How do I plan an integrated lesson that will work with my students?
Several things should be assessed when planning a lesson. These include how long the attention span of the students is (page 29) and acknowledging that not all objectives work with a computer (page 29). For the students in my licensure area (birth-kindergarten), they have pretty short attention spans. I would likely plan short lessons that might incorporate a video on the Smart Board, a game on the Smart Board, or doing some teacher led research on the internet to find out more about a topic.
Why do I need objectives to help with my planning and lesson development?
The textbook lists two different types of objectives, behavioral and cognitive (page 31). These two types of objectives help the students focus on what they should be learning and what the teacher is asking of them. Behavioral objectives help a student know what they should do and help the teacher identify the outcomes, and cognitive objectives help them determine what they should be learning.
How can I encourage my students to engage in the processing of information?
Through planning interactive and engaging lessons, teachers can help students to engage in the processing of information. As a teacher, one should engage in critical thought with their students on a regular basis to encourage them to think about what they are working on, and become better researchers.
Do I have to use a different lesson plan when I want my students to use computers?
When planning to use technology in a lesson, it helps to use an NTeQ model lesson plan. These help the teacher and students focus on the technology related goals that will be achieved through the lesson plan, and how the technology plays a role in achieving the desired results.
What is the relationship between objectives and computer functions?
Page 33 in the textbook helps us understand the relationship between objectives and computer functions. Once an objective is clearly stated, the process needed should be determined, and then matched with a computer program that can achieve those results.
Can you use a computer for every objective or lesson?
There are a wide variety of digital tools available for classroom use in today’s classrooms. There is likely a component of technology that can be integrated in to most lesson plans, but it is not necessary to incorporate it into each lesson plan. For my students in preschool and kindergarten, more learning is hands on through engaging with art, books, blocks, and through play vs. technology.
Lowther, D. L., & Morrison, G. R. (2010). Integrating Computer Technology into the Classroom: Skills for the 21st century. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
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