II-E. Plan strategies to manage student learning
in a technology-enhanced environment.
Evidences:
Mini-Lesson on searching the internet.
Small group lesson that utilizes PowerPoint.
Reflection:
The two lesson plans shared above focus on two very different uses of
technology in the classroom. The first one is very student based,
as students must find and publish their own information. The
second lesson is much more teacher based, as I created the PowerPoint
presentation. Both lessons, however, show clear instances of
managing student learning. The management of student learning
when using technology is not just important, it is vital. Most
students will not and cannot learn in an environment that is not
structured or instructional; this is true in any learning
situation. When working with technology, it is especially
important for teachers to have a structured plan to ensure safety for
the students and for the equipment. Technology is an excellent
resource to aid in teaching, but it is also an excellent resource as
the vehicle for teaching.