Setting the Stage for Technology Integration

Practice

What are your students' level of technology proficiency?

What can you expect your students to be able to do independently at the computer?

What activities or technology tools are appropriate for your students' grade level?

How much experience have your students had using computers, digital cameras, various software applications, etc. before having you as a teacher?

Student Technology Proficiency SurveyStudents using a digital camera

Before setting goals for technology integration, it is also important for you to know your students' level of technology proficiency.

Download and complete the Student Technology Survey WORD / PDF

When you have the results of your survey, complete the reflection on the Portfolio Packet.

Technology Inventory

What technology is available to you in your classroom and at your school site? Remember that "technology" does not simply mean computers.

Download the Technology Inventory WORD / PDF

Record information about equipment and software on this form. Add this form to your Portfolio Packet and you will need to keep your responses in mind as you work through the rest of the course Explorations.

Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

What are your district's current Acceptable Use Policies (AUP) for teachers and for students? When was the AUP last updated?

Contact your district to find this information and complete the activities listed in your Portfolio Packet.

Research ArticleBoy using a laptop computer

Connect to the research article entitled "Critical Issue: Using Technology to Support Limited- English-Proficient (LEP) Students' Learning Experiences". Read the Issue section and the Overview section.

Respond to the reflection prompt in your Portfolio Packet.

Finished? Continue on to Setting the Stage for Technology Integration: Project