I-Week9

= Welcome to week 9! =

Activity 1: Evaluate a Lesson Plan
Step 1: Go to the Digital Age Teaching Tools website: http://www.certiport.com/portal/common/htmllibrary/datt/index.html and click on the "browse lesson plans" link. This will take you to a data base of lesson plans for the different subject areas. Browse them and look for a lesson plan that interests you and that you would like to evaluate.

Step 2: Once you've selected a lesson plan print it out (you will bring it with you to the next class). Read through the lesson plan and go through the activity as if you were the student. Bring the student product you completed.

Step 3: Evaluate the lesson using the Rubric:http://www.frontiernet.net/~techlady/21stCenturyLessonRubricforteachers.pdf. Then respond to the questions on the Lesson Plan Evaluation Doc: __**As you are evaluating, please also factor in the ISTE standards for students (handout from last class).**__ .

Step 4: Bring 5 copies of the lesson plan, a completed rubric, the lesson plan evaluation doc completed, and the student product that you completed. Be prepared to share the lesson you evaluated with group members.

Activity 2: Learn a new tool
On the same website as above, click on the "Technology Tips" link. Select one things that is new to you to learn. Choose something that will give you an opportunity to create a product. Upload your product to the New Tools page: New Tools. Note: this can be a screen shot. Here are some examples of some of the things you can learn how to do:
 * Power Point--create an interactive power point quiz, create a simple animation, use an algebra template
 * Word--How to use screen captures, how to create multiple columns, how to use wizards and templates
 * Text--how to use hyperlinks, how to use the format painter button
 * Objects--how to insert pictures, how to insert text boxes, how to flip images
 * Excel--how to create an interactive map, how to create an interactive crossword puzzle

You can also choose to learn another digital tool such as the following: >> >>
 * Scratch--Create and share your own interactive stories, games, music and art. http://scratch.mit.edu/
 * Zamzar--convert a youtube video to an mp3 or other file format for easy viewing and access (doesn't require software download): http://www.zamzar.com/.
 * Choose from a variety of web 2.0 tools from any of the following websites:
 * http://www.go2web20.net/ or
 * http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/Slideshow+Tool
 * http://web2010.discoveryeducation.com/web20tools.cfm
 * http://thejournal.com/articles/2009/02/02/top-10-web-20-tools-for-young-learners.aspx (Top 10 Web 2.0 tools for young learners--VERY COOL)

Discussion Post:
For this week's discussion post, read the following:
 * Why integrate technology into curriculum? http://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-introduction
 * Misconceptions about technology integration in education: http://www.technologybitsbytesnibbles.info/archives/760

Write a 2-3 paragraph reflection on the two readings making connections between the two readings (these can ideas that are conflicting, aligned, or supporting etc.)