Ben+Rosch

=Welcome to the integrationequityandinquiry wiki.=

My name is Benjamin Daniel Rosch. I am a fan of learning and music, hence, I like the show "glee." media type="custom" key="3955037" See the clip to the left of this sentence.

=Video Reflection:= I found the video interesting because it addressed the technological literacy of our students. While many of them cannot read or write at grade level, they are leagues ahead of many teachers in their technological abilities. So how do we address the interactivity and rapid sharing of knowledge and insights with students in an effective manner? How do we teach the students intelligent use of technology to aide their understanding of how to use it so it moves beyond "LOL ur gay shackespear!" and into something more substantial. Are we teachers so scared of losing control in the classroom?

= = =Asking Questions:= Feel free to add questions here or ask them directly of Vivian or Cara

= = =Taking Notes:= Use this space to record your notes, observations, and ideas from the day's workshop. Format them in the manner you prefer. Note that you can use auto numbering, bulleted lists, and insert a horizontal line as a divider. Or if you prefer, you can insert a table and take your notes there.

=Identify Pedagogical Issue with Lesson/Unit= Based on this morning's introduction, examine a lesson/unit that you've taught. Identify what the lesson needs, how it supports inquiry based learning and District 279 Key Instructional Strategy.

= = =Taking Notes:= Continue taking notes as we explore the process of updating a lesson/unit.
 * ===List Possible Solutions, Resources, Options=== || ===Describe Issue=== || ===Relate to District 279 Key Instructional Strategies=== || === === ||
 * //Example: Students aren't engaged by traditional lectures// || //Example: Effective Learning Environments// || //Example: Engage students visually while accessing prior knowledge using a slide show made from copyright friendly images or a video from [|TeacherTube].// ||

=Exploring Resources:= As you are exploring resources today, create a resources list below that can come back to as often as you want.
 * ===Resource Title=== || ===Author/Group/Sponsor=== || ===Possible Application=== || ===URL=== || ===How it Supports Inquiry=== || ===District 279 Key Instructional Strategies=== ||

=Rewriting Your Lesson/Unit:= We can't tell you the format to use when writing, but we can provide you with the opportunity, time and resources to begin that work. Likewise, feel free to use this space if you like.

=Create a Rational for Integrating Technology= As a teacher and a learner, it is important to create a statement that explains why you are making this change to your teaching/learning approach. We have created a tool to facilitate this process. If you prefer to write your rational as a statement in paragraph or bulleted list format, feel free. In the workshop we will provide a paper copy to write, but the file is attached here as well as a resource.