Standard 2.B: Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology. Teachers apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences.
Number of hours required: Minimum of 2
Number of CEUs to be awarded: Minimum of 0.2, Maximum of 0.5. Number of CEUs awarded will be determined by the number of articles included in the reflection and the length of the reflection.
**Note: No less that 0.5 CEUs can be submitted to Central Office for credit. If only the minimum requirements have been met, this task must be combined with another task(s) to total 0.5 CEUs in order to receive credit.
Overview:
Technology can be used to support best practices in teaching and learning such as: brain-based learning, constructivism, collaboration, multiple intelligences, and project-based learning.
Resources:
Brain-Based Learning-
| The Brain Connection: http://www.brainconnection.com/ | Provides detailed articles and research that assist in understanding the function of the brain. |
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Constructivism-
| TAP into Learning: Constructivism and Technology: http://www.southcentralrtec.org/products/ TAP_winter1998.pdf |
A newsletter that explores the constructivist learning theory and how technology can be used. |
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| Technology, Classroom Design and Constructivism: http://faculty.coehd.utsa.edu/pmcgee/ tacle.htm |
Series of articles on technology assisted constructivism. |
Collaboration-
| Cooperative Learning: http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/intech/ cooperativelearning.htm |
Outlines the basics of cooperative learning and classroom activities that support cooperation. |
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Multiple Intelligences-
| Technology and Multiple Intelligences: http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic68.htm |
Outlines each of the multiple intelligences and discusses how technology can be applied to assist in the growth of each. |
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Multiple Intelligences Stations: |
Provides a list of activities including technology related activities used to support each of the multiple intelligences. |
| New Horizons for Learning: Multiple Intelligences: http://www.newhorizons.org/strategies/mi/ front_mi.htm |
A series of articles and readings that discuss multiple intelligences. |
Project and Inquiry-based Learning-
| Models of Effective Technology Integration: http://www.netc.org/classrooms@work/ |
Discusses 4 projects at various grade levels that apply project based learning. |
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| Inquiry Page:http://inquiry.uiuc.edu/ |
Explains inquiry-based learning. |
Project-Based Learning: |
Provides overview of project-based learning and teaching resources to assist in beginning a project-based unit. |
Task:
1) Select a learning theory and read through the articles listed for that theory.
2) Write a reflection that summarizes: a) what you learned regarding the learning theory; b) how this information will change your teaching practices; c) how technology can be used to enhance this learning theory. (Minimum 300 words)
3) Cite the articles used in using APA style. An easy citation guide can be found at http://www.citationmachine.net
To use citation machine, read through the information found on the home page. The citation can be copied and pasted to your file.
4) To receive CEU credit for your work, submit an electronic copy of your work to cphthisic@ecps.k12.nc.us
with the subject line your name task card 2B.