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Response Journal

Lesson: Questions: How does technology enhance the lesson? Could the lesson have worked without the technology? The technology provides students with a connection to the curriculum that is not a textbook and is interactive. This may be effective with some students, but not others. It is unclear to us how technology enhances the lesson, other than providing the students with that different connection to materials. We believe that the degree to which technology enhances the lesson depends on the guided work that the students are given to accompany the websites.

We believe that the lesson could work without the technology, with effective written materials, slides, and handouts.

What exactly does the technology allow students to do? Interact with animations and see models of plate tectonic processes.

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

Technology may enhance teacher scaffolding depending on the time available for this during the period. Similarly, questioning may also be enhanced by the technology. We believe the technology could enhance collaborative group work if applied effectively. It is difficult to tell from the amount of detail provided in the lesson plan. The impact on writing to learn depends on the quality of the questions provided by teacher. Classroom talk will be enhanced because all of the students will have a shared experience to frame conversations.

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 of understanding basic concepts is supported by the technology as the students use the technology to investigate the concepts. The degree of supports on the effectiveness of the questions. The other two learning targets (working with small groups and working in teams) don't require the technology.

How is or could assessment be supported by the technology use? Assessment would be supported if the websites have quizzes or tests as part of their information. Other than that, we did not see any connection to the technology and assessment.