CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R.
Ramirez Hedrick Elementary, El Centro, California
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CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R.
Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals The Lesson and Myself I
focused the lesson in the 3 rd grade VIPS Science Rocks Unit.
Unfortunately, the VIPS Science Program lacks in teaching
meaningful content. I was interested in improving and extending the
content of the science unit with more meaningful activities that
assure higher level learning of scientific concepts and content. My
name is Esteban R. Ramirez, and I teach at El Centro Elementary
School District, in El Centro, California..
[email protected]
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CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R.
Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals My Expectations I
expected to, most importantly, learn to integrate classroom
teaching with technology and the internet. I also expected to
become more familiar with the software available, especially Excel
and Power Point. I am happy to see that the program accounted for
different levels of technology use in the classroom, and offered
the necessary tools to implement them. I am satisfied with the pace
of the program, and how everything came together towards the
end.
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CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R.
Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals My Realities I feel very
happy with the final outcome. Most importantly, I am now encourage
to integrate the internet in the classroom! For the first time, I
used the internet in a teaching unit. I had previously used the
internet as an information source. I am very satisfied with how I
integrated the use of the internet in this science unit. I am also
very proud to say, that officials from Sacramento representing the
VIPS science program observed me doing this lesson. It appears that
they had a positive view and requested further information in the
development and resources of my lessons. I only regret, that the
technology in the classrooms is very limited. The use of a small
television as a projection tool is not a very effective way to go.
However, the final outcome was very productive for the students. I
am also very happy to have gained a good understanding in how to
implement Microsofts Excel and Power Point in the classroom. I
fully intend to use these tools in my lesson planning next school
year.
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CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R.
Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals My Successes Used the
Internet in whole class instruction. Used the internet to reinforce
concepts with visuals and concrete examples. Students were able to
clearly identify what activities were required. Provided a richer
selection of resources for my students. I was able to integrate
Excel and Power Point in lesson planning.
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CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R.
Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals My Shortcuts Very
limited access to Technology. Need a computer lab with full access
to internet for whole class instruction at least 2 hours a week. No
access to a screen projection unit. Could have integrated the
richness of the internet in whole class instruction with proper
technology.
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CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R.
Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Student Data and Results
The culminating assignments are represented by the blue, red and
yellow bar. Students were not scored with a grading rubric.
Students were encouraged to complete their assignments. Emphasis,
was not placed in letter grades, but completion of activities and
student participation.
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Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Student Examples Rock
Classification What is on Dirt Experiment 2 Scratch Test Rock Quiz
Rock Puzzle Experiment 1
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Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Mario Sample Experiment
2
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Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Mazio Sample Experiment
2
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Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Chelsea Sample
Experiment 2
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Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Jose Rock
Classification
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Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Mario Rock
Classification
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Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Melisa C. Rock
Classification
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Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Arturo What is On
Dirt
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Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals What is on Dirt Melisa
T.
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Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals What is on Dirt -
Chelsea
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Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Scratch Test -
Arlyn
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Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Scratch Test -
Arturo
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Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Scratch Test - Zack
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Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Joe Rock Quiz
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Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Arlyn Rock Quiz
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Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Karen Rock Quiz
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Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Chris - Rock Puzzle
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Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Melissa C. Rock
Puzzle
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Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Mario Rock Puzzle
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Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Experiment 1 -
Hector
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Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Experiment 1 - Abby
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Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Experiment 1 - Jose
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CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R.
Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Revisions There are
three major changes I made to my lesson, 1.I paired student
activities in groups of three. There was at least one leader
student to keep the group in focus. 2.All students were required to
participate. For the first time, grading was based on participation
and completion of assignments. No letter grades were given.
3.Students participated with teacher in finding Rock related sites
and obtaining more information. Students learned how to use the
internet to find more information.. 4.Totally, revised and changed
the original VIPS science unit.
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CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Esteban R.
Ramirez, Hedrick School Rocks and Minerals Summary I feel very
comfortable with this experience. I used a typical science lesson,
and improved it by integrating technology. For the first time, I
integrated the use of the internet as teaching tool. I was
impressed with the amount of resources and aids the internet can
offer to improve students interest. Nevertheless, even with limited
resources the use of technology can be useful. I hope for the time,
when students will have full access to the internet, and a screen
projector that can make a great visual learning tool.