This presentation discusses technology integration in PreK-12 classrooms. It outlines the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for basic computer skills and productivity tools. Examples are provided of different technologies and online resources that can be used to support instruction across grades and subjects. The presentation encourages starting small with technology, using available resources, and sharing ideas through networking.

1. Barbara De Santis MCCC Presentation URL linked June 3, 2009

2. In Class Support-Technology STAR Discovery Educator PreK-12 – 7 Schools

3. Today’s plan This presentation and all resources are on my blog at www.tinyurl.com/bsdblog

4. Strands and Cumulative Progress Indicators Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 8 , students will: Basic Computer Skills and Tools Use common features of an operating system (e.g., creating and organizing files and folders). Demonstrate effective input of text and data, using touch keyboarding with proper technique. Input and access data and text efficiently and accurately through proficient use of other input devices, such as the mouse. Create documents with advanced text-formatting and graphics using word processing. Create a file containing customized information by merging documents. Construct a simple spreadsheet, enter data, and interpret the information. Design and produce a basic multimedia project. Plan and create a simple database, define fields, input data, and produce a report using sort and query. Use network resources for storing and retrieving data. Choose appropriate electronic graphic organizers to create, construct, or design a document. Create, organize and manipulate shortcuts. B. Application of Productivity Tools Social Aspects Information Access and Research Problem Solving and Decision Making

5. Where are you? To infinity and beyond Highway Paved road Dirt road

6. What’s the best method?

8. 1 st (Goals Galore) 2 nd (Pets) 3 rd (LA) 4 th (Lab Report) 5 th Ellis Island Voicethread

9. Pre-School 4 th Matter 8 th Science 8 th Multi cultures Animoto

10. 5 th grade lab GW film Ipods (library) 8 th grade light lab Movies

11. Animation

12. Animation 8 th grade science sample

13. Pumpkin Seeds Gingerbread Man Blogging Lucky Charms Internet Projects

14. Resources E-Board Blog Tabbloid DEN

16. Blog

19. Weekly Blog Highlights

20. Next Steps Start small Use resources Share/Network (DEN)

21. www.tinyurl.com/bsdblog Questions?