1.0 Semester Unit

This one semester unit course covers skills and strategies needed for classroom teachers to use computers and computer-related technology to meet curricular goals and professional standards. Included professional standards, classroom management, choosing appropriate software, assessment, teaching strategies and activities, and professional resources. A project-based course: educators will develop materials and strategies to assist in integrating available technology into the curriculum. Software covered - Word, PowerPoint, iMovie, iPhoto, iTunes, Inspiration and United Streaming Video.

Day I

Internet

Searching

Bookmarking

Using graphics

Cut/paste text

Word

Newsletters

Teacher created material

Editing student writing

Inspiration

Create graphic organizers

Integrated diagramming

Outlining

Day 2

PowerPoint

Social studies standards

iMovie