Technology Configurations

I tried to come up with several different lesson ideas that would include technology and then explain what could hinder the integration.  There were several that I could not figure out a solution to or if they would even cause problems for the students.  I would love any feedback that could help me to figure out what I cannot and even give me some tips about the activities I chose for the lessons.  Here is a link if it's too hard to read on here.  Thanks!

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Technology Activity Explanation - Summary of Project(4-5 sentences), technology needed, what tool is used, anything else you want to add here...Add link to lesson plan if you find one online	Students will discover what the inside of a computer looks like.  They will first draw a picture and then use a computer to learn more about what computers are really like.  They will use a computer with internet to look for their answers and use two websites within the lesson plan itself.  Here is the link http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/02/lp285-01.shtml.	Students will create a virtual treasure hunt using Mission Map Quest. They will work either in groups or individually to complete the assignment.  They need to include at least 3 different continents and 5 different countries.  The treasure hunt needs to be math related.  They will need a computer with internet access.  http://www.classtools.net/mapgame/game.php	Students will have discussions about literature via Chatzy or Google Moderator.  They will discuss the book “To Kill a Mockingbird” using questions given to them by the teacher.  The teacher will monitor discussion and redirect students if necessary.  This activity will give students a chance to chat with others outside of their class about the book. http://www.chatzy.com/ http://www.google.com/moderator/	Students will work together to create a WebQuest on the scientific method.  They will need access to multiple computers that will allow access to the full WebQuest site.  Students must follow a rubric given by the teacher and apply creativity to the WebQuest.   http://webquest.org/	Students will use Skype to chat with students from around the world.  They will need access to a computer that has internet access and capabilities of using Skype.  They will need to be with a partner or in plain sight of the teacher while doing this.  They will discuss cultural differences with either questions given by the teacher or questions approved by the teacher. http://www.downloadinfo.co/review/skype/?kw=skype&subid=DISKUS_S&cust=skype&type=skype&gclid=CLeH0ui4yboCFVRk7AodOH4Aaw&utm_campaign=DISKUS_S&fwd=1&rnd=fe3ebc703e26c9e0475014d61c0c920635a3bfc5&ts=1383510229
Potential Issue/s
One computer classroom	This is a problem for this particular lesson because each child would benefit from having their own computer to work with.  However, I think a solution to this is to just project what’s on the computer to a screen so that everyone can see it and then you can discuss it as a class.	I don’t see how this could be worked into the lesson since each student would need time to work on their treasure hunt.	I don’t think it would be possible to do this assignment with just one classroom computer.	This lesson would pretty much be impossible to do with just one computer.  I cannot think of a way to get all students on to create their WebQuests.	Unless the class did this all together, I don’t see how it could be done.
Small cluster of computers in classroom (10)	This could be difficult for this lesson since it’s supposed to be individual work.  However, students could work in pairs and build up their cooperation skills.	This could be a problem since students have the choice between working alone or in groups.  One way to solve this is to not let them choose and just group them together, however I do think that giving them a choice is best.	This would be difficult because students would need time to chat about the book.  I suppose a rotation schedule could be given while others work on the questions before they chat.	This would be alright, but would make this project so much more time consuming unless the groups were pretty big.	Not sure about this one.
Portable computer cart COW (netbooks)	This could be a problem for this lesson because they are physically different from what they are actually studying.  You can actually open up a computer, but you can’t open a netbook if you wanted to actually show the inside of the computer.	This might prove to be a problem when working in groups and I can see one student kind of hogging the netbook.	Sometimes netbooks make it difficult to monitor what students are doing and if they are staying on task.  I can see students easily getting on or into something they shouldn’t while doing the chat.	The netbooks may not allow full access to WebQuest, which can make WebQuests look different on other devices.	This could lead to a lot of confusion if there are no ear buds or headphones provided since everyone will have their own and communicate at the same time.
Computer Lab 1:1 technology for all	Since this is a lesson for younger students, it might be hard to make sure they are all in the same place.  It may take some time, but you can easily monitor what each student is doing if you walk around.	I’m really not sure about this one.	It can be hard to monitor these efficiently if you don’t have the technology to do it, so kids sometimes get really sneaky and do things they shouldn’t.  It is easier, in my opinion to track this though rather than a netbook.	I’m not sure about this one.	I think the monitoring of this would be hard and students might try inappropriate things.
BYOD	Younger students probably don’t have their own devices or at least most don’t.  It would be easier to steer clear of this one for the young students.	It might be hard to match up devices with other students within their groups.	I’m not sure about this one.	Could potentially leave a student out of the work.  Would be hard to make sure that everyone was able to do their fair share.	Students might not be able to use Skype with their own devices if they aren’t recognized by the school’s wifi.