Coach: Nicole M. Zumpano, Horatio May Community Academy Adaptable for grade levels: PreK-8 Key Subject Area(s): Technology Also incorporates: Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, Technology, and Interdisciplinary
Study Group Teaching Method Description:
Join this Study Group to bring your technology skills to an entirely new level! In addition to building a classroom website, Team Members will learn how to use wikis, blogs, podcasts, and multimedia presentations to invigorate present curriculum and capture student interest.
This teaching method will show teachers how to integrate Web 2.0 applications into existing classroom curriculum. Team Members will learn how to build a website that can be used for informational purposes and also as a vehicle by which to showcase student work. The teachers will learn how to use various forms of technology in order to enhance their students’ learning experiences, and will be taught how to meaningfully incorporate these newly-acquired applications into the greater curriculum. The Web 2.0 tools explored are free and can be easily adapted by teachers and students.
Please note: Teachers participating in this study group should have a working knowledge of technology such as locating websites on the Internet, using email, and creating documents using Microsoft Word. This is not a computer beginning basic skills class.
Illinois State Standards and Benchmarks:
The National Educational Technology Standards for students and teachers are addressed with this teaching method. The following Illinois State Standards are also addressed: State Goal 1: Read with understanding and fluency State Goal 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes State Goal 4: Listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations State Goal 5: Use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information
About the Coach:
Nicole Zumpano is in her first year as the Lead Technology Teacher at May Community Academy. Prior to this year, Nicole taught fourth grade for fifteen years where she has been an active part of her school community in many ways including serving on the Local School Council, chairing several committees, and developing and maintaining the school website. Nicole is Nationally Board Certified, holds a Masters in Administration and Supervision, and is currently working on a second master’s degree in Technology in Education. Nicole has won numerous CFE grants and fellowships including the Teachers Network Leadership Institute (TNLI) Fellowship, CFE Small Grants, and two prior Study Group Coach Grants.
Meeting Times:
The Study Group meeting
schedules are determined together at the Study Group Program Kick-Off Dinner on
Thursday, June 4, 2009.
