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1. Welcome to
Lunch & Learn
Megan Blank
Department of Education, University of Phoenix
CUR/545 Using Technology for Teaching and Learning
Deborah Clark, EdD
May 09, 2023
2. Areas of
Focus
◦ Managing Technology in
Group Activities
◦ Conducting Research
Using Technology
◦ Managing Technology in
Communicating Final
Projects
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3. Why does it matter?
Technology has a profound impact on the way students
learn and teachers teach. Over the years, advancements in
technology have opened up new possibilities and
transformed traditional education methods. While
technology offers numerous benefits, it also presents with
challenges.
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4. Managing
Technology in
the Classroom
for the
Hesitant
Educator
➔ Understand the benefits
➔ Address Hesitations
➔ Start Small
➔ Attend Professional
Development
➔ Set Clear Expectations
➔ Provide Student Training
➔ Collaborate with Coaches/Team
➔ Balance Digital Equity and
Accessibility
➔ Be Flexible & Receptive
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6. Integrating technology into group activities can frustrate
students and instructors and feel like a waste of time
without careful planning and facilitation (Iowa State University, 2022).
Facilitating
Group
Activities
◦ Establish clear guidelines
◦ Define roles
◦ Encourage collaboration
◦ Offer a variety of collaboration tools
◦ Provide step-by-step instructions
◦ Provide deadlines
◦ Document participation
◦ Monitor progress
◦ Group data chats
◦ Define expectation of result
◦ Celebrate success
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8. Conducting
Research
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Conducting research is a critical skill students need to be
college and career ready. Research allows students to
explore new topics and develop critical thinking skills while
improving their analytical and communication skills (The
Editors, 2023).
◦ Establish Clear Guidelines/Expectations
◦ Relay Consequences
◦ Explicitly Model Conducting Research
◦ Provide tools for organizing and presenting
information
◦ Utilize age-appropriate platforms
◦ Encourage Collaboration
◦ Provide support and guidance
◦ Allow for reflection
10. Communicating
Final Projects
Students should communicate final projects using a
form of technology. Technology gives students the
power to increase their project’s visibility and impact.
◦ Offer a variety of presentation tools
◦ Set clear expectations of final project
◦ Create rubrics with students
◦ Offer support and guidance
◦ Provide feedback and time for
reflection
◦ Encourage collaboration and
communication
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11. 94% Of K-12 public schools provided digital devices to
students during the 2022-2023 school year.
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◦ Establish a schedule
◦ Create stations
◦ Utilize offline resources in
addition to online resources
◦ Encourage collaborative
problem solving
◦ Stay organized
◦ Plan activities
One Computer Classroom
14. Multi-Computer Classroom
◦ Establish technology policy
◦ Create consequences that don’t
impede learning
◦ Create a rotation schedule
◦ Utilize project management tools
◦ Promote collaboration
◦ Monitor usage
◦ Establish protocols for technology
issues
◦ Create an online learning
community amongst students
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15. Managing Devices: Handheld, iPads,
Tablets, or Laptops
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◦ Create a technology policy that applies to all devices
◦ Model appropriate usage
◦ Create a rotating schedule
◦ Utilize age-appropriate apps/platforms
◦ Encourage collaboration
◦ Provide feedback
◦ Offer suggestions for apps
◦ Use monitoring tools
◦ Model how to store and organize work
16. Ways to
Integrate
Technology
in the
Classroom
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Interactive
Presentations
Online Collaboration
Digital Assessments Virtual Field Trips
Flipped Classroom Digital Portfolios
Coding/Programming Online Research
Multimedia Projects Online Discussions
Adaptive Learning Gamification
Feedback/Reflection Communication Tools
Classroom
Management
Social Media
Integration
17. Conclusion
Teachers have to learn to embrace
technology in order to effectively engage and
prepare students for the future. Technology
integration offers numerous benefits and
enhances teaching and learning experiences.
Teachers must assume various roles when
integrating technology, but the benefits are
endless. Technology integration serves to
enhance instruction.
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