Teaching with technology presentation

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instructional media:cues and questions

When is using instructional media to introduce new concepts appropriate?

Providing accurate visuals

Clearing up known misconceptions

Making the most of a virtual experience

“There is no better way, short of traveling long distances with your students, to share the wonders of the world while connecting them to their studies” -Jan Zanetis (ISTE)

Teachers can

Plan the tours to fit into the curriculum

Prepare activities matching standards

“The variety of technology tools that make use of video, audio, interactive materials, web links, and videoconferencing allows teachers to act as travel guides, naturalists, curators, and historians.” -Michael Bowker

Teachers can...

Set the pace

Tailor for age-appropriate content

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http://ngexplorer.cengage.com/

Introduction

Start by using questions that guide the students to what they already know.

Explain what they will learn and clearly state an objective.

Tell them what to listen for in the presentation.

DiscussionStop often to discuss what the students have learned.

Have the students re-state what was taught in the presentation.

Encourage student interaction during the presentation. The goal is to keep them engaged.

Allow time for questions.

Conclusion

Have an activity at the end to reinforce what the students learned.

A summarizing task is an effective way of helping students know the important facts they will need to remember.

As a teacher, confirm that students have met the objective you intended.

Virtual Tours

Although there are many locations our classes cannot physically visit, these places have been made available virtually.

It is said that a benefit of the Internet is that it makes the world a much smaller place.

animalsSan Diego Zoo

Monteray Bay Aquarium

National Geographic Critter Cam

zoo.sandiegozoo.org

www.monteraybayaquarium.org

animals.nationalgeographic.com

museumsSmithsonian: National Museum of Natural History

www.mnh.si.edu

International Spy Museumwww.spymuseum.org

Hershey’s Chocolate Factory

Holocaust Museum

www.hersheys.comwww.ushmm.org

LocationsThe White House

Colonial Williamsburg

7 World Wonders

www.whitehouse.gov

www.history.org

www.panoramas.dk

Planning& Implementing

What would I like students to see?

Am I using time wisely?

Have I stated a clear objective?

Are students keeping their focus?

references

Zanetis, J. (2010). The beginner's guide to interactive virtual field trips. Learning & Leading With Technology, 37(6), 20-23.

Bowker, M. (2010). A virtual ticket to ride. T H E Journal, 37(5), 13-14.