Technology Integration

Happens a Lesson/Unit at a time…

How will we know technology integration is occurring?

Observation Protocol for Technology Integration in the Classroom

How are students participating in the lesson?

Are students learning or doing something they could not do without technology?

Who is doing the work?

Is the focus on the content or the technology?

Is it apparent what standards are addressed?

Does the teacher provide exemplars?

Are students engaged?

Are students exhibiting 21st Century Skills?

Is there collaboration between students, outside experts?

Do students exhibit higher order thinking skills?

Is creativity required?

Is the lesson differentiated?

Technology Integration Model

1 Select the curriculum objective– Duration– Level of Instruction– Primary Teaching Method– Organization

2 Select the Activity Types3 Determine Assessment Strategies4 Select technology tools/resources

Example: Civil War 6th Grade

• Civil War Voice Wall – Documentary film about a person or key event –

find the defining moment– Research: print and websites– Writing: script teacher and peer feedback– Production: storyboard, movie with narration,

images and music– 8 different Activity Types

Curriculum Group Work

• Standards Curriculum• Review Activity Types– Take notes – currently doing, local experts

• Select a Curriculum Objective• Create a Unit Lesson Plan– Resources on the website– http://esu7tech4learning.wikispaces.com/

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