2. Essential Questions
• Why connect technology with
Learning-focused Schools
philosophy?
• How can we connect technology
to the different seven steps in
Learning-focused Schools lesson
plans?
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3. Why connect technology with
Learning-focused Schools philosophy?
• Interest students
• Engage students
• Inspire students
• Empower students
• Motivate students
• Deliver differentiated instruction
• Scaffold with technology
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4. How can we connect technology to the different seven
steps in Learning-focused Schools lesson plans?
• Multimedia applications
• Mindmapping
• Publishing tools
• Content creation tools
• Support tools
• Innovation tools
• Organization tools
• Learning tools
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5. How can we connect technology to the different seven
steps in Learning-focused Schools lesson plans?
• Appeal to millennial learners
• Develop 21st literacies
• Teach outside the box
• Integrate technology transparently
• Integrate technology seamlessly
• It’s all about the task ~ NOT the tool
• Teach digital citizenship
• Create effective & efficient information managers
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6. Connect Technology to Standards
• PA State standards
• NETS for Students
• SAS alignment to
Standards
• 21st Century Skills
