1. Countries Around the World A Technology-Integrated Project
Using Technology in the Classroom
Gary G. Bitter & Jane M. Legacy
Chapter 14
Countries Around the World A Technology-Integrated Project
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2. Step 1 Research & Organize
Inspiration Software
Step 1 Research & Organize
Step 2 Create & Write
Step 3 Produce & Present
Step 1: Start with on-line research and organization using the software programs Inspiration and Internet Explorer.
Step 2: Transfer the facts into Microsoft Office. Students create and write a daily journal (a mixture of fiction and non-fiction) along with formatting and designing a brochure
Step 3: Students collaborate to produce a storyline of “Where in the World Am I?” using Microsoft Photo Story. This final product is presented as a part of Kimball’s Monthly Community meeting.
Daily Journal
Brochure
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Step 1: Research
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& Organize …
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5. “Multi-tasking” Inspiration & Internet Explorer
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6. Saving Pictures from Internet
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7. Copy (from Internet) & Paste (into Inspiration)
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Exporting Outline …
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.. to MS Word
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Step 2: Create & Write
Create & Design a 5-day Travel Journal
Merge Fact with Fiction
Add, Edit, & Delete text and pictures
Format & Design a Travel Brochure
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5-day Travel Journal
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Formatting Journal
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Adding Pictures
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Adding a Bibliography
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Adding a Cover Page
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16. 5-day Travel Journal (pg. 1 & 2)
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17. 5-day Travel Journal (pg. 3 & 4)
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18. 5-day Travel Journal (bibliography & cover page)
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Creating a Brochure
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Formatting a Brochure
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Travel Brochure
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22. Step 3: Produce & Present
Create a narration for “Where (in the World) Am I?”
Practice reading narration aloud with a partner
Microsoft Photo Story
Import country maps
Record narration
Present multimedia project to Kimball School
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23. Create Narration & Practice
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Import maps
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Record your Narration
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26. Present to Kimball School
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