2. Driven by essential questions Higher level thinking; allowing students to apply information to real-life experiences Technology used to support/enhance learning Develop skills such as higher order thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication Ways to use technology effectively to support and assess student learning

3. Goal To get students using technology, not just teachers

4. Sample Technology Standard Proficient by End of Grade 2 1.b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression create an original presentation based on an age-appropriate story, activity, or event including text and visual formats using digital tools and resources.

5. Grade 1 Plants - Chad Ruhland, Jennifer Beno, Shawna Jahns Grade 2 Mapping – Melissa Fontaine Nutrition - Ashley Johnson Seasons – Tanya Cox Grade 3 Animals – Lindsey Heinz and Kris Erdmann Grade 4 Simple Machines – Katie Stanley and Deb Jakel Bones and Muscles – Jenny Karls

6. On-line Resources Allows students to use the Internet for learning purposes. Research/Background Information Practice of a Skill http://urbanext.illinois.edu/gpe/case1/c1m1app. html

7. Computer Software Computer software programs can be used as a way to display information for presentations and assessments. Kid Pix Max Show (power point) Excel – graphs and charts Word – brochures, pamphlets Photo Story

8. KWL Rubrics Self Assessment Rating Scales Surveys http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/83ZC 8HG http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/83ZC 8HG

9. Graphing Using the survey results to graph the outcome. Classroom discussion on their thinking, if their thinking has changed by seeing the results.

10. Student’s Product of Learning

11. Inspiration—Introduction to another tool (Brainstormed how we could use this in writing and other curriculum areas).

13. Assessing Understanding Publisher Brochure—Show understanding of what we are learning about bones and muscles!

14. Diigo Allows you to help guide students through print- heavy internet sites. You can also engage them through questions. http://www.diigo.com