Improving Teaching and Learning For The Future.

Technology is becoming a dominant aspect of our society (Harvey-Woodall, 2009).

Future occupations will require collaboration across international and cultural boundaries and new way of integrating knowledge (Haste, 2009).

It is necessary for students occupational prospects (Lebens, Graff & Mayer, 2009).

Motivation

• Traditional methods no longer capture the interest of children growing up in this computer age (Harvey-Woodall, 2009).

• Students demonstrate higher motivation and engagement when using technology (Harvey-Woodall, 2009).

Differentiated Instruction (DI)• DI is a teaching method based on the idea

that instruction should vary according to the individual and diverse needs and interests of students in the classroom (Looi, et al., 2009).

• Supports instructional activities that enable differentiated instruction (Looi, et al., 2009).

• Use of technology can help teachers understand the individual learning styles of the students they teach (Harvey-Woodall, 2009).

Achievement

• Higher levels of motivation and engagement result in increased student achievement (Harvey-Woodall, 2009).

• Can contextualize learning because it can happen any time or place (Looi, et al., 2009).

• Teachers should become familiar with the latest technology in an effort to make teaching activities as relevant and current as possible (Harvey-Woodall, 2009).

Achievement (cont‟d)

• Research suggests ICT implementation can support the achievement of disadvantaged and low achieving learners (Lebens, Graff & Mayer, 2009).

Flexibility

• Online education provides flexibility for students and teachers (Webb, 2009).

• Learning can happen any time and anywhere (Looi, et al., 2009).

Audio Podcasts

• Advocates believe it offers unique educational benefits such as the time-shifting ability (Hew, 2009).

• Spoken word can influence a learner‟s cognition and motivation (Hew, 2009).

Cell Phones

• Take pictures of things outside the classroom for use in learning activities inside the classroom (e.g. Studying angles in math class).

• Calculator function

• Use the voice recorder for interviews in English class

• Use the MP3 function to listen to notes.

(Rogers, 2009)

Wikis

• Can support a variety of collaborative learning activities.

• Supports metacognitive tasks, like reflection or self/co-explanation.

• Published online so they are accessible to others at different times and places.

• Students feel they are working in a student-owned and centered workspace.

Larusson & Alterman, 2009

Smart Boards

• Are interactive electronic whiteboards (Gerard, Widener & Greene, 1999)

• Increases motivation, attention and time on task (Mechling, Gast & Krupa, 2007).

• Can help improve the mastery of letter sounds by simultaneously hearing the sound, seeing the letter, and touching the letter (Campbell & Mechling, 2009).

Internet

• Powerful tools and information resources for academic work and life in general.

• Can be used to produce web pages or blogs to express their personal ideas or opinions.

(Chou et al., 2009)

The instructor plays a major role in how technology is utilized within the classroom.

Teachers must understand how technology can be connected with pedagogy and curriculum content.

(Harvey-Woodall, 2009)

Substantial support from administrators.

Longer, ongoing PD that focuses on integrating technology into the classroom.

Presented within context of student-centered instructional practices.

Should be researched based.

Student achievement should be at the forefront.

(Harvey-Woodall, 2009)

Must address needs of the individual (Wells, 2007).

Create leadership roles (Wells, 2007).

Constant support person in close proximity (Plair, 2008).

“Extension agent” model for inservice training (Hurst, 1994).

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Lebens, M., Graff, M. & Mayer, P. (2009). Access, attitudes and the digital divide: Children‟s attitudes towards computers in a technology-rich environment. Educational Media International, 46(3), 255-266.

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