Integrating Technology within the Curriculum

During this module you will have an opportunity to get familiar with the course requirements and layout. Throughout this course you will be creating various technology products. These technologies will be combined to create an electronic portfolio representing a dynamic expression of your work. Each assignment is explained in detail within the course modules. Below are several examples of what you will complete by the end of this course. You may want to explore and constantly be thinking about the final requirement (the electronic portfolio) because you could build it throughout the course instead of waiting until the end. The choice will be yours. But for now, don't stress, explore and have fun.

http://www.missabrams.com/Portfolio.html
http://www.freewebs.com/nbond2/projects.htm

Throughout this course you will be required to read several online documents as well as explore excellent educational resources. In order to make this course as active and relevant for all members, I ask that if while exploring resources you come across something really good, post the web site address to the discussion board and I will upload the links to the course modules. All required readings are identified by the icon.

You need to have the free Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. If you are not able to open the required reading documents you need to download Acrobat Reader. Click Acrobat Reader to start download.

Assignment Requirements:

1. Read the required articles (as identified by the READ icon)
2. Explore the professional websites listed (Make sure to become familiar with technology standards for teachers and students)
3. Explore the teacher resources websites listed
4. Post to the class discussion board. List the addresses from two great websites found for your content area (area of study - PK-3, Middle Grades, etc.) and why/how you will use them in the classroom. These websites do not have to be from the list below. Your postings allow me to add excellent resources for your knowledge.

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Why Use Technology? The Top 10 Reasons for Using Technology -

Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students -

The following are great educational resources. Take time to review a majority of these web sites. The professional sites are identified because as a conscience educator you should become familiar with professional site that oversee the educational technology programs and requirements.

Professional Sites

ISTE -- International Society for Technology in Education - International organization for technology in education

NETS -- National Educational Technology Standards - National organization which sets the standards for technology in education

NCATE -- National council for Accreditation of Teacher Education - National organization that accrediates the college of education

There are National Educational Technology Standards (NETS•T) for Teachers and National Educational Technology Standards (NETS•S) for Students. The ISTE NETS for Teachers (NETS•T), focus on teacher education, define the fundamental concepts, knowledge, skills, and attitudes for applying technology in educational settings. All teachers should meet these educational technology standards. The technology standards for students are divided into six broad categories. Standards within each category are to be introduced, reinforced, and mastered by students. These categories provide a framework for linking performance indicators within the Profiles for Technology Literate Students to the standards. Teachers can use these standards and profiles as guidelines for planning technology-based activities in which students achieve success in learning, communication, and life skills. The standards are attached below. Download them and become familiar with these standards.

NETS•T

NETS•S

Below is the Ohio Department of Education web site. There is a wealth of information available at your finger tips. The link will take you directly to the Academic Content Standards. Become familiar with the content standards link for your concentration area. You will use this throughout your career as a student and as an educator. Also, take time to explore the other information available from current positions to lesson plans to Highly Qualified Teachers and everything in between.

Ohio's Academic Content Standards and Benchmarks

The teacher resources below highlight some of the best sites and include educational technologies, lesson plan resources, and a wealth of other educational content. Again, if you find something interesting that should be shared with the rest of the class, post it on the discussion board.

 

Great Teacher Resources

Marco Polo Education Foundation

Intel Innovation in Education

Education World Lesson Plans

Teach-nology

A to Z Technology Tools

BLUE WEBN

4Teachers

Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators

Scholastic Network

School History

BBC Educational History Site

 

Physical Education Sites

Physical Education Standards

Technology in Physical Education

Physical Education Technology Clearinghouse

Physical Education Technology Integration

Physical Education and Technology Resources

A Hot list on Physical Education

Physical Education Resources

Foreign Language Sites

FL Teach

Resources for Language Teachers

Don't forget to take time exploring the course requirements and layout!!!