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MASTER TECHNOLOGY TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Education Service Center
Region XI

Giving them the tools that will stay with them for a life time

Thelia A. Lisle

 
Instructional Strategies
 
Thelia A. Lisle
 
Technology Mentoring experience with Kelly Martin, Spanish III teacher
Lesson: Sharing the Celebration: Dia de los Muertas.
Design Instructional and Learning Strategies
Target Technologies or Desired Tool Functions
Constraints Identified from Instructional Analysis
Decisions
Aspect 1: Syntax
Student Goals

Recognize that certain cultures have celebrations unique to them.

Strategies
Direct Instruction
Dialogue
Inquiry

Computer Lab

Need to schedule time to use the Lab
Match--No classes in the lab during this period.
Classroom Projector
Ceiling-mounted projector
Match
Internet Access
All computers have Internet access
Match

Acknowledge that holidays celebrated by one culture may be honored in other countries.

 

Strategies
Collaboration
Brainstorming

Computer Lab

Need to schedule time to use the Lab
Match--No classes in the lab during this period.
Classroom Projector
Ceiling-mounted projector
Match
Internet Access
All computers have Internet access
Match
Shared network access
Create a shared folder that all students can access
Match--Tech Mentor can do this

Construct a personalized alter to demonstrate one aspect of the Dia de los Muertas celebration.

Take a digital photograph of the alter showing all artifacts and print it out.

Strategies
Dialogue
Evaluative Feedback

Digital Camera

Need to schedule use of the camera.
Match--Tech Menotor can do this.
"Stage" the alters for optimal viewing.
Trial & Error
Match
Shared network access
Create a shared folder that all students can access
Match--Tech Mentor can do this
Printer
Manipulate photos as needed and print.
Match--Tech Mentor help do this

Participate in a presentation via ITV equipment to exhibit, explain and elaborate on individual alter projects.

Strategies
Direct Instruction
Collaboration
Evaluative Feedback

ITV Equipment
Verify that the document camera is working properly
Match
Demonstrate how to zoom in and out and adjust focus on document camera
Match
Teacher Goals

Develop confidence in integrating technology into instruction

Strategies
Collaboration
Dialogue

Computer Lab

Need to schedule time to use the Lab
Match--No classes in the lab during this period.
Classroom Projector
Ceiling-mounted projector exists
Match
Photo Software
Loaded on all computers
Match

Implement student-centered instructional strategies

Strategies
Collaboration
Dialogue

Computer Lab

Need to schedule time to use the Lab
Match--No classes in the lab during this period.
Classroom Projector
Ceiling-mounted projector exists
Match
Photo Software
Loaded on all computers
Match

Facilitate classroom management and group work to ensure diverse learners utilize time and resources effectively.

Strategies
Collaboration
Dialogue

Computer Lab

Need to schedule time to use the Lab
Match--No classes in the lab during this period.
Shared network access to printer
Assure that photos can be printed to a networked, color printer.
Match--Tech Mentor can do this
Photo Software
Loaded on all computers
Match
Mentor Goals

Apply effective mentoring strategies to guide teacher through planning and implementation of lesson.

Strategies
Collaboration
Questioning
Reflection

Not Applicable

Provide technical and instructional support and encouragement for teacher

Strategies
Direct Instruction
Dialogue

Be in the lab or available to help teacher and students if they need help taking the photos or manipulating the photos or printing to the desired network printer.
Aspect 2: The Social System
Students will have individual problems to solve and then be expected to work together as a group to collaborate and negotiate and come to agreements about conclusions. They will have to communicate with each other across groups to be successful in their collaboration. They will be accountable for their individual assignments and collectively for the group assignments.
Not Applicable
Aspect 3: The Role of the Instructor
Present new material, monitor and direct research, provide a template if needed and provide a rubric to assess student's performance both individually and as a member of a group.

Internet and network access.

Digital Camera and software.


Match--Tech Mentor can provide this
Aspect 4: The Support System
Instructional Support
Technical Support
Other Support
Listen to classroom teacher's explanation of her goals for the lesson and how she plans to include technology into the lesson and implement the instruction. Provide lab time for students to research.
Provide a digital camera and give pointers for framing pictures. Help download pictures and make suggestions about how to


Make suggestions for maximizing ease and efficiency of use with ITV equipment.
Ask clarifying questions to help the classroom teacher narrow the focus for the lesson and set measurable goals and objectives. Provide expertise in obtaining images and storing them on the network.
Provide expertise in optimizing images (or other image manipulation)
Provide shared folder and rights for students to share work on the network.
Facilitate construction of a rubric for evaluating individual performance, groupwork and presentation Provide a rubric template Provide feedback for presentation construction.


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Region XI
3001 N. Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76106

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