Designing Technology Integrating Lessons

Designing Technology Integrating Lessons

Mobile Tech Workshop

December 2002

Session Overview

What if you can’t find lesson plans that integrate technology for your subject matter?

How do you design technology integrating lessons from scratch? 

Session Outline

The NTeQ Model Sample NTeQ Lessons Create Own NTeQ Lesson with a

partner

What’s NTeQ?

iNtegrating Technology for inQuiry

--a model for lesson design--

What is an NTeQ Lesson?

Problem-based

Student-centered

Authentic

Dependent upon the integration of technology

Designing the NTeQ Lesson

10 Step approach

Specify Objectives

Specify all your lesson objectives

Includes both computer related and noncomputer objectives

Specify

Objectives

Specify Objectives

Source of objectives

National standards

State Standards

Textbook/Curriculum guide

Bloom’s Taxonomy can be helpful (table 5-5)

Match Objectives to Computer Functions

Match your objectives to computer functions (see handout)

For example, to convert fractions to decimals and decimals to percentages you could use a spreadsheet program.

Specify

Objectives

Computer

Functions

Specify

Objectives

Computer

Functions

Another Sample

Computer Function:After surveying people, students could graph the results using a spreadsheet.

Obj:To determine reasons people save money.

A Third Sample

Computer Function:Draw maps showing change through time.

Obj:Identify settlement patterns of Metro Detroit.

What are the Basic Computer Applications?

Word Processors

Spreadsheet Programs

Database Programs

Browsers (for the Internet)

Authoring/Presentation/Multimedia Program

Drawing/Painting Programs

Communication Programs

Word Processing Functions

Edit and format text

Create Outlines

Create Columns

Generate Tables

Insert Graphics

Spreadsheet Functions

Perform Calculations

Sort data

Create Charts/Graphs

Database Functions

Store data in records

Sort data (alpha or numeric)

Match data

Merge data

Create specialized reports

Browser Functions

Search by Keywords

Bookmark web sites

Hyperlink to text, images, etc.

Provide Interactive Feedback

Authoring/Presentation Functions

Displays Text

Supports Navigation

Creates Animation

Inserts or Creates Graphics and Sound

Inserts Video

Drawing/Painting Program Functions

Draw regular shapes

Paint free form objects

Label Images ?

Communication Software Functions

Allows synchronous/asynchronous communications

Sends/Receives Text

Sends/Receives Video/Audio

Sends/Receives Attachments

Archives Messages

Match Objectives to Computer Functions

Objective: Write…

Use a word processor to create

Edit your partner’s paper

Write a journal

Match Objectives to Computer Functions

Objective: Analyze…Use a spreadsheet to determine the…Use a database to find the…Create a chart to show…

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Match Objectives to Computer Functions

Objective: Design, Plan…

Use a drawing program to create…

Use a word processor to describe…

Time for Practice

Determine the Computer FunctionHow would you achieve the objective?

1. produce compositions that have one main idea

2. explains how Earth’s position relative to the sun affects events and conditions on earth

3. identify similes and metaphors

4. evaluate the best store to purchase a week’s worth of groceries

Specify the Problem

Realistic

Real-world events

From the students’ world

Let them suggest the problem

Specify

Problem

Specify

Objectives

Computer

Functions

Specify

Objectives

Computer

Functions

Specify

Problem

Specify the Problem

Characteristics of a good problem

Connects with student’s world

Ill-structured—more than one answer

Must do research/collect data to solve

Data Manipulation

How will students manipulate the data?

Job Aids--Ex: Provide instructions on use of spreadsheet program.*

Think Sheets--Questions and ideas for students as they work through the project

Specify

Objectives

Computer

Functions

Specify

Problem

Data

Manipulation

Results Presentation

How will students present the results?Printed or Oral Report / Student Journal

Web Page / Poster Session / Presentation

(see handout)

Specify

Objectives

Computer

Functions

Specify

Problem

Data

Manipulation

Results

Presentation

Specify

Objectives

Computer

Functions

Specify

Problem

Data

Manipulation

Results

Presentation

ActivitiesWhile atComputer

While at Computer

What will students do at the computer?Entering dataManipulating dataCreating a reportIndividually or in groups

Specify

Objectives

Computer

Functions

Specify

Problem

Data

Manipulation

Results

Presentation

ActivitiesWhile atComputer

ActivitiesPrior toComputer

Prior to Using Computer

What will students do before using the computer?List keywords to searchDetermine topicConsider providing a checklist for students

Specify

Objectives

Computer

Functions

Specify

Problem

Data

Manipulation

Results

Presentation

ActivitiesWhile atComputer

ActivitiesPrior toComputer

AfterUsingComputer

After Using Computer

What will students do after using the computer? Purpose is to use the information generated from the computer

activity; learning does not end with their computer time

Specify

Objectives

Computer

Functions

Specify

Problem

Data

Manipulation

Results

Presentation

ActivitiesWhile atComputer

ActivitiesPrior toComputer

AfterUsingComputer

Supporting

Activities

Supporting Activities

Additional activities that support the objectives Anytime during the unit

Meaningful and Related / Readings / Exercises

Problem Solving / Discussion / Labs / Writing

Assessment

May require more than a test Rubrics would be good to provide

Specify

Objectives

Computer

Functions

Specify

Problem

Data

Manipulation

Results

Presentation

ActivitiesWhile atComputer

ActivitiesPrior toComputer

AfterUsingComputer

Supporting

ActivitiesAssessment

The Outcomes

Increased problem solving skills

Improved classroom environment

Real world technology skills

NTeQ--Light Edition

Begin with what students are to learn

Create a problem for students to solve

Plan activities that require higher-order thinking

Select computer tool - if appropriate

Inc in effectiveness or efficiency of learning

Try NTeQ

Pick a partner

Pick a topic

Look at some examples on the training site

Start to fill-in the template provided on the

training site

Later, we will share

Key Points

• To design technology integrating lessons, you need to understand the relationship between learning tasks & computer functions

• Determine what students will do at the computer, before using the computer, and after using the computer

• Job Aids and Think Sheets can be very useful

The End

Thank You