Learning Objective: The participant will be able to identify an area in their content where they believe technology would improve the learning process.
Heading: Outline class and present technology to be used in this period.
Key Points: Use of PowerPoint, inputting sound into PowerPoint and the benefits for all students. My availability for help during school hours, changing their minds about using technology in the classroom.
Technique: Discussion, structured experience, exercise
10 minutes
Learning Objective:The participant will create an example of what each student will complete in their class
Heading: Teachers will choose TEKS or area of their content to create model for their students.
Key Pts:I will choose example of using PPT with inserting sound for ELA. Teachers will brainstorm using PPT with sound for their content area. Teachers will choose TEKS that would lend itself to producing a PPT while the student inserts his voice or other educational sound into the PPT
Technique: Simulation, trial and error
10 minutes
Learning Objective: The participant will challenge themselves to use the examples of technology they create today and allow the students to create their own examples using the same technology.
Heading: Teachers will choose time in their lesson and sign up for the computer lab with the intention of using this technology.
Key pts: Benefits of using technology in the core classroom and how it helps all students. Work on changing beliefs of teachers so they are motivated to use technology for their students.
Technique: Lecture, discussion
10 minutes
Learning Objective:The participant will devise a plan for the students to use while incorporating the specific technology.
Heading : Teacher will use their lesson plan to find ways to incorporate this technology into their class.
Key Pts: Teachers will have time to work on their own plan during the professional development. I will be here for questions concerning technology and a creative outlet as well.
Technique: Question and answer period, simulation
45 minutes
Assessment plan - Discussion for change and examples of how to incorporate the change into the classroom.
Resources for instructor- computer lab, how-to paper for participants, ConVa screen
Resources for participants - computer, how - to paper, TEKS for content, lesson plans
Room arrangement - check with computer lab for availability