Exemplars of Effective Use of Instructional Technology NCSS Technology Select Subcommittee

Presenters Linda Bennett – University of Missouri- Columbia Cheryl Mason Bolick, University of North Carolina Joe O’Brien – University of Kansas Nancy Roberts – Lesley University Carolyn Thompson – Louise S. McGhee School Linda Unger – Curriculum Developer

ISTE NETS II.PLANNING AND DESIGNING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND EXPERIENCES. Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology. Teachers: design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners. apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences. identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability. plan for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities. plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology- enhanced environment.

Selecting, Organizing & Using Internet Sites

Where is this Going? Evaluation & Selection of Internet Sites “Preparation” of the Sites for Use by Students Organization of Internet Sites for use by Students Use of Sites by Students

Proposed Tech Standards identify & locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability. plan for the management of technology resources within context of learning activities. plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment

Evaluation & Organization of Internet Sites The Two Edged Sword Nature of the Net. The abundance of sites makes the Net a gold mine of information, yet you first need to find the vein of gold!

The Net and the School Library When students conduct library research, a two step sorting process usually has occurred. Step 1 is the selection of material to put in the library. Step 2 is the librarian pulling resources for your students.

A Teacher’s Dilemma Akin to deciding upon a topic for a paper, selecting the best sources is one of the most difficult and time consuming tasks in research.

Internet Sites to Evaluate Internet Sites Trying to Turn Lead into Gold

Internet Sites to Evaluate Internet Sites

Organization of Internet Sites Track Star Track Current Events

Modeling and Simulations

The Laptop Classroom

Jerry King From Now OnJerry King From Now On

Time, Continuity, and Change People, Places, and Environment Power, Authority, and Governance Civic Ideals and Practices Social Studies

Standard III TEACHING, LEARNING, AND THE CURRICULUM. Teachers implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning in social studies. Performance Indicators facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards. use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students. apply technology to develop students' higher order skills and creativity. manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment. Based on: NETS

DVD – Digital Video Disc developed in 1997 Thirty percent of schools reported at least one computer equipped with a DVD drive, a significant increase from two years ago when only 5% reported a DVD equipped computer. (Market Data Retrieval, 2002) Research

Pro Less interference or noise Each copy is the same Editing easier Con Cost Compatibility

Digital Edge Learning Experience

Finding Missouri Video Series Come to the Fair html Local Government Transforms a Classroom Anne Jeschke Come to the Fair

 Biographies  Commercials  Game Show  Historical Documentary  Instructional  Nature  News  Public Service Announcement (PSA)  Science Experiment  Video Poetry Digital Video Productions in the Elementary Classroom

Braun, Jr., J., Fernlund, P., & White, C. (1998). Technology tools in the social studies curriculum. Wilsonville, OR: Franklin, Beedle & Associates, Inc. Escobar, D. (2001). Creating history documentaries: A step-by-step guide to video projects in the classroom. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press, Inc. Howard, E. (2001). Team up with digital video and iMovie for social studies excitement. Library Talk, 14(5) 18-20; 22. Market Data Retrieval. Market data retrieval’s new report highlights technology trends. Marten, G. (2003). Teaching & learning with digital video. Resources

Technology Tools in the Social Studies Curriculum Joseph A. Braun, Phyllis Fernlund, and Charles S. White ISBN

Multidisciplinary Units for Prekindergarten Through Grade 2 Multidisciplinary Units for Grades 3-5 Multidisciplinary Units for Grades NETSS Curriculum Series— Multidisciplinary Units

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