2. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez Hedrick Elementary, El Centro, California

3. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals The Lesson and Myself I focused the lesson in the 3 rd grade VIPS Science Rocks’ Unit. Unfortunately, the VIPS Science Program lacks in teaching meaningful content. I was interested in improving and extending the content of the science unit with more meaningful activities that assure higher level learning of scientific concepts and content. My name is Esteban R. Ramirez, and I teach at El Centro Elementary School District, in El Centro, California.. Estebanlcsw@hotmail.com

4. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals My Expectations I expected to, most importantly, learn to integrate classroom teaching with technology and the internet. I also expected to become more familiar with the software available, especially Excel and Power Point. I am happy to see that the program accounted for different levels of technology use in the classroom, and offered the necessary tools to implement them. I am satisfied with the pace of the program, and how everything came together towards the end.

5. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals My Realities I feel very happy with the final outcome. Most importantly, I am now encourage to integrate the internet in the classroom! For the first time, I used the internet in a teaching unit. I had previously used the internet as an information source. I am very satisfied with how I integrated the use of the internet in this science unit. I am also very proud to say, that officials from Sacramento representing the VIPS science program observed me doing this lesson. It appears that they had a positive view and requested further information in the development and resources of my lessons. I only regret, that the technology in the classrooms is very limited. The use of a small television as a projection tool is not a very effective way to go. However, the final outcome was very productive for the students. I am also very happy to have gained a good understanding in how to implement Microsoft’s Excel and Power Point in the classroom. I fully intend to use these tools in my lesson planning next school year.

6. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals My Successes Used the Internet in whole class instruction. Used the internet to reinforce concepts with visuals and concrete examples. Students were able to clearly identify what activities were required. Provided a richer selection of resources for my students. I was able to integrate Excel and Power Point in lesson planning.

7. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals My Shortcuts Very limited access to Technology. Need a computer lab with full access to internet for whole class instruction at least 2 hours a week. No access to a screen projection unit. Could have integrated the richness of the internet in whole class instruction with proper technology.

8. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Student Data and Results The culminating assignments are represented by the blue, red and yellow bar. Students were not scored with a grading rubric. Students were encouraged to complete their assignments. Emphasis, was not placed in letter grades, but completion of activities and student participation.

9. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Student Examples Rock Classification What is on Dirt Experiment 2 Scratch Test Rock Quiz Rock Puzzle Experiment 1

10. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Mario Sample Experiment 2

11. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Mazio Sample Experiment 2

12. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Chelsea Sample Experiment 2

13. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Jose – Rock Classification

14. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Mario – Rock Classification

15. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Melisa C. – Rock Classification

16. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Arturo What is On Dirt

17. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals What is on Dirt – Melisa T.

18. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals What is on Dirt - Chelsea

19. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Scratch Test - Arlyn

20. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Scratch Test - Arturo

21. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Scratch Test - Zack

22. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Joe – Rock Quiz

23. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Arlyn – Rock Quiz

24. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Karen – Rock Quiz

25. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Chris - Rock Puzzle

26. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Melissa C. – Rock Puzzle

27. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Mario – Rock Puzzle

28. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Experiment 1 - Hector

29. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Experiment 1 - Abby

30. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Experiment 1 - Jose

31. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Revisions There are three major changes I made to my lesson, 1.I paired student activities in groups of three. There was at least one leader student to keep the group in focus. 2.All students were required to participate. For the first time, grading was based on participation and completion of assignments. No letter grades were given. 3.Students participated with teacher in finding Rock related sites and obtaining more information. Students learned how to use the internet to find more information.. 4.Totally, revised and changed the original VIPS science unit.

32. CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Summary I feel very comfortable with this experience. I used a typical science lesson, and improved it by integrating technology. For the first time, I integrated the use of the internet as teaching tool. I was impressed with the amount of resources and aids the internet can offer to improve students’ interest. Nevertheless, even with limited resources the use of technology can be useful. I hope for the time, when students will have full access to the internet, and a screen projector that can make a great visual learning tool.