Using Technology in the Classroom Creating Student Projects and Interactions Ben Smith and Jared Mader Red Lion Area School District Monday, October 6, 2008
National Educational Technology Standards for Students
"Knowing content" is not sufficient in itself -- rather, students must apply knowledge to: construct new understandings, solve problems make decisions develop products and communicate Technology can facilitate this type of learning Remember…..
Student Response Systems eInstruction Check for understanding Pre-assessment All students, all the time Example Report
SRS Issues and Benefits Time Consuming - Everyone Answers Keeps students on task Evidence of knowledge Data Driven Decision Making Changes the way that teachers prepare and deliver lessons
Peripheral Devices Use these tools to supplement the Applications to follow: Digital Camera Scanner Digital Camcorder Wireless Slate
Non-traditional Office Student Evaluation Comments Reviewing / Track Changes Formatting Use of Formatting Inserting Graphics Paste Special Working with Word Inserting tables, Merging with Excel, Creating forms Working with Excel Word lists, Conditional formatting, Hiding columns Working with Powerpoint Changing slide advance to hyperlinks and buttons
Inspiration / Mindomo Word Webs Connect Different Chapters, Terms, or Themes Graphic Organizers Set up flow charts Organize problem solutions Digital Storyboard Design websites Use teacher templates
Interactive Whiteboard Demonstrate programs prior to allowing student use Create and archive all board notes and lessons Students use to import problem solutions into blogs, presentations, etc. Share student solutions Mimio option
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