On the Trails

This is the fourth version of something I started called TOIT (Trails of Integrating Technology). The technology integration plan has been renamed and I have added two components, the Secure Teacher and the Teaching with Data.

Draft #4
1. Creating a web-based Instructional Platform to teach students using the Internet

2. Developing a Classroom Web Site to meet the following objectives:
a) for Communication
b) for Instruction
c) for Publication
d) for Evaluation

3. Collaboration with students, colleagues and administrators
a)Using blogs
b)Using Google Documents and Spreadsheets
c)Using Message Boards on MyTeacherPages

4. Copyright in the classroom – the Dos and Don’ts
a) What do teachers need to know?
b) What do teachers at different grade levels need to teach?

5. Organizing Resources on the web for your students, colleagues and parents
a)Using Social Bookmarking services like del.icio.us
b)Using RSS

6. Evaluating Resources on the web and in the open source environment
a)Locating credible web resources?
b)Testing a web resource before using it with students
c)Download and testing open source software, like Tux Paint, Gimp, and Audacity

7. Prescribing Assistive/Adaptive Technologies to meet the principles of the Universal Design for Learning
a)What is the Universal Design
b)How can I leverage UB’s Center for Assistive Technology
c)Identifying Literacy Problems and prescribing the appropriate ATs

8. Using Technology to evaluate learning
a)Develop Rubrics with Google Docs and Spreadsheets
b)Use the Quiz functionality of MyTeacherPages
c)Use the Forms feature on MyTeacherPages

9. Designing TILES (Technology Infused Learning Experiences)
a)Learn how to design lessons that leverage technology

10. Creating a Learning Center on your teacher page for your students
a)Create a single place where students can locate resources to learn/practice new skills, extend knowledge and become independent learners

11. The Secure Teacher
a) The importance of a strong password
b) Protecting Student Privacy

12.) Teaching with Data
a) Using formative and summative data

Previous Versions: 1, 2, 3