1. Week 7

2.  We shared websites/blogs  We discussed technology to support special populations  We looked at some technology software  We wrote lesson plans incorporating technology

3.  Explain how technology can be used to enhance instruction and facilitate learning.  Describe assistive technology resources available for the classroom.  Describe the types of computer hardware available for K-12 use.  Compare and contrast wired and wireless classrooms.  Identify the pros and cons of using technology in the classroom to facilitate instruction.

4. What do I need in my classroom?  Laptop computer with built-in camera and wireless connectivity  SuperDrive (CD/DVD playing and recording)  Digital camera (publishing)  USB Flash Drive (quick storage and information transfer)  External Hard Drive  Printer (hard copies)  Scanner  LCD Projector (presentation)  WiFi Station  iPod (music, Podcasts)  SmartBoard  Palm Pilot (pictures, music, schedules, grades, communication)  Tablets http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech239.shtml

5. Creating a Global Classroom  Video Conferencing  Google Hangouts  Skype  Online Community  ePals  Twitter  Blogs  Thinking maps, Mind maps to connect  Kidspiration  Microsoft Office  Virtual Field Trips  Museums  Historical Buildings  Travel Destinations  National Parks  Zoos  Video clips for concept applications  Language  Culture  Environments  Behaviors  Experts  Digital photos for purposeful community  Instagram  Digital Camera  Websites  Photos to support vocabulary/concepts Components of a Global Classroom A.Video Conferencing B.Online Community C.Thinking maps, Mind maps to connect D.Virtual Field Trips E.Video Clips for concept applications F.Digital photos for purposeful community Mini Project: 1.Select one of the Components 2.Explore how this supports global learning 3.Determine how this would look in a classroom 4.Decide how to explain implementation 5.Provide professional development to your peers http://gcuinstructionaltechnology.weebly.com/

8.  https://www.teachingchannel.org/ https://www.teachingchannel.org/  http://www.teachertube.com/ http://www.teachertube.com/

9.  Salman Khan  http://www.ted.com/talks/salman _khan_let_s_use_video_to_reinve nt_education.html http://www.ted.com/talks/salman _khan_let_s_use_video_to_reinve nt_education.html

10.  Line up according to the month of your birthday  The beginning of the year will represent “Wired” classrooms  The end of the year will represent “Wireless” classrooms  Take notes on your position  http://www.designshare.com/index.php/art icles/wired-versus-wireless-school- networks/ http://www.designshare.com/index.php/art icles/wired-versus-wireless-school- networks/  You are welcome to use additional resources  We will have a class debate between the two sides

11.  http://www.smarttech.com/us/Sol utions/Education+Solutions/Produ cts+for+education/Software/SMAR T+Notebook+collaborative+learnin g+software/SMART+Notebook+coll aborative+learning+software http://www.smarttech.com/us/Sol utions/Education+Solutions/Produ cts+for+education/Software/SMAR T+Notebook+collaborative+learnin g+software/SMART+Notebook+coll aborative+learning+software  http://exchange.smarttech.com/#t ab=0 http://exchange.smarttech.com/#t ab=0

12.  SMART Technology: With a partner, create a SMART Notebook presentation on the topic of your choice. The file should be 8-10 slides in length, not including a title or reference slide, and must have interaction on at least 5 slides that is evident when presented to the class.  Due 10/17 to present in class, in LC by Midnight  SMART Technology: With a partner, create a SMART Notebook presentation on the topic of your choice. The file should be 8-10 slides in length, not including a title or reference slide, and must have interaction on at least 5 slides that is evident when presented to the class.  Due 10/17 to present in class, in LC by Midnight