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__**Phase 5: Prepare the Instructional Environment**__

//**What Equipment, software, media, and materials will I need to carry out the instructional strategies?**//

Online access will be essential as well as laptop or desktop usage for groups of students to work collectively. This might also mean that if assignments are delegated that each student utilizes a computer to work toward the whole of the lesson. A word processing program is essential in addition to the online presentation software. While PowerPoint is a great presentation tool, the lesson challenges students to use online presentation tools that offer more diversity. Equally, we will need a type of technology to research. If the project entails the use of cameras then students will either need a camera or a way to research the use of such tools. This would be true for a multitude of arenas. If the students wish to explain the technology of gaming, it is implied that the game be available or a least accessible for some type of demonstrative purpose.

//**How should resources be arranged to support instruction and learning?**//

 Guidelines and resources on application for online presentation tools must be available. Equally, the use of these presentation tools must be limited unless permission is given from the instructor. Resources will then be available via links online within the Wiki and throughout the process explanation. Additionally, a type of graded rubric regarding expectations will also be required. Again, since we are utilizing technology to learn more about other technology, the resource is present throughout.

//**What planning is required to make sure technology resources work well?**//  Resource and links provided to guide students through their project must be current, clear, and essential to the project. To determine if a resource is accurate and reliable each one is evaluated according to the website evaluation instructions in the textbook. Computers  must be able to support any applicable software or program, and the maintenance of the equipment is critical, as is a working internet connection. Lastly, the instructor must be wholly informed of the project's concept, the technology and presentation tools offered, most importantly, be available as a resource to guide the students in their work.

The TIP Model - Phase 6