Technology To Enhance Teaching & Learning

Why Not

Why

Why/ Why Not Why use technologyWhy Not Use Technology Change in Student and Teacher RolesFear Increased Motivation and Self EsteemLow Self-Efficacy Technical SkillsLack of Technology Accomplishment of More Complex TasksLack of Time Increased Use of Outside ResourcesLack of Professional Development Improved Design Skills/Attention to Audience

“New technology is common, new thinking is rare” – Sir Peter Blake

Integrating Technology To Enhance Teaching & Learning The goal of technology integration is to use technology seamlessly in the classroom so that the technology itself is invisible in support of learning Employing technology provides a variety of new ways to learn, and in the process, fosters independent thinking, problem solving, and collaborative learning.

What level of technological integration are you currently using in your class? a.Daily Routine User b.Effective User c.Innovative User

Teacher Technology Skills Competency Levels Daily Routine: type worksheets, attendance, , make charts. Effective User: web portals, discussion boards, advanced functions, specialized software expert, use data to mange and solve problems Innovative User: Full array of software and hardware, strategic use of capabilities, produce, empower, mentor, foster continuous improvement.

21 st Century Classroom

Where are we?

What do we currently have available? SMARTBoards Dell Interactive Projector Ebeam Document Cameras Laptop Carts Ipad Cart Student Response System Listening Stations

Document Cameras Show and Tell Science Experiments Math manipulatives Timer to help with time management Save image for later use. A classroom document camera connected to a computer can act as a scanner. Teachers can place items under the document camera and save the image for future use. Display student work Worksheets such as study guides or daily assignments. Make any book a big book

Interactive Whiteboards

How can I use Interactive Whiteboards in my class? Online Interactives – Starfall.com Starfall.com – National Library of Virtual Manipulatives National Library of Virtual Manipulatives – Interactive Whiteboard Resources from Topmarks Interactive Whiteboard Resources from Topmarks – Promethean Planet Promethean Planet – SMART Exchange SMART Exchange – WizTeach Share WizTeach Share

How can I use Interactive Whiteboards in my class cont.? Scale of the Universe Interactive Whiteboard Activities 10 wow facts in 2 minutes

Student Response Systems Compare understanding No Embarrassment Immediate feedback In-class Quizzes and Questions No Dumb Answers Be Involved

Quiz Time As a technology user, I would classify myself as A. non-user B. Beginner C. Confident D. Capable of teaching others

My class uses technology A. Seldom or never B. 2-4 times a year C. Monthly D. Daily/Weekly

How has the use of technology enabled you to make changes in instructional practices A. I spend less time lecturing the whole class B. There is more time for students to work independently C. I am better able to differentiate, individualize instruction