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Kentucky Technology Standard WebQuest |
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Kentucky Technology Standard WebQuest |
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| Remember to stay within your roles as the product is being developed. Keep in mind the time constraints for this learning activity. You will not be expected to complete an in-depth plan for your students to master the standards today. Your in-depth plan should be an ongoing task. |
| General Resources Rosenthal, Ilene G., "New Teachers and Technology: Are They Prepared?" Technology and Learning Vol.19, No. 8, April 1999. "Information Technology Underused in Teacher Education, New Study Reports", ISTE Update Vol. 11, No. 7, May 1999. Milken Study on Technology Use Maurer, Matthew M. and Davidson, George, "Technology, Children, and the Power of Heart", Phi Delta Kappan, February 1999. March, Merle, "Administrators' Eye: Time for the Teachers in Your School to 'Just Do It'", Technology and Learning, January 1999. Kahn, Jessica, "The One Computer Classroom: The Same, But Different", Learning and Leading, December 1998 "Start with What You've Got", Technology Planning Guide, Tom Snyder Productions, p. 28.
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| STANDARDS DOCUMENTS |
| NCATE Mandated Technology Standards ISTE's National Technology Standards for Students ISTE's Sample Lessons and Units developed for the National Technology Standards for Students
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| COMPETENCY 1 AND 4 |
| Teachers must be
self-directed learners. Computer, printer, software manuals must be available and
must be used. In addition, teachers should become familiar with online
resources. Hardware manufacturers have developed web-based support. On these sites
information about products is available as well as troubleshooting tips, file patches,
etc. Some examples would include:
Software manufacturers also post product information online. Often tutorials and suggestions for incorporating the software into lessons and activities is also available. An excellent example is the Microsoft site. Computer users will be required to become increasingly more familiar with online resources that mandate the use of plugins. Information related to plugins can be found in articles and on the web. "The Ultimate Browser Guide", Classroom Connect, October 1998 School districts are preparing some excellent resources for their teachers to enable them to quickly learn to use the hardware they have available. One excellent resource was prepared by Montgomery County on their G3 computers. |
| COMPETENCY 2 |
| Teachers must
communicate in a technological world. They must be able to describe their needs for
maintenance/repair as well as specifications for new hardware and software. They
should read articles and publications in order to become familiar with modern
technology. Some sources for information on hardware/software specifications as well
as basic terminology are found on the web. Kentucky Department of Education Basic Terms |
| COMPETENCY 3 and 11 |
| The use of technology in business, industry, and society is growing rapidly. How can teachers keep up? Every available resource must be used including field trips, television, and videos. Many foundations are producing materials specifically to help educators and their students. Some of these include "The Connected Learning Community" by Microsoft, "Live and Learn" by the George Lucas Foundation and "Learning with Technology: Tools for Thinking" by North Central Regional Educational Laboratory. Companies such as Microsoft produce materials that educators will often find useful. |
| COMPETENCY 5 |
| Digital imaging
and multimedia tools can add excitement as well as promote high-level learning for your
students. These tools address many of the multiple intelligences identified by Howard
Gardner. Edgar Dale developed what is now know as Dale's Cone of Experience." We remember it in the familiar quote, "A picture is worth a thousand words." He actually says people will remember 20% of what they hear, 30% of what they see, 50% of what they see and hear and 80% of what they hear, see and do. Multimedia presentations are not only tools for the instructors but powerful learning tools for student use as well. Some resources are included that will be useful as teachers and students begin to employ multimedia as a powerful learning tool. Johnson, Jan, "A Creative Alternative: Student Authored Multimedia" Nix, Brenda, "Digital Imaging for Educators" Nix, Brenda, "Presentations in the Classroom" (a track that includes many resources for developing an understanding of PowerPoint and how it can be used in the classroom) Sample Activity: "The Lincoln Project--A Whole Elementary School Works Together to Create an Interactive, Hyperstudio Book Dealing with Conflict Resolution"
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| COMPETENCY 6 |
| Implementation
of technology skills brings with it demands for training and assistance. Users should be
able to learn at convenient times and get answers to implementation questions. The
best assistance can come from knowledgeable colleagues. Publications such as Smart
Computing in Plain English are very useful. Help Desks are available for Kentucky P-12
teachers. Universities also provide resources for their employees. Murray
State's College of Education faculty members have access to assistance with software
related problems from ACTS (??) and for
technical problems from Ken Purcell (6123 or pager 742-0005). Customized training can
often be acquired through Academic Computing, KATE or other sources including vendors.
Other sources of assistance and training include: Online Training/Tutorials KATE Tutorials and Links for Microsoft Office Handouts/Tip Sheets Creating Brochures Creating Flyers Guides White, Liza, "Untangling the Web of Online Curriculum Resources" District and University Resources Many P-12 districts are locating and linking to online tutorials and training to save teachers time. In addition, universities are creating and posting training materials.
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| COMPETENCY 7 |
| There are many
innovative examples of distance learning projects which range from email keypals to
interchanges with astronauts in space. Some resources for review include the
following: Dede, Chris, "Implications of New Media for K-12" Distance Learning Opportunities via KTLN with the Louisville Science Center "Technology and the Future of Education" by Apple Computers "Cast Out Your Educational Web Nets!", Classroom Connect, February 1997 "The Electronic Emissary Project", Classroom Connect, December 1996 Summer, Sharon "Parent Communication? Try a Classroom Webpage" "Listserv Learning" Learning and Leading with Technology, November 1998 |
| COMPETENCY 8 |
| Assistive
technology devices are sometimes critical to the success of students. Teachers must
know where to go for assistance if a student is having difficulty using the
technology. Of course, special education colleagues are the best resources.
Additional resources include the following: Kentucky Department of Education Assistive Technology |
| COMPETENCY 9 |
| Teachers who
successfully integrate technology into their lessons must first be "good
teachers." They must be interested in the success of the student and all of the ways
they can help their students reach that goal. Lazear, David, "MI Capacity Building" "Writing Your Very First Internet Lesson Plan", Classroom Connect, November 1997 Serim, Ferdi and Koch, Melissa, Net Learning: Why Teachers Use the Internet Barrow, Ann E. and Ivers, Karen S., The Internet and Instruction, 2nd ed. Roerden, Laura Parker, Net Lessons: Web-Based Projects for your Classroom Thornburg, David, "Multimedia Encourages New Learning Styles" Kelly, Deidre, "New User Basics," Classroom Connect, October 1998 "Create Your Own Internet Project," Classroom Connect, December 1995 "All Aboard the Internet Tour Bus," Classroom Connect, May 1998 "The Student Webquest." Learning and Leading "Blast Off! A Technology Supported, Project-Based Learning Model for Success," Learning and Leading, April 1999 "Come Dream With Us: Online Projects Teach More Than Technology," Learning and Leading, April 1999 "Collaborative Learning with Technology," Technology and Learning, January 1999 Harris, Judi, "I Know What We're Doing But How Do We Do It?", Learning and Leading, March 1999 "Using Webquests in K-12 Classrooms," Classroom Connect, December 1996 Sample Lessons, Activities, Units Lessons Linked to Content Standards at MCREL Lessons Using Microsoft Software Project-Based Activities by Judi Harris Sample Web Courses/Reduced Seat-time Courses Teaching with Computers in Elementary and Middle School |
| COMPETENCY 10 and 16 |
| It is critical
that teachers understand and communicate to their students the importance of copyright and
legal and ethical use of technology. Resources to use include: "Copyright and the World Wide Web," Classroom Connect, February 1997 "The Rules on Copying Software," Classroom Connect, February 1995 McKenzie, Jamie, "Keeping it Legal" The Ethical and Legal Use of Software Guide to Network Ethics and Computer Technology Use Acceptable Use for Calloway County Schools
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| COMPETENCY 12 |
| Educational
Software Online Mining the Internet for Educational Software "Dare You Download," Smart Computing, May 1999 Download Sites M& M Software, Quality Educational Software Library Evaluation Tools KATE Evaluation Tools and Links Blackboard: http://www.blackboard.com/ Trackstar: http://www.scrtec.org/Filamentality: http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/
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| COMPETENCY 13 |
| Teachers who are attempting to
evaluate reform efforts can find a variety of research tools and documents. Some
sources include the following: "History of Research/Development of the Internet and Its Uses in Education" George Lucas Educational Foundation: Learn and Live, A Multimedia Tour of Schools that Work Successful Technology Initiatives Supporting Math, Science and Literacy
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| COMPETENCY 14 |
| Instructional technology can be
a powerful tool for reaching diverse learners. McKenzie, Jamie, "Strategic Teaching" School Districts with Related Resources
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| COMPETENCY 15 |
| Assessment issues are critical
for successful performance in Kentucky. Teachers must understand appropriate assessments
and incorporate them into their instructional plans. Some resources for review
follow: Askew, James, "Getting up to Speed with Technology" Critical Issue: Integrating Assessment and Instruction in Ways that Support Learning Simkins, Michael, "Designing Great Rubrics", Technology and Learning, August 1999 Alfaro, Robert, "The Technology-Reading Connection," Educational Leadership, March 1999 Why Should Assessment be Based on a Vision of Learning?
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| Ideally, this exercise will provide you with information about Kentucky's Technology Teacher Standards as well as some different instructional configurations to consider when planning changes that you want to make in your courses to ensure that your students are prepared and that the technology standards are just a baseline. Think about all of the tools you used to complete this activity. How could these tools or other technology tools be used in our existing courses? |
This site was designed by Brenda Nix for The Kentucky Academy of Technology Education |
