Agenda
Day
1
Making the Connections
- Introductions and expectations for CUT.
- Self Evaluation of Present Technology Skills. Where are you on the technology continuum?
- Examine what your barriers are to using technology.
- How has technology changed the way we teach?
- TEKS connections activity
- Math TEKS comparison of TEKS Grades 4-Algebra
- Algebra doing and undoing: TEKS Team
Example with a Technology Twist
- Traditional Approach to Problem Solving
- What advantages does Technology offer us in this problem?
- Using the Graphing Calculator
- Select a TEK/topic for Lesson development
- Daily Journal Entry
Day 2 &
3
Learning the Tools: Proving Newton's Second
Law
- TI-83 Graphing Calculator and CBL Motion Sensor: Newton's Second Law Activity
- Microsoft Excel
- Electronic Field Trips via Video Conferencing
- Pasco Probe ware- Motion Sensor
- Dynamic Learning: Geometer's Sketchpad
- Integrate Technology into Lesson development
- Daily Journal
Day 2 &
3
Learning the Tools
Continued..
- Dynamic Learning: Online Interactive Explorations
- Using Powerpoint in the Math/Science Classroom: Effective Lesson Intros
- Digital Cameras in your Classroom : Symmetry Activity
- Inspiration in the Science & Math Classroom
Day
4
Research and Resources
- Internet Search Tools- Are you an Expert? Follow the link for Internet research to refine your skills.
- Texas Library Connection Scavenger Hunt
- Integration of Technology into Lesson Development
- Daily Journal
Day
4
Assessment in a technology enriched Classroom
- Using Rubrics to Assess
- Create Rubrics for Technology Integration Lesson
Rubistar
Day 4 & 5
Pulling it All Together
Pulling it All Together
- Create a Lesson/Activity that integrates technology
- Lesson Introduction Presentations
- Lesson Outline/Technology Integration
- Daily Journal