EDUCATION 205 Lecture Component PROJECT FIRST SLIDE X GROUP MEMBER(S): Who are you? Karl Hanke, Josiah Popp, Kim Shankland X Slide 1+: LEVEL(S) & SUBJECT(S): What kinds of teaching or pupil services interest you? X Slide 1+: PROJECT QUESTION: What will you ask about? X Slide 2+: PROJECT DATA PLAN: What will you research? Do you have permission**? Do you cite at least 3 links to online sources? X Slide 3+: PROJECT DATA REVIEW: What* are you finding? X Slide 3+: PROJECT FINDINGS: How* is it related to pluralism? X Slide 4+: PROJECT CONCLUSIONS: What* does it mean for your teaching or pupil services? X Slide 5: PORTFOLIO ITEM - Artifact: image of something you made OR image of something an educator made OR image of something student(s) made OR an action photo of you, an educator or a student** - Caption: X your name(s) X AND group, school or agency name** X AND date X AND age/grade/level/subject X AND specification of group/school/community X Reflective description of artifact or action** According to School of Education Portfolio Artifact Guidelines at X * Additional text must be attached in notes fields (minimum total of 500 words) X ** Permissions required for public use of recognizable names or likenesses, and for surveys X Project report & portfolio item including this first slide, all in PPT format and submitted by the deadline to the EDUC 205 drop box in Desire2Learn web site at XEach student must submit an individual project report & portfolio item. XCheck for correct spelling, grammar and acceptable style. Neither printed nor submissions will be accepted without written permission.

Karl Hanke, Josiah Popp, Kim Shankland Education 205 Fall 2009

For this project, we interviewed several public school teachers about technology in the classroom. We asked them about how technology has evolved in the classroom and the pros and cons of using this technology with students. We are interested in secondary education concerning History, English, and Math.

The effects of technology in the classroom and how technology has changed over the years. We have permission to do this project. Online sources: tetech.htm tetech.htm

Evolution of classroom technology: Blackboard Greenboard Whiteboard Overheads Projectors Smartboard

Two High School Teachers were interviewed concerning technology usage in their classroom. Both agreed that more technology is needed because students need to be exposed to it early to function later in society. Both think smart boards make teaching easier and more fun for themselves and their students. Both are “okay” with cell phones and MP3 players in school, but not necessarily in the classroom.

Technology breaks down cultural barriers and removes some of the disadvantages that minorities face. Involvement with technology brings students together and provides “hands-on” activities that all types of students can get involved in. In the future, most things will involve technology – students should be exposed to it early on.

Pros Students have easier access to information. Makes education more enjoyable and fun for the teachers and the students. Prepares students for future technological interactions.

Cons Makes students rely on technology too much. Personal interactions between students suffer. Poor eyesight. New problems concerning cheating. Challenge for some older teachers.

Technology is favored by most teachers and by students. Technology has, and always will, change. Technology makes teaching for pluralism attainable because it removes some barriers and disadvantages. Though technology is necessary, many schools, especially today, cannot afford it.

Theresa Shankland and Kim Shankland Wittenberg-Birnamwood Elem. School Wednesday, November 25, th Grade, All Subjects, Wittenberg, WI Josiah Popp, Chris Bartletti, Karl Hanke, Kevin Wick Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School Friday, November 11, , Social Studies, Wittenberg, WI