Professional Development Online Module_iLightBulb

Title: iLightBulb: Integrating Technology...that Works!

Writer: Rita McGlothin Simmons
Webquest Description: An interactive course that is designed to show simple ways of
how to integrate technology on a school administrative level and a classroom instructor
level.
Audience: Teachers, Media Specialists and Administrators
Course Objectives:
To enlighten school administrators about free and easy technological tools that can be
integrated school-wide
To equip classroom instructors and support personnel with technological tools which
can be integrated into core subjects
To provide school personnel with strategies, demonstrations and resources on how to
daily integrate cores subjects and technology
Introduction: Many classroom teachers and school administrators desire to integrate
technology in the school, however they do not know where to start. This online module
is designed to provide you with an informational overview of how to integrate simple,
easy, free and inexpensive technological tools into your classroom and school.
Tasks: The participant will open the iLightBulb Keynote or PPT presentation. You will
follow the prompts and activities on each slide of the presentation. Remember, it is
interactive, therefore, you will need to digitally respond to the links and/or questions.
Remember, this is a self-paced, online module.
Process: Now that you have made the decision to enlighten yourself about how to
integrate technology, it is time to complete the process.
Step One: Brainstorm with Padlet Activity; Padlet is a Web 2.0 tool that allows your students or
participants to respond in the form of digital post-it notes to a wall.
Step Two: Take note of the Agenda and Resources Quick Sheet; you will need it as you complete this
online module. You may want to download the document and save it to your hard drive.
Step Three: Read slides 4, 5, and 6. Upon completion of Slide 6, click on the link provided and explore
the Technology Integration Matrix.
Answer the following question and post your answer on the Padlet. How can this Florida-based matrix be
modified to address your schools or states technology integration needs?
Step Four: Slide 7 and Slide 8 show a specific level and degree of Technology Integration. Watch the
video and notice how the instructor integrates technology with his math class and concept of adding
and subtracting fractions. How can your school use the same equipment and tools to foster
collaborative learning? Post your answer and thoughts to the Padlet.
Step Five: Slide 9 has a survey created through Poll Everywhere. Poll Everywhere is a quick survey
tool that allows you to poll your audience before, during or after the assignment. If you desire to check
for understanding, this is a free technological tool for you. Please use your phone or log on to the poll
via the web. Answer the question posted on the Poll. Your response will be captured and sent to the
instructor.

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Step Six: Slide 10 and Slide 11 provides the reason why we integrate technology school-wide and in
our classrooms. Differentiation and various learning styles should be addressed in order to maximize
learning. Click on the following link to see the power of technology in Real-time: http://pennystocks.la/
internet-in-real-time/
Step Seven: Slide 12 and Slide 13 gives you the How? of integrating technology. These slides
contain screenshots of various inexpensive or free tools that have the potential to propel your school in
Tech Savvy status. Cut and paste at least 3 of the links into your browser to explore the benefits of
these technological tools.
Step Eight: Slide 14 shows a sample lesson where the instructor has integrated more than one
technological tool with a Social Studies-Economics lesson. Go to the following Google sites address
and download this or any other lesson.
Step Nine: Please complete the Survey Monkey survey on slide 16. Your responses will be captured
and sent to the instructor, anonymously.

Evaluation: Survey Monkey Survey (#1-5 questions completion)

Conclusion: Now that you have completed this online module, it is time for you to
select one technological tool from this presentation that you are going to integrate
starting this week. What is the tool and how will you integrate it? Please post your
answer to the Padlet wall.
Resources: Slide 17 is the Resource Page
Instructors Contact Information:
Rita McGlothin Simmons
mcglothin@gmail.com
Twitter: @RLmcglothin