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Response Journal

Lesson: Sample 3 (Math) 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami Activity Questions: How does technology enhance the lesson? Could the lesson have worked without the technology? The lesson could have worked without the technology if the instructor provided students will all the information. The Google Earth site provided students with visuals and created a more realistic situation.

What exactly does the technology allow students to do?

Measure the distance tsunami waves traveled to eighteen locations. Google Earth will provide information on when the tsunami arrived to different locations and wave measurments in meters.

What impact does technology use have on the Common Instructional Framework?

This activity adds value and enhances learning outcomes because students are emersed into the realistic situation that occurred on that particular day in those countries. It makes the lesson more authentic and current. This activity can be used as a formative assessment to gage student comprehension and clarify what has been learned. The formative assessment can scaffold questions to reach different learners.

What are the issue (technical, logistical) a teacher would need to consider in order for this lesson to be successful? Skip

How is the learning target supported by the technology use?

The learning target is supported by the technology because students are able to explore real measurements and wave lengths.

How is or could assessment be supported by the technology use? The use of technology supports both collaborative and independent learning and additional opportunities for learners to practice, get feedback, revision, and reflection.