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:
- Students use technology to locate, evaluate and collect
information from a variety of sources.
- Students use technology tools to
process data and report results.
- 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
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here - a Great Lesson Plan to try some research: