1. Curriculum Design Project: WebQuest Learning Team A CUR-558 Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction Anna Saito Michael Bloxom Keilon Johnson Donett Chung November 25, 2007

2. WebQuest Topic The topic for our WebQuest Project is: “INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO THE CLASSROOM”

3. Introduction Introduces teachers and educators to a range of available instructional technologies Introduces teachers and educators to a range of available instructional technologies Encourages active participation and design and development of tools to integrate technology in the classrooms Encourages active participation and design and development of tools to integrate technology in the classrooms WebQuest URL: http://questgarden.com/57/50/7/071109083003/ WebQuest URL: http://questgarden.com/57/50/7/071109083003/ http://questgarden.com/57/50/7/071109083003/ “Integrating Technology into “Integrating Technology into the Classroom” the Classroom” Our WebQuest:

4. Purpose To identify six national education technology standards for students (NETS-S) To identify six national education technology standards for students (NETS-S) To develop higher order thinking in technology integration into classroom instruction To develop higher order thinking in technology integration into classroom instruction To assist educators in influencing expectations for students and create targets of excellence in technology and instruction To assist educators in influencing expectations for students and create targets of excellence in technology and instruction To encourage the complete and consistent implementation of technology into the curriculum design To encourage the complete and consistent implementation of technology into the curriculum design

5. Goals Utilize elements of this WebQuest in classroom instruction Utilize elements of this WebQuest in classroom instruction Integrate technology to differentiate their instruction and vary delivery methods of lessons Integrate technology to differentiate their instruction and vary delivery methods of lessons Comfortably maneuver through the WebQuest and accomplish stated requirements Comfortably maneuver through the WebQuest and accomplish stated requirements Introduce, through collaborative planning, elements of this site to colleagues in professional development settings Introduce, through collaborative planning, elements of this site to colleagues in professional development settings Educators will:

6. WebQuest Activities Select three of the six NETS-S standards and write three summary paragraphs on how to integrate and accomplish technological strategies in classrooms Select three of the six NETS-S standards and write three summary paragraphs on how to integrate and accomplish technological strategies in classrooms Complete one practical exercise Complete one practical exercise Complete one lesson plan in a recommended format Complete one lesson plan in a recommended format Collaborate findings with other professional educators Collaborate findings with other professional educators

7. WebQuest Design Utilizes several curriculum designs Utilizes several curriculum designs Critical and Creative Thinking Designs Critical and Creative Thinking Designs Problem Solving Designs Problem Solving Designs Interdisciplinary Designs Interdisciplinary Designs Conceptual Designs Conceptual Designs Contains numerous applicable technology- oriented websites and multimedia links Contains numerous applicable technology- oriented websites and multimedia links Contains several text documents for reference Contains several text documents for reference Our WebQuest:

8. Conclusion Visit our WebQuest at URL http://questgarden.com/57/50/7/071109083003/ Experience an interactive challenging learning experience designed for educators – by educators. Continue to watch the URL for additional paths into technology-oriented learning experiences.

9. Learning Team A Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction CUR-558: Dr. Patricia Singleton October 16 through November 26, 2007 Anna SaitoMike Bloxom Donett Chung Keilon Johnson Anna Mike Donett Keilon Jamaica USA Japan Introducing the WebQuest Design Team Kingdom of Bahrain