INTASC+6

=INTASC #6: Integration of Technology / Communication Skills = = =

The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
INTASC 6A | INTASC 6B

 **A. The teacher integrates instructional technology as appropriate to enrich learning opportunities** __What is this artifact?__

I created a [|lesson plan] that incorporated **multiple forms of technology** in order to teach perimeter and area to 3rd grade students at Jeffers Hill Elementary School. Using the document camera, square tiles were projected onto the whiteboard. The students took turns creating shapes with the square tiles and then students would go to the board and find each shape's area and perimeter. Afterwards, the students used the mobile lab and went to a website to practice finding area and perimeter individually.

__How does this artifact demonstrate evidence of your master of the INTASC principle?__

I was able to **integrate multiple aspects of technology** into a lesson successfully. Technology enriched the learning experience for the students by making it **tangible and hands on** for the students. Instead of giving the students graph paper and worksheets, technology allowed the class to use **manipulatives in a whole group setting**. The document camera displayed on the white board made teaching and learning **interactive and accessible for all learners**.

__In what way did this artifact contribute to/relate to positive impact on student learning?__

The lesson was not only more fun, but more **memorable** for students. The students were constantly engaged and curious because of the technology used in the lesson. Using the website on the mobile lab as a review for the students allowed students to learn at a pace appropriate for them. Students who grasped the concept easily could continue onto harder levels, while students struggling could take the time to understand the material at their own pace.

__Where does this artifact fit in the JPTAAR cycle?__

This artifact fits into the **teaching** part of the JPTAAR cycle. The use of technology while teaching lessons can provide a **unique and enhanced learning opportunity for students**. Successfully implementing **appropriate** technology can immensely help students in the classroom.

 **B. The teacher models effective written, oral, and non-verbal communication to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom for ALL students**  This INTASC principle is included within my unit plan.