Model 1: Basic CROP Model    Model 2: Sub-Models    Model 3: Full eCROP Toolbox Model 4: iCurriculum   

LEAP: The Framework for Problem Solving Essay

CROP Curriculum Integration Table (Abbreviated 5 columns)
Curriculum Focus
CROP's Information Technology Integration
. Writing Science Local Computer Actions 
(e.g., w.p., db, ss, draw, paint, video, audio)
Global Tools 
(networks of computers)
Look Pre-Writing Problem Posing
observe
find, read, cut, copy, paste, renumber, outline 

(humans, not computers, choose problems and purposes)

Search online databases ; know online contact & reference systems
Evoke Writing Problem Solving
develop hypotheses 
conduct experiments 
draw conclusions
type, record, sequence

(humans, not tools, generate and elaborate)

computer conferencing (Netnews, LISTSERVs), collaborative screen use of any program, collaborative writing, talk, chat, email
Assess Revising/ Editing Persuasion check, lookup, read, listen 

(tools have nothing to say about the substance of the teacher and learner's work)

email, groupware, netphone, video conferencing (CU-SeeMe, private networks)
Publish/ Perform Publish Share findings table of contents, index, format, print 

(humans, not tools, have value systems thru which to appreciate or take comparative measurement of the works of others)

Net tools: FTP; audio and video streaming; World Wide Web; virtual reality; wireless palmtops & PDAs. 
Legacy systems: TV, radio stations, publishing houses.
Expanded CROP Curriculum Integration Table (10 columns)


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