Tags
bookmarks classroom management cloud computing comments computer curriculum computer education computer on wheels computer repair digital citizenship digital literacy donations email emerging technology file management hardware ict ict in education instructional approach instructional technology internet ipad jing lesson plans microsoft excel microsoft office powerpoint presentation skills project based learning school network screen capture server skydrive spreadsheet teaching ideas technical issues TechnoEnvironment TechnoJourney technology education technology project technology skills TechnoWonderland using technology in the classroom video web 2.0 tools word processing-
Recent Posts
Archives
- May 2013 (2)
- March 2013 (2)
- February 2013 (3)
- January 2013 (2)
- December 2012 (3)
- November 2012 (5)
- October 2012 (6)
- September 2012 (2)
- August 2012 (2)
- July 2012 (4)
- June 2012 (3)
- May 2012 (4)
- April 2012 (7)
- March 2012 (8)
- February 2012 (8)
- January 2012 (4)
- December 2011 (4)
- November 2011 (7)
- October 2011 (6)
- September 2011 (5)
- August 2011 (2)
- July 2011 (2)
Categories
- Communication (2)
- Computers in Schools (29)
- Education Websites (11)
- Teaching Strategies (16)
- Technology Integration (16)
- Technology Skills (17)
-
Other
Category Archives: Teaching Strategies
Teaching using Video Instruction
Can students in Grade 7 watch a video and follow the instructions to complete a task? Yes, they can! I use a range of instructional methods when teaching in the computer lab. One common method I use is to model … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching Strategies
Tagged classroom management, jing, screen capture, using technology in the classroom, video
2 Comments
Create a Set of Video Instructions for your Students
Jing is free software that allows educators to easily video record a set of step-by-step instructions that your students can follow. Jing creates a Flash version of the video. The video can be viewed on the local computer or uploaded … Continue reading
Positive Reinforcement is not Just About Shaping Behavior
While the majority of students were already in line to head to their next class, I turned to notice that one of my students was still sitting at his machine working. Throughout the weeks, this student has frequently been off-task … Continue reading
Peer to Peer Teaching – Students Become the Teachers
Peer to peer teaching is an effective teaching method that can be used in the computer lab to enhance learning. This blog article examines an example of how this method was implemented, elements of successful peer teaching, and the educational … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching Strategies
Tagged classroom management, computer education, digital literacy, instructional approach, instructional technology, internet, teaching ideas, TechnoJourney, using technology in the classroom
Comments Off
Achieving your Goals
Don’t spend your time engaging in activities that are a distraction. This prevents you from achieving your goals. But that doesn’t mean achieving your goals is impossible. With focus, anyone can get what they want. There are three key elements to … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching Strategies
Comments Off
Celebrate Success!
I love to celebrate learning. We just held our Environmental Conference as the final lesson in the TechnoEnvironment technology project. It was such fun! At our Environmental Conference students assumed the role of environmental scientists, working for the TechnoSuzuki Foundation. … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching Strategies
Tagged computer education, lesson plans, microsoft office, project based learning, TechnoEnvironment, technology project, using technology in the classroom
Comments Off
Where is the Content? Razzle Dazzle and Computers
Razzle dazzle! Kids love it! They can spend an entire class period making their WordArt, text boxes, pictures, and shapes look amazing. But where is the content? I am nearing the end of the TechnoEnvironment unit. I was away last … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching Strategies
Tagged computer education, lesson plans, microsoft office, project based learning, TechnoEnvironment, technology project, using technology in the classroom
Comments Off
Flexibility is the Key to Success in the Computer Lab
Okay, so things didn’t go as planned! The schedule looked perfect on paper…but then reality struck, so changes had to be made to the schedule. This is not a bad thing, it is a good thing. When teaching it is … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching Strategies
Tagged computer education, lesson plans, microsoft office, project based learning, TechnoEnvironment, technology project, using technology in the classroom
Comments Off
The Struggle to Have Students be Their Personal Best
Wow! What a challenging class. Today the students were VERY loud and lacked focus. Throughout the class period, it was a constant challenge to get high-quality work. Today, the class completed their Help Wanted environmental posters as part of the … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching Strategies
Tagged classroom management, computer education, lesson plans, microsoft office, project based learning, TechnoEnvironment, technology project, using technology in the classroom
Comments Off
Direct Instruction and Computer Education
There are many different instructional methods you can use in the computer lab. The approach you use depends on the topic of the lesson, learning objectives, time, or personal preference. In today’s lesson for TechnoEnvironment I decided to use direct … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching Strategies
Tagged computer education, instructional approach, lesson plans, microsoft office, project based learning, TechnoEnvironment, technology project, using technology in the classroom
Comments Off
