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Technology rich lessons are designed around the following learning theories:
Constructivism
In a Constructivist approach, learners are active exploring and gaining meaning from interacting with their environment. As they encounter new ideas and information, the learner selects and connects the information with past experience and previous ideas. Used to be Experiential learning
Differentiated Instruction
"Differentiated instruction applies an approach to teaching and learning so that students have multiple options for taking in information and making sense of ideas. Leveled activites allowing all learners to gain foundation content with option for advanced content and a variety of output projects that demonstrate their learning.
Learning styles?
Learning styles are simply different approaches or ways of learning, including Visual Learners who learn through seeing, Auditory Learners who learn through listening. , and Tactile/Kinesthetic Learners who learn through , moving, doing and touching.
Project-based Learning
In project-based learning, students work in teams to explore real-world problems and create presentations to share what they have learned. Compared with learning solely from textbooks, this approach has many benefits for students, including: • Deeper knowledge of subject matter; Increased self-direction and motivation; Improved research and problem-solving skills. (The George Lucas Educational Foundation )
Browser Tools
No software required. Simply go to the website. this page hosts sites for calendars, worksheet, quiz and certificate creation.
Teacher's Tool Box
Links and documents you can download on Instructional Strategies, Differentiated Instruction, Assessment, and Portfolios.
Multiple Intelligences
A Differentiated Classroom This will take you outside the wiki pages to a site that is very well done
Incorporating Technology and Internet for Distance Learning
Using Microsoft Office- Video and and Tutorials
Fair Use and Copyright for Educators
Technology Tools
Open Source Software
Free software and sites to enhance instruction and achievement
One Laptop Per Child
Programming Languages for Kids
Links for Programming language
Technology Projects in other places
National, State and District Standards
MDE - Grade Level Content ExpectationsK-8 GLCE's docs
Here are 20 basic technology skills
Michigan LearnPortonline professional development portal for Michigan educators
Cyber Safety
Online Safety Guide
Learn about the risks kids face online, based on age levels or types of activities. Concerns about privacy are addressed as well. Also: Quick tips for kids, teens, and families.
Kelley's Teaching edublog http://kirish43.edublogs.org/
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