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Connecticut Teacher Technology Competencies –
Professional Development Opportunities : Computer Technology
2002-2003


Title: Incorporating the Computer into your classroom

Workshop Description:  This course will teach you how to routinely and efficiently use online tools for information for research.  It will help you select and apply technology tools and help you decide what tool is best for locating information.  The course will also touch upon fradulent sites and show you ways to detect sites presenting bad information.  We will use various search engines and learn ways to sort through the information. 





Prerequisites: None

Duration: 8 contract hours

Who should attend: K - 12 teachers



Framing Question:  How do I look for a information on a specific topic and know if my information is good information?


 
Competencies:   COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY COMPETENCY STANDARDS FOR STUDENTS
                            CONTENT STANDARD 5: TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH TOOLS

Objectives:
  1. Students use technology to locate, evaluate and collect information from a variety of sources.
  2. Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
  3. Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.




Presented by:  Stacia Nicholson
Date / Location: March 2005 - Trumbull High School


Click here - a Great Lesson Plan to try some research: