How Are You “Integrating” Technology Into Your Classroom?

Project Based Learning•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

GoalTo get students using technology, not just

teachers

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.

Units designed by teachers in the district

•Grade 1 Plants - Chad Ruhland, Jennifer Beno, Shawna Jahns

•Grade 2Mapping – Melissa Fontaine Nutrition - Ashley JohnsonSeasons – Tanya Cox

•Grade 3Animals – Lindsey Heinz and Kris Erdmann

•Grade 4Simple Machines – Katie Stanley and Deb JakelBones and Muscles – Jenny Karls

On-line ResourcesAllows students to use the Internet for learning

purposes.

Research/Background InformationPractice of a Skill

http://urbanext.illinois.edu/gpe/case1/c1m1app.html

Computer SoftwareComputer software programs can be used as a

way to display information for presentations and assessments.

Kid PixMax Show (power point)

Excel – graphs and chartsWord – brochures, pamphlets

Photo Story

AssessmentKWL

RubricsSelf Assessment Rating Scales

Surveys http://

www.surveymonkey.com/s/83ZC8HG

GraphingUsing the survey results to graph the

outcome.Classroom discussion on their thinking, if their

thinking has changed by seeing the results.

Student’s Product of Learning

Tour of Sam's Trip.kmz

Carousel Brainstorming—A.P.KInspiration—Introduction to

another tool (Brainstormed

how we could use this in

writing and other curriculum

areas).

Assessing Understanding

Publisher Brochure—Show understanding of what we are learning about bones and muscles!

DiigoAllows you to help guide students through print-

heavy internet sites. You can also engage them through questions.http://www.diigo.com

Think/Pair/Share