1. The document discusses rethinking the way teaching is done and how technology can enhance teaching methods. 2. Some key points discussed are using flipped classrooms and technology to provide different sources of expertise. Active learning approaches and creative uses of technology in the classroom are also covered. 3. The role of the teacher is shifting from a "sage on stage" to a "guide on the side" as students take more ownership of their learning with access to various technologies.

1. Shelley Shott
Intel Corporation
ICT in the Classroom Conference – Durban – July 2015
Rethinking the Way We
Teach

2. 2
The Methods & Practices of Teaching
Learn by doing
-John Dewey
Instructional Theory into
Practice
-Madeline Hunter
Understanding by
Design
-Wiggins & McTighe
Trivium & Quadrivium
-The 7 Liberal Arts TPACK model
-Matthew J. Koehler

3. Does this look familiar?

4. We need to rethink the way we teach ………..

5. And we need to be
using technology

7. Meet
Matt

8. Evolving Learning Environment
8
Students
 Shift from information consumers to creative
problem solvers
 Read complex texts and write extensively
 Collaborate and present their work
 Become self-directed, lifelong learners
Teachers
 Use technology to personalize learning
 Shift from “sage on stage” to “teacher as learning
facilitator”
 Meet higher expectations for student outcomes
 Increase focus on professional learning & growth
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9. 5 Take-aways on rethinking the way we teach.. and
how technology can enhance our teaching……
1. Educational technologies can improve student
achievement, so long as such tools are integrated
thoughtfully into teaching and learning
2. Flipped Classroom
3. Guide on the side – technology provides many different sources of
expertise
4. Creativity in the classroom
5. Active Learning spaces

10. 10
TPACK
http://tpack.org

14. The SAMR Model as Explained by Students

15. 5 Take-aways on rethinking the way we teach.. and
how technology can enhance our teaching……
1. Educational technologies can improve student achievement, so long as
such tools are integrated thoughtfully into teaching and learning
2. Flipped Classroom
3. Guide on the side – technology provides many different sources of
expertise
4. Creativity in the classroom
5. Active Learning spaces

18. Benefits of a Flipped Classroom
Students Teachers
Students learn at various speeds Teachers become guide on the side
Students are provided opportunity for
review
Teacher spend more time supporting
students
Students do not struggle with how to
do their homework because they
“forgot”
Teachers are not spending hours
tutoring or re-explaining concepts to
those that didn’t understand
Students take ownership of their
learning
Teachers collaborate with peers to
create the materials
Students are actively working with their
peers
Teachers connect with all students

20. Pros Cons
Students no longer struggle with
challenging concepts alone outside of
school
Making sure every student has access
to a computer and internet access
Students can skip parts of the lesson
they already understand and re-watch
new or challenging ideas
Students cannot ask clarifying
questions as they are watching
Applying the learning in the classroom Technology issues
Students come to class prepped and
ready to learn – no down time
Determining how to handle students
who do not complete the videos
Encourages higher student
engagement
Makes learning central, rather than
teaching

21. 5 Take-aways on rethinking the way we teach.. and
how technology can enhance our teaching……
1. Educational technologies can improve student achievement, so long as
such tools are integrated thoughtfully into teaching and learning
2. Flipped Classroom
3. Technology provides many different sources of expertise
4. Creativity in the classroom
5. Active Learning spaces

22. Teachers Are No
Longer the
Keeper of All
Information….there
are many different sources of expertise

23. Making the
World
Smaller…
…. To connect to
many different sources of
expertise

24. Mobile Devices……Allow access to
many different sources of expertise anytime/anywhere

25. Video,
Simulations,
Models are one of the
many different sources of expertise

26. Online Conversation
Outside the
Classroom allow us to connect to
many different sources of expertise

27. 5 Take-aways on rethinking the way we teach.. and
how technology can enhance our teaching……
1. Educational technologies can improve student achievement, so long as
such tools are integrated thoughtfully into teaching and learning
2. Flipped Classroom
3. Guide on the side – technology provides many different sources of
expertise
4. Creativity in the classroom
5. Active Learning spaces

29. Critical Thinking:
 Critical thinking is essential for creativity. In order to be creative, students must be able to ask questions,
evaluate and use information, think open-mindedly, and communicate effectively.
Imagination:
 The ability to imagine is a necessary component of creativity. Imagination allows students to think of
unique and unusual ideas.
Idea Generation:
 To begin a creative process, people must be fluent at generating ideas. Most ideas come from other
ideas, some that are not worth much on their own but that generate further thinking.
Reflective Judgment:
 Students who produce original, creative products have a refined sense of self-reflection and judgment.
They have the skills to determine if an idea is worth pursuing, and if it has merit, they can organize and
plan ways to make their ideas come to life.
Creativity Skills

30. Conceptualizing a
topic
Bringing
stories to life

31. Representing
Data

33. Create
Interactive
Maps

34. Use Pinterest

35. Use the
Camera
Fractions….
Acrostic
Poems

36. 5 Take-aways on rethinking the way we teach.. and
how technology can enhance our teaching……
1. Educational technologies can improve student achievement, so long as
such tools are integrated thoughtfully into teaching and learning
2. Flipped Classroom
3. Technology provides many different sources of expertise
4. Creativity in the classroom
5. Active Learning spaces

41. Instructional Approach Lesson: Probability Learning Space
Passive Learning 1. The teacher introduces
the topic of probability in
a whole class
demonstration/ppt
presentation and lecture
2. Students individually
complete a few problems
and the rest as
homework
3. Next day in class they
switch papers and grade
4. Teacher presents next
topic in sequence and
assigns practice
exercises
A classroom with individual
desks and all have a view of
the teachers presentation
Individual spaces for
students to work on
assignments by themselves

42. Instructional Approach Lesson: Probability Learning Space
Active Learning 1. Teacher puts students in pairs to
play a probability game
2. Students record results in an
online document
3. Student pairs join into small groups
to discuss results and answer
open-ended questions
4. Each group shares their
conclusions with the class
5. Teacher conducts discussion
based on their conclusions
6. Students write in their journals
about what they thought about
probability before and after the
experiment
7. Teacher engages students in
whole class discussion where they
formalize their learning from the
experiment
Places for students to meet as
pairs while being observed by the
teacher
Small group spaces under teacher
supervision with access to
technology
Large group area with view of
screens for presentations
Large group area with view of
each other for discussions
Individual spaces where students
can complete individual work
quietly

43. Different Spaces that Support Digital Learning
Small group, large group, independent places….
Activity What works? What doesn’t
work?
Small group collaboration
Large group discussion and instruction and
presentation
Use of technology to gather, process,
synthesize learning
Independent study
Experimentation and hands-on learning

44. Spatial Implications of Technology-Rich Learning
• Integrating technology into classrooms mandates flexibility and activity-based
space planning
• Spatial boundaries are loosening
• High tech and low tech will exist
• Patty

45. Nobody knows what the future will bring…..
• Thirty years ago, who would have believed we would be carrying powerful
computers in our pockets? And not riding around in flying cars (The Jetsons)
• Even if we cannot predict the successful technologies of the future……
• We can be certain teachers will be greatly challenged when preparing
students in our constantly changing cultural, social, and technological
environment

46. We are not going to be able to predict the skills that
people will need in 20 years
We need to Rethink the Way we Teach
To make sure our students will be
successful