Computers in the Classroom Judy Arzt, Ph.D., Saint Joseph College, CT Application Project: Choice 2
Faculty page Syllabus Assignments Schedule Reference Books Ideas for Application Project Application Project: Choice 1 Email: jarzt@sjc.edu	Purpose and Background The purpose of this project is to integrate computers effectively into your teaching using a tool program (e.g., Excel, KidPix Deluxe, Publisher, MapMaker Toolkit, Diorama Designer, Timeliner, Community Construction Kit, Storybook Weaver, Graph Club, Graph Master Geometer's Sketchpad, Neighborhood Map Machine, Rainforest Designer, Inspiration, Kidspiration, Ultimate Writing and Creativity Center, Graph Master, SuperPrint, a blog or wiki, or moviemaking or multimedia program, like PhotoStory or iMovie ). Evaluation This assignment allows for a wide range of responses, though specific criteria will be applied to evaluate all students' work. These criteria are Evidence of successful implementation of the technology in the classroom (written lesson plan, written or poster directions used with students, samples of student work collected in a folder*, portfolio, or other appropriate means)  Demonstrated insights into how the software can be used in a teaching situation (e.g., explanation/demonstration for our class). * Student products would be an ideal way to demonstrate that you have implemented the software in your teaching.
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