Technology in Louisiana Classrooms

Louisiana Center for Educational TechnologyProfessional development in technology for:Classroom teachersAdministrators SchoolDistrict State

Technology in Louisianas Classrooms Classroom Use Student UseTeacher Use Improve student learning and achievement.

Sicily Island High SchoolEnglish class students produce video to analyze and interpret poetry. Portray visually a poem. Organize video shots.Organize graphically with Inspiration software.

Teaching with TechnologyFor teachers and students FunExcitingMotivatingNew How? Teachers learned through online workshops.

Parenthood Education ClassStudents produce a television commercial about teenage pregnancy. Gather facts online.Brainstorm to distributeinformation. Write and produce video.

Elementary School in WashingtonScience class students use the Internet to learn about invertebrates. Work in groups.Find information online. Create animal picture posters.

Professional Development WorkshopsTeachers and administrators learn to:Use computers to enhance lesson plans.Teach with a computer. Incorporate computers into the classrooms.

Louisiana Virtual Classroom ProjectThrough the Louisiana Center for Educational Technology, Louisiana Department of Education is piloting the Louisiana Virtual Classroom Project.

Teachers in this project conduct their classes online, utilizing technology and the Internet.Students are from all over the state.

Many High SchoolTwo teachers are a part of the Louisiana Virtual Classroom Project. Computer Science Write programs. Refer online and textbook. Post question and answer. World History Use web tools. Post assignments. Read, reply and interact.

Virtual Classroom: Online LearningAdvantages: No time or distance limits. Reaches all students. Classroom discussion.Intellectual environment.Honest feedback.

W. J. Gay Middle SchoolStudents use technology for: Science Social StudiesArtHistory

W. J. Gay Middle SchoolStudents use technology for: ResearchSlide productionGraphicsResults: sharing knowledge and learning more.

Minden High SchoolStudents learn about literary eras, using online resources. Research poetry usingGaleNet. Get facts. Write a poem.Use a tune to sing it.

Ridgecrest SchoolStudents create multimedia presentation foran American History lesson.Research online. TimelinePowerPoint Presentation Graph and/or mapResources and summary.

Ridgecrest SchoolBenefits: Work at their pace. Finish product.Impact positively on learning.Take steps.Access main ideas. Absorb information.

Dolby Elementary SchoolStudents used digital cameras to create language arts lesson. Use online resources. Answer speech questions. Write illustrative sentences. Take photos. Place into PowerPoint.

New Iberia Senior High SchoolStudents learn computer repair skills, using donated computers. They repair, refurbish, and put them to use in classrooms.

Bossier High SchoolStudents created a website, using their skills learned at Thinkquest. Use professional tools. Use their knowledge. Teach their peers. Use the web as a learning tool.

Briarfield AcademyThinkquest students created a website about the Louisiana State Cotton Museum. Thinkquest provided: Training Tools Mentoring

Louisiana ClassroomsTechnology: integral to learning. Students MotivatedEngaged FocusedTeachersSuccess of technology Professional development

National Technology InstitutionsMacro Polo Website InitiativeClassroom planning materials.Expert websites. Powerful search engines.Valuable resources and content. Making Connections ProjectTechnology instructional materials.

Lead Tech InitiativeSchool principals and district superintendents.Instructional technology understanding.Total school improvement.Student learning increased.

Technology in ClassroomsStudents are engaged and learning.Teachers feel successful. Lesson are rich in contentProfessional opportunities for all educators. Technologies are used to fullest potential.

Since 1998, Louisiana students have improved in every measure of studentachievement.