1. “If we teach as we
taught yesterday, Technology=
Student
Modern day
we rob our
Tech
Success
children of
tomorrow” – John
Dewey Educators
and
Long Term
Tech Plan
Technology
7. Tech is only as good as the
educators that use it
More tech
exposure to
students to
prepare for the
ever changing
Tech Future
Educators
confidence
with
technology
Can
More facilitate
student inquiry
engagement based
learning
8. Long Term Financial Support
Technology needs to be part of the
yearly budget
Tech budget
Department budgets
Saleries and benefits
Transportation
operations
etc.
9. What do we need for successful
technology integration?
Staff
Funding Tech Plan
Development
= higher student success!
10. References:
Berry, John. Staub, Nancy. (2011) Technology Pedagogy: Software Tools for
Teaching and Learning. Arlington, Virginia: American Association of School
Administrators
Peck, Craig; Mullen, Carol A.; Lashley, Carl; Eldridge, John A. (2011) School
Leadership and Technology Challenges: Lessons from a New American High
School. Arlington, Virginia: American Association of School Administrators
Harvey-Woodall, A. (2009) Intergrading Technology into the Classroom: How Does
it Impact Student Achievement? Jackson, Mississippi: Jackson State University
Crader, J., McNabb, M., Freeman, M., & Burchett, R. (2002). How Does Technology
Influence Student Learning? Learning and Leading with Technology, 29 (8), 46-56
Johnson, Doug. (2010) Taming the Chaos. Learning and Leading with Technology.
38(3), 20-23
Editor's Notes
In this presentation I will validate why TrekNorth should set aside money for instructional technologies in a yearly Technology fund. My presentation focuses on four areas: student achievement, types of technologies, educators using technology, and planning for long term financial support. I will explain why each of these main points need to be taken into account and the value they have for a successful school district.
Achievement in content areaMost significant adaptation of the software was in how much students took responsibility for, and expanded their own learning, because of their own desire to use the toolsTech makes learning more meaningful and engaging.Higher standardized test scores (average 94 point increase on SAT-1)
Higher order thinking and problem solving skills (slide 3)1. Blooms Taxonomy Chart (top 4 levels… higher order thinking2. The shift from teacher driven face-to- face lessons toward inquiry-based constructivist lessons was described by one student as a change introduced by the computer (James Berry, EdD & Nancy Staub, EdD, 2011)3. Research and evaluation shows that technology can enable the development of critical thinking skills when students use technology presentation and communication tools to present, publish, and share results of projects. (Cradler, 1994).
“There must be a national commitment to improve student achievement in order to ensure students are prepared to thrive in the digital age” ( Harvey-Woodall, 2009)Research shows that when students learn to use and apply applications used in the world of work, such as word processors, spreadsheets, computer-aided drawing, Web site development pro- grams, and the Internet, they acquire some of the prerequisite skills for workforce preparedness. When content and problem-solving strategies meet accepted education standards, technology increases mastery of vocational and workforce skills and helps prepare students for work (Cradler, 1994).
Equipment: Computers, projectors, smart boards, digital cameras, etc.Tools: Blogs, wikis, podcasts, Skype, etc.Interaction with students from other countries and cultures. Technologies such as Skype, chat, and e-mail allow students to communicate with students from around the world.Wikis =group work management Student Technology: Cell phones, iPods/ mp3 players Teachers who allow students to use their own technologies in class soon discover this practice actually helps with classroom management. (Johnson, 2010)Example: a cell phone, commonly used to call and text friends, can also be used to jot down reminders, due dates, and notes with alarms; share ideas and drafts; poll groups of students (locally and geographically dispersed); access assignments in visual, text, or audio formats; practice speeches using the stop watch; and photograph research documents that can’t leave the library. (Johnson, 2010) Software: word, excel, power point, in design, etc.
Technology Pedagogy = extension of classroom instruction (Slide7)TutorialsInteractiveAs teachers incorporated technology into their pedagogy the shift to student-centered responsibility to complete school assignments became an accepted expectation of the students. (James Berry, EdD & Nancy Staub, EdD)Teachers used a mix of software in direct and indirect ways to develop, shape, and facilitate learning.
Tech is only as good as the educators that understand and use it (Slide 8)Teachers need to be able to understand technologies and use them to enhance learning effectively
Need to plan for long term support (Slide 9)This point reflects the need for a long-term financial Tech plan. Technology should be a yearly budget item.Tech is ever changingNot a one time deal: need a yearly budgetEffective plans define funding strategies
Conclusion (slide 10)Funding, Tech plan, Staff Dev.importance of staff development with technology: that technology is only as good as the educators understanding and use of it.Student Success: in an age of data driven decision making and accountability, there is a need for staff development and technology implementation that will enhance student achievement
