MTTS+Standard+5


 * MTTS Standard 5: Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction**

Design, implement and assess learning experiences that incorporate use of technology in the curriculum-related instructional activity to support understanding, inquiry, problem-solving, communication or collaboration.
 * Outcome**:


 * Indicators:**
 * Assess students' learning/ instructional needs to identify the appropriate technology for instruction.
 * Evaluate technology materials and media to determine their most appropriate instructional use.
 * Select and apply research-based practices for integrating technology into instruction.
 * Use appropriate instructional strategies for integrating technology into instruction.
 * Select and use appropriate technology to support content-specific student learning outcomes.
 * Develop an appropriate assessment for measuring student outcomes through the use of technology.
 * Manage a technology-enhanced environment to maximize student learning.


 * Standard 5 Artifact:**
 * Reflection:**

Technology in the classroom is a must these days. There are so many ways to enhance the curriculum by using the internet, or other technological devices. For this assignment I was able to take a pre-existing Lesson plan and enhance it with some technology touches. By using the internet I was able to find some interactive websites that are both kid friendly and easy to use. These sites could be used individually by the child or used as a whole group activity. These days, with the use of Smart Boards, it has become so much easier to utilize the internet in a whole group setting. Teacher are able to create activities on their computers and then project it onto the big screen, as well as projecting webpages. There are just so many things a teacher is able to do to enhance his/her teaching. Technology really can be added to the list of how to differentiate ones teaching style. We have learned throughout our schooling that differentiation is the key to success, well technology used as differentiation really is. All I can say is endless possibilities.