Technology in the Classroom

Class 2 - Part II

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In Class Assignment

* Use Bubbl.us, ClassTools.net, or draw on a whiteboard to create a compare/contrast or pro/con chart on one of the following topics with your partners. Draw it on paper before you do it on the computer.

   • Chalkboard, Whiteboard, Projector, IWB
    • Paper, Word Documents, Google Docs
    • Hand-raising, Students writing on whiteboards/overheads, cards, clickers
    • Notes, Email, Instant Messaging/Texting
    • VCRs, DVDs, Digital Copies (You Tube)
    • Copies, Digital Delivery (Completing worksheets on computers)

* After you've completed your chart/diagram, you'll present it to the class with your group. You will need:

a designated speaker for each part
a computer technician (if necessary)
a discussion leader (to lead a Q & A after the presentation).

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Technology Evaluation Scale

(for hardware, applications, and methodologies)

Would it make my teaching better?
Does it make planning and prepration easier?
Will it enhance outcomes for my students?
Can I accomplish the same things without it?
Is it accessible to students in a practical way?
Is it likely to be abused?

Raise your Green Card if the answer is "Yes"

Raise your Red Card if the answer is "No"

Assignment

The only real way to find out if the tech tool or methodology you're using is effective is to assess it. Before assessing though, it's good to have students review the material. Luckily, there are a lot of great apps that allow you, or the students, to create flashcards and review games. Choose one of the following apps and create a review game for a unit from one of your classes. For now, just paste a link to your review game on your wiki page. We'll practice embedding things tomorrow, but go ahead and embed now if you know how.

* ClassTools.net - see a class review (I recommend the wordshoot)

*StudyStack.com - see a class review (try the bug match game)

*ProProfs.com - see a student sample (make sure to click to view the image)

Other sites for review