Kara Sahagian, Moriah Rudisill, Ellie Sharp, and Alicia LaPlante

THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REVOLUTION

This PowerPoint will explain what technology is and how it is used regarding the teaching and learning atmosphere.

INTRODUCTION

People who have grown up using the digital “language” of computers, video, games, and the Internet.

DIGITAL RENAISSANCE

The division between people who are “rich” in technological access and expertise and those who are “poor” in this respect.

DIGITAL NATIVES

(revolution) The rise of technology.

DIGITAL DIVIDE

Flat Classroom “A classroom in which

students, like the teacher, have ready access to information, so that the teacher is not the lone expert.”

The students can “access the classroom” on the computer, even at home. They can research and learn things while searching the internet at home.

Traditional Classroom

Students learn and do everything in class, with not much further learning at home.

FLAT CLASSROOM VS TRADITIONAL

Simulation

A computer program or other procedure that imitates a real world experience.

Model

A representation of a system or an object, such as a small physical structure that imitates a larger structure or a computer program that parallels the workings of a larger system.

EDUCATIONAL TOOLS

Web-Quest

A learning activity in which students investigate a question or solve a problem with information they gather from websites.

Blog

(short for weblog) An online journal using software that makes it easy for the user to create frequent entries; typically, visitors can add their own comments and responses.

EDUCATIONAL TOOLS

Wiki An online site that allows visitors to add, remove, and otherwise edit or change the available content.

EDUCATIONAL TOOLS

Second generation of Internet services that are leading us toward even more open communication.

Relevant to education because:Users can input information that then

becomes important source of content for other users, repeatedly.

WEB 2.0

These websites include:

1. MySpace2. Facebook 3. Twitter, etc.

Blog sites such as:

4. Wikipedia.com 5. Dictionary.com6. And other informational

websites that are influenced and put out by the public.

WEB 2.0

3 key aspects:Data and software are continuously and

seamlessly updated, often very rapidly. User interfaces are rich and interactive.There is an “architecture of

participation” that encourages user contributions.

WEB 2.0

1. Young people may accidentally stumble onto websites that are violent, pornographic, or objectionable due to inappropriate language and content.

Schools often control this by putting firewalls and block sites that would risk this exposure to students.

2. “Cyber-stalking” and threats from online predators pose threats to children and teenagers’ safety. Drawn to social networking, students may reveal personal identifying information to predators without realizing it.

Schools can help prevent this by having “social media” safety education classes, and encouraging parents to monitor their child’s Internet use.

CONCERNS ABOUT STUDENTS’ USE OF ONLINE COMMUNICATION.

3. Online marketing aimed directly at children and teens influences you peoples’ decisions about products and brands.

Having pop-up blockers on computers can help prevent this, however it is diffi cult to prevent students from following the things that are promoted.

4. The interactive, two-way nature of the Web gives marketers the ability to collect data about individual computer users.

It is important for a student to understand that when they put information on the Internet it is no longer private. Things such as iPhones and laptops even can track their locations.

CONCERNS ABOUT STUDENTS’ USE OF ONLINE

COMMUNICATION.

5. Cyber-bullying:

This is bullying or harassment through electronic means such as email, websites postings, text messaging, blogs, mobile phones, or pagers.

One of the hardest parts of the Internet and safety for students.

There have been many negative things that come from cyber bullying.

It is important for parents to monitor their child’s Internet use and constantly checking to make sure there isn’t any of this going on.

Cyber-bullying can lead to emotional issues, depression, and even suicide in some students.

 

CONCERNS ABOUT STUDENTS’ USE OF ONLINE

COMMUNICATION.

A Device or service that increases the capabilities of people with disabilities.

Examples:1. Keyboard with large symbols2. Speech recognition software

converting speech to text3. Screen reader software that reads

aloud.

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

It is important to filter websites because there are websites like wikipedia with false information.

Teachers need to filter so they will only use websites with accurate information.

FILTERING WEBSITES

Research is not simply a list of questions for which students find answers

As they use technology students need to stay focused on the problem they are trying to solve or the area they are exploring

Guide students in interpreting and using the data they find

Guide students in finding creative and innovative ways to present their information

Encourage students to use the information they gather on the internet to further other students understanding of the topic

Invite students to collaborate with other students in designing a final product.

GUIDELINES FOR INTERNET RESEARCH

Technology Supports LearningReal-World Problems

Simulations and Modeling

Communities of Learners

Technology Hindering LearningStudents on their

phones/technology device during school.

Students on their phones/technology device when they get home instead of doing homework or studying.

 

Proficiency is the use of technology, including an understanding of how technology systems function as well as the ability to use technology to access information from a wide variety of sources.

TECHNOLOGY FLUENCY

All classroom teachers should be prepared for:Technology OperationsPlanning and designing learning

environments and experiencesTeaching, learning, and the curriculum. Assessment and EvaluationProductivity and Professional PracticeSocial, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS FOR

TEACHERS (NETS)

Even though there are pros and cons in regard to technology, overall, technology in the classroom is beneficial to both the students and the teacher.

CONCLUSION

Koch, Janice. So You Want to be a Teacher?. Belmont: WADSWORTH CENGAGE Learning, 2009. 26 - 53. Print.

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