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Teaching with technology - Curriculum integration
DCPS Technology Standards
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The
philosophy of the National Educational Technology Standards for Students
is grounded in the belief that the world is changing in ways that require
learning environments to change to prepare students to meet the challenges
of the future. A growing body of information that students must be able to
work with has changed the focus of classroom instruction. Instruction must
build on basic skills so that students learn how to find, access, and
assess information to address issues, some of which are yet to be defined.
Search NETS Database for Technology-Rich Lesson Ideas
Some
classrooms have computers in every corner. Some classrooms share one
computer. Other classrooms have access to one or more computers in a lab
setting down the hall. Issues of access can be addressed through lesson
organization and classroom management.
One
Computer Classroom
In
one-computer classrooms, computers can be used as a tool for instruction
in a variety of ways:
Cooperative
Group Station – Assign different topics to individual groups
within a larger study. Have at least two topics dependent on the use of
the computer. In this way, two groups will be allotted significant time
on the computer during the project. Additional time outside the group
meeting time can be set aside for other groups to access resources or
prepare presentations. It is important to ensure a rotation such that
all students have an opportunity to participate in the
technology-enriched activity.
Demonstration
Station – Instruct an entire class at one time, using a
large-screen monitor, LCD panel, or classroom television connected to a
computer. The teacher can operate the computer and/or rotate the job of
"computer engineer" between students, providing them with some
hands-on experience and positive reinforcement.
Independent
Research Station – Place the computer in a location that enables
groups to access electronic resources, as needed. Some teachers find
that a sign-up sheet promotes equitable access.
Learning
Center – Position one computer as part of a well-defined activity.
This station should be one within a rotation of a group of learning
centers.
From:
http://cnets.iste.org/
Four
Computer Classroom -
The Model and Management
The four computer classroom has more than one computer connected to the
Internet. While this is very exciting, it presents some new challenges to
the teacher. Several computers with student groups gathered around them
can generate a lot of excitement, but also a lot of noise. A classroom
model that uses "learning stations" can work very effectively.
Groups of students rotate from one station to another (probably two or
three students to a computer) during a portion of the day, or even
throughout the school day. Teachers can set up a schedule for a week,
where each student group can have computer access more than once a week or
even daily. The initial setup of the schedule is probably the most
difficult part about getting this model rolling. Once in place, students
can be very effective managers of their schedule. One of the advantages of
the four computer classroom is that student work can be ongoing, and does
not necessarily need to be completed by the end of a group's specified
daily time.
from:
http://vathena.arc.nasa.gov/project/teacher/manage/managem2.html
Computer
Laboratory
Cooperative
Groups
–
Small groups of students work together in the lab to find specific
resources or information. They can be assigned different aspects of a
problem and compare online information, or do different parts of a
project (e.g., preparation, searching, and desktop publishing).
Short-Term
Technical Skill-Building – The lab is used as a place to teach
students how to use a specific piece of software to enhance a current
project. On-demand learning is most efficient when all students are able
to practice the skill quickly and accurately, under the tutelage of a
teacher and computer specialist.
Small
Group Instruction – In this setting, small groups of students work
with the teacher on a specific topic or skill while the rest of the
class is engaged in another activity. Small group instruction may be
electronically mediated and utilize electronic tools to check
understanding.
From:
http://cnets.iste.org/
References:
http://cnets.iste.org/
http://vathena.arc.nasa.gov/project/teacher/manage/managem2.html
Duval County Public Schools
Instructional Technology Department
(904) 348-7116
Fax (904) 348-5710
School Mail: #3002B
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