1. Election Awareness This project was designed to foster an understanding for US elections to third graders. This unit focused on the significance of voting and terminology associated with elections. NYS learning standards, the Big Six Literacy skills set and technology based on research was integrated. Rebecca Garcia Phil Hsu Liz Ryan Catherine Benson Schenectady Christian School – Liz Bailey & Allison Hamm

2. Elliot Soloway’s Research Maximizing use of technology will enhance curriculum and advance administrative efficiency Maximizing use of technology will enhance curriculum and advance administrative efficiency When certain conditions are met computing technology has a positive impact on student achievement When certain conditions are met computing technology has a positive impact on student achievement Three T’s to Elementary Ed: Tasks, Tools and Time

3. Showcase of Web Project Electronic Dictionary: Students gain a sense of usefulness for both the electronic and print versions of the dictionary. Electronic Dictionary: Students gain a sense of usefulness for both the electronic and print versions of the dictionary. http://www.albany.edu/dept/sisp/jjpowers/WebCollabF04/elections/ http://www.albany.edu/dept/sisp/jjpowers/WebCollabF04/elections/ PowerPoint Jeopardy Game: An amazing way to engage the learner and allow them to apply prior developed knowledge. PowerPoint Jeopardy Game: An amazing way to engage the learner and allow them to apply prior developed knowledge.

4. Assessment Instrument Student-friendly Rubric used to determine how well 3 rd grades demonstrated an understanding for elections Student-friendly Rubric used to determine how well 3 rd grades demonstrated an understanding for elections We learned as educators: students are capable of so much when they are engaged – These kids were willing to skip lunch to learn vocabulary! We learned as educators: students are capable of so much when they are engaged – These kids were willing to skip lunch to learn vocabulary! http://www.albany.edu/dept/sisp/jjpowers/WebCollab F04/elections/RubricFinal.doc http://www.albany.edu/dept/sisp/jjpowers/WebCollab F04/elections/RubricFinal.doc