Lesson Plans

We are in the process of developing a lesson plan that integrates technology. Our class has discussed learning standards and technology standards. I have developed numerous lesson plans in previous classes, and I feel like I have a thorough understanding of how to write a lesson plan. I have also had experience with supporting my lesson plans with state standards. However, it was interesting to learn that there are technology standards for children in Pre-K up to high school. In class we also learned about the ABCD's of writing effective objectives. The extra practice activities we completed in class were beneficial to me because I have always felt writing the objectives of a lesson plan are one of the most difficult parts. The acronym ABCD stands for Audience, Behavior, Condition, and Degree. Simplifying objectives to these terms helped me to better understand the purpose of an objective. I now feel I can successfully write an effective objective for a lesson plan.

I believe integrating technology into lesson plans will help me to better accommodate to children's various learning styles. Prior to this course I have been skeptical about using technology in a classroom setting. I now, however, have discovered appropriate strategies for incorporating technology into the classroom. I hope and expect the skills I am learning in this class will significantly affect my teaching strategies and future lesson plans.