3. What are Instructional Best
Practices?
General principles, guidelines, and suggestions for
good and effective teaching based on the systematic
study of instruction and learning.
4. Instructional Technology
Integration
Simply using instructional technology does not
guarantee successful student learning or better
educational outcomes.
Consider how instructional technology relates to
teaching and learning.
Integrate technology into instruction effectively by
using a three-step process: Plan, Implement, and
Assess.
5. Technology Integration
Step 1: Plan
Determine the optimal uses of the technology
and its possible effect on teaching and learning.
Studies show that frustration and inefficient
teaching with instructional technology are often
the result of poor planning.
6. Technology Integration
Step 1: Plan (cont.)
Understand personal technological proficiency
Determine student needs and technology skills
Establish a clear purpose for using instructional
technology
Determine the availability of instructional
technology and technical support.
7. Technology Integration
Step 2: Implement
Integrate technology into your instruction and use
it to achieve specific instructional objectives and
learning outcomes.
8. Technology Integration
Step 2: Implement (cont.)
Increase interaction between instructors and students
Increase cooperation among students
Increase students’ active learning
Prompt feedback given to students
Facilitate students’ time on task
Communicate expectations
Benefits for students with diverse talents and ways of
learning
9. Technology Integration
Step 3 Assess
Systematically examine a particular aspect of
instructional technology use (e.g., content
delivery, method, testing approach, technological
innovation) to determine its effect and/or how it
can be improved.
Focus on improving student learning and/or
teaching practices and inform planning decisions
on what to do differently the next time technology
is used.
10. Technology Integration
Step 3 Assess (cont.)
Driven by instructional purposes
Reflect a comprehensive concept of learning
Focus on learning processes and outcomes
Ongoing process
