Welcome to EDU 590 INTRODUCTION & CHAPTER 1 “Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works.” by Howard Pitler, Elizabeth R. Hubbell, Matt Kuhn and Kim Malenoski Central Michigan University

Introduction – Why Technology? Technology can increase: Student learning Student understanding Student achievement Student motivation Student control over own learning Development of higher-order thinking skills (Bloom’s Taxonomy – p. 4) Potential of differentiated instruction At-risk student achievement However….

Introduction – Why Technology? ONLY WHEN LEARNING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ARE CLEARLY RELAYED TO THE STUDENT Image Reference: Microsoft ClipArt,

Introduction – 9 Instructional Strategies As identified by McREL research: (Pitler, p. 8) 1.Identifying similarities and difference 2.Summarizing and note taking 3.Reinforce effort and providing recognition 4.Homework and practice 5.Nonlinguistic representation 6.Cooperative learning 7.Setting objectives and providing feedback 8.Generating and testing hypothesis 9.Cues, questions, and advanced organizers

Introduction – 4 Planning Questions for Instruction Pitler and co. identify 4 planning questions for instruction (p. 10 – Figure 5). 1.What will students learn? 2.Which strategies will provide evidence of student learning? 3.Which strategies will help students acquire and integrate learning? 4.Which strategies will help students practice, review and apply learning?

Introduction – 7 Categories of Technology (Pitler, p. 12) 1.Word processing application 2.Spreadsheet software 3.Organizing and brainstorming 4.Multimedia 5.Data collection tools 6.Web resources 7.Communication software

Introduction What instructional strategies work best with which technology? Review Figure 7 on pg. 13. You may want to keep a copy of this chart when you are doing your lesson planning. Do you agree completely with the matrix? Think about lessons you have created in your classroom that integrate technology. What technologies and instructional strategies did you use – does it fit the matrix?

Chapter One – Setting Objectives Planning Question: What will students learn? Learning Strategies: Setting Objectives Suggested Technology: 1. Word Processing Applications 2. Organizing and Brain Storming Software 3. Data Collection Tools 4. Web Resources 5. Communications Software

Chapter One – Setting Objectives Setting Objectives: Be specific but flexible Allow flexibility for students to personalize objectives take control of their learning Communication is key. Contract

Chapter One – Setting Objectives Planning Question: What will students learn? Learning Strategies: Setting Objectives Word Processing: Creation of KWHL Charts Templates to print or allow students to fill out on a computer Save as an HTML File and post to website (communication) Learning Goals sheet Other uses

Chapter One – Setting Objectives Planning Question: What will students learn? Learning Strategies: Setting Objectives Organizing and Brain Storming Software: Kidspiration and Inspiration: Free Software Trial: You will become more familiar with the software in other courses. Allows students to plan/organize thoughts. Brainstorm Create templates in which a clear purpose is presented and the lesson becomes meaningful.

Chapter One – Setting Objectives Planning Question: What will students learn? Learning Strategies: Setting Objectives Organizing and Brain Storming Software : Kidspiration and Inspiration (cont.): Can be a “working” assignment through an entire unit. Can be used with younger and special needs students  Symbols/graphics instead of words  Sound components Barriers to use –  There is a cost.  Not readily available on home computers – not great for take-home assignments.

Chapter One – Setting Objectives Planning Question: What will students learn? Learning Strategies: Setting Objectives Data Collection Tools: Online Survey Engage the student with background info. Use open-ended questions to reveal any misconceptions about a topic Examples:  Survey Monkey  Pollcat  Google Forms (You should all be familiar with this one by now. )  Web Surveyor  Profiler Pro Use as a pre-assessment to help determine goals and focus class objectives.

Chapter One – Setting Objectives Planning Question: What will students learn? Learning Strategies: Setting Objectives Web Resources: Use the Internet to access School, District, State & National Standards in order to: Create standards-based objectives  These resources are also useful in writing effective assessments based on your learning objectives. Create Rubrics –  Students should know what is expected of them.  Why re-invent the wheel and waste time? Rubrics are available on the web – use as is or edit to fit your objective(s).

Chapter One – Setting Objectives Planning Question: What will students learn? Learning Strategies: Setting Objectives Communications Software: Blogs and Allow students to set and communicate learning objectives. Blogs:  Communicates learning objective  Can differentiate instruction  Other teacher blogs  Free online services  Features that engage students .  Simple communication btw. Student and teacher.  Communication is recorded.  Newsletters (communication & contract)

Chapter One – Setting Objectives Planning Question: What will students learn? Learning Strategies: Setting Objectives Questions: When setting learning objectives, which technology do you think is best in increasing student achievement and learning? Can you think of any other uses for the technology tools listed in this chapter in planning what students will learn and setting objectives?