Integrating Technology in the ClassroomEducational Technology Presentation

Artevia Murphy Parler

What is to be Learned

• The need for technology• Student benefits from technology• School benefits from technology• Four key components of learning• Overcoming the fear of technology• Technology tool examples

The Need for Technology

Technology has revolutionized the way we think, work, and play. It revolutionizes the learning process. Studies have shown that when integrating technology in the classroom, learning improves within students.

More Reasons

Another reason for technology integration is for today’s students to have 21st century skills:• Personal and Social Responsibility• Planning, Critical Thinking, Reasoning, and Creativity• Strong Communication Skills• Visualizing and Decision Making• Knowing how and when to use technology and choosing

the most appropriate tool for the task

5 Minute Video Clip

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d59eG1_Tt-Q

Student Benefits

• Improves learning• Engage more in learning• Promotes problem solving skills• Take responsibility for their learning outcomes

Studies have

shown when

comparing

learning in a

traditional

framework to a

computer mediated

learning

framework….

…students have expressed higher satisfaction from the computer mediated learning and rated the learning as more effective than in the traditional framework.

• E-learning includes advantages that are not found in traditional learning such as:

Time for digesting information and responding

Enhanced communication among learners

The ability to conduct an open discussion

Higher motivation and involvement among learners

School Benefits

• If the school integrated more technology such as digital textbooks, how does that benefit the school?

Reasons

• Archbishop Stepinac High School (White Plains) mentions if textbooks are $90 a piece and you have 6 subjects, than you’re almost at $600.

• By buying an iPad mini or Galaxy, it will cost around $399 which will be cheaper than buying traditional textbooks.

More Reasons

• Can prevent students from carrying a lot of textbooks around in their backpack

• Easily accessible• Prepares students for life after high school as more

colleges and universities are increasingly going digital

4 Key Components of Learning

Active Engagement

• Better student attitudes• Improvement in thinking and writing• Motivation to study• Long-term learning skills

Example of Active Engagement

• Practice journal or blog writing to communicate with students

Participation in Groups

• Develops task management skills• Allows the opportunity for different people to come

together to create something greater than each member could achieve alone

Example of Participation in Groups

• Group computer activities that allows participants to practice team building skills

Frequent Interaction

• The definition of interaction is “the activity of being with and talking to other people, and the way that people react to each other.”-Macmillian Dictionary

Example of Frequent Interaction

• Interactive whiteboards are relatively new with instructional technology.

• These whiteboards are now taking the place of chalkboards and dry erase boards.

• Studies have shown that using interactive whiteboards have increased student achievement.

Connection to Real World Experts

• Complete an assignment other than the reason that it will be graded.

• Embed multi-media in a rich context in which students can will learn and practice skills

• Gather and present information• Solve problems

Example of Connection to Real World Experts

• Connecting through student interests• Connecting through student experiences• Connecting through significant issues

Overcoming the Fear of Technology

3 Major Reasons

• Inadequate professional development• Lack of technical support• Few computers

Teachers fear of learning something new is one of the hurdles of integrating technology in the classroom.• Meet in small group professional-learning

communities• Set aside time for teachers to look at other teachers

use technology• Start with small, fast projects that enhances learning

1 Minute Video Clip

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbhBAvhZ72c

Technology Tool Examples

Interactive Whiteboard

• Promenthean Interactive Whiteboard/SMART Board• Interactive whiteboard designed for engaging students and

delivering unique presentations• Promenthean board- is not touch sensitive• SMART Board-walk up to the board and touch the screen

PowerSchool

• Web-based student information system• Collaborative environment for parents, teachers, and

students• Attendance management• Optional seating chart formats w/student photos• Discipline management• Assessment reporting

Prezi

• Cloud-based presentation software and storytelling tool for presenting ideas on a virtual canvas

• Users can zoom in and out of their presentation media and navigate through information within 3D space

www.prezi.com

Kidblog

• Designed for K-12 teachers who want students to have individual blogs

• Publish posts and participate in academic discussions within a secure blogging community

• Practice writing skills• Reflect on learning

http://kidblog.org/home/

Conclusion

• Positive effects of technology in the classroom• Steps to take to make sure technology is integrated in the

classroom