This past week in class we had a more indepth discussion on the LoTi levels. Prior to class we had to take a survey in the LoTi Lounge to help determine our levels of technology use. My current LoTi level was a 3 for Infusion - I hope after this class I will be able to improve my level of technology implementation. My Personal Computer Use intensity level was a 6. I was not surprised by this as I teach in a computer lab and use computers every day. My Current Instructional Practices intensity level was a 3. I'm not sure if I completely understand this particular area, but if I am thinking in the right direction I should working on improving my CIP level.
As I worked on the web page examples assignment I found it hard to find lessons using technology that were related to my area without just using programs like Microsoft Office, for example. I found myself using lessons that focused on other subject areas, such as history and science, that used different types of technology to complete the assignment. I think it would actually be a good way to do cross-curricular work in my business education computer lab.
I have at least one idea for a cool tool demo. Every year I use a career website with my 8th grade students that allows them to take a personality test and then it matches their personalities with careers. The students are then able to view and research different careers. Then it lets the students create a car and drive down a highway with career questions and other information. It's called "Drive of Your Life" and the website is www.driveofyourlife.org.
At this point I am not sure about project ideas. I really don't have any idea which way to even go with this yet. I am continuing to think about this issue and hope to have something soon. Wish me luck!
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Sounds like you're thinking hard about your project! Could you incorporate having students make a PowerPoint about a career? Or even make a Webquest that has students explore various aspects of careers- salary, duties, education, etc? I'm sure there's tons of stuff you could figure out!
ReplyDeleteI, too, was surprised at some of my results for the questionnaire.
I found myself looking at different subjects too on the webpage examples assignment. I actually found a couple of good cross-curricular projects too, even math and social studies (who knew!). To piggy-back off of Sarah, if you choose to do something with careers you can research the education/salaries then maybe incorporate general life budgeting using Excel (yay for math!). They can research apartment costs, food, gas in that area, etc. Then using the career salary they researched, try to balance their budget. Just some ideas...
ReplyDeleteI think that your cool tool is such a great idea! My teacher in middle school did something like that and it is one of the only projects that I really remember from those days. I think that what Lance mentioned about taking it a step further with Excel is an excellent idea and a great way to incorporate more "cognitive tools" into your lesson. I'm excited to see how that goes!
ReplyDeleteI think you can be really creative and find ways to enhance your business education class by integrating technology. Not for the sake of integrating the knowledge but for the sake of your students learn more effectively. Have students work on the drive your life is an excellent way to integrate it. How about students create their own activity to go with the objective of the lesson. Of course granted that students have just-in-time instructions and a decent understanding of the subject matter. Great, Richard!
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