1. Using Technology As A Learning Tool What impact can technology have on the classroom?

2. Session Overview Share Web Quests – found on resource page of course website Impact of Technology –Galileo Project –Millarville Teachers’ Changing Role Using the Program of Studies – group work

3. Technologies Impact Impact on School and Community: http://www.galileo.org/schools/millarville/community/ Impact on Students Electronic Portfolios See: http://ali.apple.com/ali_sites/ali/exhibits/1000156 /Reflections.html http://ali.apple.com/ali_sites/ali/exhibits/1000156 /Reflections.html

4. The Teachers Changing Role Learners require higher levels of control Learning situations need to become more realistic and authentic greater diversity of learning goals, projects, and outcomes as a result of on-line learning Combination of ICT with appropriate pedagogy On-line has the potential to support or even challenge the locally established curriculum. The education of educators is broadened to include just in time and/or collaborative learning. Educators use on-line technology as a driving element of an educational reform.

5. Using the Program of Studies http://www.education.gov.ab.ca/ict/pofs.asp

6. Web Awareness – www.media-awareness.ca What is media literacy? What is media literacy Teaching kids to be safe and responsible on-line Teaching kids to be safe and responsible on-line Jo-Cool or Jo-Fool Questions

7. TV versus the Internet http://www.media- awareness.ca/english/resources/special _initiatives/wa_resources/wa_shared/ba ckgrounders/tv_vs_net.cfm http://www.media- awareness.ca/english/resources/special _initiatives/wa_resources/wa_shared/ba ckgrounders/tv_vs_net.cfm

8. On-line Music Article http://www.media- awareness.ca/english/parents/music/onl ine_music.cfm http://www.media- awareness.ca/english/parents/music/onl ine_music.cfm