonline.htm

Provides content review and skill assessment. Use premade material or create specialized assignments and quizzes. Teachers can monitor student work.

Quiz Lab http://www.quizlab.com/ Teacher created online quizzes. Automatic scoring and

recording. Integrated with MyGradeBook.com

Classroom Assessment Jeopardy games using PowerPoint software.

Uses a PowerPoint template, SmartBoard and projector.

How to create your own Jeopardy game using the powerpoint template found at: Jeopardy template http://teach.fcps.net/trt10/Documents/jeopardytemplate25.ppt

Sample 4th grade Science Review and other premade Jeopardy games created in Power Point found at: http://teach.fcps.net/trt10/PowerPoint.htm

Supportive Materials Needed for Using Technology in the K-8 ClassroomIn order to utilize these types of technology,

schools must be equipped with specific supportive materials.

Smart Board: The use of Web based programs with an entire class requires the use of a SmartBoard with an internet connection.Computer stations with printers must be available to the students within the classroom daily, not just in a computer lab once a week.