Class+9-February+8


 * Agenda**
 * 1) Questions?
 * 2) Discuss Readings: Digital Natives
 * 3) Work on Benchmarks


 * Reading **

Essential Questions
 * What three features inherent in interactive whiteboards have a statistically significant relationship with student achievement?
 * Marzano found 23% of classes did better without using interactive whiteboards. What were the potential pitfalls identified by examining this result?
 * What suggestions does Marzano give to ensure that interactive whiteboards are used effectively?
 * According to the vignette at eth beginning of the Lacina article, what are the pitfalls of schools receiving new technologies like interactive whiteboards?
 * What shortcoming regarding interactive whiteboards do both of these articles address?
 * What are the pros and cons listed by Lacina?
 * What is the “novelty effect” of technology?
 * According to Lacina, what should be the main emphasis of using interactive whiteboards in your classroom?


 * Objectives **
 * **Objective ** || **Assignment ** ||
 * 1. Students will explore real-world issues and solve authentic problems using digital tools and resources || Students will create a WebQuest to teach Ky Core Content. ||
 * 2. Students will design relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity || Students will create a WebQuest using PowerPoint to teach Ky Core Content. ||
 * 3. Students will customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources || Students will create a WebQuest using PowerPoint to teach Ky Core Content. ||
 * 4. Students will demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations. || Students will create a WebQuest using PowerPoint to teach Ky Core Content. ||
 * 5. Students will communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats. || Include your email on your WebQuest. ||
 * 7. Students will advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology. || Student will select appropriate sites for their WebQuest. ||
 * 8. Students will address the diverse needs of all learners. || Students will provide assessment options and extend the lesson for diverse learners. ||
 * <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;">9. Students will evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning. || <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;">Course Readings ||
 * <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;">9. Students will evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning. || <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;">Course Readings ||