Transcript 2004 2005 TCEA Presentation

Using the Internet to Maximize
Instruction Time
Ronnie Yeatts
Computer facilitator
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
http://cfbstaff.cfbisd.edu/yeattsr/
Being Proactive
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Classroom Expectations
Behavior Plans/Contracts
Calendars
Tutorial schedule
Upcoming events/projects
Project examples
Rubrics/expectations
Daily assignments (if absent or lost)
Notes (example using Mimio)
Handouts
Enforcing Learning
• Examples and/or lessons accessible
through the Internet 24/7
• Post selected projects on the web for
reinforcement.
• Promote good work by posting student
projects, rewarding students who do an
excellent job of learning and teaching.
• Provide opportunities to expand
• Alternative sites for learning (textbooks)
Provide study opportunities
• Post a review sheet
• Post “mock” or previous test
• Post interactive “test” or games to review
important facts or links to those sites.
• Answers to previous homework or test
Promote Parent Involvement
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Parents will know what’s expected
Parents will know what’s due
Parents will know how you graded
Parents will be able to contact you more
easily
• Parents will know when tutorials are
• Parents will be involved in their child’s
learning
Make Learning Fun
• Find websites that make learning fun.
• Pictures of field trips with examples.
(virtual or real)
• Class pictures of students on tasks.
Great Examples
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Mrs. Prine (8th grade US History)
Mr. Trout (7th grade Texas History)
Mr. Rose, Mr. Trulsson (8th grade Science)
Mr. Ricken (7th grade Science)
Ms. Brown (6th grade Math)
Ms. Waite (8th grade Spanish)
Mimio notes example
Questions???