Rachel Harrington TOTOM 2010 Western Oregon University Technology in the Classroom

The Debate In theoryIn practice There is a link between technology use and student achievement (Wenglinsky, 1998) “Ugh, another technology talk.”

The Debate In theoryIn practice Students should be solving problems using technology (NCTM, 2000) “Mathematics is complex enough, we just make it more complex when we add technology.”

The Debate In theoryIn practice We need to prepare our pre- service teacher to teach with technology (AMTE, 2007) “My methods course is packed as it is. I just don’t have time to do anything with technology.”

My Super Friends….

Make it about equity Make it interesting Make it real Sunshine Campbell (& Merrick) The Evergreen State College

My Super Friends…. This is how they think They use it all of the time Teach them to use what they have Ryan Harrington Oaklea Middle School

One for now, some for later Who’s Prettier, David or Victoria? Camping with the Harringtons Cool Data Grow Creatures

Your cell phone has swallowed a lot of your technology tools. Cell Phone Scavenger Hunt What do you do if you teach at Springfield High School? What happens when my niece is the principal of your school?

Final Thoughts Video Rachel Harrington Western Oregon University