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Instructional Strategies

Jeff Marx

 

Aspect 1: The Syntax

Learning Goals

Instructional Strategies

Instructor Actions

Student Activities

1. Teachers will have a greater appreciation for the use of technology in instructing and motivating their students.

Presentation, discussion, questioning, reflecting, peer collaboration

Lead discussion on the direction of technology in education and what the 21st century classroom might look like. Present examples of completed student projects using technology. Lead discussion about the benefits of using technology in the classroom for students.

Participating in class discussion;sharing ideas for using technology in the classroom.

2. Teachers will understand what a pod cast is and how to create one to use with their students.

Presentation, discussion, observation collaboration

Demonstrate step-by-step process of creating a podcast. Discuss the pitfalls to be avoided at each step and suggested solutions. Provide teachers with additional resources for podcasting.

Note taking, questioning, practice implementing the podcasting steps

Aspect 2: The social system

Describe the interpersonal structure of the instructional experience.

Teachers will be taking part in whole class and group discussions, reflections, and working in a group as well as individually during the pod cast creation.

Aspect 3: The role of the instructor

Describe your general instructional role. For example, will you present material, guide students as they research their own issues, etc?

Lead discussions, present material, facilitate software use and offer advice.

Aspect 4: The support system

Describe the types and amount of instructional, technical, and other resource support required for the instruction (e.g., instructional materials, communication capabilities).

Instructional materials: Handouts and Web resources

 

Hardware: 20 computers with Internet, 10 microphones, laptop computer with projector and screen

 

Software:

Students:Audacity, Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player

Teacher:Audacity, Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player

 

Support personnel: Site Technology Facilitator