Elgin I.S.D. B.T.W. Elementary June 2011

 Moodle.com  WebLessons.com  Rcampus.com  password protected  readily accessible  incremental instructional modules  easily retrievable for effective organization and classroom management purposes  centralized online location for collaboration and immediate availability for sharing

 incremental and sequential modules can be customized and uploaded for additional practice, remediation, or enrichment  ideal for self-paced, differentiated instruction  instructional gaps in numerical fluency, word analysis, verb irregularities, grammar, spelling and vocabulary development, and decoding can be targeting and delivered for all diverse learners, including LEP and ELL students

 Time consuming  Vulnerable to piracy or infiltration  Unreliable or irretrievable  Fear of unknown, unwilling to change  Amount of initial time spent up front results in less total time saved overall and throughout the school year  Password protected  Online Back up storage available and printable for hard copy use  Centralized location for manageability of multi range of tasks  Online learning games and activities and video clips Inherently aligned with multi- sensory modalities (auditory, visual, aural, kinesthetic)  Professional responsibility to be open to change and greater efficiency

 Open to pedagogy that has potential to impact the entire community and change lives through the integration of education and technology  Willingness to determine which technology tools best match with teaching styles and curriculum objectives  Willingness to assess and address differing learning styles, multiple intelligences, and strengths  Willingness to develop systematic and effective instruction  Adapt to student needs and interests to motivate and engage students in active learning and academic inquiry  Inspire and encourage student creativity and demonstrate learning through a variety of tangible artifacts or visual media such as e-portfolios