Curriculum+Integration 

=Curriculum Integration Online Investigations: = = Important things to note about the integration of technology into the curriculum: =

Essential Questions to keep in mind as you explore software, web 2.0 tools, apps and resources.

 * Who is the learner? Examine activity characteristics that match learning styles, accommodate student diversity and satisfy curriculum demands.
 * What target learning areas did you identify that could be supported by “x”?
 * What tools did you find that might provide dynamic learning opportunities?
 * How might the features of the tool support specific learner needs? Can they be customized?
 * Does the tool: Facilitate both teacher and learner control? Encourage flexible and risk-free learning? Allow for multi-sensory learning?
 * What strategies for technology integration did you notice?
 * Do you notice any barriers to use in the classroom?

=1. Explore models for technology integration: SAMR and TPACK =

=SAMR model of technology integration (Substitute, Augment, Modify, Redefine) - Dr. Ruben Puentendura = = =

[] media type="youtube" key="us0w823KY0g" width="560" height="315" SAMR by Dr. Ruben Puentendura []

Blog post by Carl Hooker about the SAMR Model: [] ** TPACK model of technology integration (Technology, Pedagogy, Content Knowledge): Mishra and Koehler **



[|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FagVSQlZELY]

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[|http://www.tpack.org/]

3)Answer Discussion prompt in Edmodo:
After you complete these investigations in class and independently, go to the Edmodo discussion group and post your thoughts to this prompt:


 * What are some real world barriers to technology integration? How would you coach others around these barriers?