Accelerate Your Classroom

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Accelerate Your Classroom

• Presented by
• Jan Kireilis Dottie Garcia

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Why accelerate?

• For teachers
• Meet state federal requirements
• Increase productivity
• Reduce work load
• For students
• TEKS for Technology Applications
• Increase student achievement
• Participate in their own learning
• Be better prepared for the 21st century

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TEKS

• Technology Applications TEKS by Grade Level
• Kindergarten Grade 2
• Grades 3-5
• Visit TEAs website for additional information on
  all of the TEKS
• http//www.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/ch126.html

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What do the SBEC Standards say?

• See this link for the standard details
• http//starchart.esc12.net/standards.html
• TEXAS Teacher STAR Chart
• Your self assessment
• of the standards
• Remember
• By 2012, all teachers must be technologically
  proficient Level III

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SBEC Standards

• What is SBEC anyway?
• The State Board for Educator Certification
  (SBEC)
• What are the SBEC Standards?
• Technology Applications Standards
• for all Texas Teachers
• How many SBEC Standards are there?
• Minimum of 5 for certified teachers

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More on the SBEC Standards

• How do we know that we have met the SBEC
  standards?
• Completing Level 3 of Technology Competencies
  fulfills this requirement
• Mr. Landis could certify to State that teachers
  meet the SBEC Standards

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Standard I says that

• All teachers use technology-related terms,
  concepts, data input strategies, and ethical
  practices to make informed decisions
• about current technologies
• and their applications.

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Standard II says that

• All teachers identify task requirements, apply
  search strategies, and use current technology to
  efficiently acquire, analyze, and evaluate a
  variety of electronic information.

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Standard III says that.

• All teachers use task-appropriate tools to
  synthesize knowledge, create and modify
  solutions, and evaluate results in a way that
  supports the work of individuals and groups in
  problem-solving situations.

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Standard IV says that

• All teachers communicate information in different
• formats and for
• diverse audiences.

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Standard V says that

• All teachers know how to plan, organize, deliver,
  and evaluate instruction for all students that
  incorporates the effective use of current
  technology for teaching and integrating the
  Technology Applications Texas Essential
• Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
• into the curriculum.

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Integration

• Why use technology in your classroom?
• To keep students engaged
• To produce products with technology that combine
  the concepts of content while increasing the
  technological skill level of all students
• To find a new way to teach recurring content and
  concepts.

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Four Categories of Computer Use

• Presentation Tool
• Lecture Tool
• Large/Small Groups
• Learning Station
• Personal Productivity

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A Presentation Tool

• Illustrate ideas
• Presentations
• Demonstration of new
• concepts, visual concepts, storyboards,
  outlines, brainstorming.
• Student project presentations
• PTA presentations

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A Lecture Tool

• As a Smart Chalkboard
• Illustrate ideas and concepts
• Manage and organize information
• Assist in classroom management
• Encourage student participation
• Enliven demonstrations

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Whole Class Instruction

• Projection Devices
• Monitors
• AverKey
• Projectors
• Smart Boards

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Managing Interactive Group Discussions

• The computer manages the details, so the teacher
  can encourage interaction between students,
• reinforce topics, challenge
• ideas, and generate
• informed decision making.

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Classroom Computers with Large Groups

• Promote Discussion
• Create an environment conducive to decision
  making
• Problem Solving - http//4teachers.org/projectbase
  d/
• Guide group exploration
• Treasure Hunts
• http//www.nvo.com/ecnewletter/scavengerhuntsonthe
  web/

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Classroom Computers with Small Groups

• Promote cooperation, collaboration competition
• Teamwork
• Collaboration
• Distribute responsibilities
• Enforce group interdependence
• Disseminate information
• Group Projects
• Newsletters
• Slideshows
• Problem Solving Software

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AlphaSmarts Handheld Devices

• AlphaSmart
• http//www.alphasmart.com/
• Handheld Devices
• How do they work?
• How much do they cost?
• What does the research say?

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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.
• http//www.fonts4teachers.com/
• http//www.toolsforteachers.com/
• http//www.fablevision.com/index.htm

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Classroom Computers as Learning Centers

• Selecting digital content for use in your
  classroom learning center and equitable use for
  all students.
• Research
• Create Databases
• Multimedia Presentations
• Software
• Websites

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Classroom Computers as Learning Centers

• Spark directed exploration
• Create motivating environments
• Access lots and lots of information
• Foster cooperation
• Conduct research
• Software

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Personal Productivity

• Gradebook
• Awards
• Word Processor
• Lessons, Student materials, tests worksheets,
  quizzes
• Communicate w/Parents
• E-Mail
• Other classrooms
• Parents
• Other teachers

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Personal Productivity

• Create crossword puzzles, word finds or
  flashcards
• Discovery School
• http//school.discovery.com/teachingtools/teachin
  gtools.html
• Create graphic organizers, blank maps.
• Website
• Resources
• Homework assignments
• Electronic Calendar

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Integrating Computers into Classroom

• Requires
• Room Arrangement
• Planning
• Time Management
• Scheduling
• Rules of Use
• Lesson plans
• Projects
• Access to Internet

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Room Arrangement

• Children as well as teachers need a comfortable,
  ergonomically correct computer classroom
  arrangement.

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Planning

• Because of limited individual student computer
  time, much of the production work can be done
  before going to the computer.

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Time Management

• Storyboards/Planning Sheets
• Graphic Organizers
• http//www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/index.htm
  l
• http//www.graphic.org/goindex.html
• How-To Sheets - http//www.wmtps.org/eletech/

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Time Management

• Well trained students will save teachers time and
  effort in regard to computers.
• Starting up saving data shutting down.
• Assigning responsibilities will teach students to
  work cooperatively.
• Let them switch tasks on schedule.
• They will monitor taking turns.

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Scheduling by

• Mixed Ability Groups
• Craft Sticks
• Clothespins
• Notebook
• Projects

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Computer Rules of Use

• Tolerate movement and activity
• Involve students
• Set routines
• Post rules

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• Before they go to the computer,
• students should do as much work as possible.
  This is a good time to use electronic keyboards.
  Have a plan and a routine in place. This will
  save untold amounts of time and keep students on
  track.

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Lesson Plans

• Plans are available everywhere
• Try these resources
• http//www.fcps.k12.va.us/KingsParkES/staff/index.
  htm
• http//www.challenge.state.la.us/k12act/lp/elem.ht
  ml
• http//www.lessonplanspage.com/CI.htm
• http//www.edhelper.com

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Projects

• Creating Photo Story Movies
• Utilize your PowerPoint presentations
• Novel Studies
• Research
• Contracts
• Web quests

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Projects Kids Love

• Virtual Field Trips
• http//www.internet4classrooms.com/
• http//www.theteachersguide.com/
• http//www.surfaquarium.com

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and Web Quests

• Search for Bernie Dodge
• Developed web quest model
• http//webquest.org/index.php
• Other web quests
• http//www.lubbockisd.org/WebQuests/
• http//bestwebquests.com/

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Internet Access

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

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Teacher Tools on the Internet

• Cyberguides
• http//www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/SCORE/cyk3.html
• FirstGov
• http//www.kids.gov/
• Refdesk.com http//www.refdesk.com/
• Cyberchase
• http//pbskids.org/cyberchase/index.html

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And more . . .

• Spend some internet time exploring
• http//www.brainybetty.com/
• http//www.worldofteaching.com/
• http//www.templatewise.com/
• Rubrics
• http//rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php

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Some Great Teacher Resources

• Tammy Worcester and her
• 50 Quick and Easy
• Computer Activities for Kids
• PowerPoint Computer Activities
• Math Computer Activities
• Reading Writing Activities
• Science Computer Activities
• Visit her at
• http//www.teamvistech.com/

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and more . . .

• Helen Teague Ramsey and her
• OOPS Our Overnight Planning System
• http//oops.bizland.com/

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Student Examples

• Looping PowerPoints
• Book reviews
• Photo story

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Good luck and enjoy!

• This presentation with all of the links are on
  Dotties web page
• http//www.lubbockisd.org/dgarcia/

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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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Missed Work

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

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LISD Technology Competencies

• Website
• Brochure
• When does the money run out?