Phases+IV,+V,+VI

__What kinds of instructional methods are needed in light of content objectives and student characteristics?__ I will be using a variety of instructional methods in order to best serve my students. We will be using whole group instruction, group work and individual work. __How can technology best support these methods?__ Technology supports all of these methods well. For whole group instruction I will use powerpoints and SMARTnotebook presentations. Both of these methods keep the students engaged visually. The SMARTnotebook also keeps the students engaged through movement. The students come to the board and manipulate objects and particpate in example problems. For group work we will be using the laptops and the glogster website. The students can work together through the links on the posters and play each other in the games. For individual work the students will be using the laptops again to complete the Senteo quiz online. __How can we prepare students adequately to use technologies?__ We can prepare the students for use of the technologies through introductions before we expect the students to use the technology. To introduce the students to glogster, I would show the students an example of a glogster and how to work their way through the different parts of the poster. So many of our students are technology savvy, I think it is most important to give the students time to "play" with the technology and learn how to use it. Many students get turned off by a teacher trying to give step by step directions of how to use a computer program.
 * Phase 4: Design Integration Strategies**

**Phase 5: Prepare the Instructional Environment** __What equipment, software, media, and materials will I need to carry out the instructional strategies?__ Day 1: I will need a computer with a projector. The students will need their notebooks and textbooks. Day 2: The students will need laptops and headphones. I will need copies of the exit card for students to complete before leaving. Day 3: I will need a computer, SMARTboard and projector. The students will need their notebooks and textbooks. Day 4: I will need a computer, projector and SMARTboard. The students will need textbooks and notebooks. Day 5: The students will need laptops with internet access. I will need a Senteo file for the students to complete the review. __How should resources be arranged to support instruction and learning?__ The SMARTboard should be located in the front of the classroom so that all students can see the board. The SMARTboard should also be located in a place where all students can easily walk to the board to participate. The laptops should be located in the classroom in a place where students can pick them up quickly. When the students are using the laptops they should be placed on the tables so that the teacher can quickly see that the students are on task. __What planning is required to make sure technology resources work well?__ I will need to check to make sure all websites are working before the students arrive for class. I will also need to be sure that my SMARTboard and projector are in working order before class begins. **Phase 6: Evaluate and Revise Integration Strategies** __Determine how you will evaluate your instruction….you won’t be able to carry out the evaluation for this project…but how will you go about evaluating your project?__ I will evaluate my instruction through self reflection and student surveys. At the end of units I typically have the students write down three things they liked about the unit, two things they didn't like and one thing they would change.