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Technology In The Classroom. St. Raphael’s School 2005-2006. Background. 1 st Year at St. Raphael’s 5-12 License in Social Studies Teaching and Technology Certificate Candidate- K-8 Keyboarding (2005) Candidate- Master of Arts (2006). How To Get A Hold of Me.
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Technology In The Classroom St. Raphael’s School 2005-2006
Background • 1st Year at St. Raphael’s • 5-12 License in Social Studies • Teaching and Technology Certificate • Candidate- K-8 Keyboarding (2005) • Candidate- Master of Arts (2006)
How To Get A Hold of Me • At School: 763-504-9450 ext. 311 • By Email: lsimonet@straphaelsschool.com • My Hours: 6:45 AM – 4:00 PM • Will Respond Within 24 Hours • My Digital Portfolio: http://lisasimonet.efoliomn2.com
My Teaching Philosophy • Create a curriculum that is meaningful and authentic • Utilize digital tools that enhance learning • Ensure that students retain information by authentic practice. • Allow students to begin lifelong learning.
Outline For Presentation • Why do we need to use technology? • What resources do we have available? • What curriculum ideas do you have? • How can we use technology at home?
Why Use Technology? • Enrich Learning • Facilitate Remediation • Improve Communication
Enrich Learning • Use Authentic Software Programs • Microsoft Office Suite • Word • PowerPoint • Excel • iLife Suite • iMovie • iPhoto • Inspiration
Facilitate Remediation • Use of Type to Learn • Keyboarding Skills • Proper Technique • Research on Ergonomics • Ensure Safety of All Students • Positive Encourage Proper Posture
Improve Communication • Use of Email to Communicate • Virtual Field Trips • “Blogging” • Digital Portfolios • Internet Connection • Mobile Lab
Computer Lab • eMac Machine • Connected to Internet • Ample Software • All in One Design • New as of 2005
Mobile Lab • iBook G4 • Wireless Access to internet with AirPort • Batteries last up to 5 hours. • Weighs less than 5 pounds
Curriculum Ideas • Create iMovie Biographies • Create PowerPoint Projects • Use Excel to Graph Data • Encourage Safe Use of Internet
Using Technology At Home • Virtual Field Trips • Websites that encourage learning about diversity • Journaling or “Blogging” • Creating a Digital Portfolio • Use http://www.atomiclearning.com • Using Digital Camera/Camcorder to create home movies.