links to my technology lesson plans

http://sites.google.com/site/sabrinatech/sabrina-huyett-science-lesson

http://sites.google.com/site/sabrinatech/sabrina-huyett-literacy-lesson

http://sites.google.com/site/sabrinatech/sabrina-h --math lesson plan (I don't know why the URL is different)

Enjoy!

Videos

I really like the idea of using a class website from the first video. I think it's really cool that she collaborated with a teacher in another state to contribute information about the subject matter to the website.

I also really like the second video. I never thought of creating a multi-media book before. I think it's a great idea to incorporate so many skills and core curriculum into one project. I really like that the students are being taught how to use technology at an early age and that they are teaching one another when someone doesn't understand how to draw on the computer.

I like how the second video incorporates so many different kinds of technology. The students learn how to use software, how to use the internet, and not to infringe on copyright rules. I also like that the technology is used to teach a core concept--they aren't simply learning how to use technology for technology's sake, it's to learn about habitats. I also enjoyed that the parents came to watch all of the multimedia presentations that the student groups put together. I think it is important to connect the students' families to what they're learning in school as much as possible.

I would say that the most important thing I learned about using technology with children is that they can do it. I underestimated the children's abilities to operate computers; these videos prove that they can do it. I also learned that technology can be an effective means of teaching other core subject material.

Technology at my school

There is a decent amount of technology available at the school, however, most of the teachers don't really know how to use it and thus don't take complete advantage of it. There is a projector shared between my classroom and the one next door, but neither teacher has used it before. Most of the technology is shared and available for scheduling, like the t.v. and digital camera. There are two computer labs that can be scheduled as well. There wasn't any technology specific to math and science that I saw. There is an overhead projector (which does get used!) individual to our classroom. So for my technology lesson plan at this school I would probably use the computer projector or the computer lab.

Yes, I did do parts 1-3 of this week's assignment.

My science lesson on voicethread

Planning My Science Lesson

I've decided to focus on force and motion in the 3rd grade science core.

Standard 3
Students will understand the relationship between the force applied to an object and resulting motion of the object.

Objective 2
Demonstrate that the greater the force applied to an object, the greater the change in speed or direction of the object.

d. Conduct a simple investigation to show what happens when objects of various weights collide with one another (e.g., marbles, balls).

I will be using the technology the University of Oregon Department of Physics Virtual Lab.
Specifically I will be having them conduct various experiments in simple collisions with cannon balls and box cars, playing with momentum, mass, and velocity to change the result of the collision. I will direct them in the first amounts they should enter into the experiment (to guide them to discover certain physical laws) and then they will be free to continue playing with it as desired and continue to note observations. Their results should be charted using the National Library of Virtual Manipulatives.

TPACK:
1. The technology I will be using allows students to simulate virtual collisions. Using technology is an easy way to adjust the experiment (change mass, force, etc.) to see how that affects the result. It is a quick and interactive way to illustrate physics principles. It also is more enjoyable than other methods of teaching this material. Then the children graph their data using technology in order to visualize their results and see relationships.
2. I will teach this lesson using guided discovery learning, which is one of the best ways to teach math and science. The students will discover principles on their own, but I will make sure they discover them correctly (and not make incorrect assumptions) by giving guidance.
3. The content of this lesson has to do with comparing the effect of mass and other factors in collisions between two objects. They are discovering the principles and laws of motion. In the process they see higher

Other people's tours

It was great to see the google tours that my classmates did. Their future students are lucky! :)

Ashley --I love her fun interactive paths, and her 3D overlay of ancient Rome.
Stephanie --her use of 3D buildings and street view was cool to see the cities
Malorie--she had really cool activities for the students to do at each location
Whitney--had the students explore their own city, which is great for making connections

My Google Earth Field Trip

In this field trip, we study:
1) how volcanoes affect Earth's surface in HAWAII
2) how water erosion affects Earth's surface at the GRAND CANYON
3) how uplift affects Earth's surface in INDIA (Himalaya Mountain Range)
4) how wind erosion affects Earth's surface in the SAHARA DESERT

It can also be accessed at: http://sites.google.com/site/sabrinatech/
Enjoy!