Luis A. Cordero HernándezMay 18th, 2010

1st DAY

Pre-Test How does technology benefit our learning progress?

How do virtual stories work?

How important is technology and virtual stories is

the classroom?

What our some technological tools that are

beneficial in the classroom?

Should virtual stories become a substitution to

books?

If so, what are the pros and cons?

Introduction to Technology What is technology? (multiple definitions)

the branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life, society, and the environment, drawing upon such subjects as industrial arts, engineering, applied science, and pure science.

“the practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area" and "a capability given by the practical application of knowledge".

technology is the application of math, science, and the arts for the benefit of life as it is known.

Tools of technology What are some very important tools in

technology?1.Computers

2.Cell phones

3.Television

4.Software

5.Internet

What are virtual stories?Virtual stories are well organized story

telling, using software and internet web sites. These stories are to provide a unique way of reading and experiencing stories from another dimension.

It offers images, sounds, and doors to a different world of story telling.

2nd DAY

Virtual Stories Lesson

We will be entering a world of virtual story telling, that will literally HAUNT you!

Experience stories you have never heard of, the spookiest and haunting stories ever to exist.

Welcome to… http://www.frightbytes.com

Virtual Stories Lesson

Select two from the variety of haunting stories from Frightbyte

Depending on which you choose, follow the path that leads you, or simply experience of nice haunted story from the world of Frightbyte.

Example of the “follow the path” suggestion. http://www.frightbytes.com/purgatory/pindex1.html

Virtual Stories LessonAfter you have selected two haunted stories,

summarize each of them in one brief paragraph.

After you summarize them, write a one page essay, explaining your experience by using virtual stories. 1. Examples… Was it fun? Did it enhance your interest?

Continuation…

Prepare the two previous additional assignments through Microsoft Word, double space, font #12.

Due date: tomorrow May 18th

Value of assignments – 1.Select and read = 15 pts.2.Two summaries = 15 pts.3.One page essay = 20 pts

Total = 50 pts

3rd DAYFinal Day

Let’s Wrap it up Bring in all of your assignments.

Hope you all have enjoyed the past two days of class, and have learned to experience and find new ways of reading through a virtual world.

Before we finish up the topic, let’s take a post-test.

Post-testHow does technology benefit our learning progress?

How do virtual stories work?

How important is technology and virtual stories is

the classroom?

What our some technological tools that are

beneficial in the classroom?

Should virtual stories become a substitution to

books?

If so, what are the pros and cons? Offer at least three more opinions about the topic.