Constructive Learning | Adaptation Level

Subject: Social Studies

Objectives

• Students will decide if the colonists should declare independence or remain loyal to the king.
• Students will choose a technology to present their information.

Procedure

• Students will decide if they support the colonists decision for independence or if they should remain loyal to the king.
• Students will decide how they choose to present their views using technology.
• Students will use technology to create a presentation and then share it with the class.

Technology Present

• Laptops
• Inspiration
• PowerPoint
• Hot Potatoes Software
• Notebook Software

Grade Level: 3-5

Note: The TIM is about teaching, not technology. The placement of a lesson on the TIM is based entirely on the teaching practices demonstrated in the lesson and not on the specific technology employed. Effective pedagogy is our concern, not whether the tech involved is the latest, greatest, or most expensive. In fact, most of the sample videos were recorded some time ago as part of the original development of the Technology Integration Matrix. As you view these videos, focus on the teaching practices. When using the TIM-O to observe a lesson, remember that you can display the detailed indicators by clicking the tab on the right if you are completing a Matrix-based observation or are reviewing the TIM profile of a question-based lesson. The TIM Tools Admin Guide contains additional suggestions for observing a lesson and developing a TIM profile.

Video Reference Number: 1092