LoTI+Levels

The LoTI levels are a scale educators can use to measure their Level of Technology Integration Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4a Level 4b Level 5 Level 6

Discuss Readings -- 3 o'clock partners Ch. 4 Wikis || What are characteristics of the Read/Write Web? What implications does this have for us in the classroom? How can the Read/Write Web facilitate a student centered classroom? What do you think of the Wikipedia question? What wikis did you visit? How might you use a wiki in your classroom? What safeguards does Richardson recommend? ||
 * Ch. 1 Introduction to the Read/Write Web

LoTI class activity fill out Frayer -- whole group share. || Small groups, each takes a level.
 * Background Knowledge || What is technology integration? (use Frayer Model -- Characteristics, Advantages, Examples, Non-examples)
 * Define || Practice with [|Roller Coaster Lesson]:
 * Link to [|LoTI Text descriptions]
 * [|LoTI Matrix]:
 * Examples of LoTi Level Projects
 * []
 * [|http://www.lotilounge.com] (Loti Resources, for High School )
 * Each group defines level in own words in class wiki, tie to picture, and add one or two links to good examples from Projects links above (if time) ||
 * Review levels || Groups present using info they posted in class wiki ||

Class Activity: VoiceThread

[|What is a VoiceThread?]
 * media type="custom" key="4102407" || [|VoiceThread]


 * Browse the VoiceThreads - find an interesting one
 * Create a page in your wiki - embed the VT
 * Write why you like it. What would the LoTI level be? Defend your answer.
 * How can we use VoiceThread with students?
 * Add your link below. ||


 * George || Nikki || Tracy || Carol ||
 * Tom || Melanie || Alicia || Rob ||
 * Omeka || Kate || Christine || Aaron ||
 * Jen || LaShanda || Rodney || Mona ||
 * Jen || LaShanda || Rodney || Mona ||

Assignments: Read Ch. 2 Blogs Read Ch. 3 Create a Blog Wiki page assignment due