SESSION 5 -COMMUNICATION IN THE CLASSROOM
| ACTIVITY: | DESCRIPTION: | OBJECTIVE: |
| IN CLASS | We will examine and discuss different ways to use
technology in communication with students, parents and other teachers. Use of a spreadsheet to track communication with parents. Download a Parent Contact Spreadsheet (in Microsoft Excel- this file CAN be used with Open Office or other spreadsheets) |
Explore various methods of communication with technology. Examine and evaluate a variety of teaching and classroom management strategies for a computer lab or technology rich classroom (Course Competency 4) |
| COMMUNICATION: |
Use email with students for communication and learning. Explore online email systems like GAGGLE. Animated lesson on how email works |
Understand how communication can help improve the
learning environment. Use online learning tools to support classroom teaching (course competency 3) |
| DISCUSSION: |
Why is it important to communicate with students and parents? Why should we use email? Email writing strategies Classroom use of email |
Reinforce student understanding of key concepts Use online learning tools to support classroom teaching (course competency 3) Examine and evaluate a variety of teaching and classroom management strategies for a computer lab or technology rich classroom (Course Competency 4) |
| MODEL LESSON: |
How to use Email (model part of a lesson)
Lesson Plan Designer |
Develop
instructional methods, techniques, and curriculum materials with
technology tools (course competency 1) Research best practices to create specific lessons that meet the needs of diverse students and integrate technology (course competency 2) Examine and evaluate a variety of teaching and classroom management strategies for a computer lab or technology rich classroom (Course Competency 4)Research and Present a Lesson, Unit, Project that informs a specific audience about an idea, object, procedure or person using technology (Course Competency 6) |
| KEY CONCEPTS: |
KEY CONCEPTS: SOFTWARE (programs) Use the Encyclopedia of Educational Technology to check the definitions of these key terms Use the Free Online Dictionary of Computing |
Understanding of key vocabulary terms for the course Use online learning tools to support classroom teaching (course competency 3) |
| ASSIGNMENT |
INDIVIDUAL LESSON PLAN 1 |
Lesson Assignment Rubric |
| READING FOR NEXT SESSION |
READING: Chapter 6- Multimedia |
Use of a text for reference and concept building |