3. Effective Teacher Behaviors Teacher effectively uses technology to engage students and ensure all students‘ access to information. When technology or digital media are used, they are integrated and complementary and enhance student learning. Teacher recognizes strengths and limitations of technology according to tasks and purposes. Teacher provides technology-rich learning environment that enhances learning experiences and enables students to learn and apply content.
4. Additional Distinguished Teacher Behaviors Teacher engages students in using digital tools and resources and in becoming active participants in managing their own learning.
5. Examples of Technology Uses Using LCD projectors and computers to display directions, objectives, notes, etc. Using document cameras or similar technology to make small items visually accessible to whole class. Using clickers, or other electronic feedback systems, to check for understanding, reinforcement, and/or assessment. Using Promethean boards or equivalents as key component of lessons that includes students‘ use of board. Maintaining Web page (e.g., Wiki) for calendar updates, deadlines, etc. as well as downloadable items, handouts, supplemental links, etc. Using the Internet to learn about world cultures and specifically cultures of students in classroom and applying that learning to instruction.
6. Other examples Edmodohttp://www.edmodo.com/ -a great site to set up and communicate with your classes and other teachers as well, like facebook for educators Body mass index BMI http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/ Blogs- an example http://iphysedt.blogspot.com/ Set up a website- www.weebly.com/ list class assignments, respond to questions, provide additional assistance
7. Additional Examples specific to PE Heart Rate Monitors Pedometers IPODs/MP3 players For music and some have training devices/programs built in You can create playlists and design music specific to class or for a work out Pandora works great if you do not have your own music (its internet radio) Power point presentations for lessons as well as workout timing Can be used to show correct techniques as well Body fat testing tools Video review and assessment A great way to keep assessment records as well as provide viewing for students work so they can see what they are doing right or wrong.
8. Have you applied any? Have you used any technology tools in your classroom? Make a list Have they worked well for you and your students? What are some issues you see in your school using technology?
9. Discussion topics What technology do you currently use in your classroom? What did you like or what would you add to the example resources? IPOD, power point, website, & Edmodo How do you plan to integrate more technology into your classes? Pick 1 thing to try this week.
10. Discussion Board After looking at the resources and answering the questions. Please pick one of the questions and post your answer on the discussion board. What did you try in your classroom this week? How did it go? Reply to at least 2 other posts.