MHSSO & Classroom Connect

Present

ColumbusQuest 2002: An Internet-Enhanced, Interactive Learning Activity for the High School Classroom

Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

Ø Locate and navigate the internet-based resources for classroom instruction via Classroom Connect’s Quest Channel Homepage

Ø Identify and discuss ways in which the Classroom Connect ColumbusQuest internet resources can be used / adapted to specific classroom instructional settings

Ø Locate two classroom activities from the ColumbusQuest curriculum guide to be used as instructional tools that are aligned with the NYS/NYC Learning and Performance Standards

Ø Create and discuss two ColumbusQuest lessons for classroom instruction across the curriculum

Morning Session

8:00am – 8:30 am Registration and Welcome –

H Coursey, Director of Instuctional Technology

8:30 am – 9:30 am Introduction to ColumbusQuest / Login Procedures

Jim Shoaf, Classroom Connect

Reflections from the Past Quests - Laura Mitchell / Amy Waldinger

9:30 am – 10:30 am Reviewing the ColumbusQuest Curriculum Guide

Denise Morgan, MHSSO

Jim Shoaf, Classroom Connect

10:30am – 11:30 am Adapting Instruction with ColumbusQuest Across the Curriculum for the High School Classroom

11:30am – 12:00pm Pair-Share / Reflections and Reactions

Afternoon Session

12:00pm – 12:45 pm Lunch

1:00pm - 2:00 pm Creating lessons with ColumbusQuest

2:00pm - 2:30 pm Sharing Lessons

2:30pm - 3:00 pm On-line Discussions and Reflections using ColumbusQuest

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