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TEACHING,
LEARNING, & THE CURRICULUM |
strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning.
SOCIAL STUDIES POWERPOINT
(Primary Sources Investigation via Chumash Culture)
GEOMETRY SCAVENGER HUNT
SPREADSHEET
SCREENSHOT
(for Habitat Lesson)
WE ARE SMART IN MANY WAYS (Powerpoint)
WEBQUEST - WORD PORTRAITS
CURRICULUM WEB
(3rd Grade Writing Standards)
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The lessons above represent
lessons and whole units that have been (or will be) taught to
whole groups, individuals, or both. They all are aligned with the
California curricular standards for the appropriate grade level, but
are easily adapted for other ages of students, as well. They
cover social studies, science, math, and language arts, as I wanted to
try using technology in a variety of curricular areas so that I would
have the experience for both my own students, and validity with those
teachers who might wonder if technology could be integrated in every
area. I have also included a Powerpoint presentation that I
showed my students at the beginning of the school year to introduce one
concept of diversity. "We Are Smart in Many Ways" addresses
the Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences, and I am a
strong believer that if we help students to find value in their own
strengths, that we will become better observers of them, as well.
I have also shared this slide show with colleagues, as well, and have
been asked if they could share it with their own classes. My hope is to gain experience and expertise in this area, so that both my students and other teachers' students can benefit from accessing the curriculum in engaging, powerful, and differentiated ways. |