A teacher you work with has asked for your help in designing technology-related activities capitalizing on the wide variety of technology resources available in the room (assume the kind of technology you choose will be in the room).
How would you design the initiating activity(s)? How many would there be? How would you choose to integrate technology into your teaching, students’ learning, and the assessments? What technology would you choose?
How would you assist the teacher in understanding how the technology you use in the initiating activities could be used again in the guided learning and culminating performance – for instruction, learning, and assessment? What resources would you direct him/her towards?
When working with a teacher that is not experienced in the use of technology as an instructional tool, I would first begin with simplistic tools such as document cameras. Obvisouly, these tools would need to be relevant to the lesson and curriculum area. I would also choose to integrate one activity at a time. Implementing too many activities at once can increase stress and possibily cause the teacher not to consider moving any farther with their technology experience. The document camera would readily assist in addressing visual learners and create a more visualize experience.
ReplyDeleteAfter experiencing this beginning technology, I would encourage teh student to try using a clicker system to assist in data analysis and grading. This system can also be used to monitor student progress throughout an unit or lesson.