ABC Community School Use of Technology Proposal

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June 27, 2015

Storm Rapone

To Whom It May Concern:

Technology is the way of the world. It is our job to prepare students to become successful
adults in our current day and age. Whether these children will eventually become a cashier,
enroll in the armed forces, or become a CEO of their own corporation, being technology
proficient will be required for whatever career they choose. As stated in Pathway to 21st Century
Skills: A Collaborative Model; Technology in Nevada Schools 2009 2014 Policy makers and
educators must work together to prepare a workforce that can compete. A person needs to be
able to navigate website to apply for almost any job. Computerized cash registers are the basis
for most small businesses. Email is used by companies for automatically recorded conversation
records. Cell phones are used to communicate as widely as, if not more widely than, any home or
business telephone landline.
At ABC Community School, students and teachers alike strive with the use of modern
technologies. Not only has technology become a useful tool in grading and lesson planning, it
has become a necessary component of modern curriculum. Various technological hardware and
software allow students and teachers to explore, create, view, and understand things in ways that
were never previously possible.
The use of grading and record keeping software is necessary for teachers in a modern
classroom. Simple input technologies calculate grades precisely to avoid mathematical scoring
errors, as well as help to save valuable time. The same programs are used to keep records of
students grades, and to make such accessible from any computer with the same software.
Teachers use websites to keep parents and students up-to-date on classroom progress. Seating
charts can be created with ease, and without the waste of any classroom materials.
Comprehensive testing programs which change from student to student can help teachers to
identify learning types.
Catalogues can be used for research in any subject, regardless of a hard copys location.
Databases display information which cannot otherwise be accessed by a student with no
transportation to other libraries. Colorful and interactive images on computers, Smart Boards,
and tablets provide the opportunity for students to see places, objects, and creatures without a
field trip. Visual learners thrive with opportunities to watch videos about classroom subjects.
Children with physical impairments use various programs to complete assignments with
proficiency. Mental impairments and disabilities are aided through the uses of specialized
programs created with each individual condition in mind. Students are able to submit
assignments without paper waste, and are able to ask teachers for help on a safe server afterschool hours. Virtual representations of mathematical problems can show more, and teach more,
than any printed paper ever could.
While reading a paper book, drawing a picture and hands-on experiences will always be
able to teach students better than any other method with many lessons; the same can be said for
technology. Technology in the classroom does not only make basic tasks easier for everyone,
technology can help us to understand things we otherwise could never begin to grasp.

Technology Infused Lesson Plan

Name of lesson: Moon Phase Graphing

Grade Level Appropriateness: 3-5

Technology Content Standard Addressed: ISTE Standards for Teachers, standards 1
and 2. Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity; and design and develop
digital age learning experiences and assessments.
Science Content Standard Addressed: Utilize existing knowledge of lunar phases.
Objective: To reinforce students existing knowledge of Earths lunar phases through
creation of an accurate chart. Students will also practice in digital drawing tools and
program proficiency.
Materials needed to facilitate the lesson: Teacher computer, control panel, overhead
projector, whiteboard, dry erase markers, student computers, Paint program, Inspiration
9 software.
Suggested group size: 15-20
Procedures:
1. Boot up teacher computer and connection overhead projector.
2. Select Overhead Projector on control panel to the right of the computer monitor.
3. Locate and open desktop icon Inspration 9
4. Call for student attention.
5. Explain to students that they will be creating an accurate chart representing the lunar
phases we have learned about in Science.
6. Demonstrate on overhead the steps which will be taken to complete the assignment.
Select Diagram icon from Inspiration Starter menu.
Type Lunar Phases in the Main Idea bubble.
Create 8 new bubbles by selecting RapidFire icon in upper left corner.
Arrange the 8 new bubbles in a circle around the Lunar Phases bubble.
Students are to type the names of each lunar phase in order, in the
corresponding bubbles just placed around the Lunar Phases bubble.
Students will connect each bubble with an arrow by selecting the link icon,
and selecting one bubble and then the next repeatedly until circle is complete,
in a clockwise direction.
Students are responsible for knowing which phase goes where.
Partner work is allowed, however each student must submit his or her own
assignment to receive a grade.
Next, students must change the appearance of each bubble to match with each
phase. The center Lunar Phases bubble must represent Earth.
The appropriate icons can be found under Moon Cycles in the Custom
Libraries folder in the Libraries tab of the Symbols pop-out on the left
side of the page.
It is the students responsibility to know which icon represents which lunar
phase.
Students are to change background of page to black by right-clicking,
following background and selecting black.

 All font colors must be changed to one that is visible on black background by
highlighting text, right-clicking, following font and selecting desired color.
7. Instruct students to save files according to the following steps, while writing each step
on the whiteboard:
1. File
2. Graphics File tab
3. JPEG
4. Save
5. FirstnameLastnameLunarPhases
8. Tell students that they may begin the assignments at their computers.
9. Monitor students to make sure correct steps are being taken, and answer any and all
questions students may have.

Assessment: Students will be graded on accuracy and completion. 1 point will be

awarded for each of the 8 moon phases if it is in proper order by name. An additional
point will be awarded for each of the 8 moon phase icons that is in its proper order by
appearance. 1 point awarded for center icon being labeled correctly. 1 point for center
icon being a clip of Earth. 3 points for the background being changed to black. 1 point for
each of the 9 labels being changed to a visible color. 1 point for each link correctly
placed. A total of 38 points are possible.
Student Sample