The document discusses how technology can enhance teaching and learning in the classroom. It notes that technology allows students to learn in new ways and provides accommodations for those with special needs. It introduces the TPACK framework which emphasizes using technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge together to meet student needs and promote engaged, student-centered learning. The document encourages teachers to start small when incorporating technology and to use resources like mentors and students to help explore technology integration.

1. Concepts of
Educational Technology
T E ACHNO LO GY

2. Teaching with Technology
• Technology in the classroom is changing the way students can learn
• Technology can allow students to learn in ways that were never
possible before.
• As a teacher, it is our responsibility to find ways to incorporate
technology in our classrooms that will allow our students to
• A) Be engaged and innovative learners
• B) Participate in student centered learning
• C) Cyber Smarts – ethics, digital citizenship, aware.

4. Teaching with Technology
• Teaching with technology can allow…
• Students to be better adapted to todays digital world
• Students to learn in new and innovative ways
• Varying accommodations for students with special needs or disabilities

5. TPACK
Technological
Pedagogical
Content
• TPACK incorporates Technology and
builds on the successful PCK framework
• TPACK provides a simple framework for
teachers to conceptualize technology in
teaching
• Successful use of the framework will allow
for all 3 areas being used together to meet
the changing needs of our students, and
allow for engaged student centered
learning.

6. Our World is Changing
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPO_HGafBsE

7. Where Do I Start?
• Start Small – Don’t be overwhelmed by adding too much.
• Get a mentor – Use your PLN as a resource
• Explore – find out what can be done
• Allow Students to help you – Flip the classroom
• Have fun