1. Siena Heights University: Integrated Technology
Jeffrey Fisher
November 11, 2011

2. Outline: Meet and greet – WOOOO! A Vision of K-12 Students Today
Why should/shouldn’t we use technology?
Pros and Cons (T-Chart)
Presentation of technology ideas
Conclusion

3. My Classroom and Philosophy:
Technology is not the silver bullet
Don’t be afraid to fail
Community and trust
Change, change, change
Self-reflection
Greatest rewards
Remembering content from previous years
“I wish other teachers would do this”
“When are we going to make another video?”
Active learning, active learning, active learning…

4. Hardware: SMART Board or projector Smart Pulse Pen
Video
Personal use
Biology review
Presentation clicker w/ laser
(Rise of Europe)
Video camera:
Flip Cams
Digital camera: (students working)
Parental/district approval
Microphone:
For the “shy” student

5. Programs: Windows Movie Maker Photo Story 3 for Windows Google Maps
Freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Camden-Frontier Ag. Olympics
Students love to see themselves on TV
Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
Photo Story 3 for Windows
Freeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Google Maps
Open eyes to the outside world
Small district

6. Lesson Ideas: Benefits of Video Projects Rap songs Commercials
Extrinsic/intrinsic motivation
Seeing themselves
Breaks up classroom routine
Rap songs
“Getting’ Triggy Wit’ It”
Mr. Fisher Rap
Commercials
Broadcasts
Current Events News Broadcasts(2:49)
Skits
School Protest
Interviews
Osama bin Laden
Video Podcasts

7. Review Games
Jeopardy
Baseball
Classroom Feud
Stopwatch