In times of change, thinkers inherit the earth while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists. (Eric Hoffer)
What Happens During Technology Lessons?
These classes offer a great opportunity to provide consistent technology instruction to all students. Our lessons will be aligned to the Library Media Curriculum. Highlighted below are some of the educational experiences included within the technology classes. We will all learn and grow together during this year as we roll out this new class.
Orientation/Digital Literacy Instruction
o Library orientation, plus online catalog
o Technology orientation
o Internet Safety lessons
o Website evaluation lessons
Keyboarding
o Type to Learn
Support LLC Collaborative Research Projects:
o Front load tech skills for collaborative research units
o Build Background knowledge to support collaborative research units
o Online research (Nettrekker, Virtual library websites, Webpath Express)
o Finish LLC Research Units with technology
Classroom Instructional Support:
o Educational Gaming, simulations to support direct classroom instruction
o Publishing work to support direct classroom instruction
o Online reading/”content” apps to support direct classroom instruction
o Web Tours/WebQuests to support direct classroom instruction
o Technology to support direct classroom instruction
o General websites that support direct classroom instruction
o Virtual Field Trips
Orientation/Digital Literacy Instruction
o Library orientation, plus online catalog
o Technology orientation
o Internet Safety lessons
o Website evaluation lessons
Keyboarding
o Type to Learn
Support LLC Collaborative Research Projects:
o Front load tech skills for collaborative research units
o Build Background knowledge to support collaborative research units
o Online research (Nettrekker, Virtual library websites, Webpath Express)
o Finish LLC Research Units with technology
Classroom Instructional Support:
o Educational Gaming, simulations to support direct classroom instruction
o Publishing work to support direct classroom instruction
o Online reading/”content” apps to support direct classroom instruction
o Web Tours/WebQuests to support direct classroom instruction
o Technology to support direct classroom instruction
o General websites that support direct classroom instruction
o Virtual Field Trips
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