Education

  • Please read this article about the Curriculum Mapping Model Create a rubric for evaluating each curriculum mapping tool Explore each of the curriculum mapping tools linked below and make a list of the pros and cons of each for class comparison and discussion. Due Tuesday. Commercial mapping systems accessible via the Internet: Curriculum Mapper www.curriculummapper.com

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  • There are numerous Understanding by Design lesson plan templates available online. One of my favorites is the interactive site at digitalliteracy.mwg.org. One can compose a lesson plan at the site or download a PDF template at the bottom of the page.

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  • Debbi presented on curriculum alignment. She gave numerous examples of topical vs. deep alignment. If you would like to contact Debbi her email is dhardy@osd.wednet.edu. You can download the presentation here: Curriculum Alignment Presentation

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  • I just read a great entry about great blog entries,  http://theedublogger.edublogs.org

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  • Lesson Plan Topics

    Below is the list of topics for our lesson plan presentations for May 12th. Midori How do integrate technology into my lesson plans? Mike How can technology make me a better teacher? Sarah How do I get educational software? How can I get free software for my classroom? Charlie How could video or audio podcasting

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  • Lesson Template

    Communicating with Others   Time: 3 Hour   The Big Idea Students will learn that clear and accurate communication, especially written communication, is important. Through discussion and a messy activity, they learn about “technical writing” — a type of writing they will become familiar with as they learn to troubleshoot and fix computers.   Objectives

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  • Questions for Teachers

    How can technology make me a better teacher? How can project-based learning help my students? How do I create presentations to help my students learn? How do I help my students use media appropriately? How do I use Word Processing and Spreadsheets? How do I help my students access and use media efficiently? How can

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