process

Use the links below to find articles on the latest

and greatest techniques for using technology as a tool in the classroom. Divide the articles between or among the members in your group. Read as many of the articles as you can in the time allotted.

As you read, use the Tech Strategy Organizer to record what you learn, including a brief description of the tech tool as well as your perceived pros and cons (or hindrances) of using the tool in your classroom or subject area.

Weblogs ("Blogs")	Introduction to Blogs and Blogging High School English Teachers . . . Are You Blogging? (pdf) The Educated Blogger~Using Weblogs to Promote Literacy in the Classroom Class BlogMeister
Graphic Organizers (ex. Inspiration)	Graphic Organizers as Thinking Technology The Power of Visual Learning Graphic Organizers
Webquests	Project-based Learning Just Became Easy: An Introduction to Webquests The Webquest Page at San Diego State University Best Webquests.com Developing Your Own Social Studies Webquest
Project-based Learning	Project-based Learning: A Primer Example: What Did You Do in the War, Grandma?
Video	Creating Video Lesson Plans Unitedstreaming Study
Miscellaneous	Using Technology to Motivate Middle School Students Integrating Technology into Language Arts Integrating Technology into the Language Arts Classroom Integrating Technology into the Social Studies Class How Do You Integrate Technology? Five Types of Slam-Dunk Digital Lessons

Review your findings with the other members of your group. Discuss the pros and cons of using these tools.

Work as a group to create an Inspiration web which illustrates:
a. Each of the tech tools you read about.
b. Pros of using each tool.
c. Cons (or hindrances) of using each tool.
d. If time allows, brainstorm and include possible solutions for any hindrances. What would it take to make it work?

On to Evaluation