This document discusses various technology tools and applications that can be used in education, including Microsoft Office programs, digital cameras, smart boards, and learning management systems. It emphasizes using technology to promote fundamental literacy and extend learning experiences by focusing on learner standards and pedagogical approaches like project-based learning and differentiated instruction. Specific technology applications highlighted include inquiry research using online resources, digital storytelling using editing software, and collaborative tools like blogs, wikis and social bookmarking through Web 2.0 platforms. The document stresses ensuring technology is integral to the curriculum rather than just integrated, and focusing on how it can help students learn rather than being used just because it is interesting.

1. Technology Applications in Education Jon Orech English Teacher Curricular Technology Consultant Cooperative Learning Trainer Downers Grove South High School [email_address]

2. Tools Office Word Publisher Powerpoint Excel E Mail

3. More tools Software: content/ test prep. Hardware Digital cameras Scanners Smart boards Document cameras The web (student and teacher)

4. What do we do with them?

5. Learner standards NETS En-gauge State BOE District

6. Thinking beyond the tools How does the tool promote a fundamental literacy? How does the technology add to and extend the learning experience? What pedagogy will ensure the success of 1 and 2? (D. Jakes)

7. Instead of technology being integrated into the curriculum, it must be integral.

8. Buzz words Project based learning Differentiated instruction Critical thinking Multiple intelligences/ Learning styles Student-centered /Cooperative learning Assessment for learning “ Guaranteed and Viable” curriculum Local, state, and national standards

10. Uses for learning Inquiry research Digital Storytelling Web 2.0 Curricular management systems

11. Inquiry research Formulate essential question Develop foundation questions conduct web-based research Cross-reference, distill, revise f.q.’s Complete Research Record Create product

12. Developing inquiry Construct a vertical plan: systematically removing support . Develop a “questioning” culture. Teach ethical research. Distinguish between web-based and database research.

13. Digital Storytelling Center for Digital Storytelling Begins with good narrative writing Supplement with quality images Distill story into a “script” Create a movie using digital editing software adding voice, soundtrack, and effects Publish and present

14. “ Why bother?” Pangea day

15. Web 2.0 Connectedness Blogs / wikis / googledocs Myspace/Facebook Social bookmarking ( del.icio.us ) video/ photography ( teachertube , flickr ) RSS Podcasting / Audacity Podbean.com

16. Curricular management systems (Blackboard) Assignments, links, and announcements Discussion board Digital dropbox Blogs and wikis Groups Turnitin.com Podcasting On-line testing and surveys

17. Acceptable use Policy Digital professionalism Creative commons plagiarism

18. Instead of… “ Technology is really cool. How can we get kids to use it?” Think… “ Students need to be able to_____. How can technology help?”