SESSION 1- WHY USE TECHNOLOGY ?
| ACTIVITY: | DESCRIPTION: | OBJECTIVE: |
| IN CLASS | Introductions, review of the syllabus. | Student understanding of the course requirements |
| TECHNOLOGY SURVEY |
Online Assessment of Technology Skills Password: student |
Use online learning
tools to support classroom teaching (course competency 3) Determine the ability level of the group with an online assessment (course competency 5) |
| DISCUSSION | Review our Survey
Assessment Results Why use technology in the classroom? Technology's
Impact on Learning |
Student understanding of key concepts Examine and evaluate a variety of teaching and classroom management strategies for a computer lab or technology rich classroom (Course Competency 4) Use data to drive instruction |
| MODEL LESSON | Example lesson using a digital camera and a word
processor to improve teacher-student communication. All About Me (PDF) |
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) 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 |
instructional technology digital divide inquiry Bloom's taxonomy Use the Encyclopedia of Educational Technology to check the definitions of these key terms |
Understanding of key vocabulary terms for the course Use online learning tools to support classroom teaching (course competency 3) |
| ASSIGNMENT | Read an online article that discusses the digital divide. Write a one page summary and explain why you support or oppose the position of the article. | Online research, evaluation and summary writing as tools for
learning with technology Rubric for online article assignments |
| READING FOR NEXT SESSION | Chapter 1-Technology, Media and Learning | Use of a text for reference and concept building |