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Practical Classroom Applications of Educational Technology. Module 1 PowerPoint Assignment LME 448. Engage students with a multi-media enriched classroom Promote higher order thinking in the classroom Constructivist learning atmosphere. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Practical Classroom Applications of
Educational Technology
Module 1PowerPoint Assignment
LME 448
Rational for Incorporating Technology into Daily Activities
• Engage students with a multi-media enriched classroom
• Promote higher order thinking in the classroom
• Constructivist learning atmosphere
Instructor Benefits• Organization• Planning templates and
resources• Statistical tracking made easier • Performance task assessment • Instructor presentations are engaging – no longer only ‘Blackboard Lectures’ • Teacher is the
facilitator of learning
Student Benefits
• Students make meaning with projects that are authentic to them
• Students develop technological familiarity and ability
• Opportunities for self-expression • Project flexibility • Skills translate into real
world applications
Technological Tools
• Computer • Video Recorders • Digital Cameras• Scanners • Software • Internet
Why wait for a trip to the Computer Lab?• Use Classroom Resources Effectively
– Internet for Peer Communication– Topic Research– Curriculum Supportive Games and
Activities– Classroom Web Page
•Web Quests•Topic Links •Homework Helpers
PLEASE do not limit your computer to tests and quizzes!*
And …Speaking of the Class Web Site
• Enhance Parent Communication – E-mail links– Letters to parents– Post weekly progress reports– Links to topic related sites
• Student Showcase– Work samples– Student developed resources
Technology SuggestionsStudents can create:• Student Portfolios• Project Reports• Creative Writing
Compilations• Take Home Work
Samples• Artistic
Demonstrations
The Possibilities are endless!
‘Frogs’ by Allison 2004
Technology SuggestionsInstructors can create:
• Directed reading activities• Lesson topic extensions • ‘Game Show’ quiz assessments• Skill building exercises• Virtual Field Trips• Webquests• Research
Curriculum Integration
• Brings excitement to projects by integrating many subjects
• Provides personally authenticexperiences for the students
• Provides instruction that benefits manydifferent learning styles.
References• Butzin, S. (1992). Integrating technology into the
classroom: lessons from the Project CHILD experience. (Computers Helping Instruction and Learning Development). Phi Delta Kappan, 74, 330-4.
• Hipschman, R., (1997). Your weight on other worlds. http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/weight/index.html
• Lacina, J., & Austin, S. (2003). Technology and the writing workshop. Childhood Education, 80 (2), 101-3.
• Lacina, J., (2004). Designing a virtual field trip. Childhood Education, 80 (4), 221-2.
• Lim, C., & Tay, L. (2003). Information and communication technologies (ICT) in an elementary school: students' engagement in higher order thinking. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 12, 425-27.