Technology Integration Form COLLABORATION

GENERAL INFORMATION
Selected Technology/Resource Name: Age/Grade Technology/Resource Type:
Level:
Collaborize Classroom Preschool/Kinder Application Software Device
garten- Website
Professional
Development
Source: (Web address, company name, etc.)

http://library.collaborizeclassroom.com/

Associated Learning Standard(s): The resource may be generally applicable, if so, simply state that.
List any ISTE-S standards that seem to naturally align with the selected resource.

Generally applicable. ISTE-S standard #2 Communication and Collaboration at its most basic, because
this is a website designed for discussions. However, those discussions, depending on the topic, can allow
other standards to align as well (for example, if a discussion makes students research or do something
creative, etc.).

RESOURCE DESCRIPTION
Give a brief description of the technology/resource.

This website really reminds me of Blackboard in the discussions aspect. It lets moderators create
discussions based on topics or questions and it lets you assign it to specific users/groups.

INTEGRATION IDEA - COLLABORATION

How might you integrate this resource in a lesson plan to promote collaboration among students in your
classroom, or among students and others outside of the classroom?

I could use this as a sort of class website. I could have a standing discussion open for any questions
students have. While we are reading a text, I could post discussion questions. If I am going to teach a
lesson, I can post questions as an anticipatory guide that can spark ideas. I can assess a students
understand at the end of a lesson. More so than just me posting things, students will be free to answer
my questions and will also be able to directly reply to each others posts so they can have an open
dialogue and can work on defending/explaining their points.

Value-Added Rating Scale

3 2 1

The integration idea described:
aligns to content standards
transforms a lesson in a way that
would be impossible or very
difficult without it; very likely to
increase student engagement and
contribute to mastery of the
concept(s)
The integration idea
described:
aligns to content standards
enhances a lesson; likely to
increase student
engagement and support
mastery of the concept(s)
will most likely be used by
the students directly
The integration idea described:
aligns to content standards
serves as a nice supplement to
a lesson but wouldnt necessarily
play a critical role within the
lesson
will most likely be used by the
teacher during a lesson (e.g., a
demonstration)
 optimal in a student-centered
environment where students are
active and engaged in learning
content

VALUE-ADDED EXPLANATION
Based on the value-added rating scale above, how would you rate the technology
integration you described, using the selected resource? I would give it a 3/3.
Explain your rating based on the rubric indicators. This website can be used for any
standard and can help introduce topics and assess understanding. It can also directly increase
student engagement and contribute to mastery of topics. It is also optimal in a student-centered
environment because it makes sure that every students opinion is hear and it can lead to an
open discussion on topics. Student activity can be checked due to usernames. They can be
engaged in discussions and they can reply to each other.

This template has been adapted from the following resources:

Christie, A., (2007). Dr. Alice Christies 6C Model for Evaluating Apps. Retrieved from
http://www.kathyschrock.net/uploads/3/9/2/2/392267/evalipad_content.pdf
ISTE, (2012). iste.netss Advancing Digital Age Learning. Retrieved from
http://www.iste.org/docs/pdfs/nets-s-standards.pdf?sfvrsn=2.
LearnZillion, Inc. (July 2014). TeachFest Guide | Mathematics. Retrieved from
http://ctcorestandards.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Math_TeachFest_SA_Guidebook.pdf.
Schrock, K., (2011-14). Critical Evaluation of a Content-Based IPAD/IPOD APP. Retrieved from
http://alicechristie.org/6C/6C.pdf.