Chapter 3 Technology Integration Workshop

Chapter 3 focused on different types of software that could be used in the classroom. There are many strategies that can be used to support learning such as drill and practice, tutorials, simulations, instructional games, problem solving software, and Personalized Learning Systems (PLS). These software programs are to be used as supplemental work and not for direct instruction.

Part 1:  Evaluating and creating lesson plans

a. Simulation software
 This lesson did not use software, but used the same idea as software which requires students to plan farming and make money to support a family during a period in history. To support this lesson, there is also a website that shows what aspects of a lesson are important to include to have a successful simulation.

b.Instructional game software
 This website has a compilation of games, lessons and resources using game software.

c. Tutorial software
The use of Photo Story 3 is being discussed through a tutorial in this lesson

I would create a lesson using drill and practice software. The students could use this program to practice spelling words before a test at the end of the week after learning about the words during the week. The students would work at the program as a center during reading groups for about 15 minutes in pairs. They would hear the word on the computer and have to type the spelling of the word. The program could then check for the correct spelling of the work and correct the student if the spelling is wrong.

Part 2: Implementing the TIP model

a. The technologies give the students another opportunity and modality to reinforce learning in the classroom. These technologies need either a computer or some internet enabled device to use online programs in the class. If the class does not have these devices, the lessons could be carried out in the computer lab.

b. The objectives would be to practice the skills learned in the classroom. These programs are not intended to do the job of the teacher. There would still need to be teacher guidance during the lessons. The assessment of the lessons are usually done within the software through a score or calculation of errors. To ensure the best learning and focusing, the environment could be quiet for individual work. In group projects, the students should be spread out but each have a device to work on cooperatively.

c. The instructional program itself can usually evaluate the students score for the activity. It will also be important to hear the students' input about their evaluation of the software and its usefulness.

d. Grade levels:k-12
Content area: ELA/ Spelling
Technology used: Drill and practice
For use on spelling tests/ vocabulary terms
ISTE Standard:Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences.