Technology Integration

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 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.

• Online bell ringers and exit tickets are incorporated for review and reteach.

• Google Drive and One Drive are utilized for Cloud storage.

• Incorporating online Review software such as Blooket.com, Quizlet.com, Quizizz.com, Kahootit.com, Quia.com,etc.

• IReady is incorporated to assist students in Reading and Math.

• Using ClassLink for easy logon to various school apps.

• Using Schoology to post online lessons.

• Utilizing Planbook.com to publish lesson plans.

• 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 state test scores.

• Technology is used to enhance community involvement through after school programs for students and adults.

• Electronic quiz games are used to reinforce content.

• nteractive 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:

1. Quia.com—teacher maintained web pages, quizzes, games, and tests.

2. BrainPOP.com- online movies and quizzes.

3. Calendarwiz.com-school online calendar/

4. Edutyping.com-online keyboarding program