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Discovery Education, netTrekker, and Inspiration
M I D D L E SC H O O L D I ST R I C T M O D I F I E D W E D N E SD AY
F E B R UA RY 2 N D , 2 0 1 1
Integrating Technology Tools to Enhance Relevance, Motivation,
and Engagement
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Objectives for Today’s Session
Explore ways in which technology tools can enhance the relevancy of Manatee Core Curriculum, increasing student motivation and engagement.
Highlight three District Technology Resources available to teachers: netTrekker, Inspiration, and Discovery Education.
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Technology & Learning
2010-2011 School District of Manatee County: Strategic Plan
Technology and Learning Strategy:We will transform the teaching, learning, and operational environments by maximizing the effective use of technology throughout the system so all students and employees will achieve our district mission.
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Integration of Technology Tools Can Enhance…
Relevance of CurriculumStudent EngagementStudent Motivation
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Technology Tool Tour
Guiding Questions
What are the similarities among these three resources?
What are the differences among these three resources?
How might you use these three tools to make your content more relevant, engaging or motivating?
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Discovery Education and Social Studies
Assyrian Warfare Discovery Education Primary Resource Link
Ancient Civilizations Video Clip
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Directed Grade Level Exploration
Meet by Grade LevelSelect One of the Technology Tools we have
overviewedExplore the technology tool you select for a
resource that would enhance the relevance, student motivation and engagement of a Core Curriculum lesson you will be teaching.
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Directed Department Exploration
Return to your department teams.Share the resource you explored and how you
believe it would enhance the relevance of the content being taught in the core curriculum lesson you selected and increase student engagement and motivation.