2. Pre-Workshop Tasks
• Do you have a Google ID (or Gmail address)?
– If not, go to accounts.google.com and “Sign up for a new Google
Account.”
• Do you have a Diigo account?
– If not, go to diigo.com and “Join Diigo.”
• Go to http://bit.ly/sxkgAf and introduce yourself!
3. Technology Integration
So… What is it?
Hmm… Well, first, what is it NOT?
• Using technology for the sake of using technology.
• Teaching every concept using technology – whether it
makes sense or not.
• Developing huge projects that consume all instructional
time for weeks at a time.
4. Technology Integration
So really… What is it?
• The seamless use of technology in classroom instruction
to help students master the content they are responsible
for understanding.
– Overarching procedures which aid in efficiency of instruction
across multiple content areas
– Content-specific technology application
5. Technology Integration
Why do it?
• To teach students curriculum mandated content.
• To engage students.
• To develop skills for future professional success.
• To develop interest in lifelong learning.
6. Technology Integration
How do I accomplish it?
Pace Yourself – Select a reasonable, not overly ambitious
goal.
• One technology-infused procedure or project per nine
weeks?
7. Technology Integration
How do I accomplish it?
Choose a Topic
• Identify a content area OR an instructional technique that
needs attention in your classroom.
8. Technology Integration
How do I accomplish it?
Choose a Topic
• When choosing a content area, ask yourself these
questions:
– Is this an area that I currently struggle to teach my students?
– Does this match my existing objectives?
– Does this lend itself to technology integration?
– Do I have the resources to do this activity?
– Does this activity allow students to learn and demonstrate
learning in ways that I do not frequently use?
9. Technology Integration
How do I accomplish it?
Choose a Topic
• When choosing an instructional technique, think of those
things that could help you streamline your teaching
process.
– Quiz/Homework Grading
– Guiding Student Web Research
10. Technology Integration
How do I accomplish it?
Logistics
• Classroom organization changes
• Think like an elementary teacher (Hint: stations!)
• Group dynamics
• Maximize student independence
11. Technology Integration
How do I accomplish it?
Assessment
• Assess CONTENT MASTERY!
• Multi-mode assessment
– Rubric
– Objective test or quiz
– Verbal assessment and feedback (both formative and
summative)
– Peer evaluation
