Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works

Definition Knowledge being stored as mental images and physical sensations. When used in conjunction with linguistic, student achievement is stronger.

Examples Graphic Organizers Physical models Mental images Pictures or pictographs Kinesthetic activities

6 categories of technology Word Processing Applications Spreadsheet software Organizing and brainstorming software Data collection tools Multimedia presentations Web resources

Word Processing Applications Incorporates visual elements with written text Clipart Photos Classroom examples Picture Recipes Creating cover page for a book Sewing directions Picture of the life stages of insects

Spreadsheet software Creating graphs and charts from data Classroom Examples Creating plot view on seismic activity around the world Venn diagram on similarity and differences between credit cards and debit cards Pie chart on use of drugs and alcohol in Americans

Organizing and Brainstorming Software Using graphic organizers to classify, organize, store, and recollect information from our memory Examples (inspiration, bubbl us) Creating vocab. Words with words and pictures Creating timelines Creating a flow chart Creating graphs

Data Collection Tools Uses technology to help collect and represent data Examples Digital probes (music, math, science) Digital Microscopes (viewing 3D through microscopes and computers, time lapse movie)

Multimedia Using media to engage students in teacher facilitated learning Examples I Movie Movie Maker Powerpoints Clay mation

Web resources Using multimedia for instruction rather than as instruction Examples computer simulations (math and science) collection of interactive web sites creates timelines