Integration Plus!

• Access to a variety of information sources

• Methods of collecting and recording data

• Storage of images, sound, and text

• Training for publishing and presenting

• Seven Key Areas for Gauging Progress with Integration

• Asking The Right Questions

1. LEARNERS
Are students using technology in ways that deepen their understanding of academic content and advance their knowledge of the world around them?

2. LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
Is the learning environment designed to achieve high academic performance by students?

3.  PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY
Are educators fluent with technology and do they effectively use technology to the learning advantage of students?

4. SYSTEM CAPACITY
Is the entire education system reengineering itself to meet the needs of students in this knowledge-based, global society?

5. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Is the school-community relationship one of trust and respect, and is this translating into beneficial, sustainable partnerships in learning technology?

6. TECHNOLOGY CAPACITY
Are there adequate technologies, networks, electronic resources and support to reach the education system’s learning goals?

7. ACCOUNTABILITY
Is there agreement on what success with technology looks like?
Are there measures in place to track progress and report results?

Links:

Ministry IRP’s

BCTF Resources for Teachers

Berna Jean Porter’s Grappling’s Technology and Learning Spectrum

Edutopia - articles supporting integration

Guide for Educators

Interactive Museum of News

Canadian Newspapers

International Society for Technology in Education

Integration of Technology Strategies

Webquest Writing

Grades 6-8 Social Studies Webquests

Grades 6-8 Math Webquests

Excellent sites for Ancient Civilizations studies

Glanford Middle School Online Resources