explain why the presentation software proposed by the teacher would be appropriate and effective for enhancing this activity;
1. • describe one additional technology available to the teacher and how that technology can be effectively integrated into the lesson;
- Primary tech- presentation software.
- Photostory as alternate technology
- Digital cameras
- Use Scanner to scan older photos and family drawings (keeps teacher in comfort zone.
- Import from camera photos of current family photos
2. • explain why this technology would be appropriate and effective for enhancing this activity;
- Presentation software. teacher’s comfort zone. Similar to what she already does in class and reinforces what she learned in in-service.
- Alternate. show teacher a sample of photo story. A Family story is a chronological event. Photostory is linear. Can add audio narrative.
3. • describe how to support and guide the teacher in planning, implementing, and evaluating the applications of technology;
- Encourage group work.
- Help teacher develop samples of how to use tech.
- show teacher a sample of photo story. Walk her through Photostory and how to transcend to Photostory.
- Help teacher develop a rubric for how the teacher evaluates the student’s use of tech. samples. Teacher can adapt existing evaluation of story project to new version.
4. • describe how the technology you selected might be adapted for use in one other learning environment (e.g., a different subject area, lesson, population, grade level).
- Good for visually impaired and dyslexic. Reduces barriers. Work as teams. Ice breaker for class getting to know each other. Music