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Learning and Teaching with Technology Chapter Six Copyright @ Allyn Bacon, 2008

Copyright @ Allyn Bacon, 2008 Focus Questions: How do classroom teaching and learning behaviors alter as a result of incorporating technology-rich curriculum? Does technology use lead to gains in all subject areas? What are reasonable effects to expect from integrating technology in typical classrooms? In what ways can basic technology standards and profiles be used to plan for technology integration at all levels of education. Chapter Six Copyright @ Allyn Bacon, 2008

Copyright @ Allyn Bacon, 2008 Focus Questions: What constitutes a technology-enriched learning environment? Identify research that supports the use of technology in education. Identify supportive research that measures the effect of technology for students with special needs. Identify supportive research that measures the effect of technology on mathematics on achievement. Chapter Six Copyright @ Allyn Bacon, 2008

Copyright @ Allyn Bacon, 2008 Focus Questions: Identify supportive research that measures the effect of technology on science on achievement. Identify supportive research that measures the effect of technology on language arts/reading/literacy on achievement. Chapter Six Copyright @ Allyn Bacon, 2008

New Learning Theory and Practice … Constructivism – people are participants in their own learning Social Constructivism – recognizes the value of social interactions in the learning process Engaged learning – think critically about real learning problems and resources and operate in contexts that are meaningful to the student Chapter Six Copyright @ Allyn Bacon, 2008

Clarifying Research Variables … Technology refers to computers, electronic methods and tools that can be used to support learning. Technology assessments demand alternative methods to standardized testing. Classroom change correlates with other educational factors such as teaching and learning roles. Chapter Six Copyright @ Allyn Bacon, 2008

Technology for Learning How? Who? Why? What? Chapter Six Where? Copyright @ Allyn Bacon, 2008

Technology-Using Teachers … Teachers need to be surrounded by other teachers who use computers Computers are used for authentic, meaningful purposes, such as for writing for a real audience Financial support Resource-rich environment Chapter Six Copyright @ Allyn Bacon, 2008

Stages of Teacher Progression … Invention Stage Appropriation Stage Chapter Six Adaptation Stage Adoption Stage Entry Stage Copyright @ Allyn Bacon, 2008

Academic Effects of Technology … Overall Language Mathematics Science Social Studies Special Needs Chapter Six Copyright @ Allyn Bacon, 2008

Technology-rich Educational Environments Students’ active involvement Collaborative learning activities Immediate and individualized feedback Material presented in the context of real-world situations Chapter Six Copyright @ Allyn Bacon, 2008

Digital Curriculum Topics Chapter Six Figure 6.5 Copyright @ Allyn Bacon, 2008

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