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- 1. Technology in the classroom and its impact on the current learning environment. Presented by: Sandy Laxdal
- 2. Topics How Does Technology Impact how students gain proficiency?
- 8. Computer Based Instruction Elementary School Studies Source: Kulik, James A. (1994)
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Editor's Notes
- Welcome everyone and introduce myself. I would start by talking about the importance of implementing technology appropriately into the curriculum to vary instruction within a wide range of learning styles and to spark interest in the existing classroom. The following discussion points provide evidence of data on how to change the face of the current learning environment and move it forward in this new digital landscape.
- In defining the benefits of implementing current technological instructional strategies on student achievement I have come up with these six points to serve as an overview of the effectiveness and need that our school district has for technology. I will be covering starting with student implementation and accountability as that is always a main concern for any school board. In the first of these points , we will discuss how student implementation and instructional input are directly effected by technology.
- These are the key factors that help raise student achievement and will offer students a learning environment with true growth. We will take a look at important data that help support the increase in student achievement through the integration of technology and see how they relate to an increase in standardized assessments through computer based instruction. In this new millennium, students will have to be able to identify what constitutes accurate information as they search the Internet, and be able to think critically about that information.
- The funding for new technological tools must start with the building of community support and the money will follow. In order to prepare our students to take an ownership role in this global marketplace, our classrooms need to look like knowledge-work environments. Where does the money go? Professional growth = training teachers by developing ongoing professional learning opportunities and working collaboratively with others. Where does the money come from in the funding timeline? Technology Mill levies= can be another option other than out of district expense. How do we save/justify spending? Cost Effectiveness=Consolidate purchases and TCO can help districts identify how they are spending money and where they can gain the maximum benefit from the technology investments, and secondly it can cut cost of hiring more teachers, class size, and increase instruction time. Where is the Leadership? Accountability= “ We are going to change. Our staff will be using project-based, student centered instructional strategies and using computers day in, day out is not optional. We are going to stick with the plan for at least five years.” Why do we need a united community? The district needs a plan of action and a set of goals to follow in order to justify the previously mentioned topics otherwise spending is random and without justification. Desire to Learn – improve instruction, teacher effectiveness, and ongoing professional development.
- Starting fresh is not an option for America’s schools; they must transform themselves. The greatest achievement in America may well be its public system of education. One of my goals as an administrator is advocating the elimination of textbooks in favor of things such as hands-on learning, the Internet, and specific assignments tied in with real life situations.
- Students need to learn “how” to work in a team to solve a real problem in their community. “How” to frame that problem so it is acted on, “how” to develop a plan of action, and finally “how” to enact that plan and actually build something. Benefits all classes throughout the school system. Educational leaders are the foundation that link educational technology and student achievement, it is essential that they gain the opportunity to improve on their skills through the use of technology. Finally, how technology can have a positive influence on the methods used to implement interventions to reinforce measurements across the curriculum.
- At the classroom and administrative levels, assessment can revert to being a seamless component of the instructional process with formative and real assessment practices helping teachers design the strategies that will best suit the needs of the students. Many districts have content area resource teachers, who can model, coach and train others to integrate technology within the pedagogical aspects of teaching and learning.
- As the graph above shows, the percentage of gain may not always be the same, it indeed does show that there is always improvement from using computers in the classroom. By using technology to fit the needs of the school district, administrators are tailoring situations that provide students a dynamic learning and working environment and a positive school climate.
- The integration of technology has given teachers another tool to help provide instruction for students that goes beyond the traditional teacher centered classrooms that many of us grew up with. Technology changes the way that educators teach by offering effective ways to reach different types of learners and assess student understanding in multiple ways.
- We must engage students in the joys of learning and make the subject matter meaningful to shift the learning process to the students’ themselves. The information super-highway brings to the classroom: Motivated students. Enhanced opportunities. Student-driven instructional model. Collaboration between students and educators.
- The effect between student achievement and proficiency begins to spread quickly which can leads to multiple social interaction issues, higher dropout rates and more problems outside of school. In breaking down the evidence of the graph, all students begin with the same potential to learn. The core subjects of reading, math, and writing begin to fall off as a student begins to proceed from childhood to adolescence. Technology is a catalyst for more powerful student learning and we know that technology can be less threatening to a student who has faced many academic failures in a classroom. Schools that have computer-rich programs have seen positive gains in their standardized test scores, which has allowed for schools to make “AYP” Adequate Yearly Progress, which is a staple of the No Child Left Behind Act. S
- Briefly recap the main points of the presentation and open the floor up for questions. Cost – The availability of state funding for technological initiatives is very important in the integration of technology into the curriculum. A school has access to grants such as Perkins and ARRA as while as new legislation earmarking funds for technology expansion. There is also the possible reliance on local funding sources –particularly bond issues. Unite – I believe that the evidence has been provided that shows the benefits of professional development and technology integration. The implementation of this plan is critical to impacting the use of technology and follow-up short –term planning for the future. Expand – I would like to implement this plan into my staff development next month. It would be a nice addition for the teachers to listen and use with their Activ Boards. This is just area of integration that they could use in their classroom to enhance their knowledge in new emerging technology. Talk - Professional development needs to on-going and educators will be given the opportunity to collaborate with each other about the new software. Also, they may collaborate with other instructors out of their school to learn what other teachers are using as relevant technologies.