Incorporating Technology in the Classroom October 6, 2010 Milby High School

Students… Marc Presnky “Digital Natives” - our students today are all “native speakers” of the digital language of computers, video games and the Internet.

Why incorporate technology in the classroom? Today’s average college grads have spent less than 5,000 hours of their lives reading, but over 10,000 hours playing video games (not to mention 20,000 hours watching TV).

State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) Technology Applications Standards for All Teachers Standard I. All teachers use technology-related terms, concepts, data input strategies, and ethical practices to make informed decisions about current technologies and their applications. Standard II. All teachers identify task requirements, apply search strategies, and use current technology to efficiently acquire, analyze, and evaluate a variety of electronic information. Standard III. All teachers use task-appropriate tools to synthesize knowledge, create and modify solutions, and evaluate results in a way that supports the work of individuals and groups in problem-solving situations. Standard IV. All teachers communicate information in different formats and for diverse audiences. Standard V. All teachers know how to plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate instruction for all students that incorporates the effective use of current technology for teaching and integrating the Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) into the curriculum.

Technology TEKS Chapter 126. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology Applications 11)Communication. The student delivers the product electronically in a variety of media, with appropriate supervision. The student is expected to: (A) publish information in a variety of ways including, but not limited to, printed copy and monitor displays; and (B) publish information in a variety of ways including, but not limited to, software, Internet documents, and video.

International Society for Technology in Education Copyright © 2008, ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) Effective teachers model and apply the National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETSS) as they design, implement, and assess learning experiences to engage students and improve learning; enrich professional practice; and provide positive models for students, colleagues, and the community. Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources. Teachers: a. participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning b. exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others c. evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning d. contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community

Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students From Technology and Education Reform Research Project Sponsored by the Office of Educational Research and Improvement U.S. Department of Education Change in roles Increase motivation and participation Accomplishment of more complex tasks More collaboration Increased use of outside resources

How to incorporate technology in the classroom From Word processing 1. Create resume for a famous person 2. Devise character comparison chart in table format 3. Expand vocabulary using thesaurus and illustrate using clip art Spreadsheets 1. Chart results of a survey 2. Keep inventory of materials or classwork

How to incorporate technology in the classroom From Internet 1. Hold a class chat 2. Create a website – showcase work, post missed assignments, announcements, objectives, online assignments, etc. 3. Provide internet sites for students to use 4. Hold chat sessions or create discussion forums (yahoo groups)

How to incorporate technology in the classroom From Digital camera/video or videoconference 1. Capture moments – field trips, projects, experiments 2. Document processes for use and review – lab equipment and procedures 3. Collaborate with another class on a project

How to incorporate technology in the classroom Use document camera or LCD projector Use computers/internet Use web 2.0 tools (wikis, blogs, podcasts, Twitter, etc.) Use presentation tools (powerpoint) to feature verbs, literary elements, formulas, etc.

Web 2.0 Tools Wikis website that allows the easy creation and editing of any number of interlinked web pages Blogs a blend of the term web log; type of website or part of a website; usually maintained by an individual with regular entries

Free Tools Animoto web application that produces videos from user- selected photos, video clips and music. Photostory Microsoft Photstory is a free application that allows users to create a presentation from their digital photos Podcasts series of digital media files (audio or video) that are released episodically Audacity - audio editor for recording, slicing, and mixing audio.

Tips Be active in online community; model correct way to learn online Teach netiquette – proper /online etiquette Make sure students post appropriate content

Science Resources ci-tech/scigs.html ci-tech/scigs.html handy, concise list of helpful science-related web sites me.asp me.asp National Inventors Hall of Fame

Social Studies Resources factbook/index.html factbook/index.html provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 266 world entities

Math Resources archives a list of web sites that deal with fascinating mathematics exploration site created by a Calculus teacher; offers multi- format graphics and animations that you can use to demonstrate a variety of classic problems

Math Resources Math reference tables researching the following topics: General Math, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Odds and Ends, Statistics, Calculus, and Advanced Topics and.ac.uk/~history/Indexes/HistoryTopic s.html and.ac.uk/~history/Indexes/HistoryTopic s.html database that has interesting articles on the History of Mathematics and all of it's subject areas

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Other topics: HISD Online Resources How to create powerpoints, how to use Outlook (tips and tricks) How to connect equipment (LCD, Elmo, etc.) Online professional development