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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

Sandra Hines

Instructional Technologies for 6 Traits of Writing


Student Learning Goals	Target Technologies or Desired Tool Functions	Constraints	Decisions
Know and comprehend the methodology of the Six Traits of Writing and be able to apply these instructional strategies in the classroom Introduction and Word Choice	Digitized video clips of a classroom application	Preparation time	Match
	Projector	Expense of lamps Lamp burning out Projector being used by someone else	Match
	Presentation Computer	Does it have video capabilities	Match
	Internet	Internet failure	Match
	Inspiration software	Is it loaded on computers	Match
	PowerPoint	Preparation time	Match
	Overhead projector	Transparencies to be prepared	Match as a back up to PPT
Understand why and how they're going to use literature in teaching the Six Traits of Writing	PowerPoint	Preparation time	Match
Teacher Learning Goals	Target Technologies or Desired Tool Functions	Constraints	Decisions
Create an atmosphere where the teachers are enthusiastically engaged while learning about the Six Traits, which will carry over into their classroom as they teach the traits.	CD Player for music	Set up time Finding right music	Match
Organize all activities and obtain and organize all materials in a way that will raise my comfort level in instructing adults	PowerPoint Printer laser pointer Projection screen	Prep time Ink to print originals Keep track of and practice using Is one available?	Match Match Match Match
Plan and implement a technology enhanced lesson incorporating effective instructional strategies to facilitate adult learning	Inspiration Internet	Is Inspiration available? Does everyone know how to use it? Is Internet available in the room? Will it fail?	Match Match
Professional Learning Goals	Target Technologies or Desired Tool Functions	Constraints	Decisions
Improve questioning strategies to facilitate the development of staff development opportunities that appropriately incorporate the use of technology.	Internet Computer	Is Internet available in the room? Will it fail?	Match
Use coaching/ mentoring skills to facilitate the planning of staff development that considers the needs of a diverse group of adult learners and their various levels of knowledge and skills.	NA	.	.
	NA	.	.
Investigate adult evaluation instruments to measure progress toward technology competencies and effectiveness of staff development	Internet	Is Internet available in the room? Will it fail?	Match
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). Coaching support: One-on-one meetings between coach and presenter Feedback- both directions Workshop support: Data Projector for demonstrations Demonstration computer with speakers Internet access Computers - wireless laptops in room Inspiration PowerPoint Handouts Prepared Hotlist of web sites CD with Videos of teachers modeling Special Needs Easy access to room Easy access to tables and supplies

Education Service Center
Region XI
3001 N. Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76106

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