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Integrating Technology in Your ClassroomGrade K
Lydia Whitlock July 22, 2013
Applications of Technology in Education
Objectives & Goals: Integrate technology in your
Kindergarten classroom
Engage students
Make learning fun
Interactive lessons and students
Online Simulations Web-based simulations allow students
to experience events. They learn how to problem solve as they gather data, collaborate on a problem, and develop a product (Witt,2009).
Benefits of Online Simulations Students experience role-playing while
collaborating and working with others. Students become part of the
environments and are not just observers.
Students are involved in real-world situations.
(Witt,2009)
Running a Simulation 1. Be sure there are enough roles for each
student. 2. After the simulation, discuss what was
taken place. 3. Answer questions during simulations 4. Use open ended questions to encourage
discussion. 5. Have students tell you about their
character 6. Have additional help to assist students
(Witt,2009)
Distance Learning Distance learning uses a computer or
Internet based programs that allow educators and learners to interact but not necessarily in face-to-face interactions.
It allow schools to connect with each other, create virtual field trips, and share interactive seminars.
Distance Learning: Connect Students E-mail Televised lectures Web-based courses Audio & Video Electronic field trips
Technology in Science: Tools Lab equipment Video materials Interactive multimedia programs Open access data sets Communication tools
Technology in Science: Concept Mapping
Create a concept map by using Inspiration. Inspiration is an online tool where students can create a map to help them brainstorm information and clearly communicate their ideas more clearly.
Benefits to Concept Mapping Easy to use Students are engaged Students are responsible for finding
their information Assesses students understanding Provides students the opportunity to
discuss among other students
(Besnoy & Clarke)
Technology in Science: Google Earth Google Earth provides satellite images
and 3D terrains to make the geographical virtual field trip feasible and realistic (Besnoy & Clarke).
Google Earth Images
Paris New York
Volcano
Benefits to Google Earth
Free field trip Learn about other countries Explore volcanoes and glaciers Distinguish between celestial bodies in the sky
(ESS.10.K1) Identify natural and man-made land formations Identify various characteristics of Earth’s
surface (ESS.8.K.1) Illustrate planets in the solar system
(ESS.10.1.1)
Technology in Literacy: Tools Projectors SMART Boards Video Cameras PowerPoint Online Games
Technology in Literacy: WebQuests Webquests are online teacher-created
inquiry assignment designed to guide students through various Internet resources to help them answer questions about a specific topic (Besnoy and Clarke).
Teachers can create their own or use already made WebQuests using an online resource
Go to any search engine type in WebQuests with a specific topic in mind Example: Kindergarten WebQuests on bugs
Technology in Literacy: WebQuests Online resources for literacy teachers for
creating WebQuests www.teacherweb.com/twquest www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/web_q
uest www.webquest.com
Besnoy and Clarke
Parts of a Webquest
Strickland, J. (2005). Using webquests to teach content: Comparing instructional strategies. Contemporary
Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 5(2), 138-148.
Benefits to WebQuests Whole group or individual learning
Encourage critical thinking
Students learn how to navigate through the internet
Teachers can quickly assess students knowledge
Resources Besnoy, K.D., & Clarke, L.W. (2010). High-
tech teaching success. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.
Strickland, J. (2005). Using webquests to teach content: Comparing instructional strategies. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 5(2), 138-148.
Witt, D. (2009). Strategies for the tech-savvy classroom. Waco,TX: Prufrock Press.
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