INTERVENTION PLAN
Student Outcomes: With the tremendous infusion of technology into the world in recent years, the educational arena must take advantage of this to help transmit information today's student. This TIP will enable students to: 1. Demonstrate competence in using technology as a tool for research and development 2. Have an awareness of the diverse factors involved in causing species to become endangered 3. Show ability to work effectively in group situations Teacher Outcomes: Expertise will be developed in technology useage. This professional development will enable the transfer of this expertise to students. Skill development in various technological areas will be stressed with awareness of the role of technology in education today.
Instructional Plan: The curricular and instructional focus of this TIP is a study of an endangered species. This TIP specifically will look at the German Wolf for comparison to other wolf populations around the world. Efforts to introduce the wolf back into Yellowstone National Park will be compared to efforts to help the wolf population in Germany. Students will study the environment through different instructional strategies including research and information gathering, lectures, study trips, guest speakers, and laboratory experiences. Students will use various technologies to assist in the gathering, sorting, analyzing, and final presentation of their findings and will use the Internet to compare and evaluate the efforts in Yellowstone with efforts in Germany to introduce the wolf into the two environments.
Technology Integration: Technologies utilized will include microcomputers - stressing word processing, information retrieval (disk, CD ROM, and Internet access) and a television with video player/recorder. Audio recorders will aid in information development and a video camera will be utilized in constructing a record of the project. The Shepherd will enable easy access to Netscape useage and the Teacher's Associate will be used to access lesson plans and classroom material. CC:Mail useage will foster sharing of ideas and information with colleagues.
TIP Assessment: Individual educational plans Student demonstration of work Student-observations Mapping/graphing Student surveys Teacher-made tests Student projects Portfolios of student work
Existing Resources: CD ROM - Zoo Animals Internet - Internet sites where information on wolves may be found National Geographic Video - Wolves Computers Television/Video Player Research materials Bundes - Forest Meister - role of the wolf in German forests today Game management
New Resources: High resolution color/black white laser printer Grolier Encyclopedia 3D Atlas TV/VCR wall mounted (6) Student workstations Proxima LCD projector Scanner
Professional Development Resources: 1. Assistance in using technology applications 2. Identification of cirriculum and instructional resources including courseware and software 3. Training in integration of technology into the curriculum 4. On-line CAETI support to identify resouces
On-Going Support: Help in ensuring LAN installation in a timely manner Support in ensuring study trip approval Support in the acquisition of technology materials for implementation LAN maintainence and Internet assistance (keeping on line) New technologies available Technology acquistion and support Collegiality in technology usage and assessment
Estimated time needed to design and implement your TIP: Study Trips - 2 days per semester Two weeks (before start of school year) - to develop plan One period per day One week after end of school
Resources Needed: LAN connection LAN connected to student workstations
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
Make Graphics: August through October, 1995 Collect Literature: August and September, 1995 Develop Lesson Plan: August and September, 1995 Present Lessons: September through December, 1995 Present Lessons: January through June, 1996