Technology Integration
Technology Link to LMS Website
Technology is one of many tools, which I utilize to achieve broad as well as specific purposes and goals. It is an essential component of addressing the WV COS and and 21st Century Skills.
▪ Provide timely, unlimited access to data and information
▪ Investigate use of computer technology
▪ Examine and explain the impact of technology
▪ Facilitate individualized instruction to maximize student success
▪ Promote higher-level thinking to solve real life problems
▪ Promote learning of basic skills
▪ Respect copyright laws
▪ Facilitate collaborative learning
▪ Promote technology integration
▪ Promote adult, parent and community learning, communication and involvement
▪ Examine technologically based careers
▪ Promote the use of technology in after school programs
Essential skills are addressed through many different avenues:
▪ Use of subject-oriented interactive software with emphasis on basic skills improvement
▪ Use of Power Point presentation to deliver content through visual as well as verbal means
▪ Use of the Internet to promote reading, research skills, and reinforcement of content
▪ Videos that reinforce content delivered
▪ Use of word processors to enhance writing and spelling capabilities
Unique Features:
• PowerPoint presentations are used as class starters in which students answer journal questions.
• Use of MOBIS (Mobile Interactive Whiteboards)
• Use of Glogster an online interactive poster maker
• Students create PowerPoint presentations that showcase their strengths and these presentations are housed on the server and can be accessed from any room in the school.
• PowerPoints are created about different subject matters and our housed on the server and can be accessed from any room in the school.
• Interactive software is used to enhance basic skills and WESTEST scores.
• Technology is used to enhance community involvement through after school programs for students and adults.
• Electronic quiz games are used to reinforce content.
• Interactive tutorials are used to enhance content and for continuing education credits for teachers.
• Students utilize online assessment tests to evaluate their personalities, strengths, weaknesses, and possible career interests.
• Many Internet subscriptions are used at LMS:
Quia.com—teacher maintained web pages, quizzes, games, and tests.
BrainPOP.com- online movies and quizzes
Calendarwiz.com- LMS dates and activiites
Booklet.com
Kahoot it.com
Quizlet.com
Quizizz.com