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Integrating Technology in the K-12 Classroom

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Overview

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Discussion Based Professional Learning

The ability to effectively use technology is required for success in almost all facets of life these days. In order to prepare students to meet this college and career readiness requirement, teachers need to carefully consider how to integrate a variety of technological resources and learning opportunities into their instructional design.

According to the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), “Continuously upgrading educators’ classroom technology skills is a prerequisite of ‘highly effective’ teaching. As part of our nation’s continued push to ensure every classroom is led by a qualified, highly effective teacher, we must commit that all P-12 educators have the skills to use modern information tools and digital content to support student learning in content areas and for student assessment. Effective teachers in the 21st Century should be, by definition, technologically savvy teachers.”

The Integrating Technology Exploration focuses on teaching technology and digital literacy skills using a lesson plan grounded in the 21st Century Global Skills.

This 6 week Exploration is classroom embedded professional learning that you will engage in independently and through discussions with your peers in the forums. There are 3 discussion prompts, 1 End of Exploration Self Assessment and 1 Survey required to complete this course.

Syllabus

Overview and Introduction
You will review the timeline and expectations for successful completion of this Exploration.

Welcome/Explore
You will explore the standards, think about the applications to your classroom, and choose the standard(s) upon which to base your lesson.

Plan/Prepare
You will review resources and get input from content experts and other teachers as you plan a grade-level, standards-based lesson that targets technology and digital literacy skills. By the end of the week, you should have strategies to complete your lesson plan.

Teach/Reflect
You will teach your lesson, evaluate what worked, and reflect on the next steps of how you will continue to build upon what you’ve learned.

End of Exploration Self Assessment Survey
You will complete a self assessment regarding the impact of your new learnings on your classroom practice and student success.

Taught by

Denise L Dennis

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