TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LESSON PLAN INTRO TO GOOGLE EARTH
Description
Goals
and Objectives
Grade
Level:
K-12
This lesson would be used as a staff development exercise. This lesson is part one of a two part lesson introducing teachers to google earth and how they may decide to use google earth in their subject area.
ISTE NETS FOR TEACHERS ADDRESSED IN THIS LESSON:
TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS. Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts. Teachers: B. demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies. PLANNING AND DESIGNING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND EXPERIENCES. Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology. Teachers: A. design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners. TEACHING, LEARNING, AND THE CURRICULUM. Teachers implement curriculum plans, that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. Teachers: A. facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards. B. use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students. C. apply technology to develop students' higher order skills and creativity. D. manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment. PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice. Teachers: A. use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning. B. continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning.
Content
Areas
Type:
All
Teacher Controlled
Duration
60 minutes
Skills Addressed
File Resources Available
Related Topics & Resources
The ability to integrate technology into exisiting lessons.
By evaluating a curriculum related project created using google earth.
Notes about
the Lesson
Non-Digital
Materials Needed
Digital
Materials Needed
I created this lesson to be used with my faculty members. I have yet to present this to my faculty, so my experiences with this lesson is only in the creation of the lesson itself.
paper, pencil, etc.
Computer, Internet access, Access to Google Earth (this site is blocked in some school districts)
There will be a follow up lesson to this lesson. The follow up lesson will cover the advanced features of google earth and other applications that could be used with google earth