Integrating Computers in Teaching Dr. Alex Pan

How are computers Used in the Schools: Some Indicators Student-computer ratio Internet Access Technology uses reflected in the lesson plans Software titles Hardware and accessories Computer-based assignments

Expectations from Standards Technology-rich learning environment/ Computers will be free soon. Focus on the content learning, instead of the computer-related tasks/ All students will be highly computer literate. Computers and related technology being used as an essential part of teaching and learning/ Computers are basic tools for all learning.

Myths: Why Should We Use Computers In The Schools? Teachers will be replaced by computers? Increased efficiency for teachers? Saved time and money? Better instructional results? Students achieve better? New trends.

What Can Computers Help In The Schools? Better communication Better data organization and management Multimedia for a more exciting learning environment. Apply learning in real life situations. Resources and data become readily available in various format.

Teaching With Computers Basic level (about computers/ WP) Productivity applications Computers for content teaching Tutor – Tutee – Tools Tutorials, drill and practice, educational games, simulations, databases, production and publishing, communication, cooperation and collaboration

Negative Reality of Teaching With Computers in the Schools Teachers’ reluctance to use. Lack of good teaching models. No or little support. Can’t fit in the curriculum. Demanded but not enforced. Too much trouble and too time consuming to prepare. High expectations on new teachers.

Typical Questions About Technology In Interview Describe your computer literacy skills. What kinds of computer integration experiences do you have? How do you integrate computers in differentiating instruction? How can computers help students learn better? What issues do we have in computer integration in Teaching? What kinds of computer skills do teachers need?

Typical Questions About Technology In Interview What technology tools would you use to teach Writing or Social Studies? What technology tools would you use to teach math or science? When is computer not appropriate for teaching? Describe a picture of how you would teach with computers? What is the class like? What activities do you engage your students in doing?

Typical Questions About Technology In Interview What is the value of the electronic portfolios? How would you use the Internet and the WWW to support your teaching? How can you address the needs for the standardized testing with technology? How can you use computers to address the Special Ed needs?

Typical Questions About Technology In Interview Has the Internet changed how you see your role? What new skills do you think are important? You have access to the commercial document services and to the “free” Internet. Do you have a preference? Should students do their own searches, or should teachers select sites they want students to visit?