Standard 2.E: Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology. Teachers plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment.

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 strategies included.

**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:

When using integrating technology into your curriculum it is important to plan for the management of these resources. This could involve how students will move through computer stations, managing students in the lab, handling of equipment, etc.

Resources:

SEIRTEC Technology and Classroom Management: http://www.seirtec.org/k12/management.html

Information regarding managing technology resources in the classroom and the one computer classroom. Practical information.

Managing Your Classroom Computer Center: http://teacher.scholastic.com/technology/tutor/center.htm

Provides basic activities and tips for setting up the computer center. Include printable activity cards.

Managing Technology Tips from the Experts: http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech116.shtml

A good list of tips to use in the classroom and in the computer lab.

Management of Technology Resources: http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/IT/TSC/managing/management.htm

Tips on labeling, movement, signs, directions, and activities

Intel Managing Computer Use: http://www.intel.com/education/newtotech/managing.htm

Activities, common concerns and questions

Task:
1) Read through the information on the sites listed above.

2) Select ideas and/or management strategies that could be applied to your situation.

3) Create an action plan for the computer use in your classroom using the strategies. Provide an detailed overview of how you will manage the computers in your classroom and the types of activities that will be completed. (Minimum 300 words)

4) Cite the web sites 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.

5) 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 2D.