Enhancing Instruction through Technology Integration

This workshop provides K-12 educators with a deep understanding for how technology can be used as a tool for differentiating instruction, and prepares them to use technology in the support of differentiation in the classroom to positively impact student learning.

OUTCOMES: By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Identify ways to differentiate instruction
• Discuss why data is a crucial component of differentiation and how tools are available to collect and interpret this valuable data
• Create a lesson that effectively uses technology to differentiate instruction and learning

TARGET AUDIENCE:

K-12 Educators, District Facilitators, Coaches, Instructional Technology Specialists / Coordinators

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 25

This in-depth, content-driven workshop helps K-12 educators integrate interactive whiteboards into the curriculum. Participants will look at various tools and uses; review, analyze, and respond to lessons using the tools; and begin to think about ways to effectively integrate any or all of the tools in their own classroom. The workshop will be customized for the whiteboards available in your school and for the content areas represented by the participants. An online diagnostic tool, used to evaluate current skill levels, is available for further customization.

OUTCOMES: By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Create or modify a learner-centered, technology-rich lesson using an interactive whiteboard
• Identify product specific tools and resources available for curriculum integration in identified content areas
• Explore online resources available for curriculum integration
• Engage in thoughtful discourse related to effective technology integration

TARGET AUDIENCE:

K-12 Educators, District Facilitators, Coaches, Instructional Technology Specialists / Coordinators

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 25