This Module will help Teachers develop a definition of effective technology integration to engage students. After reviewing and evaluating a variety of effective technology integration strategies, Teachers will explore online and site-specific resources to be integrated into lessons. 

Outcomes:

• Be able to define “Tech Rich Lessons”.
• Identify and define effective use of technology.
• Evaluate a lesson, stating the criteria the lesson meets and one way to improve the quality and effectiveness of the lesson.
• Modify or write a lesson plan that meets the criteria for effective technology use.
• Share a lesson plan with the group, and use criteria to evaluate that lesson.

Agenda:

• Introduction
• Define “Tech Rich Lessons”
• Introduce TIM/SAMR Models, Look at Examples,  and Compare/Contrast the Two Models
• Evaluate a Lesson Plan
• Modify/Create a Tech Rich Lesson
• Share with Peers
• Wrap Up and Close