1. An Introduction to Technology Integration West Bolviar School District SummerTechnology Institute

2. Goals Establish a common vocabulary for our discussion of instructional technology integration Overview of a variety of ways of integrating technology into your curriculum Strike a balance between the how to and the why of educational technology

3. What Do We Mean by “Integration”? Ideas? COS - page 2

4. Basic Questions What do you want to teach? –NOT technology How do you teach? –Technology tools support different teaching methods –Technology in itself is not a method How do your students learn? –Which technology supports their learning styles?

5. Bottom line? –Integrating technology is not about the tool. It’s about finding the right tool for the task

6. Four Categories of Tools Tutorial Applications Exploratory Communications COS - page 3

7. Tutorial Technology Transmits information from source to the student –Drill and practice –Computer based training and testing

8. Applications Technology “Tool” Software –Word Processors ( Microsoft Word) –Database Management - Filemaker Pro –Spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) –Presentation tools(Microsoft PowerPoint)

9. Exploratory Technology Combines content with delivery to encourage students to explore and construct knowledge –Simulations –Role-playing –Searching

10. Communications Technology Uses telecommunications to support teaching and learning –Electronic mail (Outlook, Eudora) –WWW browsers (Netscape, Explorer) –Teleconferencing –Collaborative, on-line projects

11. Minimum Classroom Software Word Processor Spreadsheet CD-ROM Encyclopedia Presentation Manager WWW Browser E-mail program COS - page 11

12. Teaching Strategies Technology makes us re-think Organize lessons and activities for group work (on and off computers) A daunting task at first! Requires practice. COS - page 12

13. Benefits Increased student motivation Improved interaction with content Develop cooperative learning skills

14. Computer Placement in Classroom Can groups of students access computers easily? Media carts are best - portable Secure carts COS - page 13

15. Display Issues A classroom of students needs a large display. Scan converter for classroom TV LCD panel and overhead projector COS - page 14

16. 15 minute break - Relax and get ready for more technology ideas...