Technology In The Classroom

St. Raphael’s School

2005-2006

Background

• 1st Year at St. Raphael’s

• 5-12 License in Social Studies

• Teaching and Technology Certificate

• Candidate- K-8 Keyboarding (2005)

• Candidate- Master of Arts (2006)

How To Get A Hold of Me

• At School: 763-504-9450 ext. 311

• By Email: lsimonet@straphaelsschool.com

• My Hours: 6:45 AM – 4:00 PM

• Will Respond Within 24 Hours

• My Digital Portfolio: http://lisasimonet.efoliomn2.com

My Teaching Philosophy

• Create a curriculum that is meaningful and authentic

• Utilize digital tools that enhance learning

• Ensure that students retain information by authentic practice.

• Allow students to begin lifelong learning.

Outline For Presentation

• Why do we need to use technology?

• What resources do we have available?

• What curriculum ideas do you have?

• How can we use technology at home?

Why Use Technology?

• Enrich Learning

• Facilitate Remediation

• Improve Communication

Enrich Learning

• Use Authentic Software Programs– Microsoft Office Suite

• Word• PowerPoint• Excel

– iLife Suite• iMovie • iPhoto

– Inspiration

Facilitate Remediation

• Use of Type to Learn– Keyboarding Skills– Proper Technique

• Research on Ergonomics– Ensure Safety of All Students– Positive Encourage Proper Posture

Improve Communication

• Use of Email to Communicate

• Virtual Field Trips

• “Blogging”

• Digital Portfolios

• Internet Connection

• Mobile Lab

Computer Lab

• eMac Machine• Connected to

Internet• Ample Software• All in One Design• New as of 2005

Mobile Lab

• iBook G4• Wireless Access

to internet with AirPort

• Batteries last up to 5 hours.

• Weighs less than 5 pounds

Curriculum Ideas

• Create iMovie Biographies

• Create PowerPoint Projects

• Use Excel to Graph Data

• Encourage Safe Use of Internet

Using Technology At Home

• Virtual Field Trips

• Websites that encourage learning about diversity

• Journaling or “Blogging”

• Creating a Digital Portfolio

• Use http://www.atomiclearning.com

• Using Digital Camera/Camcorder to create home movies.

Question and Answer Time