Lois Craig Elementary School

Benette S. Yates

May 15, 2021

 It is understandable that education has been long here before the rise of technology. This

means that education can still take place even without the contribution of technology. More so,

there is a high cost incurred to incorporate the role of technology in education. I understand the

current economic situation and the burning desire to cut costs. However, the role or contribution

of technology cannot be overlooked. After all, one of the primary goals of education is to

improve education. Changes are inevitable in life because they will always occur. The aspect of

education in education is a universal change that can never roll back. It is time to understand the

impact of technology in education and appreciate it.

The primary goal of doing away with technology in education is to cut costs. On the

contrary, the endorsement of technology in learning institutions reduces costs in schools. It is

important to understand that the investment is high. But the long-term benefits of having

technology in schools make it cheaper than continuing with the traditional education system.

Technology cuts the costs by having fewer teachers. More so, it enhances the learning

experience, lowering the cost of learning resources because most books can be accessed and

shared from the internet (it simplifies the access to learning materials) (Jefferson, 2016). Every

student has the dream to excel in their future careers. Technology comes with skills for

innovation. This means that technology endorses self-employment from an early age because it

sharpens students' innovation through entrepreneurship. It is also essential to understand that

education is no longer needed in education. Instead, it is part of education (Jefferson, 2016).

Therefore, scrapping off technology in education compromises not only the quality of education

but also the future. How do you expect graduates with no understanding of technology to work in

industries with the technology as its core?

Technology is the rapidly growing sector in every country across the world. Many countries,

mainly developed countries, have gone an extra mile to improve their education sectors also. In

our case, we have two documents that explain technology levels in Nevada, which are ISTE

NETS and Nevada technology ad computer standards. ISTE NETS-standards for the

international society for technology in education that was revised by the Nevada computer and

technology standards for Nevada. It takes the Nevada computer and technology roles, hence

improving the network coverage and sharing across the country. At the same time, the Nevada

technology and computer standards are the national organs that ensure that Nevada students are

prepared and exposed to digital life. These two standards technology organs have similarities and

differences in their goals to improve the levels of the technology (Trappey. et al. 2016).

Both Nevada computer and technology standards and ISTE NETS have a more significant

impact on the technology levels at the national and international levels. Despite their roles, they

have similarities which include;

1) Improving the creativity, critical and thinking of the learners of the state. This helps

students to conduct research, manage projects, plan projects and solve problems.

2) Both documents improve collaboration among the students. Students who are away from

each other share and assist the other in the learning process.

3) Both promote innovation to the learners. Through technology, students use a deliberate

design process for generating ideas, creating innovative artifacts, and testing theories.

Lastly, both Nevada technology and computer and ISTE NETS standards differ from ISTE

NETS majors' roles with the international technology levels. In contrast, Nevada standards
concentrate on the state technology levels. Nevada improves national communication where

students at the national level can interact and share their cultural understanding. At the same

time, ISTE NETS promotes global communication where students from all parts of the world can

use technology to build knowledge and explore.

Creating Basic Lines Lesson Plan
SUBJECT TEACHER GRADE DATE
Computer K-2 Benette Yates 100 May 15, 2021

OVERVIEW
This month 1st and 2nd grades will be participating in lessons on creating lines using the digital tools in
Google Slides. Grades 1 and 2 will be focusing on learning how to navigate the Google Waffle and find
the location of Google Slides. Students will learn how to use specific tools in a Google Slide presentation.
As they progress with the basic skills, they will also be participating in lessons on how to use technology
productively.

PHASES TEACHER GUIDE STUDENT GUIDE

OBJECTIVES Students will learn to explore the Student will move their mouse around
google slide page and learn their way the menu and shortcut toolbars.
around the interface.

INFORMATION Teacher will guide the students to find Student will move their mouse to the
the Image tab and explore the special Insert tab and find the element to use.
elements they can use to add to their
slide.

VERIFICATION The ISTE Standards this lesson meets Students develop strategies and grasp
are 1a, 1b, 1c, and 1d. Student basic concept of technology tools to
Standards is Empowered Learner. achieve learning goals and reflect on
the learning process.

ACTIVITY Teacher will guide the students step by Student will create a line. Drag the line
step how to create basic lines and how to fit a specific measure. Use the ribbon
to add weight to it. tool short cut. Change color and weight
of line.

SUMMARY Teacher will demonstrate how to create Students will learn to position their
a T chart. How to insert a cube. How to lines to different angles by using their
move a cube to the left, middle, and mouse to control the direction of the
right side of a slide page. line.
 PHASES TEACHER GUIDE STUDENT GUIDE

REQUIREMENTS RESOURCES NOTES

 STUDENTS WILL  Chromebook For students as young as 1st and 2nd

REQUIRE A Graders, I will need adequate time to teach
CHROMEBOOK.  Internet Connection this lesson. Some students may already be
 Mouse proficient to use the mouse, and some may
 STUDENTS WILL
just be their first few times to use it.
NEED A MOUSE.
Therefore, I created the lesson plan
 STUDENTS WILL monthly and not weekly. Lessons will
NEED TO BE progress as students master each phase.
PRESENT DURING
THE ACTIVITY.
 References

Jefferson, T. M. (2016). Teaching elementary students in urban areas with technology: An

exploration of Promethean technology for instructional purposes (Doctoral dissertation,

Capella University).