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Integrating TechnologyIntegrating Technology
Into the Diverse ClassroomInto the Diverse Classroom
Ben Smith and Jared MaderBen Smith and Jared Mader
www.edtechinnovators.comRed Lion Area School DistrictRed Lion Area School District
Friday, June 19, 2009Friday, June 19, 2009
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About Us
Ben Smith:Physics TeacherK-12 Science CoordinatorTechnology Resource TeacherKeystone Technology IntegratorDoctoral Student in Instructional TechnologySTAR Discovery EducatorISTE Board of Directors
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Jared Mader:Director of Technology
Former Chemistry Teacher
Technology Staff Development Trainer
Keystone TechnologyIntegrator
Masters Student in Instructional Technology
STAR Discovery Educator
ISTE Consultant
Ben and Jared
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Our Expertise
Why Use Technology?
Make work easier - productivityTyping, calculating, recording information
Help students learn betterVisualization, reading
Prepare students for 21st century jobsCommunicateCollaborateBe CreativeSolve Problems
Image from http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/
Today’s Students
21st Century LearnersMultitaskersText MessengersGamersAppropriaters
Today’s college students have spent5000 hours reading10000 hours gaming20000 hours watching TV
Marc Prensky - Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants See Article
Ready or Not . . .The World is Different
Then …Then … NowNow …
telecommunications telecommunications
audio tapesaudio tapes
video tapesvideo tapes
simulations simulations
emailemail
web projectsweb projects
problem-solving problem-solving
multimedia multimedia
hypermediahypermedia
mobile access
laptops (1:1 access)
GIS/GPS systems
instant messaging
wikis / blogs
MUVEs
cell phones
virtual reality
Implications for the Changing Classroom
All students can be connected to each other and to their teachers.
Students can use technology seamlessly as a regular part of their education
Each student can come to class with their own computing device
Teachers and Students must have the skills necessary to appropriately use the Hardware and Software
Pedagogical FoundationsCurriculum must drive the need for technology integration
Technology is the tool used to facilitate student-centered learning
Scaffolding technology skills has to occur prior to the expectation that students can make thoughtful choices about its appropriate useDegree to which students can utilize technology is also dependent upon their level of cognitive ability.
Our Vision
All students, teachers, and administrators will be able to be creative, communicate, collaborate, and problem solve in a productive and ethical manner.
National Educational Technology Standards for Students
National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers
National Educational Technology Standards for Administrators
Knowing Content is NOT Enough
In order to be successful in the 21st Century, ALL students must be able to
Construct new understandingsSolve problemsMake decisionsCommunicate and express themselvesUnderstand complex issuesWork collaborativelySet goals and work to a timelineMake ethical choices
A Taxonomy for Integrating Technology into Diverse Classrooms
Increasing Levels of CognitionCurriculum mastery deepens
Increasing Complexity of Technology SkillsTechnology choices become autonomous
How to Include ALL Students
Have students move through the taxonomy appropriate to their abilities.
As students acquire the skills of using a technology….
It becomes a tool they may choose
The emphasis of an activity shifts from the technology to the cognitive skills students must employ
Becomes invisible
ObservingStudents are passive spectators of technology
Students view PowerPoint during lectureTeacher uses Interactive Whiteboard during lectureStudents view websites on large screenStudents listen to a podcast
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IncorporatingStudents are leveraging technology to increase productivity
Type papers using WordMake graphs with ExcelOnline SearchesCalculatorsTutorials
ProducingStudents create a product with a single technology
Students record a podcastStudents make a moviePoster session in PowerPoint
ExploringStudents engage in discovery learning prior to formal instruction
Students use online applet to learn about a topicStudents conduct a lab with probes
CollaboratingStudents interact with peers, instructors, and outside resources
Students make group contributions in text format to a WikiStudents work together on a Google DocWeb 2.0 Tools: mindomo, VoiceThread, etc.Student email - GaggleBlogging
ApplyingStudents are guided to combine and integrate technologies
Students use Excel, Probes and Accompanying Software, and Photobooth in Notebook to create lab reportStudents use PowerPoint to make slides to import into iMovieStudents add movies, MP3s and images into a Wiki
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CreatingStudents are making sound choices about the appropriate synthesis of content and technology into a final product
Students are given an assignment and must choose the format for communicating information
Getting Teachers to Integrate
Ways to Use TechnologyPersonal and Professional Use
Instructional EnhancementObserving in the Taxonomy
Using with Students
How to Integrate Technology
Know your kidsWhat are their strengths and weaknesses
What technologies are available?
Look for Connections
How to get Students to be Creative
Creating the CanvasWord, PowerPoint, Inspiration, Wikis, Google Docs
Learning to PaintUser Created Content: Podcasts, Movies, Animoto, Mapping
Creative ProcessInstructional Design: Be Vague
How to Erase Technology
Have students move through the taxonomy
As students acquire the skills of using a technology….
It becomes a tool they may choose
The emphasis of an activity shifts from the technology to the cognitive skills students must employ
Becomes invisible
Article Discussion Connecting the Digital Dots: Literacy of the 21st Century
Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants available at http://www.marcprensky.com/writing/Prensky%20-%20Digital%20Natives,%20Digital%20Immigrants%20-%20Part1.pdf
How has literacy changed over recent years?How are today’s students different than those from 20 years ago and what are the implications regarding the use of technology?How is technology transforming the learning environment?Are you a digital immigrant or a digital native? How does this status affect your interactions with today’s students?
