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Journal Articles

Please save this as an ongoing word file named "journal" 
(.doc if you are using a Mac)  For each entry make a clear break from the prior entry 
and copy the information for the week at the beginning.

1.  Turner, L. (2003). "Computer Technology 101" Volume 30, Issue 9, Page 06 http://www.iste.org/LL/30/9/06t/index.cfm

• These resources will help you throughout the semester be sure to backflip 
  them 

• Visit at least one site in five of the ten sections.

• List each section title and website you choose to visit and summarize what 
  you find on the link.

• Explain why you chose this particular section.

2.  Lemke, C. (2003). “Standards for a Modern World: Preparing Students for Their 
Future” Volume 31, Issue 1, Page 06

http://www.iste.org/LL/pdfs/index.cfm?sku=31106l

• What are 21st century skills for students?  What message does the author 
  have to classroom teachers? Reflect on how this knowledge affects how you 
  plan for using technology in your classroom.

3.  Oh, the Changes We've Seen: A retrospective look at how technology has 
affected the way students learn and teachers teach.  By Maureen Brown Yoder
 http://www.iste.org/LL/30/5/06y/index.cfm

• Describe a part of this article you can relate to personally and tell your story 
  (include the page number you are referencing in the article)?

 4. Zeitz, L.E.. (2003, April). “Electronic Editing: Taking Advantage of Built-in Tools to 
Improve Student Writing” Volume 30, Issue 7, Page 14
 http://www.iste.org/LL/pdfs/index.cfm?sku=30714z

• After reading the article, use the supplement page at the end of the article to 
  help you practice with Track Changes and Insert comments in MS Word. Start 
  section 4 and practice by typing a paragraph summarizing the article in your 
  journal. Type quickly so that you have some typos and other mistakes.  Turn 
  on Track Changes and edit the paragraph. Insert comments to ask questions 
  you still have after reading this article. Be sure to turn off track changes when 
  you finish this assignment.

5.  Johnson, Denise (2003). “Choosing the Right Books for Struggling Readers” Volume
 31, Issue 1, Page 22

http://www.iste.org/LL/pdfs/index.cfm?sku=31122j

• Visit three sites from the supplement section of the article and summarize 
  how you might use this resource with students. Include the URL and title with
   your summaries.

 6.  Ideas for using technology when there are limited computers 
in the classroom.

 Cindy K. Wilson, Susan L. Jones, John M. Hail (2000). “Independent Study: How to 
Transform One Classroom Computer into a Powerful Learning Tool, Part 3” vol. 31 
no. 3, begins on p. 46
http://www.iste.org/LL/pdfs/display.cfm?sku=31346w

• Describe at least three Main Points of the articles

Bedient, D., Scolari, J.D., & Randolph, T. D. (2000). “Too Few Computers and Too
 Many Kids: What Can I Do? Part 4”  Learning & Leading with Technology Vol 27, 
No.8, 18-21. http://www.iste.org/LL/27/8/18b/supplement/index.cfm

• Review at least 5 links listed in the Online Supplement (p. 1-6) at end of this 
  article and describe how you would use the resource in your classroom. 
  Include grade level, URL, Site name and reflection of how you will use it.

7.  Homes, Beth (1998). "The Database: America's Presidents" Learning & Leading 
with Technology, Vol 25, No. 7, Page 06

http://www.iste.org/LL/pdfs/index.cfm?sku=25706h

• Database: Summarize how databases help to organize and report data.

8.  Horban, D. (1998). "Technology and Writing, Partners in Communication" Learning & 
Leading with Technology, Volume 25 Issue 7, P. 32 
http://www.iste.org/LL/pdfs/index.cfm?sku=25732h

• Describe two main points of the article related to using email with students
   for a project. Include a list of Dos and Don’ts a teacher should follow in the 
  classroom based on the author’s suggestions.

9.  McKenzie, W (2003). “Find the Best Software: Using Bloom's Taxonomy and Multiple 
Intelligences to Select and Use Software” Learning & Leading with Technology, 
Volume 30, Issue 8, Page 54 http://www.iste.org/LL/pdfs/index.cfm?sku=30854m

• What considerations need to be made on selecting software for the classroom?
  Describe what you feel is most important to consider after reading this article?
  How does software address multiple intelligences? Find at least one site on 
  the Internet that explains multiple intelligences and why they are important 
  to consider.

 10.  Mcnabb, M (2001). “In Search of Appropriate Usage Guidelines”  Learning & 
Leading with Technology, Volume 29, Issue 2, Page 50
http://www.iste.org/LL/pdfs/index.cfm?sku=29250m 

• What are two issues raised in the article? Explain solutions and/or 
  suggestions to these issues posed by the author. Note this article addresses 
  Human Issues (ISTE Standard VI). Describe the Children’s Internet Protection
   Act and why it is important to know about as a future teacher?

11.  McGrath, D. (2003). Rubrics, Portfolios and Tests, Oh My! Assessing Understanding
 in Project-Based Learning. Learning & Leading with Technology, Vol 30 No. 8 p. 42, 
ISTE. http://www.iste.org/LL/pdfs/index.cfm?sku=30842m

• Make a list of the author’s stated features for assessment in PBL and 
  describe the importance of each.

12.  Robler, M.D. (2000). “Digital Desperation: Reports on a Growing Technology and
 Equity Crisis”. Learning & Leading with Technology, Volume 27, Issue 8, Page 50-55
http://www.iste.org/LL/pdfs/index.cfm?sku=27850r

• Read about research and reports on the digital divide. List at least two issues 
  and offer a possible solution. Describe specific groups the author mentions 
  that are at risk and how lack of access to technology will impact their future?

13.  Hubbard, N. (2002-03). “Forever Changed” Learning & Leading with Technology, 
Volume 30, Issue 4, Page 18-20
http://www.iste.org/LL/pdfs/index.cfm?sku=30418h

• How did laptops affect the student’s actions? Describe how the laptops 
  changed the students feelings of towards learning?

14.  Hoffenberg and Handler (2001). "Digital Video Goes to School" Learning & Leading 
with Technology, Vol 29 Number 2

http://www.iste.org/LL/pdfs/index.cfm?sku=29210h

• Summarize two main points made by the author about using video in the 
  classroom.

15.  Hemmer, J (1998). "Technology Integration Vignette (Middle School or High School)"  
Learning & Leading with Technology, Volume 25, Issue 7, Page 27

http://www.iste.org/LL/pdfs/index.cfm?sku=25727h

Royer and Royer (2002). "Developing Understanding with Multimedia" Learning & 
Leading with Technology, Volume 29, Issue 7, Page 40

http://www.iste.org/LL/pdfs/index.cfm?sku=29740r

• Compare two activities described in the articles you read with topics from 
  our course. Explain how you might apply one of the ideas from the article
   to a grade level of your choice. What are important considerations in designing
   a project using these activities?