Technology to Meet Building Goals– Learn iPads/SMART Boards

Gregory C. Farley, Ed.D

AgendaStudent-Centered Technology Resources to Meet Building

Goals.

 Monday, October 14, 2013

1:00pm – Beers Street/Cove Road  

WelcomeSession overviewExamples (Learn)

Break-out sessionsExit slip (lessons)

Agenda & ObjectiveWhole group: Learn new ways to implement

student centered technology in lessons on both iPads and SMART Board

Direct instruction + hands-on engagement increases student learning and retention Handelsman et al (2004),

Demo for Smart board & iPadsBreak out sessions: - Handouts - Make and Take:

PurposePart 1

◦Learn new ways to use SMART Boards and iPads to create a student centered environment

◦(Student-Centered = students using the technology)

◦The instructor provides students with opportunities to learn independently

What the research saysProperly implemented Student-Centered Instruction can lead to increased motivation to learn, greater retention of knowledge, deeper understanding, and more positive attitudes towards the subject being taught (Collins & O'Brien, 2003).

Student-Centered LearningThe 5 E’s

◦Engage◦Explore◦Explain◦Elaborate◦Evaluate

Student-Centered Learning

Construction of learning Collaborative learning Metacognition Educator/student partnerships Authentic assessment

Student-Centered InstructionUsing technology to demonstrate

creative thinking Using technology to communicate

and work collaborativelyApplying digital tools to gather,

evaluate, and use informationUsing critical thinking and problem

solving to make informed decisions

What the Data says 10.  The largest barrier to technology integration is:

Response Total

Response Percent

Student access to technology

76 36%

Planning time

59 28%

Training

67 32%

Internet speed

132 62%

Resources

48 23%

Other, please specify view

35 17%

What the Data says 14.  Please rank your Professional Development needs

below:

Unimportant Less Important

Somewhat Important

Very Important

Response Total

Using a SMART Board in your classroom 13.68% (29) 19.34% (41) 32.08% (68) 34.91% (74) 212

Microsoft Office Applications 8.49% (18) 25% (53) 35.85% (76) 30.66% (65) 212

Web applications for presentations (Prezi, Animoto) 8.49% (18) 25.94% (55) 46.23% (98) 19.34% (41) 212

Internet resources to enhance teaching 1.42% (3) 9.91% (21) 30.19% (64) 58.49% (124) 212

Blended learning applications (online classroom) 5.66% (12) 29.72% (63) 42.45% (90) 22.17% (47) 212

Project-based learning 2.36% (5) 19.81% (42) 49.06% (104) 28.77% (61) 212

Flipped classrooms (online tutorials) 11.32% (24) 34.43% (73) 43.4% (92) 10.85% (23) 212 Interactive web-resources for students 1.89% (4) 12.26% (26) 41.51% (88) 44.34% (94) 212

iPad and app use 1.89% (4) 16.51% (35) 36.32% (77) 45.28% (96) 212

What the Data says  19.  My lessons include technology-enhanced, learner-

centered teaching strategies, e.g., project-based learning.

Response Total

Response Percent

Strongly Disagree

2 1% Disagree

8 4% Neutral

54 25% Agree

107 50% Strongly Agree

41 19%

Total Respondents 212

What the Data says  5.  A vision for technology is evident through effective

collaboration among stakeholders, e.g., administrators, teachers, students, and community members.

Response Total

Response Percent

Strongly Disagree

6 3%

Disagree

8 4%

Neutral

14 7%

Agree

92 43%

Strongly Agree

92 43%

Total Respondents 212

Educational Technologies in HazletGoals of the Technology PlanObservations/EvaluationsBuilding GoalsDistrict GoalsMiddle States recommendationsOur Mission

Observation Instrument

Observation Instrument

Observation Instrument

Smart Boardswww.Quizlet.com

◦Sample:

www.adaptedmind.com◦Sample:

http://exchange.smarttech.com/#tab=0 ◦Choose a Smart Notebook file or lesson

iPadsAppsSocrative

ClosureBreak-Out GroupsExit Slip (Lesson, activities, ideas)Evidenced in Observations, Walkthroughs, Lesson

PlansConsult and Ideas

References Collins, J. W., 3rd, & O'Brien, N. P. (Eds.). (2003). Greenwood Dictionary of

Education. Westport, CT: Greenwood. Handelsman, J., Ebert-May, D., Beichner, R., Bruns, P., Chang, A., DeHaan, R.,

et al. (2004). Scientific teaching. Science 304(5670), 521–522.