1. Introduction to Technology Integration in
Elementary Classroom Instruction:
Module 1
What platforms are available for classroom instruction?
2. Course Description
With the rapid growth and use of
technology, instructional practice should
include technology integration in the
elementary classroom setting. Teachers will
be introduced to six different platforms:
Nearpod, Flipgrid, Edpuzzle, IXL, Common
Core, and BrainPOP; becoming familiarized,
comparing, and engaging in group
discussions on which platforms are the most
effective for instructional purposes. Teachers
will then choose a platform they would like
to integrate in their instructional practice.
6. Self-Reflection
• Teachers will reflect on:
• Challenges faced incorporating
blended learning.
• Importance of incorporating
technology into instruction.
• Personal experiences with
technology.
7. Collaboration
• Teachers will discuss:
• Programs/platforms currently
being used in the classroom.
• Student familiarity with
technology.
• Technology use pre/post
distance learning.
8. Research
• Teachers will:
• Read Kappan article: Learning
upended: How Americans
experienced the shift to
remote instruction.
• Watch introduction videos of
the 6 platforms: Nearpod,
Flipgrid, Edpuzzle, IXL,
Common Core Sheets,
BrainPOP
11. References
• BrainPOP. (2021). BrainPOP. BrainPOP. www.brainpop.com
• Common Core Sheets. (2020). CommonCore sheets. Common Core Sheets. www.commoncoreseets.com
• Elgart, M. A (2020, November 27). Learning upended: How Americans experienced the shift to remote instruction. Phi Delta Kappan. https://kappanonline.org/learning-
upended-how-americans experienced-the-shift-to-remote-instruction/ Edpuzzle. (2021). Edpuzzle. Edpuzzle. www.edpuzzle.com
• Flipgrid. (2021). Flipgrid. Flipgrid. https://info.flipgrid.com/
• IXL. (2021). IXL. IXL. www.ixl.com
• Nearpod. (2021). Make Every Lesson Count. Nearpod. www.nearpod.com
• TrainingDROPS. (2016, January 24). How to create a course storyboard [Video file]. Retrieved from How to create a course storyboard (Links to an external site.)
Editor's Notes
Audience: This course is intended for K-5 teachers Delivery Method: The course is created for Instructor-Teacher interaction
Course Description: With the rapid growth and use of technology, instructional practice should include technology integration in the elementary classroom setting. Teachers will be introduced to six different platforms: Nearpod, Flipgrid, Edpuzzle, IXL, Common Core, and BrainPOP; becoming familiarized, comparing, and engaging in group discussions on which platforms are the most effective for instructional purposes. Teachers will then choose a platform they would like to integrate in their instructional practice.
Teachers will reflect on:
What challenges have you faced incorporating blended learning because of distance learning?
Is there an importance to incorporating technology into classroom instruction?
What is your personal experience/comfort with utilizing technology in the classroom?
Teachers will discuss with each other:
What programs/platforms are you using right now in your instructional practice?
How familiar are your students with technology (home use/school use)?
Compare technology usage pre-distance learning versus post-distance learning.
Teachers will read the Kappan article Learning upended: How Americans experienced the shift to remote instruction then discuss the how distance learning has shaped education in the last year.
Teachers will become introduced to the six online learning platforms: Nearpod, Flipgrid, Edpuzzle, IXL, Common Core, and BrainPOP, exploring the getting started videos and blogs of each website.
A short video of what each of the 6 platforms, Nearpod, Flipgrid, Edpuzzle, IXL, Common Core Sheets, BrainPOP, are.
The assessment portion of the lesson:
Oral
Teachers will be able to identify the 6 platforms they were introduced to.
