Technology in the Classroom

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Technology in the Classroom

• Technology is an integral component of my
  classes. I have implemented student led lessons
  using the Internet, researched topics with
  classes, created PowerPoint presentations for
  classes and with students on an individual basis
  and instilled basic computer skills associated
  with various programs used in my classroom.

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If I were awarded this grant

• I would implement this technology in my
  classroom on a daily basis in various ways.
• Examples of ways I would integrate this
  technology are listed below
• Thinking Maps
• Word Studies
• Character Studies
• Information Literacy and the Big 6 (research)
• Internet Research
• Collaboration and Daily Lessons

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Continued Technology Development

• I plan to continue my development in the use of
  technology in my classroom by keeping updated on
  new advancements and trends in the area through
  periodicals and through professional associations
  of which I belong.

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Technology Does Enhance Teaching

• In a world full of technological advancements,
  as teachers, we must enhance our teaching in
  order to adequately educate our students.
  Technology must be the tool that serves as the
  backbone of the curriculum.

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Happy Birthday USA!
A Patriotic Journey of Fun
Facts, Historic Information and Traditional Songs
to Celebrate Freedom and the Fourth
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These are samples of some of the different
Thinking Maps that can be used
with the smart board.
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Fourth of July by Marchette Chute
Fourth of July, Fourth of July.
Thats when the flag goes waving by.
And the crackers crack, and popguns pop,
And the big guns boom and never stop.
And we watch parades, and listen to
speeches, And picnic around on all the
beaches. And it usually
rains, and its always hot But
we all like Fourth of July a lot.
This poem will introduce our topic and we will
begin a discussion on the meaning of this poem.
Students will be able to fill in a bubble map
describing the 4th of July.
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In 1776 by Jean Marzollo

• We will read and discuss the literature to
  address the following objectives
• Describe the early history of our country.
• Identify the Declaration of Independence.
• Discuss famous Americans and how they made a
  difference (matching game with famous Americans
  using the the smart board)
• Recognize the freedoms that all Americans have
  (bubble map of our freedoms using the smart
  board)

• Francis Scott Key
• Thomas Jefferson
• Betsy Ross
• George Washington

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Interactive Trip to Washington D.C.
http//www.harlingen.isd.tenet.edu/virtualtrips/dc
tour/
Students will take an interactive field trip to

Washington D.C. using the smart board.
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The Declaration of Independence
Students will view the
Declaration of Independence and will discuss
various topics and list important details using
the smart board.
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America by Samuel F. Smith
http//byfaithonly.com/America/MyCountry.html
Students will visit the site and listen to an
instrumental version of this song. They will
also define vocabulary words from the song and be
able to use the smart board for Thinking Maps and
matching activities.
My country, 'tis of Thee,Sweet Land of
LibertyOf thee I singLand where my fathers
died,Land of the pilgrims' pride,From every
mountain sideLet Freedom ring.My native
country, thee,Land of the noble free,Thy name I
loveI love thy rocks and rills,Thy woods and
templed hills,My heart with rapture thrillsLike
that above.
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The 50 States of America
Students will match states and capitals using the
smart board. http//sf.factmonster.com/states.html

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IN CONCLUSION I am pleased to be considered for
this grant. I feel that I have knowledge of
technology and I am always willing to try new and
innovative programs and activities. This will be
a learning experience for me however, I feel
children learn best when they are exposed to
different forms of media through educational
experiences.