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This document discusses strategies for integrating technology into classroom instruction. It begins by defining technology integration as using computers to present and combine various types of media to allow students to construct their own knowledge. It then provides examples of how technology can enhance different aspects of teaching and learning, such as using word processing to improve writing or spreadsheets to organize and report information. Finally, it offers tips for teachers on how to plan technology-rich lessons, manage time effectively, and address considerations like troubleshooting issues.
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- 1. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum Deann K. Stone Alabama State Department of Education Classroom Improvement Section
- 2. Learning to learn is to know how to navigate in a forest of facts, ideas and theories, a proliferation of constantly changing items of knowledge. Learning to learn is to know what to ignore but at the same time not rejecting innovation and research. - Raymond Queneau French Author 1903 - 1976
- 3. Integrating Technology is to know how to navigate in a forest of facts, ideas and theories, a proliferation of constantly changing items of knowledge. Integrating Technology is to know what to ignore but at the same time not rejecting innovation and research.
- 4. How is Instruction Provided? “Sage on the Stage” Teacher-centered learning Learning skills in isolation Text-driven curriculum Passive learners Learning by rote memorization Computers in labs down the hall “Guide on the Side” Student-centered learning Learning skills in context Standards-driven curriculum Active learners Promoting problem solving and decision making Computers as tools in the classroom
- 5. How Do Students Learn? Exploring Experimenting Discovering Organizing Making Decisions And expressing their growing knowledge by building original, unique, valuable information products
- 6. Rules, roles and relationships change in a technology rich environment.
- 7. Changing Role of the Teacher Small groups Individuals
- 8. Wanted: Teachers with Computer Skills
- 9. How Technology Changes Our World Who needed to know how to read after the printing press was invented? Who needed to know how to drive after Henry Ford invented the car? Who needed to know how to make a phone call after the invention of the telephone?
- 10. Technology Continues to Change our World Who needs to know how to use a computer for productivity and to access information? Anyone who plans to learn, teach, work, play, govern, buy, sell, or serve in the information society.
- 11. Integrating Technology Changes Dynamics of Time Renews our joy for teaching
- 12. Integrating Technology Enhances our teaching – by providing reinforcement Improves student learning – by providing different avenues for students to explore Another tool – address different learning styles
- 13. What is Technology Integration? Using a computer to present and combine – text, spreadsheets, database reports, graphics, audio, video… – with links and tools that let the users navigate, interact, create, communicate and construct their own knowledge in all subject areas. Students learn skills by completing real projects.
- 14. How do we enhance classroom teaching and learning activities with computers?
- 15. By integrating the use of computers into all aspects of the curriculum. For example: Project-based learning and technology in the classroom Using word processing to enhance the writing process
- 16. Organizing, analyzing and reporting information with database software Collecting, calculating and reporting information with spreadsheets Organizing and reporting information with presentation software Internet use and curriculum integration
- 17. What is the first step to integrating technology into the classroom? Know what you are using
- 18. What are the Components? Computers which are easily accessible to students (labs, classrooms, laptops) Connectivity (LAN, WAN) Navigational tools to travel the web of connected information Application software for students to gather, process and communicate their own ideas and information Technology Integration training for teachers
- 19. What equipment is necessary to get started using technology? Computer Large screen TV ATI or TV scan box Software
- 20. What equipment would enhance technology integration? Remote mouse
- 22. How do I begin the integration of technology? Decide what you want to do with the technology
- 23. How Do I Begin? Take every opportunity to learn to integrate and use the tools you have available in all curriculum areas Isolated learning of computer skills for teachers or for students is counterproductive
- 24. How Do We Begin? Schools must provide the necessary infrastructure: connectivity, hardware, and software; technical support; professional development. Application software provides the tools students see in the workplace
- 25. What does technology integration look like in the classroom?
- 26. Teacher Indicators Technology utilization is evident in planning Curricular goals are attained through the inclusion of technology Computer activities show a natural application and logical connection and extension of the curriculum
- 27. Logical classroom management processes are in place to facilitate “user friendly” climate for technology use. A variety of software including database, spreadsheet, and multimedia applications are utilized.
- 28. Continuous learning, enthusiasm, and interest are exhibited. Supervision, monitoring and assistance to students while at the computers are provided. Learning objectives for computer activities are clear.
- 29. Classroom Indicators Room arrangement is conducive to group and center learning stations Student rotation assignments are posted. Posted student work indicates technology utilization
- 30. The learning environment is student-centered, interactive, and includes collaborative, cooperative activities.
- 31. Student Indicators Students can explain the “what” and “why” of their work at the computer. Students collaborate and work in teams to problem solve or in pairs for individualized technology instructions
- 32. Students are enthusiastic and motivated about technology. Students demonstrate inquiry and discovery learning. Students have basic computer skills appropriate for the selected learning activity.
- 33. Students are focused on the station at which they are working. Students understand the classroom procedures for computer utilization.
- 34. How Can Teachers Use Classroom Computers? Develop student research abilities Engage students in interactive reading and writing programs Virtual geography explorations Virtual science experiments
- 35. – Create charts, student lists and name tags – Communicate with other professionals and subject experts via e-mail – Make personalized certificates of achievement
- 36. Use the computer as an administrative tool - Keep records, manipulate information, produce letters to parents - Produce a class newsletter Uses for Technology
- 37. Use computers for students to generate project presentations - Group presentations using Powerpoint software - Demonstrations - Research
- 38. Use the computer for classroom presentations - Lectures - Demonstrate concepts - Live access to Internet sites
- 39. Use the computer as a cooperative learning tool - group story - edit group work - poll the class on a topic - group projects
- 40. Use the computer as a learning station - remediation - writing station - skills practice - tutorial
- 41. Other Uses of Classroom Computers Improve critical thinking skills Promote problem solving Allow students to work independently at their own pace Provide immediate feedback in a non- threatening environment
- 42. Advantages of Using Technology Brings your classroom to life! Interactive Increases interest in research Provides new skills for students in the technological age Fast emerging as a basic skill as important to life in the 21st century as reading
- 43. Developing Technology-Rich Lesson Plans Address Academic Standards Include student centered activities Use various methods of assessment Incorporate appropriate technology
- 44. Time Management Go through each lesson yourself ahead of time. Write out detailed, easy to understand directions for students. Test all technology ahead of time to make sure everything is working properly. For Internet lessons: bookmark all sites ahead of time to save a few minutes.
- 45. Time Use groups Post computer assignments Use a timer
- 46. Considerations Be aware of Murphy’s Law Prepare for more planning time
- 47. Technology Integration Website http://trackstar.hprtec.org in the blank labeled Track Number enter 45737 click on View in Frames
Editor's Notes
- We have heard so much about integrating technology into our existing curriculum, and we are all struggling to do it. There are several issues to address in order for integration to be successful.
- There are so many decisions to make as you consider what is best for your students. The new century and continued development of the Information Age bring on a new set of challenges as you prepare your students fo the future world. Students should no longer be confined to using pencils, paper and the the chalkboard as the only tools for learning. These children have come to your classroom learning through lights, sound and action! The purpose of this session is to raise your awareness of the need for computers in your school, to encourage you to use the powerful tools to engage your student in relevant learning experiences, and to raise your comfort level regarding the use of technology. With effective use of technology, you will rekindle your students’ interest in school, thereby raising their overall academic achievement.
- This new role frees us to work more independently with individuals and small groups while leaving the formal presentations to another medium. Teachers help students locate and process information from various sources. Teachers are becoming more the “guide on the side” rather than “the sage in the stage.”
- The demand for teachers with computer skills is increasing. Some schools now require that potential teachers demonstrate their computer skills. It is important to be knowledgeable about the different software applications. The ability to manage technology is the skill that helps you impart knowledge to students.
- Using technology can change the dynamics of time in the classroom. By helping students work more independently; it gives teachers more time to work one-on-one or with small groups of students. It also rejuvenates the teacher’s love for teaching. Change is good!
- Technology enhances our teaching by providing exciting material to use to reinforce what we are teaching. It improves student learning by providing different avenues for students to explore. It is another tool which helps us address different learning styles in our classrooms.
- Interactive multimedia and telecommunications technologies can be powerful tools for educational improvement---but they’re only tools. As educators strive to guide students to meet higher standards and gain understanding, teachers need to become experts with a new set of skills and knowledge.
- The first pieces of equipment that will be needed to get started will be a computer with an ATI graphics card or TV scan box in order to display to the entire class what is on the computer. A television with a large screen is extremely useful for display. Also, the necessary software is needed to facilitate various presentations.
- A remote mouse is not necessary, however; it is very useful. The teacher can move around the classroom while advancing the slides on the display presentation. It allows the instructor freedom from the front of the computer.
- To live, learn and work successfully in an increasingly complex and information-rich society, students must be able to use technology effectively. A scanner, CD writer, and digital camera will enhance their abilities to fine tune these skills. These devices allow the teacher and the students to develop more elaborate and interesting presentations, projects and class work.
- There are many ways a teacher can use technology in the classroom. The power of technology is not in the tool but how it is used. It is critical that educators analyze the potential benefits of technology for learning and employing it appropriately.
- Technology can come in many shapes and sizes. However, there are several areas that have to be in place when setting up a technology-rich classroom. The teacher, the classroom and the students have to meet certain criteria.
- Teachers also have certain criteria to meet. The should include the following: - document the utilization of technology in the planning process - obtain curricular goals through the inclusion of technology - provide computer activities that allow a natural application and logical connection and extension of the curriculum
- Make sure logical classroom management processes are in place to facilitate a “user friendly” climate for technology use. Have available a variety of software including database, spreadsheet, and multimeda applications. Students today must apply strategies for solving problems using appropriate tools for learning, colloborating, and comumunicating.
- - exhibit continuous learning, enthusiasm and interest - supervise, monitor and assist students while at the computers - provide clear learning objectives for computer activities
- A classroom should meet the following criteria: - the room should be arranged in such a way that is conducive to group and center learning stations - Rotation assignments for students should be posted - student work should be posted to indicate the utilization of technology
- The learning environment is student-centered, interactive, and includes collaborative, cooperative activities. Curriculum integration with the use of technology as a tool to enhance the learning in a content area really expands the learning environment.
- Finally, students need to adhere to specific criteria as well. Students should be able to: - explain the “what” and “why” of their work at the computer - collaborate and work in teams to problem solve or in pairs for individualized technology instructions
- They should be enthusiastic and motivated about technology. Having basic computer skills that are appropriate for the selected learning activity will allow them to demonstrate inquiry and discovery learning. The world is changing in ways that require learning environments to change to prespare students to meet the challenges of the future.
- Students must have cleared posted station assignments so that there is no confusion as to where they should be working. One of the most difficult concepts for a student to realize is a mindset that frees students to be in charge of their learning, even though they may be using rather expensive equipment. If students understand the teacher’s expectations for the use of technology in the classroom, they will use that technology in ways that positively affect instruction.
- To here are numerous other ways that teachers can use computers to help with various tasks such as: - creating charts student lists and name tags - communicating with other professionals and subject experts via email - making personalized certificates of achievement
- Make the first step to becoming a technology-using teacher, by using technology for personal tasks. Use it to keep records, and manipulate information. Use it to generate various types of letters to parents and colleagues. Another great use is creating a class newsletter.This will keep the parents up to date and be exciting for the students.
- Technology enables students to learn in ways not previously possible. Effective integration of technology is achieved when students are able to select technology tools to help them obtain information in a timely manner, analyze and synthesize the information, and present it professionally. Students can generate project presentations as well as perform demonstrations and explain research.
- There are many ways that one computer can be used in the classroom for presentations. Lectures can be developed by using Powerpoint software. You can also obtain information from the Internet or other sources to demonstrate various concepts.The most effective learning environments meld traditional approaches and new approaches to facilitate learning of relevant content while addressing individual needs
- The computer can be a wonderful tool to use for cooperative learning by assigning work that has to be completed by an entire group. The students learn to work together to produce a finished product. Students can edit each others work and develop group projects or group stories. A computer can also be used to poll the class on a specific topic.
- There are also numerous ways to use a computer as a learning station. If a student needs extra help, the teacher can make available remediation material on the computer. Also, it can be used as a writing station by using Microsoft Word or any other writing software. There are many types of software that can be purchased for practicing skills and also for tutorial.
- Test all technology ahead of time to make sure everything is working properly. For Internet lessons: bookmark all sites ahead of time to save a few minutes.
- Use a timer to help groups know when it is time to change. Be sure to allow ample time for groups to complete projects. If you know that they won’t complete the project during one visit, let them know before they begin. Students don’t like to leave a computer assignment incomplete! As part of your classroom management system, have established consequences for students who refuse to leave the computer when the egg timer sounds. Incorporating these and other ideas will save time and avoid problems about who should use the computer, when, and for how long!
- Prepare for more planning time than ever before. Believe us, you will need to spend more time planning a lesson when integrating multimedia technology than you would with the traditional pencil-and-paper approach. For starters, you need to preview the content of the laserdiscs to see how it should be integrated into your lessons. The more you do this, the more efficient you'll become, and the amount of planning time required for each lesson will begin to drop. Even so, integrating technology will always take more planning time. And that's an important consideration to keep in mind.