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Using Technology to Improve Instruction Presenter: Kathryn Golden Brookside High School
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About Kathryn Golden High School Math Teacher Business Experience Masters in Classroom Technology Technology Geek Email: kgolden@sheffieldschools.orgkgolden@sheffieldschools.org Website: http://thegoldenclassroom.weebly.com/http://thegoldenclassroom.weebly.com/
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Using Technology to Improve Instruction Why should I use technology in the classroom? Introduce ways technology can improve instruction in the classroom Why is technology not being implemented How can I get teachers to implement technology?
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Why should I use technology in the classroom? Increasing demand for knowledge of technology in the work force. Ease of accessibility to technology Requirements in higher level education Ability to communicate to others
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Why should I use technology in the classroom? Growing area of need Implementation of formative assessments Immediate feedback of formative assessments Ability to reach students on different levels Ability to collect data on student growth
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Why should I use technology in the classroom? Reduces need for and/or assists in remediation Teachers who have implemented technology, express having better classroom management & less discipline issues Technology is what the students know
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Types of Teachers Tech”Nos” Born in to little to no technology Not comfortable with technology Uses very little technology in daily life Tech”little”ical Born into some technology Comfortable with some technology Uses moderate about of technology
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Today’s Students – Tech Nerds Born into technology Use technology daily Control life with technology Expect immediate response
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Today’s Students – Tech Nerds Expect immediate answer to problem In control outside of classroom Ease of access to information
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Technology for Classrooms Communication Instruction Feedback Individualization Gadgets
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Communication Email Websites (school, weebly) Apps (remind me, buzzmod, google) Social Media (facebook, twitter, blogs) Video (skype, facetime) Teachers to teacher
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Instruction – Top Apps
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Instruction Apps (nearpod, socrative, kahoot!) Wikis Google Classroom Podcasts and vodcasts Videos (you tube, khan acadamy) Software Tools
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Instruction Virtual environments Visual learning tools Productivity applications Clouds Labs (in school)
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Feedback Apps (socrative, nearpod, kahoot!) Games (powerpoint, virtual environment) Google Classroom Websites
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Individualization Apps Websites Virtual environment Labs (in school) Software Tools
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Gadgets Laptops, Ipads, Computers Interactive Whiteboards Cameras Smartphones Interactive Tools
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Why is technology not being implemented? Fear of technology Doesn’t understand technology Too little training Not sure what to use Lack of support Time
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Why is technology not being implemented? Don’t know what technology to implement Don’t know how to implement in their individual curriculum Don’t know how the technology meets needs of their students
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How can I get teachers to implement technology? This is where HSTW can help you!! We plan to implement technology support
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How can I get teachers to implement technology? What we plan to provide District/School Professional Development that meets the needs of your staff. This can be supported by One on One training Department training
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How can I get teachers to implement technology? One on One Training: Sit with teacher and help them determine what technology is best for their students and curriculum Assist teacher in creating curriculum/lesson plan with the technology
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How can I get teachers to implement technology? One on One Training: Assist teacher with implementing the technology in the classroom Assist teacher with meeting individual needs and providing differentiation for students Provide support to the teacher
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How can I get teachers to implement technology? Department Training: Coordinate with department to train them in technology that fits with their department curriculum and needs Assist department in how to obtain that technology Assist department on how to meet individual needs and differentiation with technology
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How can I get teachers to implement technology? Department Training: Assist department on implementing technology in classroom or lab Continue support and growth of technology in the department
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Contact Information Kathryn Golden Email: kgolden@sheffieldschools.orgkgolden@sheffieldschools.org Website: http://thegoldenclassroom.weebly.comhttp://thegoldenclassroom.weebly.com HSTW NE Ohio Region: Diana Rogers Email: hstwdr@efcts.us
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