Using the Promethean System and Webquests in the Classroom

Sally Lewis
Pearson
New Orleans Public Schools
Einstein Charter School
April 21, 2009

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Course Overview

In this workshop, participants will learn about the Promethean Collaborative Classroom. They will look at various tools, specifically Webquests, and uses; review, analyze, and respond to teacher-generated lessons using the Promethean tools; and begin to think about ways to use the system in their own classrooms.

Workshop Objectives By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Identify the advantages of integrating this tool (Promethean System and Webquests) in the curriculum
• Begin looking at Webquests that incorporate the Promethean system into the classroom
• Participate in evaluating Webquests

Evidence of Learning

Participants will evaluate an Louisiana standards-based Webquest that incorporates Promethean Collaborative Classroom Tools.

ISTE NETS Standards Addressed by Workshop

In completing this workshop, teachers will:

• Demonstrate introductory knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts related to technology (as described in the ISTE National Education Technology Standards for Students).
• Plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment.
• Use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
• Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning.
• Webquest.org

Subject Area	Elementary	Middle	High School
English/Language Arts	Shipwreck Island Adventure	The Student Chronicles	Lord of the Flies
Math	Roller Coaster Designer	Extreme Sports WebQuest	Geometry in Real Life
Science	Is There Really Water on the Moon?	Cracking Dams	El Nino or El No-No
Foreign Language	Our Vacation to France	Bon Voyage	Un Jour a Paris
Art	Ms. Fernandez's ArtQuest	Art Exhibit!	Gallery of Art-i-facts
Music	The Mozart Connection	Patriotic Themes in Country Music	African-American Music History
Physical Education/Health	Chocolate Chip Cookies: To Eat or Not to Eat	Help Keep Your Classmates Healthy	GE Foods: Friend or Foe
History/Social Studies	Colonial American Art	Acts of Parliament	Gettysburg: A Personal Journal

Activity: Webquest Evaluation
Select a webquest from your content area and evaluate.

1. What kind of technology was used?
2. Does the use of technology help students be more productive or make the product more efficient?
3. Does the use of technology enrich and extend student learning?
4. Does the use of technology help support instructional goals?
5. Would the webquest produce high-quality student work?
6. Do you think the use of technology increased student motivation?
7. How could this webquest be improved?

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