What Can I Do With the Laptops in my Classroom?

School Technology Services

Monday, July 25, 2005

Goals for Successful Implementation

Know the “Best Practices”Vary the structureLet them talk (Project-based)Plan

Brainstorm Methods:(Vary the structure)

Let them talk. (Project-based)

http://www.gsn.org/GSH/pr/_cfm/index.cfm

http://www.thinkquest.org http://www.glef.org/foundation/

courseware.php

Assessment

Document results of “before and after” rankings to place in electronic portfolio

For objective criteria, add an answer key, that students can use to compare to their rankings

Rubrics http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php

Homework.

www.intel.com/education (make a favorite)

Choose a collaborative thinking tool (visual ranking or seeing reason)

Register as a teacher (record your info) Make a plan (Use form provided)