Basic+Guidelines+for+Using+Technology

=Guidelines for Developing Technology Projects=

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Before using technology you need to consider some guidelines for yourself and your students. While we would like to see you stretching yourself a bit to gain further exposure to the media and tools available, consider the following factors when designing technology projects:======

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3. **Evaluate literature and research**. Who is doing what? What is working? What are the obstacles? What technologies are students uing for personal or academic tools? Do they support educational objectives?======

8. **Determine project assessment**. How will you assess student learning? How will you assess mastery of technology?
=Characteristics of a Good Technology Project=

1. Projects and technology use are focused on core concepts, content standards, and curriculum. 2. Academic and technology skills are integrated. 3. Collaboration is encouraged. 4.Problem solving skills and writing are applied to authentic problems. 5. Technology skills are contextualized. 6. Expectations are clearly outlined.