Using Technology throughout a Lesson

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Using Technology throughout a Lesson

• Harnessing the Unique Powers

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Lets dispel some myths about using technology
. . .

• It doesnt have to be the whole lesson.
• It doesnt have to mean kids sitting in front of
  computers.
• You dont have to use technology for every lesson.

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Anticipatory Set

• show a relevant photograph found on the Internet
• conduct a brainstorming session with a concept
  mapping software
• check prior knowledge about the subject by posing
  a series of questions beamed to students
  handheld computers

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Purpose

• project up for the whole class an electronic
  slide that states the purpose
• print the information for students to monitor
  their own progress

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Input

• Educational websites
• Videos
• Interactive electronic presentations
• Teacher-produced documents
• Digital photographs
• Collaborative team-driven environment

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Modeling

• Document camera to demonstrate a process
• Items in previous students electronic portfolios
  as examples
• Live demonstration of any software that will be
  used

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Guided Practice

• Printed tutorials can include screen captures,
  and online tutorials can include audio and motion
• Software with pop-ups and help options can guide
  with pointers
• Peers can record directions for each other on
  digital recorders

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Checking For Understanding

• Teachers can walk around computer lab and glance
  at computer monitors to assess progress.
• Students can come to the front to lead peers
  through an electronic presentation.
• As teachers check for understanding, they can jot
  down brief notes of student progress on a
  handheld or tablet computer.

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Independent Practice

• Practice homework activities might be listed on
  the class website
• Educational software allows for leveled,
  repeated, patient practice
• Non-linear PowerPoint games attract students
  attention to repeatedly review content.
• Productivity software allows students to
  synthesize and produce new knowledge

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Closure

• Recording what students have learned on a word
  processing document or electronic slide show to
  the whole class to ensure everyone has input.
• Individual students email the teacher with their
  own understanding.

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So, when is it right to use technology?

• It depends . . .

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