inviting technology into the classroom
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Inviting Technology into the Classroom. Alycea Snyder REEA Webinar. Session objectives. Reframe ideas on what it means to be “not paying attention” during class time Relate to students who learn better hands-on, and recognize how tinkering with gadgets can support this learning - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Inviting Technology into the ClassroomAlycea SnyderREEA Webinar
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Session objectives• Reframe ideas on what it means to be “not
paying attention” during class time
• Relate to students who learn better hands-on, and recognize how tinkering with gadgets can support this learning
• Use tools to guide students’ activities, including online handouts, resource lists, iPad apps, and more
Work with technology, not against it.
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Once upon a time…• I was recruited into tech support.
“I have a room full of brilliant techies, and not one of them can help somebody on the phone.”
• I learned how to learn technology
• I was not a techie...
Technology should make life simpler.
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I look for these…
•Simple•Intuitive•(and whenever possible) Free
Technology in a classroom…
•Minimal risk to execute•Minimal hassle to set up
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The Right Tool, The Right Way• Choose the right tool
▫The most basic tool that will accomplish what you need to accomplish
▫ TRY: Review blogs
• Use the tool correctly
▫ TRY: Take the tour
▫ TRY: Start with YouTube
▫ TRY: 5min.com
Simple tools used correctly can be very powerful
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Adults are self-directed▫Simulations▫Role-playing▫Case studies▫Solve immediate
problems
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Adults are self-directed
Teacher
Student Student Student Student Student
Teacher
Student
Student
Student
Student
Student
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Instructors of adult learners
•Instructors are more resource, less lecturer
•Role is to facilitate information exchange
TraditionalClassroom Management
Evolved Adult-Oriented
Structure
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Energized by activity
•Busy, lively atmosphere•Accustomed to multi-tasking•Love the background buzz
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Provide Resources
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Adult learners are self-directed.
•Information is abundant
•Instructors are not the only resource
• TRY: Direct students to the best resources and let them explore
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QR Codes• Instant gratification
• Creation is easy
• Big payoff
• Flexible options for results
TRY: Create QR code using Kaywa
http://qrcode.kaywa.com/
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WordPress• Easy to sign-up
• Upload additional files
• Link directly to resources
• No limit to amount of content
• Potential as marketing tool
TRY: Add resources to
WordPress blog
http://alyceasnyder.wordpress.com/
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Direct Student Focus
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Give students something to do• Links to follow• PDF document to
highlight• Resources to investigate
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The goal was to learn information
There was simply less information.
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Now…
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Learning Navigating
• When the goal is memorization,
taking written notes on paper makes sense.
• Now, students sift throughand organize information.
The goal has changed
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Re-define what it means
to learn
Knowledge
Comprehension
Application
Analysis
Synthesis
Evaluation
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Instant application• The tools to learn hands-
on are already in their hands.
• Analysis, synthesis, and evaluation occur more easily in context.
Where should students focus?
On integration of the material
Knowledge
Comprehension
Application
Analysis
Synthesis
Evalu-ation
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Create an Ideal Environment
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Invite technology• TRY:
▫Set the expectation▫Provide the wireless
password▫Reconsider break times▫Check the lights▫Listen to what you say
Students are looking down Deliver the entire message out
loud
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Support Future Learning
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Identify, streamline, and prioritizeTRY: Pinterest
http://pinterest.com/
• Corral good ideas into one place
• Pinterest is public• Resources are ready and
waiting• One, easily-shareable public
forum • Ready for student access• Organic marketing tool
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Questions?