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Technology Integration Guide for Educators
- 2. What is NOT Technology Integration? Integration is NOT: •The use of managed instructional software •Having students go to a computer lab to learn technical skills •Using the Internet to access games •Using specialty software for drill and practices day after day •Going to replace a teacher with a computer •The use of occasional PowerPoint projects 2
- 3. What is Technology Integration? Integration is when educators use technology to introduce, reinforce, extend, enrich, assess, and remediate student mastery of curricular goals. Integration usually includes collaboration and deliberate planning. It ALWAYS includes the educator’s participation. 3
- 4. Why Integrate Technology? • Encourages skills such as: – complex thinking – creative problem solving – Collaboration • Students live in a digital world; teach them how to use technology well and wisely 4
- 5. Tips for successful integration • • • • • • • Don’t try to do everything at once Pick one tool and try it, make it yours Don’t expect to have all the answers Let the students teach you and each other Embrace experimentation Have a back up plan – problems do occur Have fun! 5
- 6. Some Tools to Consider Slideshare Prezi Wikispaces Screencast-o-matic Remind 101 Edmodo Delicious Weebly GoAnimate! PollEverywhere VoiceThread Kidblog Voki QR Hacker Padlet 6
- 7. Questions? 7
Editor's Notes
- Hello. I am Christine Moore, the technology trainer for Galveston College. Thank you for joining me for a quick look at integrating technology.
- Sometimes, it is easier to explain what technology integration isn’t. It isn’t using managed instructional software. It isn’t sending students elsewhere to learn technological skills. It isn’t using the computer to play games. It isn’t using special programs for drill and practice. Finally, is isn’t ever going to replace any instructor.
- So, what is technology integration? It is more than just using technology in your courses – integration means your curriculum is dependent upon it. Technology is interwoven within all that you do. What’s more, technology integration means your students are using technology as a vital part of their learning to build and demonstrate knowledge. In other words, using a projector and document camera is only the beginning of the integration process.
- Ok – you have taught the same material for years. Why should you change your methods? Why should you integrate technology? There are several reasons. Technology can assist in teaching students how to solve problems creatively, how to collaborate, and give them practice in thinking in complex, abstract ways. Furthermore, students live in a digital world. It would be irresponsible of us to fail to teach them how to use these resources well and wisely.
- When you are ready to begin, here are a few things to keep in mind: Don’t try to do everything at once. There is so much out there that it can be overwhelming. Pick one thing, try it out, make it yours. When you are ready, go ahead and begin adding on. It will be trial and error – you cannot expect to have all the answers. Technology changes so quickly that it can be hard to keep up. Let your students teach you – and each other. You might be surprised at the result. When students are invested and involved, they are motivated to work harder and learn more. Embrace your inner child – experiment, have fun, and recognize that it won’t be perfect. Have a back up plan, just in case. Get excited – your enthusiasm will spread to your students. When they see you getting excited, they will sit up and take notice.
- Do not misunderstand me. Integrating technology will not solve all your problems. Think of it as another tool in your toolbox. Use what will work – don’t use it just because it is there. That would be like using a hammer just because it is new and shiny, but it is the screwdriver that will do the job best. And always remember – I am here for you! Feel free to contact me anytime.