Technology Integration Made Easy

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Technology Integration Made Easy

• Presented by Dottie Garcia

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Integration

• Plan projects that tie computer projects into
  what you are already teaching
• Find a new way to introduce something you teach
  every year.

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Five Categories of Computer Use

• Large groups
• Small groups
• Lecture tool
• Learning centers
• Secretary

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Classroom Computers with Large Groups

• Classroom discussions
• Problem Solving
• Web Quests
• Treasure Hunts
• Reviews

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Classroom Computers with Small Groups

• Teamwork
• Collaboration
• Group Projects
• Newsletters
• Slideshows
• Problem Solving Software

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Classroom Computers as a Lecture Tool

• Illustrate ideas
• Presentations
• Demonstration of new concepts
• Student projects
• PTA presentations

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Whole Class Instruction

• There is really no reason that you cannot have a
  small group gather around your regular-sized
  computer monitor for a guided lesson, however
  hooking your computer to a TV or video projector
  allows all the students in your classroom to see
  your lesson. Students using a projection device
  can greatly enhance the delivery of their
  presentation and share with peers, parents, or at
  a PTA program.
• Projection Devices
• New Monitors
• AVery Key
• Projector
• Smart Boards
• Mimio

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Classroom Computers as a Learning Center

• Research
• Create Databases
• Multimedia Presentations
• TAAS Software
• Learning Software

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Software

• Software can offer a valuable extension to
  classroom learning or critical practice for those
  who need it.
• Software can offer a wide range of ability levels
  within one program.

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TEKS

• Correlate Software to TEKS
• Specific Objectives covered
• Generate your own lessons

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Classroom Computer as Secretary

• Grade book
• Word Processor
• Mail Merge
• E-Mail

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Computer Management

• Because of limited individual student computer
  time, most of the production work has to be done
  before arriving at the computer.
• Storyboards
• Graphic Organizers
• Planning Sheets
• How-To Sheets

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Scheduling

• Mixed Ability Groups
• Craft Sticks
• Clothespins
• Notebook
• Sign-up sheet

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Computer Rules

• Involve Students
• Set Routines
• Post Rules

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Missed Work

• Timing
• What do you do with students that are pulled out
  of class for other reasons?

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Assessment

• Rubrics
• Group Grades
• Peer Assessment
• Portfolios

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Preventive Maintenance

• Use a surge protector.
• Keep your computer clean.
• Keep your mouse clean.
• Back up your files.
• Use an Antivirus software program.
• Check plugs and wires to make sure they are
  secure.
• Do not allow outside (of school) CDs or disks
  on your computers.

www.techlearning.com
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Internet

• Check Internet permissions slips
• Set or check school policies
• Validate sites
• Checklist

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Helpful Sites

• Ready-made lesson plans
• Hot links using Microsoft Word