1. Using Technology to Enhance Instruction
Melissa Warren
Tracey Dingus
Stonewall Jackson Elementary
Bristol, VA

2. What is Integration?
Using available technology as a tool in the classroom. The same as you would use a book or a manipulative.
It is NOT “playing” a computer game when a child finishes his/her work.
Technologies are not an “add-on”. Your goal should be to use them in every phase of your curriculum.

3. Where do I begin? Evaluate your resources.
Lab or computers in your classroom?
Evaluate your own skills and who can assist you within your school system.
Attend training and conferences to gain more knowledge of available resources.
Join professional organizations.
How can computers help ME?

4. Simplify YOUR life with Technology
Grade book
Lesson Plans
Schedules
Checklists
Databases of Student Information
Create worksheets/classroom aids

5. Gradebook Example:

6. Checklist Example:

7. Children need to have typing skills beginning at an early age.
PAWS in Typing Town
Mavis Beacon
Jumpstart Typing
Online: Download Typing Master 2002
                  

8. Schedule Schedule Lab time if available.
Keep a schedule in the classroom so all students have an opportunity on the machines.
Model in the Lab; work on projects in the classroom during scheduled times.
ALWAYS be prepared for “glitches” as they will happen when you least expect them.

9. SACS and Technology Integration
Communications:
School Climate: Tech Team
Staff Development: Cohort and Mini-Training Sessions
Curriculum & Development: Integration of Technology in the curriculum

10. Online Teaching Tools Web Worksheet Wizard Make your own web page.
Post homework assignments, notes for parents, etc.
Students can design their own pages too!

11. Online Teaching Tools CasaNotes EASY!
Make notes to send home to parents.
Only takes a few minutes.
Great tool for grades K-12.
Will impress your students, parents, and colleagues!

12. Online Teaching Tools Enchanted Learning
Great site for printing worksheets on ANY topic for grades K-6.
Great for a “panic attack” when it’s time for class and you don’t have an activity planned!

13. Book Reports
Transform book reports from boring and hum-drum to awesome and inspiring!!
Use PowerPoint, Kid Pix, Hyperstudio, MovieWorks or any other multimedia software.
Check out Book Report Alternatives
Book Report Learning Center

14. Math Graphing using MS Excel Dingusland Math Accelerated Math
Math Forum
AAAMATH.COM
M&M Probability Lesson

16. Language Arts Accelerated Reader
Inspiration/Kidspiration – Fabulous tools for Graphic Organizers.
Writing
Editing
Proofing
Publishing
Inserting Graphics
The above list can be done in MS Word, PowerPoint Hyperstudio, Kid Pix, etc.

17. Social Studies Native Americans PowerPoint/Hyperstudio Project
Virginia Focus WebQuest
Famous Virginians PowerPoint
Jeopardy Games (Indians, Virginia History)
Colonial Life WebQuest
Map of the 5 Regions of Virginia – using Kid Pix or other drawing program
Continents – 2nd/3rd Grade

20. Science Parts of a flower – text on a graphic
Simple Machines – PowerPoint/Hyperstudio
Five Kingdoms – Research/PowerPoint/Chart
Invertebrates PowerPoint
Solar System WebQuest
Animal Habitat PowerPoints and resources – 3rd Grade
Solar System PowerPoint Project
Rocks and Minerals
BrainPop

21. Search Engines
Yahooligans – a good search engine for students to utilize.
Google – THE search engine!
Education Planet – a wonderful search engine for educators.
The Amazing Picture Machine – a great place to find pictures you need in many different subject areas.
Teacher Files – an amazing place to find clipart for educators.

22. Lesson Plans for Teachers
Teaching Resources – Laura Candler
Teacher Files
The Teacher’s Corner
Technology Integration

23. Online Projects & Activities
Pen Pals
Aunty Math – Math Challenges
Alphabet Across America
Monster Exchange
Online Projects

24. Other Helpful Tools for Teachers
Online Translator for ESL
Synonym Activities (ON and Off Line)
Bingo Card Generator
The Lesson Plans Page
Virginia Department of Education

26. All session information is available on the web at: www
All session information is available on the web at: or