1. 1 Technology Integration in the Classroom Presented by: Samantha Thomas, Kathy West, Kimmie Gillespie

2. 2 Take note of this… Take note of this… Uses/types of technology in the classroom Feelings/attitudes of teachers and students about technology in the classroom Positive and negative parts of technology in the classroom See examples from different levels within the educational system Do an awesome activity!

3. 3 So, what exactly is technology integration? Definition: “Technology integration is the incorporation of technology resources and technology-based practices into the daily routines, work, and management of schools” From the National Center for Education Statistics From the National Center for Education Statistics

4. 4 Early Childhood

5. 5 Using Smart Boards Science Foreign Language Reading

6. 6 How do you feel? Positive Outlooks Saving data Interactive A lot of activities Negative Outlooks No need to save data Technology can be unreliable Expensive

7. 7 Mild/Moderate Intervention

8. 8 Using Assistive Technology VoiceThread VoiceThread VoiceThread Show 3:01-4:35 Virtual Reality Technological Applications Ie: adaptive keyboards, communication boards, enlarged text, etc.

9. 9 How do you feel? Positive Outlooks Enhances learning Ability to interact with others Builds creativity Provides new learning opportunities Negative Outlooks Potentially very expensive Teachers must take time to learn software themselves Teachers must teach their students to use the software before they can use it Technological assistance must be available

10. 10 Secondary Education

11. 11 Using Online Programs Google Earth Online Reading Blogs/Responses NASA and Museums NTA and NSTA

12. 12 How do you feel? Positive Outlooks Students engaged Alternate way to process information Connect with schools Outreach to developed programs Negative Outlooks Fear of cheating or students slacking off Unsafe use of Internet

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14. 14Questions?

15. 15Sources (2009). Hearing is Believing: Delivering UDL in a High School Classroom. Special Education Technology Practice, 11(1), 22-27. Retrieved from Education Research Complete database. Buckenmeyer, J. (2010). Beyond Computers In The Classroom: Factors Related To Technology Adoption To Enhance Teaching And Learning. Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 3(4), 27-35. Retrieved from Education Research Complete database. Gerard, F., Greene, M., & Widener, J. (1999). Using SMART Board in Foreign Language Classes. Retrieved from ERIC database.

16. 16Sources Mechling, L., Gast, D., & Krupa, K. (2007). Impact of SMART Board Technology: An Investigation of Sight Word Reading and Observational Learning. Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 37(10), 1869-1882. doi:10.1007/s10803-007-0361-9. Mechling, L., Gast, D., & Krupa, K. (2007). Impact of SMART Board Technology: An Investigation of Sight Word Reading and Observational Learning. Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 37(10), 1869-1882. doi:10.1007/s10803-007-0361-9. Preston, C., & Mowbray, L. (2008). Use of SMART Boards for teaching, learning and assessment in kindergarten science. Teaching Science - the Journal of the Australian Science Teachers Association, 54(2), 50-53. Retrieved from Education Research Complete database. Ruggieri, M. (2005). From Chalkboard to SMART Board-- and Back. BizEd, 4(2), 52-53. Retrieved from Education Research Complete database. Smedley, T., & Higgins, K. (2005). Virtual Technology: Bringing The World Into The Special Education Classroom. Intervention in School & Clinic, 41(2), 114-119. Retrieved from Education Research Complete database.