Integrating Technology: Some Things You Should Know

“Raising the Bar”

November 5, 2007

Technology Integration

Technology Integration is a term used by educators to describe effective uses of technology by teachers and students in K-12 and university classrooms. Teachers use technology to support instruction in language arts, social studies, science, math, or other content areas. When teachers integrate technology into their classroom practice, learners are empowered to be actively engaged in their learning.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Technology integration is not:

Taking students to the computer lab once a week for 40 minutes

Using the computer as an electronic worksheet

Using the computer as a reward station for students who are finished with their other assignments

Technology integration is:

Part of the daily activities taking place in the classroom

Supporting and extending curriculum objectives in a seamless manner

Engaging students in meaningful learning Enabling students to demonstrate what they

have learned in new and creative ways

Traditional vs. Integrated Teacher-oriented Single-sense stimulation Single-path progression Single media Isolated work Information delivery Passive learning

Factual, knowledge-based learning

Reactive response Isolated, artificial content

Student-centered Multi-sensory stimulation Multi-path progression Multi-media Collaborative work Information exchange Active/exploratory/inquiry-

based learning Critical thinking and informed

decision-making Proactive/planned action Authentic/real-world context

Support Instruction

Teaching that emphasizes active engagement helps students process and retain information. It leads to self-questioning, deeper thinking, and problem solving.

Using Technology for Differentiated Instruction

United StreamingText to Speech ToolsMagnifierUse activities from lower grade level for

at-risk and from higher grade level for talented and gifted.

Have students create and present powerpoints.

Using Technology for Differentiated Instruction

Use United Streaming videos to introduce, teach, and review or re-teach a concept and complete the quizzes.

CAST – Teaching Every Student!

Small Group/Flexible Group

Students are engaged in meaningful activities• Games • Activities • Research• Projects

– Real World– Simulations

• Communication– Write/Publish (Blogs and Wikis)– Presentations (PowerPoint)– Multi-media Correspondence

(email, Podcast, Vodcast)

Student Engagement

Content is appropriate and linked to students’ knowledge and experience

Students actively involved in activities and assignments

• Re-teach• Practice• Extend/Enrich Learning

Environment

Classroom design is conducive to varied learning opportunities

Resource materials are accessibleTechnology is incorporatedDisplay student work

Technology Integration ….

Is a growth process.

Takes time!

Is “Raising the Bar!!!”