Topic: Chapter 14: Using technologies in the Classroom “Since we have no choice but to be swept allow by [this] vast technological surge, we might as well learn to surf” –Michael Soule
Yana Pashkova, Drew Wickert, Jen Robitaille and Emily Brown
Date: March 21st, 2012 EDUC-B, Julia Rheaume Materials/Resources Needed Computer, Smart Board, type writer, laptop, paper and pencil, iPad, Internet, projector /screen, candy and a ball.
Time 3-5 minutes
Introduction of speakers. Anticipatory Set: “Typing Showdown” •
Have a student write the following sentence on a type writer, a piece of paper, a laptop and an iPad. “ The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.”
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This should be easier for the I-pad user and much harder for the type writer.
Teaching Cues Have students remove distractions such as cell phones. “Eyes up front please.” Musical Rally Robins.
Rally Robin : How do you think computer technology has affected the classroom? For teachers? For students? For parents? -Discussbetween the instructor and the students when rally robin has finished
Time 1-3 minutes
Objectives •
Check for Understanding Students will have an idea of how technology in the classroom has progressed
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Students will understand why computer technology is important for educators, parents, students and for the future of our classrooms
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Students will understand multiple pros and cons of the use of technology in classroom
“Are our objectives clear?” “Does everyone understand what is expected to learn?”
Input/Modelling/Guided Practice Time 15-20 minutes
Show technology YouTube video. Research for students is more efficient than it has ever been. Students can basically find any information they could ever imagine for. •
There has never been a better time for students to be able to accessinfo whenever they want. Students have accessto a library of knowledge thanks to the internet.
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Internet allows students from different
Rally Robin : “How does everyone feel about the change of accessfor research? How has it influenced you?”
regions and statuses to have equal accessto information.
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Becauseof online sharing between libraries, we have complete unrestricted accessto information that would have otherwise been inaccessible.
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Students need to understand proper research techniques: what is a reliable resource? What is not? How to judge good resources.
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Students need to understand proper research techniques: what is a reliable resource? What is not? How to judge good resources.
Integration of technology in the curriculum and effects on teachers •
Time management
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Technology in our curriculum. (ICT’s for select divisions)
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Simplification of the lesson plans (for teachers and substitutes). Microsoft Word
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Ability to use the computer (for teachers)
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How to limit distractions for students
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Plagiarism and media cautions
What does it mean to be computer literate? •
5 points of being computer literate
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How to develop computer literacy
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Why is computer literacy necessary?
Technology incorporating multiple intelligences and the inclusive classroom. •
Examples of accessible technologies for each types of intelligences
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How technology has influenced the inclusive classroom
Show technology based tools students can use in the classroom. -Webs, Prezi, Jstor, Microsoft Office, Wordle
Show education.alberta.com
“Does everyone have an idea of what division they will be teaching?” “Any questions?”
“Show me out of 5 fingers, how computer literate you are!”
Choose and Share : “Pick one type of intelligence and associate how computer technology accommodates it”.
Questions about using webs?
Time 4-7 minutes
Guided Practice Show example on webs.com
“Any questions about webs.com?”
http://madamebrown.webs.com/
Independent Practice Homework sheet provided on Black Board before the class has finished. Computer technology is environmentally friendly!
“Does everyone know how to find the homework on BB?”
Time
Closure
Checking for Understanding
5-10 minutes
Koosh Ball. Have students answer multiple types of questions and have fun using Smart Board Technologies.
Assessment/Evaluation/ Comments
“Are there any last minute questions before we go?”