1. Finding Tech Integrating Lessons

2. Agenda Explanation of NETS Where can I find online lessons and resources? How can I use the lessons? Discover your own lessons using online resources Opportunity to find tech integrating lessons Time to Share Wrap up

3. Your Task Today Your Subject Matter and Your Content Standards Find Appropriate Lesson Plans + The National Educational Technology Standards

4. National Educational Technology Standards? What are those?

5. NETS are the guiding standards of technology integration NETS have been developed for:  Students Students  Teachers Teachers  Administrators Administrators

6. WHAT technology skills should be woven into the curricular fabric of our schools... WHEN such skills should be taught... HOW technology can support these new learning environments... The NETS Project can help educators know:

7. The Profiles define broad indicators of performance at the following grade ranges: Grades PreK–1 Grades 2–4 Grades 5–8 Grades 9–12 Check online Standards under Student Technology Goals on Technology Professional Development page

8. National Ed Tech Standards 1.Basic Operations & Concepts 2.Social, Ethical, & Human Issues 3.Tech as a Productivity Tool 4.Tech as a Communication Tool 5.Tech as a Research Tool 6.Tech as a Problem-Solving & Decision Making Tool

9. We want to find “Appropriate” Lesson Plans. What does that mean? The use of technology makes sense Effectiveness and/or Efficiency of instruction is increased

10. Other Items to Look For Objectives Activities prior to the computer Activities while at the computer Activities after the computer Supporting activities Assessment

11. Where are the lessons? Many times the best lessons are not in the first place you look. Here are two sites to get you started: TechTrekers 4teachers You can also use search engines to find lessons.

12. How can I use the lessons? Philharmonic Kids Virtual Washington Tour Virtual Washington Tour

13. Let’s Get Hunting!

14. Find An Online Lesson Of Your Own What age group would the lesson be appropriate for? What subject would it be used for? What technology goal(s) does it represent? How did you find it?

15. Time to Share Share one lesson you found and explain what you like about it Which standards does it address?

16. What Have We Learned Where to find online lessons and resources. How to incorporate the lessons. How to use the Student Technology Goals to appraise the lessons.

17. Thank You for Participation!