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?”