Components

Components of an NTTI Lesson
>> **Lower Level:** Video as passive viewing device >> **Acceptable:** Segments of video using pause and discussion >> **Higher Level:** Short segments of video used interactively (teacher employs FFPF technique to encourage critical thinking) >> >> **Lower Level:** Unfocused searches and online research; students do not discuss or receive direction >> **Acceptable:** Focused research and information seeking for offline collaboration >> **Higher Level:** Collaborative use of online resources; access to real-time data for problem solving; creation of student projects (teacher employs FAF technique throughout to encourage critical thinking) >> >> **Lower Level:** Hands-on computer use by individual students >> **Acceptable:** Interactive whiteboard as an electronic blackboard that students can touch and manipulate; Graphing calculator >> **Higher Level:** Student use of technology to solve authentic problems; use of manipulatives to develop concepts; creation of student products (teacher employs FAF technique to encourage critical thinking)
 * **Video**
 * Use checklist for selecting a good video
 * Avoid duplication
 * Use newer selections and/or videostreaming
 * **Internet**
 * Use interactive websites
 * Explore webquests and online projects
 * Go beyond research only
 * Consider the sue of real-time data, primary sources, simulation
 * **Hands-on, Minds-on Activity**
 * Remember different ways of learning
 * Make it fun!
 * Consider a twist on something you've done before


 * **Technology**
 * Interactive Whiteboards
 * Multimedia and Interactive Projectors
 * Document Cameras
 * Digital Cameras (Still and Video)
 * GPS
 * Wireless Slate
 * Classroom Responders
 * iPods, iPads,
 * Digital microscope
 * Other?