instructional methods making sense of technology in the classroom february 15, 2012
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How can I incorporate
technology into my classroom? I don’t
have the time!!
The Question Going Through Everyone’s Mind:
Worry not, it’s easier than you would imagine!
Methodology for Incorporating Technology into YOUR Classroom
Research Presentation/Instruction Review Assessment
Let’s See it in Action…
Incorporating the internet has become
key when doing research. There
oftentimes aren’t enough up-to-date
resources in the school library to
complete the research needed for many
classroom projects.
PowerPoint PresentationsSMART Notebook
PreziJing
Document Camera
*All of the above applications can help enhance student learning by putting visuals with the current
instruction. Presentations could be done by students or the teacher.
Activities or online quizzes using a tools from the
gallery of SMART Notebook
Discovery Education
Graphic Organizers
Videos/YouTube
Odyssey Learning
Online tests/quizzes
Project-based rubrics
Online Blogging
Is this going to take a ton of time to plan and time away from
my necessary instruction?
The Question Going Through Everyone’s Mind:
Take a deep breath… Technology is supposed to make your life EASIER, not harder.
Detailed Processes for Integration of Technology into Your Class
Best motto to live by:
Adapt your current lesson to the technology instead of adapting the
lesson to fit the technology. Remember, the curriculum is
supposed to be enhanced by the technology, not consumed.
Familiarize YOURSELF first:
Always ensure that you are 100% comfortable with a technology
resource prior to assigning its use to students.
Don’t forget to assess!Remember that traditional forms
of assessment may not be appropriate for the multimedia assignments you are using or
planning to use with your students. Rubrics are oftentimes really helpful, but don’t reinvent
the wheel. Look for online resources to make your life easier. (Sweeney, 2012)
I don’t understand all the rules for fair use… Can you help
me out?
The Question Going Through Everyone’s Mind:
When in doubt, check out the resources…
Multimedia Fair Use and Copyright Information
http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ21.pdf
The honest truth when it comes to multimedia fair use and copyright
is that the topic is very complicated are there are numerous rules as
well as exceptions. With that said, the best advice to lend to
questioning teachers is always double check when in doubt. The United States Copyright Office has released a PDF (link is provided at
left) called Circular 21 that answers many of the most frequently asked
questions when it comes to “borrowing” media from online
resources.
("Reproduction of copyrighted," 2009)
How will this impact my students’
learning? Is it worth my time and effort?
The Question Going Through Everyone’s Mind:
Worry not, it’s easier than you would imagine!
Technology’s Impact on Student Learning
Technology empowers students and allows learners to experience things individually and in their own time.
Aids in instruction
Broadens learning spectrum beyond traditional classroom setting
Motivates some students and teachers
When Technology Works… When it Doesn’t…
vs.
Technology is aligned with state/federal standards and abides by proven best
practices.
Technology is used as a reward only.
Management of using the technology takes more time than
educational activity
Lack of teacher training or motivation
Lack of resources/funding
Stop and ask yourself: Is the technology I’m
using actually encouraging additional thought/practice…or is it
just “space filler?”
Any great ideas or sites to share?
The Question Going Through Everyone’s Mind:
Worry not, it’s easier than you would imagine!
Technology Resources
http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/www.discoveryeducation.com
www.skype.com/intl/en-us/home
http://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/edu/
www.weebly.com
http://kidblog.org/home.php
Sweeney, S. M. (2012, October 4). [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://tech4urcontent.edublogs.org
Library of Congress, US Copyright Office. (2009). Reproduction of copyrighted works by educators and librarians. Retrieved from Library of Congress website: http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ21.pdf
Fisher, F. (2006, January). The classroom teirs model: Using technology effectively in classrooms. Paper presented at Online powerpoint. Retrieved from http://www.edtech.wednet.edu/Tiers/PowerPoint.pdf
Works Cited