Integrating Technology and Your Content Area
Part 2 Thursday, 3/12/2010
Examples of teacher projects: Ms. Start and Ms. Mason
Dysart E3 Project Based Learning Units
http://schoolweb.dysart.org/EdTech/Content.aspx?conID=251
These are complete lesson plans for Project Based Learning. Use these to get
ideas of projects you can do.
Glogster for teachers http://edu.glogster.com/ This site lets students create posters online. Ms. Mason has examples of these.
Wikispaces for teachers http://www.wikispaces.com/site/for/teachers How to use wikis in education: http://educationalwikis.wikispaces.com/Articles+and+Resources
A list of 100 wiki projects currently in use: http://educationalwikis.wikispaces.com/Examples+of+educational+wikis
The Hat
http://downloads.zdnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=819355
This is a random number generator, random name generator - not related to
integration, but perhaps interesting.
Part 3.
The assignment is to explore the links and look for answers to our discussion. How can technology change the way you teach? Take your time and explore each of the links below. Some will apply to you , some will not. Explore in depth.
Internet Resources http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/Resources.htm#Thematic Units
Student Projects http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/studentprojects.htm A wealth of information and suggestions for projects
20 ways to incorporate tech into regular classroom http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech146.shtml
The article we read is located at: One Thing You Should Know About Technology http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/220
Part 4
There are three EtherPad documents you must visit and write on.
a.
Do you think technology can really
change the way you teach?
b. What strategies did you find that make sense for your classroom.
C. How will you implement this in your classroom?