The document discusses the impact of technology on education and student learning. It explores how technology can be used to either teach students directly ("learning from computers") or as a tool used by teachers and students ("learning with computers"). When used as a tool, technology allows for inquiry, collaboration, differentiated instruction, and visual representations of concepts. The document also stresses the importance of professional development for educators to effectively implement technology in the classroom and prepare students for an increasingly technological future.

1. Technology & Teaching
Is investing in technology having an impact on the education of our students?
Why plan for professional development involving the use of technology?
Presented by: Nichol L. Anderson

2. Introduction
Preparing Students for Effective Classroom
the Future Implementation
TECHNOLOGY
Student Learning Professional
Impact Development

3. Preparing Students for the Future
Using Technology
Children are fascinated by
technology at a young age.
Much of the work we do as
adults requires appropriate
knowledge of technology
use.

4. Technology is constantly changing
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5. How to Effectively Implement
Technology in the Classroom
The Vision How do we get there?

6. Contrasting Views of Instruction
and Construction
Instruction Construction
Classroom activity Teacher-centered didactic Learner-centered interactive
Teacher role Fact teller always expert Collaborative sometimes
expert
Student role Listener always learner Collaborator sometimes expert
Instructional emphasis Facts memorization Relationships inquiry and
investigation
Concept of knowledge Accumulation of facts Transformation of facts
Demonstration of success Quantity Quality of understanding
Assessment Norm-referenced Criterion-referenced portfolios
and performances
Technology use Drill and practice Communication, collaboration,
information access, expression
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7. How is Technology Impacting
Student Learning?
 Learning “from” Computers
 The Computer does the
teaching and acts as a
„tutor.‟
 Learning “with” Computers
 Technology is used as a
tool.

8. Student Learning & Computers
Learning “from” Learning “with”
Computers Computers
 Achievement gains were documented Teachers and students control the
up to 25% in skill and up to 1005 in curriculum
problem solving.
 For collecting information – inquiry and
 Retention in mathematics classes and collaboration - Online libraries and up
attendance also improved. to date information
 Percentile gains on achievement tests  To differentiate instruction to students‟
9-22% over control groups individual learning needs - Students
with disabilities and gifted students can
 Reduction in the amount of time benefit
required for students to learn basic
skills.  To give visual representation to higher-
order concepts – Simulations and real
 Improvements in motivation (Smith). world applications.
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9. Educating Educators-Planning for
Professional Development
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10. Conclusion
“We must be the change we wish to see in the world.” ~Ghandi Menu

11. Works Cited
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