Chapter 2 Reflection

1. How do I plan an integrated lesson that will work with my students?

     I think it would be easiest to begin by using lessons I already have and adapting them to the NTeQ model to use with my students. This way, I can get used to the lessons and so can my students. Later, when I feel more comfortable using this type of lesson format, I can begin creating new lessons. I also feel that by getting my colleagues involved, we can all use the lessons and help each other create new ones.

2. Why do I need objectives to help with my planning and lesson development?

      Having objectives lets me know what skill I am teaching and also lets my students know what I am expecting them to learn. There is no point in teaching a lesson that does not have a pre-determined objective.

3. How can I encourage my students to engage in the processing of information?

     I think that as long as lesson topics are interesting to my students, they will be engaged. I could start by taking a survey of my students' interests and things they may have questions about. Then, I can create lessons using their interests or lessons that have them find the answers to their questions.

4. Do I have to use a different lesson plan when I want my students to use computers?

      I think the NTeQ lesson plan format is best to use when I want my students to use technology, simply because that it what it was created for. The format allows me to plan technology lessons without overlooking something important that I may need to cover or forgetting a piece of information that my students would miss out on.

5. What is the relationship between objectives and computer functions?

      If I am teaching a technology lesson using computers, I want my students to be able to achieve an objective by using a computer function. For instance, if they are comparing the price of tennis shoes at three different stores, they can achieve that by using a spreadsheet.

6. Can you use a computer for every objective or lesson?

      I am sure you could use a computer or any other type of technology to teach every objective, but sometimes that is not realistic. In a lot of schools technology is not available all the time. Therefore, when it is available, the lessons need to be meaningful.


Morrison, G. R., ), G. R. M., & Lowther, D. L. (2010). Integrating computer technology into the classroom, skills for the 21st century. Allyn & Bacon.