NTeQ ModelDesigning an Integrated Lesson

The 10 Step NTeQ Model

Specify Objectives

Computer Functions

Specify Problem

Research and Analysis/Data Manipulation

Results Presentation

Activities Before Computer Use

Activities During Computer Use

Activities After Computer Use

Supporting Activities

Assessment

Specify Objectives

Objectives cover all the instruction in the lesson, not just the information related to the computer.

Source of objectives?

Include 3 parts: Conditions (a statement that describes the

conditions under which the behavior is to be performed)

Behavioral Verb (an action word that connotes an observable student behavior)

Criteria (a statement that specifies how well the student must perform the behavior).

Matching Objectives to Computer Functions

Computer functions are tasks that the computer software can assist with or perform.

Examples: spreadsheet, draw or paint program, word processing, photo software

Easy to match: calculate, draw, graph, sort

More difficult: plan, infer, predict, evaluate

Specifying a Problem

It is critical that the problem is highly motivating and interesting.

Problems in integrated lessons are based on real-world events, issues, or phenomena.

Address the following questions: Do the students clearly understand the problem? Do they know what the goal is? Do they know what resources are available to

solve the problem? Do they have ownership of the problem?

Research and Analysis

Problem Data: given, generated through experiments, searched for in materials

Collecting Data: determine type and amount

Using Existing Data: format, modifications, merging, saving

Test the Data: Teacher checks data before it is used

Providing Instructions for entering data

Think Sheets help students organize their thinking and reflect

Planning the Results Presentation

Choose a format: written report, audio or video, poster or bulletin board, wiki or blog, or presentation

Publishing results encourages students to analyze and reflect because it will be viewed by others.

As you plan the presentation, develop criteria the student should include.

Think carefully and thoroughly to avoid problems.

Activities During Computer Use

Identify the activities the students will engage in while using the computer. Students will need clear, precise instructions of what they are to do while working at the computer.

Will the students work individually or in groups?If in groups, assist the students in defining different

roles and ensure rotation.

Activities Before Computer Use

Especially important if time or resources are limited.

Some examples: data collection, creating outlines, gathering materials, and identifying key search terms

Look back at the list of things they will do on the computer. Are there any pre-steps?

Activities After Computer Use

Learning does not end with computer time.

Activities after should focus on exploring the results.

Students should interpret or explain their results.

Teacher can provide guiding questions.

Supporting Activities

Lesson-Related Supporting Activities Objectives can include a variety of skills and topics Not all require the use of computers Interesting lessons require a variety of activities

Multiple Lesson Supporting ActivitiesProvide multiple units for the studentsNot all will require computer use

Interdisciplinary Supporting Activities Use team teaching approachAll activities must match objectives!

Assessment

Assessment of an integrated computer lesson will typically require more than a paper-and-pencil test.

During the lesson, students can use a task list to guide productivity and self reflection of quality.

A multiple-choice or short-answer test can assess the students’ understanding of concepts and principles.

Rubrics can be used to assess projects.

Summary

Effective use of computers in your classroom requires careful planning to integrate their use into a lesson.

The NTeQ model provides 10 steps to help you complete this lesson planning.

The first 5 steps are planning the content.

The next 3 include how computers will be used.

The 9th is planning supporting activities.

The 10th is assessment.