Where Do We Want Our School To Be?

Michael Bergstrom

Main Points• Students Learning With Technology

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• Closing The Digital Divide Among Our TeachersP. 1, 2

• Integration Of Classroom TechnologyP. 1, 2

• Advanced Technology – Web Based LearningP. 1, 2, 3

Students Learning With Technology

Student Outcomes

• Advanced Writing And Research Skills

• Direct Their Own Learning• Improved Problem Solving

Skills• Deeper And More Flexible

Use Of Technology

Teacher Outcomes

• More Constructive Approach To Teaching

• Feel More Empowered In The Classroom

• Spend Less Time Lecturing

Jr. High Math Example

Digital Divide Among Our TeachersWhat Is The Digital Divide?

• “Gap between people who have access and skills to use technology and those who have limited or no access and skills in technology.”

Why Is There A Digital Divide Among Our Teachers?

• Routines• Little Or No Training• Fear

How Do We Close The Gap? Professional Development

Integration Of Classroom Technology

Enrollment G.P.AGrade Laptop Non-Laptop

6 3.50 3.13

7 3.28 2.94

8 3.23 3.07

Laptop schools•Each student has a laptop just like a textbook•Notes and assignments done electronically•Improved classroom culture•More time spend doing assignments•Improved G.P.A.

Integration Of Classroom TechnologyInteractive WhiteBoards

•Effective measure for doing notes•Allows for a change of the traditional lessons•Excellent source of Differentiated Instruction

Advanced Technology’sWeb Based Learning• What Is Web Based Learning?

– Electronic Learning– Online Assignments– Online Lessons– Online Notes– Online Tools

Tools To Use With Web Based Learning

Web Based LearningPro’s and Con’s

Pro’s Con’sConstant Access Lack Of Human Contact

Easily Updated Content Use Of Large Media Files

Easy Student Tracking

Student Personalization

“THE ENEMY OF GREAT IS GOOD” WHAT DO WE WANT TO BE?