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Capitol Hill: Simulation of how a bill becomes a law.
Visit the following website to read a lesson plan and view a video clip from a class that is simulating the process of lawmaking at http://www.intime.uni.edu/video/028iahs/5/default.htm Click on the menu of "Additional videos for this teacher" and watch the Technology clip. In the lesson, John Gambs explains that many of the seniors in his class lack appropriate computer skills. How would this lesson enable them to develop their abilities? Gambs states in the lesson that not all of the technological resources he used in the activity were necessary, but that they enhanced it. Describe how the lesson would be different if technology was not utilized. What are the benefits/drawbacks of this?

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Learning aviation with a flight simulator
Elementary teacher Don Groff uses flight simulator software to teach his students about aviation concepts. Visit the following website to read his lesson plan and view a video clip from his class at http://www.intime.uni.edu/video/029iams/5/default.htm. Click on the menu of "Additional videos for this teacher" and watch the Technology clip. Describe how technology can be used as a motivator in the classroom. How might this impact student learning?

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Music time
Several types of music software are used to teach students music concepts through opera. Visit the following website to read a lesson plan and view a video clip from a class at http://www.intime.uni.edu/video/057iams/5/default.htm. Click on the menu of "Additional videos for this teacher" and watch the Technology clip. Explain three different types of instructional software that are included in this project. Describe how these enhance student learning. If instructional software was not available, how would learning have been affected?

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