Elementary Technology Literacy Guide (PDF) - K12 - Plano ISD ...

Do
• Demonstrate or model each new lesson in large group.
• Allow students to progress at their own pace between lessons.
• Monitor, provide feedback, and encourage students.
• Expect correct technique, reasonable speed, and skill.
Don’t
• Expect or encourage accuracy. (That comes later.)
• Expect long periods of concentration.
• Encourage use of delete key.
• Be discouraged because progress is slow.
Evaluation/Grading
• Letter grades should not be assigned to students.
• Evaluation should include regular observation and feedback.
• Evaluation is based on correct technique, not speed or accuracy.
Suggestions for Multitasking
Through multitasking, students observe, practice, use, and apply keyboarding skills.
Some suggestions for facilitating multitasking within the classroom are listed below:
handwriting
journal writing
writer’s workshop
listening station
silent reading time
math
laserdisc activities
morning warm-up
center/station time
guided reading time
integrated time language arts
The number of groups and group size depends on the needs of your students and
available technology. For example, you may want to have larger groups with three
different rotations or smaller groups with four or more rotations. The teacher may be
engaged in direct teaching (as in guided reading) or observing/facilitating (as in
monitoring student work).
Plano ISD Elementary Technology Literacy Guide Page 33