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Questions Recall Analyze
Comparison Inference Evaluate
Running Notes 

(Type this green side first.)

Hmmm, does this mean there are 3 or 4 
parts to a computer? (example of a recall question) 
 
 
 

What will things be like in my classroom in 5 or 10 years if technology keeps advancing at this rate? (example of an inference question)

3 major parts of computer: CPU, memory and input/output 

 Note to myself: I want to come back later on and explore some of the history links more. 
 

Summary: Every major part of the computer is rapidly changing as new technology comes along.



How can you problem solve as a group?

CROP:The Basic Idea
The basic idea of the CROP web site is to discover (find and share), think about (reframe, refine) and solve these problems while learning and using the latest information technologies.

How can thsi be integrated into my classroom curriculum?


Blogs can aid in student composition

Note to self:  At some point I want to explore the education uses of blongs at some point this semester. 
How can a blog site become a portfolio?
Blogs can be used to create student reflective journals, share research findings, and to create portfolios.
How do Wonder Webs, whether on paper or online, aid in group problem solving?
Wonder webs are a way for students to ask questions and have others provides answers to those questons.  It is in a way group problem solving.

Note to self:  I want to learn how to create a Wonder Web online.
How do you cross the accessibility gap if teaching in a school that does not have the money to buy PDA's for a classroom?
Handheld computers are a way to integrate technology into the classroom.  Learning the "grafittie" handwriting system can be a challenge, but can be more efficient in the long run.

Note to self:  I want to look online for inexpensive PDA's

Linear means in steps, nonlinear offers more user choices
What are sojme ways that technology can be implemented into the elementary school curriculum?
“…As a tool, the computer is very versatile in the classroom.”

How do you create an effective powerpoint presentation?
Power Point is not supposed to have your entire speech on it.  It is meant supplement the presentation of your material.  It servers as a guide
What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of group compositions of all types?
Groupware, email conferencing, interactive online sites that encourage editing can all be used in the classroom to reinforce writing and reading.
How are spreadsheets beneficial in the classroom setting?

"Computer technology makes this math more accessible than ever."
Computers can make quick the repetitive math tasks that use to take a long time even with a calculator.  Spreadsheets make math more accessible and more efficient. 

How do higher level questions connect to Jean Piaget's theory of learning?
Higher level thinking questions empower students to think, draw conclusions, make inferences, and make predictions based on what they know and have learrned instead of being spoon-fed the answers.  Students are better able to think more logically and to think on a deeper level as they connect new knowledge with that already known. 

In the future, people are going to have to be able to read and wirte along with thier digitial compositions

Video and Audio are the two best digital tools that a teacher can have on the one computer in his or her classroom.
In what ways does multimedia benefit education?
Multimedia gives new and inovative ways of presentations, adds interest, and increased awarness. 
Have have teachers always been able to appeal to a vareity of students?
Good educators have aways been multimedia educators.  Through the use of technology, teahcers have been able and will continue to to be able to appeal of the wide variety of learning needs in the classroom for years to come.
What is the biggest challenge effecting the use of multimedia in the classroom?
The classrooms in today's society are limited to one computer per classroom many times.  This limits what a teacher can do with multimedia unless a projection and audio system is availiable for whole class demonstration. 
In what ways can teachers teach with multimedia?
Students can tell a story, create a play, teach writing, reading, practice public speaking, and document reserach.  All that is necessary is that the teacher and student think outdise the box a little bit and use the technology to their advantage. 
Currency Converter
$100 US dolllars converted to Australian Dollars = 139.617
1 US dollar = 1.39617 Australian dollars
1 Australian dollar = 0.716247 US dollars

How does the 6-point lesson plan compare with that of the LEAP model?

o       Look

§         Objective

§         Teacher Input

§         Focus and Review

o       Evoke

§         Guided Practice

o       Assess

§         Independent Practice

o       Publish

§         Closure

What are real questions?
Real questons are questions that lead to real world applications that take place n real-life settings.
What does STS mean? What is the focus?
STS means Science/Technology/Society whose focus is to have science and technology componetns integrated into study and investiagations take place from a studnets perspective and working toward concpets and processes.  


What is the difference between ubiquitous networked classroom computing and research classroom portable field pack?

Ubiquitous networked classroom computing ensures that there will be electrical outlet access and ethernet access.  Reserach classroom portable feild packs requries batteries and no wires.  This options allows greater efficience and mobility. 

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