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MASTER TECHNOLOGY TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Education Service Center
Region XI

ESC 11


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


Shawn Smith


Selecting Instructional Technologies

Learning Goals        
Target Technolgies
Constraints
Decisions
Student Goal:

Understand the characteristics which differentiate mammals from reptiles.

Direct instruction
Group discussion
Questioning
White board Markers -- Need extra and multiple colors Match

Document camera
Newly acquired -- lack of training
Match
Interactive White Board Do not own Mismatch
Digital projector Bulb failure Match
Overhead projector
Bulb failure Match
Student Goal:

Understand and communicate similarities and differences between a specific mammals and reptiles from the same ecosystem.

Paired student groups for research
Direct instruction
Questioning
Computers
Scheduling Match

Internet Access
Failure of server
Match


Star Office Writer
Star Impress
Incompatibility with software in students' homes Match
Subscription databases Lapsed subscription
No login available
Match
Age and content appropriate websites Lack of ability to find web resources Match
Variety of nonfiction books about animals Lack of availabilty in school library; student lack of access to public library Match
Nonfiction audio books Limited supply Match
CD Player/Listening station Limited supply -- scheduling Match
Student Goal:

Understand how to locate and ethically use information obtained from a variety of sources.

Direct instruction
Discussion
Paired student groups
Document camera
Newly acquired -- lack of training Match
Interactive White Board Do not own Mismatch
Overhead projector Bulb failure Match
Digital projector Bulb failure Match
Internet access Server failure Match
OPAC Lack of prior knowledge; network problems Match
ZoomText Lack of availability outside of lab Match
Learning Goals Target Technologies Constraints Decisions
Teacher Goal:

Increase confidence in integrating technology and implementing peer collaboration into lessons for diverse learners.

Collaboration
Cognitive Coaching
Discussion
Reflection
Star Office Writer
Star Impress
Incompatibility with word processing in homes;

Lack of training in how to use
Match
Interactive White Board Do not own Mismatch
Document Camera Newly acquired -- lack of training Match
Email Lack of training on email etiquette Match
Internet Lack understanding of search strategies Match
Age and content appropriate websites Lack of ability to find web resources Match
Subscription databases Lack of awareness of  availability; lack passwords Match
Digital projector Do not know how to set up Match
Copier No constraints Match
Teacher Goal:

Develop effective classroom management strategies to facilitate learner-centered instruction for diverse learners.

Planning
Discussion
Reflection

Library, lab and mobile computer lab
Scheduling

Match
Zoom Text Access -- only on lab computers Match
Internet access Server failure Match
Teacher Goal:

Understand how to locate and ethically use information obtained through a variety of sources.

Collaboration
Discussion
Direct instruction
Dialogue
Internet access
Subscription databases
Search engines
Online encyclopedias
OPAC
Server failure; lack of awareness of availability; lack of training in how to use; lack of password/logins; lack of knowledge in use
Match
Learning Goals Target Technologies Constraints Decisions
Professional Goal:

Formulate and practice cognitive coaching strategies through developing effective questioning techniques and relationship-building.

Cognitive coaching
Dialogue
Reflection

N/A
Professional Goal:

Encourage technology integration on campus.

Discussion
Cognitive coaching
Reflection
All equipment and software listed above
Lack of ongoing and relevant training Match
Aspect 2: The Social System 
This lesson will be taught to introduce a unit on animal adaptations.  The research will help students make the connection between characteristics of different types of animals and the ecosystem in which they live.  Students will work in pairs to perform the research.  Each pair will be assigned one mammal and one reptile.  They will be responsible for researching information on each of their animals, as well as determing what ecosystem those animals are found in and presenting facts about that ecosystem.  Each pair will present their research using PowerPoint as their presentation technology.  There will be several presentation options from which the pairs can choose to present their research.  Students will be responsible for their individual research as well as collaboratively presenting their research.
N/A
Aspect 3: The role of the instructor
I will present specific material through direct instruction, as well as plan the guidelines for the project and facilitate the students' research and presentations.   I will initiate and work collaboratively with the librarian to plan, present and implement presentation of material as well as assessment of the students' research and presentations. N/A
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).

Coaching support:

  • One-on-one meetings between coach and teacher
  • Frequent "check-ins" between coach and teacher via email.

Student lesson support:

  • Data Projector for demonstrations
  • Document camera for demonstrations
  • Laptop computer with speakers for demonstrations
  • Internet access
  • Lab computers or wireless lab (in classroom or library)
  • White board or Smart Board
  • PowerPoint
  • Pre-selected websites
  • Nonfiction books on animals
  • Subject encyclopedia on animals (print)
  • Online encyclopedia and password for login
  • Subscription datases (EBSCO Searchasaurus) with login and password
  • Graphic organizer to facilitate organized notetaking and citation of sources.
ADD/ADHD students will need:
  • Audio books
  • Headphones
  • CD Player
  • Scheduled time in invidual computer in library

Visually Impaired student will. need:
  • ZoomText to magnify computer screen image.

ELL learners will need:
  • Directions supplemented with images to address language difficulties
All constraints addressed above Match

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