Essential Question: What technology will I use to allow
students to demonstrate they have met the standards targeted by my rubric? What
are the classroom management considerations that I must address?
Technology
Using the rubric that was created last week our group
investigated several technology programs that could be used to demonstrate
proficiency in each standard. As a result, we determined that the best way to
differentiate student’s end product would be to provide several technology
options to present knowledge gained. Each of my group members and I chose to
investigate different technology options based on our own students needs and
learning styles. We chose our
programs based on the how we can help accommodate for each students learning
style, as well as allowing for creativity.
At
the moment I am in the mists of investigating a few programs. Although the base program is not
entirely decided, I do know that I want to incorporate the use of cameras into
the project. Students will be
required to document their progress with photos and upload them onto a
computer. With these photos
students will have the option to either create a slide show, an movie (either
using photobooth or imovie), a computer application such as animoto or prezi
(I’m still in the mists of deciding which program might be more appropriate and
‘easily’ taught).
Classroom Management:
In
terms of management while using certain forms of technology there are several
things that should be considered.
When incorporating technology in a student based project the classroom
will be a little crazy and louder than usual. Student will also not be doing the same thing at the same
time either. As a result, I must
assure that a few things are in place before hand.
One
of the first things that will need to be addressed is the process in which
student need to know in order to develop their product. They must also know what is expected of
them and what they should do if they need help or finish early. Before
expecting students to use a technology project it’s important to actually teach
how to use the program before hand.
To do this it may be wise to actually do the activity using the
different program options as a whole group before releasing them to choose
their own program and pathway to completion.
A
great management tool that could be key to a successful technology integration
classroom is to encourage other students to be technology mentor for other
students (hence the reason why group discussions could play an important role).
For
this project I will most likely assign particular students as ‘helper’
students. I will also have set rules for computers posted on a wall that can be
easily seen and pointed out to those students who may be off track (some rules
can include items such as; respecting other peoples privacy, leaving the
settings on the computer the way they are, treat the computer with respect, no
drinks or food near the computers, move carefully when around computers. Also
displayed will be ‘cheat’ tips for each program option available. This may include items such as; how to
save your work and where to store your project.
Aside
for the above mentioned management strategies; I will conduct my classroom
using the procedures that are already established within my classroom.
PLN Communication:
I’ve
communicated rather frequently with my PLN this week. Aside from the email and Skype
conversations with my group members, I’ve also spent time speaking with a more
seasoned teacher about the expectations of using computers. I’ve also been fortunate enough to have
a few teachers suggest presentation programs that they have used in the
classroom with their students. I
look forward to investigating the programs more in depth as the week progresses
and am excited to get this project off the ground!
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