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Using Technology to Support Research and Presentation (all)
In this course, participants will explore technology tools and resources that can support research and presentations across all subject areas at the middle and high school levels.
Overview
In this course, participants will explore technology tools and resources that can support research and presentations across all subject areas at the middle and high school levels. Participants will learn about electronic tools to support brainstorming and concept mapping, locating relevant information resources, organizing and analyzing information, and preparing presentations and reports. By the end of the course, participants will have completed a plan that guides students through the research process and includes strategies for integrating technology into each phase of the research process, as well as a rubric for evaluating student presentations.
Goals and Products
This online course will enable participants to:
- Learn about a research process that helps engage students in inquiry and analysis
- Develop strategies for evaluating Internet sources
- Learn the correct ways to cite digital sources and prevent copyright violations
- Assess student research presentations created with multimedia tools
- Develop preliminary plans for a research project, using a topic that participants select for their own classrooms
Format and Requirements
| Session 1 | Introduction and Overview |
| Session 2 | Brainstorming Ideas and Focusing Research Through Questions |
| Session 3 | Locating and Evaluating Relevant Resources |
| Session 4 | Organizing and Integrating Information |
| Session 5 | Producing the Research Report |
| Session 6 | Assessing Student Research Projects |
Prerequisites
This is an introductory course for teachers, technology specialists, curriculum specialists, professional development specialists or other school personnel. Participants are expected to have regular access to computers, and proficiency with e-mail and current web browsers.
Content and Technology Standards
This course, Using Technology to Support Research and Presentation, will help participants meet the ISTE Educational Technology Standards and Performance Indicators for All Teachers, especially Standards II, III, V and VI.
In addition the course will help participants meet the NCTE English language arts standards, especially Standards 7 and 8.
