Integrating Technology into Classroom Projects

1. Definitions and examples of classroom integration of technology
2. Making technology work in the classroom
• Ideas for Integrating Technology in the Classroom
• Second Grade Technology Project

Summary:A description of introducing second graders to computer use through a variety of activities including making slideshows, using email, and constructing Hyperstudio projects.
• Apprenticeship skills for Inquiry-Based Learning and Technology
• Apprenticeship Skills

Summary:A list of technological proficiencies and project-based skills that students should be aiming for. The list was developed by WhistleStop cadre teachers
3. Project WhistleStop examples of student projects that involved technology in the classroom
• Six months in the life of a President: September 1948 - February 1949
(Developed by Project WhistleStop Classrooms)

• 6 months in the life of a President (September 1948 - February 1949)

Summary:Student-generated summaries of the President Truman's day-by-day doings, covering a 6-month period in his presidency. Among other materials, the materials reference speeches and photographs.
• Project WhistleStop Classrooms for Truman Trivia
• Truman Trivia Archive

Summary:Interesting windows on Truman's life, written by students in WhistleStop classrooms. Include links to a variety of resources
4. Lesson Models for classroom technology use

• Our Friend Harry: A Photo Album of Harry S. Truman's Life ( 2nd grade class using Hyperstudio--Vera McPike)
• Exploring Truman's Footlocker: 5th grade class project (Heather Mitchell Hamm)

Summary:A presentation based on elementary-school students' exploration and research concerning historical items in Harry Truman's footlocker. Heather Mitchell Hamm, in her introduction to the project writes: " When the trunk first arrived in our classroom my students were interested in what was inside. I knew I would not have time to open the trunk, so I told them they would have to wait until tomorrow. By the next day the children were anxious and asking all day, "What's in that box?" They knew it had something to do with Truman since his name was stamped on top, but could guess little else. Due to time constraints we were deterred yet again the following day. By the third day, they were making plans to get me out of the room so they could look. What a great anticipatory set without even planning!"
• Digital History Page featuring History of the Truman Library
(Offsite Link)
Summary:Part of the Kansas City Star Digital History Internet Project, these pages were developed by students in IMPACT (the Independence Missouri Program for the Academically and Creatively Talented).
• Internet Tool Time
(Offsite Link)
Summary:Summary:A collection of projects developed by four elementary-school teachers in the Independence School District. Funded by a Missouri State Incentive Grant. Projects include:

• Animals of Australia and Africa
• Trivia, Travel, and Tourism in the U.S
• What's in Space?
• Peaks and Valleys