As a teacher, your ability to identify how and when to use
technology enhanced lesson plans is a very valuable skill. In class we
talked about various ways of using word processors in the classroom. We
also discussed several ‘computer’ arrangements that may be available to
you as a teacher. (lab, 1 computer classroom, mini classroom lab) This
assignment will help you explore decisions that need to be made in
order for a technology-enhanced lesson to be effective.
Your assignment…
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Spend some *significant time online browsing word processor based
lesson plans.
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Do not be afraid to try a new word processor.
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Feel free to use plans that have associated templates.
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Choose one (1) lesson plan that...
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Effectively engages word processing to improve the
teaching/learning process.
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DOES NOT teach ‘word processing’ or ‘technology.’
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You like.
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Print a paper copy of the lesson.
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Do the activity as outlined by the lesson plan.
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Print out the activity you did, as instructed in step 4.
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Write a 1-1.5 page reflection that addresses the following…
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What setting would be most & least effective? (ie lab, 1
computer classroom, etc)
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Under what conditions would word processing hinder the
teaching/learning process?
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Under what conditions would word processing help the
teaching/learning process?
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What technology skills would your students need in order for the
lesson to be effective?
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What word processor/software would be most effective? Why?
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In general, would the lesson plan be useful in the level II
practicum school you are currently working in? Why or why not?
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Turn in a paper copy of
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The lesson plan (step 3)
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The activity, done by you (step 5)
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Your reflection (step 6)
* meaning more than “a really quick look just long enough to get the
assignment done”
P.S. Remember my dislike for lessons that… ‘teach’ technology and/or
Use technology because ‘it makes it fun.’
Citation:
Johnson, K., admin. (2008, September 16). Lesson Plan 2. Retrieved January 07, 2011, from Free Online Course Materials — USU OpenCourseWare Web site: http://ocw.usu.edu/instructional-technology-learning-sciences/principles-and-practices-of-technology/lesson-plan-2.html.
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