Using+New+Technology+In+The+Classroom



__Using New Technology in the Classroom __
===This week we as a grade level will take on the task of incorporating two new technological devices or aides throughout instruction. We are to describe our use and provide any input or recommendations on how to use these devices or aides effectively. ===

__ Timeline for Incorporation __
__ : __ Note day 1 begins September 17,2009 __Day 1-2__: Brainstorm possible uses for technology instruction __Day 3__: Incorporate device 1 "test run" __Day 3__ : Report to Wiki with overall intial feeling about the "test run" __Day 4__: Second day of incorporation "revised run" __Day 5__ : Discuss overall feelings about device (best practices or instructional strategies) at grade level meeting __Day 6__: Incorporate 2nd device in instruction __Day 6__: Report overall feelings on Wiki __Day 7__ : "Second run" with new technological device __Day 8__: Incorporate the technology device you used in at least 2 lessons or the upcoming week __Day 9__: Discuss this integration in your lesson plan with grade level an insructional coaches at planning meeting.