BTSA

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• BTSA

• INSERVICE

November 11, 2004
Integrating technology into the classroom
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What are we going to be doing at this in-service?

• Standard 16
• Using Technology to Support Students

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What ways are we using technology in the
classroom?

• Computers
• Internet
• Software Programs
• Digital Cameras
• Email

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Eric Mugg

• I teach 6th grade at Paul Ecke Central
• This is my 10th year teaching.
• I teach math and social studies
• My class sizes range from 28-37
• I have 4-5 computers in my classroom along with 8
  Dell handhelds.

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These are ways I use technology in my classroom

• I use my web page as a tool for classroom
  projects and every day lessons.
• Students use PowerPoint for classroom
  presentations.
• Students use digital cameras to include in their
  presentations
• Email for parents, students and other teachers.
• Students use the handhelds to take notes and
  record group discussions.

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Backward Lesson Design

• What standards do I want to assess and how will I
  know that the students have comprehended the
  concept?
• What do the students need to learn?
• What resources do I have or need?
• How much time do I have?
• What areas of the concept do I need to stress
  more?
• How am I going to assess the students?

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What types of websites do we look for in our
classroom?

• Easy to Find
• Content
• Reading Level
• Color
• Interactive

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Sites to critique on Egypt

• http//www.ancient-egypt.org/
• http//www.egypt.com/default.php
• http//www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html
• http//www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/
  eg.html

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Search a search engine for sites on frogs
www.google.com www.yahoo.com
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What sites did you find?What caught your
eye?Why did you like or dislike a site?
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Introduction to Backflip

• Backflip is an online bookmark that you can use
  anywhere you have access to internet.
• Go to www.backflip.com
• Set up an account

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Time to plan an upcoming unit or lesson.

• Use an Internet search engine to find at least
  four sites that you could use in the class.
• Share what sites you have found and how you are
  going to use them in the classroom.