Part 5
Teaching with ICFC
Part 5
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Slide 1
Classroom Realities
• Physical Resources
Computers, software, peripherals
• Grade and Functioning Level
Motor skills, attention span, intellectual
development
• Teaching Style
Teacher-centered, student-centered
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Slide 2
Adapting to Different
Classroom Situations
Teacher-Centered
Student-Centered
Class
Group
Student
Class
Group
Student
computer computers computers computer computers computers
K-2
Shapes
3-5
Breakfast
6-8
Wolves
9-12
Amistad
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Slide 3
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Grades K-2
I’ve Seen That Shape Before
Grades 3-5
Hey, Mom! What’s for Breakfast?
Illuminations
http://illuminations.nctm.org/lesson
plans/prek-2/shape/index.html
EconEdLink
www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.cfm?
lesson=EM41
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Grades 6-8
Yellowstone Wolves
Grades 9-12
Who Was Cinque?
Science NetLinks
www.
www.sciencenetlinks.com/Lessons.cf
m?DocID=78
EDSITEment
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_pl
an.asp?id=308
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Slide 5
Class Planning Lab
• Choreographer
Managing the classroom space
• Conductor
Coordinating classroom activities
• Master of Ceremonies
Keeping students intellectually engaged
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Slide 6
Student Handouts
• Directions
• Chart
• Questions
• Activity
• Visual Organizer
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• Checklist
• Outline
• Worksheet
• Scenario
• Report Form
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Slide 7
Class Preparation
• Shortcuts
Bookmarking, downloading, multiple windows
• Precautions
Broken links, tech support
• Planning
Student handout, discuss in advance
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Slide 8
Classroom Management
• Policy
Rules, procedures, care for equipment
• Focus
Mouse on monitor, screen shields, coded notes
• Coordination
Student roles, turn-taking, back-up plan
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• Seal
of Approval
Content endorsed by leading educational
organizations
• Expert
Review
Content that is accurate, up-to-date,
unbiased and appropriate for students
• Standards-Based
Content that supports national curriculum
standards
• Classroom-Ready
Content that meets teachers’ needs
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Who’s Who in the MarcoPolo Poster?
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