This chapter discusses how to plan and develop technology-rich instruction. It provides guidance on integrating technology into lessons at different stages, from extending existing lessons to developing new technology-focused lessons. It also covers reviewing educational software and websites, different types of educational software, and questions to consider for effective technology planning at the district level.

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Planning and DevelopingPlanning and Developing
Technology – Rich InstructionTechnology – Rich Instruction

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Focus Questions:Focus Questions:
 In what ways can technology integration beIn what ways can technology integration be
planned for in a lesson?planned for in a lesson?
 What different considerations are there inWhat different considerations are there in
using technology to extend an existingusing technology to extend an existing
lesson and drafting a technology-rich lessonlesson and drafting a technology-rich lesson
from scratch?from scratch?
 In what ways can technology be used inIn what ways can technology be used in
each stage of a lesson?each stage of a lesson?
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Focus Questions:Focus Questions:
 What considerations must a district makeWhat considerations must a district make
when forming a plan to review software orwhen forming a plan to review software or
an educational website?an educational website?
 What are the defining characteristics ofWhat are the defining characteristics of
each type of software?each type of software?
 How can educational software be effectivelyHow can educational software be effectively
integrated into a standards-basedintegrated into a standards-based
curriculum?curriculum?
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Focus Questions:Focus Questions:
 What is the difference between sharewareWhat is the difference between shareware
and open source software?and open source software?
 Identify several educational software andIdentify several educational software and
shareware programs.shareware programs.
 What is Data Driven Decision Making?What is Data Driven Decision Making?
 In what curriculum areas can a WebQuestIn what curriculum areas can a WebQuest
be used successfully?be used successfully?
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Technology-IntegratedTechnology-Integrated
Teaching and Learning…Teaching and Learning…
 Content KnowledgeContent Knowledge
 Pedagogical KnowledgePedagogical Knowledge
 TechnologicalTechnological
KnowledgeKnowledge
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Technology ApplicationTechnology Application
TypesTypes
Technology as…Technology as…
• Business ResourceBusiness Resource
• SubjectSubject
• Content DeliveryContent Delivery
• Lesson SupportLesson Support
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Lesson Plan Formats…Lesson Plan Formats…
Classic Lesson PlanClassic Lesson Plan
• Anticipatory SetAnticipatory Set
• PurposePurpose
• InputInput
• ModelingModeling
• Guided PracticeGuided Practice
• Checking forChecking for
UnderstandingUnderstanding
• Independent PracticeIndependent Practice
• ClosureClosure
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Unit of Practice FormatUnit of Practice Format
 InvitationInvitation
 TasksTasks
 AssessmentAssessment
 SituationsSituations
 InteractionsInteractions
 ToolsTools
 StandardsStandards
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Technology Tools forTechnology Tools for
Lesson Planning…Lesson Planning…
 WebQuestsWebQuests
http://http://webquest.orgwebquest.org
 SoftwareSoftware
 TemplatesTemplates
 Online ResourcesOnline Resources
 Productivity ToolsProductivity Tools
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Software Review andSoftware Review and
Selection ProcessSelection Process
1.1. Obtain evaluation copiesObtain evaluation copies
2.2. Who will test?Who will test?
3.3. Complete standardizedComplete standardized
evaluation formevaluation form
4.4. Distribute critiqueDistribute critique
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Educational SoftwareEducational Software
Review Form…Review Form…
Basics …Basics …
1.1. Software Title, Version, Publisher, PriceSoftware Title, Version, Publisher, Price
2.2. Reviewer NameReviewer Name
3.3. System RequirementsSystem Requirements
4.4. Grade LevelsGrade Levels
5.5. SubjectsSubjects
6.6. ModesModes
7.7. Program DescriptionProgram Description
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Educational SoftwareEducational Software
Review Form…Review Form…
Content and TechnicalContent and Technical
Information:Information:
1.1. Documentation and SupplementaryDocumentation and Supplementary
MaterialsMaterials
2.2. Program ContentProgram Content
3.3. PresentationPresentation
4.4. EffectivenessEffectiveness
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Educational SoftwareEducational Software
Review Form…Review Form…
1.1. Practice / Assessment /Practice / Assessment /
FeedbackFeedback
2.2. Ease of UseEase of Use
3.3. User Interface andUser Interface and
Media QualityMedia Quality
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Educational SoftwareEducational Software
Review Form…Review Form…
Evaluation Summary:Evaluation Summary:
1.1. Summary ScoreSummary Score
2.2. Section Summary GraphSection Summary Graph
3.3. Final NoteFinal Note
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Educational SoftwareEducational Software
Types…Types…
 Drill-and-Practice / Instructional GameDrill-and-Practice / Instructional Game
 Integrated Learning SystemsIntegrated Learning Systems
 Problem-SolvingProblem-Solving
 ReferenceReference
 SimulationSimulation
 ToolTool
 TutorialTutorial
 Web-BasedWeb-Based
 Educational for Hand-Held ComputersEducational for Hand-Held Computers
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Guiding Questions forGuiding Questions for
Technology Planning…Technology Planning…
 What is your vision?What is your vision?
 How will you use technology to support yourHow will you use technology to support your
vision of learning?vision of learning?
 How will you develop a supportiveHow will you develop a supportive
infrastructure?infrastructure?
 Do you understand the context of yourDo you understand the context of your
technology planning process?technology planning process?
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Guiding Questions forGuiding Questions for
Technology Planning…Technology Planning…
 How will you garner public support for yourHow will you garner public support for your
plan?plan?
 How will you implement your plan?How will you implement your plan?
 How will you evaluate the implementation ofHow will you evaluate the implementation of
your technology plan?your technology plan?
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Source: North Central Regional Technology in Education Consortium. (2001).
Guiding questions for technology planning. ERS Spectrum, 30(1), 16-22

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