Todays Technology Roadmap: Technology Integration That Engages & Instructs! Presented By: Dr. Allegra McGrew & Dana Fish How Do I Identify The Struggling Learner?? Signs That A Student Is A Struggling Learner: Lacks self-confidence / Self-defeating behaviors Poor grades or declining grades Does not enjoy learning Behavior problem / Poor attitude Not living up to potential Has fallen behind the class Top 5 Reasons As To Why Technology Integration Is Needed? 5.Technology provides motivation for students 4. Technology offers unique instructional capabilities 3. Technology increases teacher productivity 2. Technology gives support for new instructional approaches, such as: *Cooperative learning *Shared intelligence *Problem solving and higher level skills Roblyer, M. D. (2003). Integrating educational technology into teaching (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc./Merrill Prentice Hall. Reason #1 1.Technology skills are required for an information age Roblyer, M. D. (2003). Integrating educational technology into teaching (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc./Merrill Prentice Hall. Im Sold, Now What Am I Supposed To Do?? The Classroom Technology Planning Sheet Where You Are Where You Want To Be Immediate Action(s) Action Items Moving Forward Plan, Plan, Plan!!! Know Your Technology Integration Tools Application Software: Word processing software Spreadsheet software Database software Presentation graphics software Instructional software Web 2.0 Tools Know Your Technology Integration Tools The Internet: Search engines Educational WebsitesWebQuests Virtual field trips Video conferencing Know Your Technology Integration Tools Hardware/Peripheral Devices Digital cameras SMARTBoards SMART Airliners Scanners Document cameras Video conferencing equipment Select Learning Activities for Technology Integration Many types of traditional learning activities can be extended to incorporate technology integration. Criteria that can be used in the selection of technology-based learning activities: Cunningham, C. A. & Billingsley, M. (2003). Curriculum webs: A practical guide to weaving the web into teaching and learning. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc. Plan authentic activities Promote self-directed learners Go beyond one subject area Use multiple approaches Go beyond retelling ( Facilitate H-O-T-S) Keep it simple Borrow activity ideas from others Touch imagination Engage the learner Build activities around current events Facilitate spontaneity and discovery Plan for open-ended inquiry Thats Great, But I Need More Concrete Ideas!! Word Processing Software Activities Why They Work- Allows users to create and manipulate text documents. A widely used type of software. Permits users to insert images and, in some cases, video and audio clips. Can be used for any type of written activity. How It Can Be Used Type and format reports Create newsletters (individual or group project) Type spelling words and use spell check Insert photos and graphic images into text Categorize information Add links to Internet sites to reports Organize class notes Create flow charts Make labels Make posters Make invitations How It Can Be Used Make signs Make charts Read files written by others and/or add comments Highlight important information Create student journals Create calendars Type and format book reviews Create brochures Create materials to use on bulletin boards Make checklists Type and format information for comparison activities How It Can Be Used Keep on-going diaries Type and format editorials Type and format news articles Create guest lists Create how-to manuals Create rank-ordered lists Type and format recommendations Type and format essays Type and format responses to questions Type and format solutions to problems How It Can Be Used Type and format travel journals or logs Type and format travel plans Create information sheets Create programs for school activities Keep on-going logs of classroom activities Type and format menus Type and format narrations Type and format outlines Create pie charts Type and format scripts for plays Use the mail merge feature to print letters to people on address lists Web 2.0 Tools Why they work Highly engaging, social, web-based tools which allow users to manipulate and interact with content in new ways. Less expensive than traditional software and many are even free! Why It Should Be Used How It Can Be Used Brainstorming Sharing facts, ideas and thoughts Creating charts, graphs, posters and signs Create a digital story using images or photos Share your own voice or narration Create your own comics and timelines Create your own presentations Edit an image or photograph Collaborate with others Online software Web 2.0 Resources Animoto:Blabberize:Build Your Wild Self:Create a Graph: Lino It!:Pixton:Prezi:Tagxedo:Wordle: Video Conferencing Why it works Two or more people in different geographic locations can engage in face-to-face audio and visual exchanges using cameras, monitors, and document software. Why It Should Be Used Appeals to students' different learning styles increases students' motivation to learn Sharing facts, ideas and thoughts Improves students presentation and communication skills Improves students research skills as they prepare for the conferences provides opportunities for higher level thinking via live face to face interaction with peers, tutors or experts from around the world provides opportunities to use newly acquired knowledge or skill in a real or simulated setting How It Can Be Used Collaborate with other classes Connect to content experts Older students perform experiments for younger students Collaborate with educators world-wide, participate in training sessions, plan with teachers at other schools Create a virtual museum or documentaries to share with others Video Conference Content Providers: Adventure Science Center Baseball Hall of Fame CILC: Center for Learning and Collaboration Connect2Texas COSI: Center of Science and Industry Live from McDonald Observatory NASA Digital Learning Network Polycom Special Events Texas History Mystery Vanderbilt Virtual School Theres Much More!! 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