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Part 5

Teaching with ICFC

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Classroom Realities• Physical Resources

Computers, software, peripherals

• Grade and Functioning Level Motor skills, attention span, intellectual

development

• Teaching Style Teacher-centered, student-centered

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Student-CenteredClass

computerGroup

computersStudent

computersStudent

computersGroup

computersClass

computer

K-2Shapes

3-5Breakfast

6-8Wolves

9-12Amistad

Teacher-Centered

Adapting to DifferentClassroom Situations

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Grades K-2I’ve Seen That Shape Before

Illuminationshttp://illuminations.nctm.org/lesson

plans/prek-2/shape/index.html

Grades 3-5Hey, Mom! What’s for Breakfast?

EconEdLinkwww.econedlink.org/lessons/index.cfm?

lesson=EM41

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Grades 6-8Yellowstone Wolves

Science NetLinkswww.

www.sciencenetlinks.com/Lessons.cfm?DocID=78

Grades 9-12Who Was Cinque?

EDSITEmenthttp://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_pl

an.asp?id=308

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Class Planning Lab• Choreographer

Managing the classroom space

• Conductor Coordinating classroom activities

• Master of Ceremonies Keeping students intellectually engaged

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Student Handouts

• Directions • Checklist• Chart • Outline• Questions • Worksheet• Activity • Scenario• Visual Organizer • Report Form

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Class Preparation• Shortcuts

Bookmarking, downloading, multiple windows

• Precautions Broken links, tech support

• Planning Student handout, discuss in advance

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Classroom Management• Policy

Rules, procedures, care for equipment

• Focus Mouse on monitor, screen shields, coded notes

• Coordination Student roles, turn-taking, back-up plan

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• Seal of Approval Content endorsed by leading educational

organizations

• Expert Review Content that is accurate, up-to-date,

unbiased and appropriate for students

• Standards-Based Content that supports national curriculum standards

• Classroom-Ready Content that meets teachers’ needs

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