Integrating Technology for Inquiry (NTeQ) Model

• Analyze the key components of the NTeQ Model.
• Compare and contrast the NTeQ philosophy and traditional instructional philosophies.
• Evaluate the NTeQ Model compared to other instructional design models.
• Examine the basic premises of a student-centered learning environment.
• Specify student-learning variables that impact student achievement.
• Assess effective generative strategies.

Teacher as Designer and Facilitator

• Identify the components of an integrated technology lesson using the NTeQ Model.
• Construct effective problem statements integrating technology.
• Develop resources such as Think Sheets that assist in implementing a technology-based lesson plan.
• Organize multidimensional activities that relate to technology integration.
• Analyze the role of the teacher as a facilitator.
• Examine styles of questioning that promote higher-level thinking.
• Modify technology-based lesson plans for diverse learners.

Tools and Curriculum Integration: Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and Databases

• Examine the basic components of word processing, spreadsheets, and/or databases and their uses in the classroom.
• Develop lesson plans that integrate word processing, spreadsheets, and/or databases.
• Create a simple spreadsheet applying the basic components of data analysis.
• Create a simple database applying basic data organization and analysis.

Tools and Curriculum Integration: Graphics, Publishing, Presentation Software, and the Internet

• Examine the basic components of graphics, desktop publishing, and presentation software and their uses in the classroom.
• Develop lesson plans that integrate graphics, desktop publishing, and presentation software.
• Describe the use of graphic organizers in the educational setting.
• Identify ways the Internet can be used in learner-centered instruction.
• Analyze elements of effective instructional strategies.
• Apply elements of effective instructional strategies when implementing technology integration.

Classroom Management and Assessment

• Identify effective policies and procedures concerning scheduling and managing technology in classroom settings.
• Compare and contrast alternative and traditional assessments.
• Design alternative assessments.
• Create rubrics that can be used to assess student-created technology products.

Educational Software

• Analyze educational software evaluation criteria.
• Examine how to meaningfully integrate educational software into the classroom.