13. Define
Technolog
y.
Define
Technolog
y.
How does
an iPad
meet a
need or
want?
How does
an iPad
meet a
need or
want?
Why do we use
coal to generate
electricity when
cleaner methods
exist?
Why do we use
coal to generate
electricity when
cleaner methods
exist?
Discuss the teacher-student ‘probing’ process. This would be a good place to use a clicker system. Pretest data could be used to gauge student progress.
Show a short section of each video.
Students see and manipulate products addressed in the videos. Understanding means greater appreciation or ownership.
Students view pictures helping them develop a definition of technology. State the definition following the page scroll.
Students used Wallwisher to apply what they have learned about technology. View the starter post and a student example. This tool was somewhat unreliable. It is important to have a good backup plan.
Previewing the upcoming Extending & Refining activity. Atari 2600 versus Xbox360 Elite = Localized versus Globalized
Highlight the glossary instructions and example entry.
Display the rubric and use it to evaluate the student glossary entry. Students work with a partner to evaluate and calculate final grade.
Students receive questions on tickets they must answer in order to complete the lesson. Students are asked what they liked about the lesson and what they would change.
Here are other projects pursued during the web 2.0 pilot. Students learned about Google SketchUp via online tutorials. Moodle forum questions were used to gauge competency. Students also watched a video and answered forum questions about soldering basics. A next logical step would be to have students Jing a tutorial for other students to lean how to solder, SketchUp, etc..
Show the video last. There are so many different green technology initiatives going on in the world today. Students need to learn about this information to remain competitive in a global job market. Smart energy consumption starts at home. Students need to learn about energy systems in their own home and how best to manage this environment. Study has mostly taken place at the local level. It’s time to start reaching out to other students and start sharing our knowledge with them. Tech Ed needs a blog where students wanting to learn more can connect with and learn from one another.
