Going Paperless: The Integration of Netbooks in the Social Studies Classroom

Ken Martin Jillian ZuberKey Middle School

What are your Expectations for today?

Great Resource:

“Technology can give students “more control over their own learning” -

Thinking outside of the Box: How do you change the way you teach to truly integrate technology?

TEACHER-LED STUDENT-LED

TEXTBOOK

Resource or starting point.

ONLINE

Databases, online research

GRADES

Online, students more likely to improve products/discussions.

ASSESSMENT

Immediate feedback, workingtowards mastery.

INQUIRY DIFFERENTIATION

Using 24/7 Tools Blogs

WIKISDiscussion Board

Assessment ToolsVirtual Classroom

24/7 NETWORK

INTERNET TOOLS

Don’t be afraid to take time to teach the “skills”!

EXPECTATIONS AND FEEDBACK

Set Clear Goals and Expectations. Give timely,

meaningful feedback.

1. Which tools match different components of the lesson?

2. What technology skills would the students need to participate? How can I teach these skills?

3. How can I differentiate for each student’s learning style or readiness?

Think of a lesson you will teach the 1st month of school.

Jot down your lesson in the LEARN Template.

How you could include technology. Make sure it is meaningful

“I did enjoy my class more because it gave me a learning opportunity, and when we were done with assignments we didn't have to ask what to do all the time. All we had to do was go to today's agenda on blackboard”

“ At first it was hard to get used to the net books but after a while I got used to it. I think it helped me with my grammar and typing which helps for all other subjects .”

AGENDAS!!“A lot of people like to have a schedule so they

have something to look forward to. With the agenda we can see what we will be learning in the day and be able to look forward to later in that same class.”

Things do not change, we change. Henry David Thoreau, Walden (1970)