PD 10: Elementary Grades: Integrating Technology in the Classroom

Create high quality technology-based lessons for the Elementary Grades. Explore the basics and examine ways to utilize technology in the elementary classroom. Learn classroom management strategies, software evaluation, the use of the Internet and curriculum resources. Other topics include how to implement technology and Internet/Web activities into instructional units and the creation of technology-enhanced lesson plans.

Integrating Technology in the Elementary Classroom

Topic 1: Technology Integration
Topic 2: Classroom Management
Topic 3: The Internet in the Elementary Classroom

Evaluating Educational Software and Integrating the Internet

Topic 4: Types of Educational Software
Topic 5: Software Evaluation
Topic 6: Safety on the Internet
Topic 7: Evaluating Websites

Exploring Teacher and Student Resources

Topic 8: Teacher Resources on the Internet
Topic 9: Student Resources on the Internet

Evaluating and Developing Technology-Enhanced Lesson Plans for the Elementary Classroom

Topic 10: Evaluate Technology-Enhanced Lesson Plans
Topic 11: Develop a Technology-Enhanced Lesson Plan