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This document discusses using technology tools to engage students in a 1st grade classroom. It notes that the classroom has 21 students between the ages of 6-8, with various learning challenges. It promotes using approved online resources to support reading, math, and science learning. Integrating technology enables students to work independently and learn in different ways. Videos and online books can make topics exciting while addressing ethics and diversity. Some teachers are hesitant to integrate technology due to lack of experience, belief it is not needed, or concerns about classroom control and student focus. After using technology, students were more interested and excited about learning, and gains were seen in reading, math, and computer skills. The district supports technology integration by providing district-wide
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While we frequently hear about the drawbacks of too much screen time and the risks associated with social media, we might not always hear about just the positive contributions that technology makes to our lifestyles, especially when it comes to learning.
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The document discusses the integration of technology in education. It notes that students expect interactive classrooms where they can engage in tools like web 2.0 and project-based learning. It also discusses how one's experience with technology impacts how they use it, with digital immigrants taking more time to learn new tools. Teachers need to understand how digital native students view technology in learning.
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The document discusses how technology can promote student achievement according to three credible sources. Studies have shown that technology improves student performance in fundamental skills, prepares students with 21st century skills, and increases student motivation which leads to higher achievement. When used properly in the classroom with teacher support, technology can significantly boost learning outcomes and engagement for all students, especially those in underserved communities. Integrating technology enhances learning through visual tools, collaboration, and connecting students to the wider world in a way that follows cognitive development theories.
Technology
The document discusses how technology can promote student achievement according to three credible sources. Studies have shown that technology improves student performance in fundamental skills, prepares students with 21st century skills, and increases student motivation which leads to higher achievement. When used properly in the classroom with teacher support, technology can significantly boost learning outcomes and engagement for all students, especially those in underserved communities. Integrating technology enhances learning through visual tools, collaboration, and connecting students to the wider world in a way that follows cognitive development theories.
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This document discusses the importance of incorporating hybrid and online learning elements into elementary classrooms. It proposes forming a vision team made up of teachers, staff, administrators, parents and possibly students. This team would create a plan for implementing online learning and assess needs like teacher training. The document also discusses using a learning management system like Edmodo and implementing games and gamification to motivate students and encourage participation and skill mastery. Overall it argues that introducing online elements early will prepare students for an increasingly technology-focused future.
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The document contains responses to questions about technology and teaching:
1. Some challenges of teaching with technology include lack of internet access, technical difficulties, and keeping up with rapid changes.
2. Technology is applied globally through online learning tools, social media for collaboration, and access to open educational resources.
3. To be a globally competent teacher requires skills like digital literacy, cultural awareness, and facilitating international connections through technology.
4. Common educational tools used by teachers are interactive whiteboards, learning management systems, and multimedia tools which engage students and bring lessons to life.
5. To prepare students for the modern world, teachers focus on skills like critical thinking, problem solving, and digital literacy through
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Technology plays an important role in education by helping teachers become multi-skilled, multi-literate and multi-specialists. It allows them to utilize various tools like interactive whiteboards, websites, blogs, audio/video, computers and more to engage students. Free internet tools for education include software for online classes, assessment tools, and apps for content creation. Technology aided instruction benefits teachers by increasing student engagement, enabling collaboration, improving digital literacy, automating grading, and allowing paperless teaching among other advantages.
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ICTs can help promote sustainable development through education by enabling time savings, teaching students important digital skills, and facilitating online learning. When integrated into lessons, technology can improve student engagement, knowledge retention, individualized and collaborative learning, and teach 21st century skills. It also benefits teachers by providing online resources to enhance lessons and free up time for other tasks like assisting struggling students. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools have turned to digital technologies and online learning platforms to continue educating the nearly 1 billion students affected by school closures worldwide, while paying attention to equity and vulnerable students.
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- 1. Technology Tools for Teaching and learning Make it fun and they will learn!
- 2. Reaching our learners in 1st grade 1st Grade Class 21 students total Ages 6-8 years old 10 girls and 11 boys 1 full-time teacher Zero Paraprofessionals 6 inclusion students 6-8 hours volunteer time (weekly) 19.5% read below level 10% no reading at home/no one for model reading
- 3. Reaching our learners cont… Using district approved sites in class promotes Reading & Math. Supporting AR Reader Program encourages comprehension. Using the web helps breach difficult concepts (i.e. Bill Nye Science, BrainPop Grammar, TeacherTube, Discovery Kids, etc…). Enabling students to work independently is priceless. (A. Spivey, personal communication, March 14, 2011)
- 4. . Engaging students through technology Engaging videos make new topics exciting; retaining interest. Videos by kids have lessons in different, innovative ways; for all learning styles. Public & global sites a vast perspective; addressing global issues and diversity. Prior Growth trends in computers and technology will continue!
- 5. Engaging students through technology Cont… Enhancing 21st Century Skills Online books focus on morals, ethics, character and compassion. Educational sites focus on citizenship, diversity and social responsibility. Students’ independent usage reinforces respect, discipline, concentration and self-mastery. Adapted from http://ali.apple.com/acot2/principles/
- 6. “ BRAND new teachers may shy away because they must get a handle on things first.” Mrs. Taylor, 1st Grade Teacher “Some established teachers have been teaching successfully for many years without all this technology. Why fix what isn’t broken.” Mrs. Aerol, 3rd Grade Teacher “Some teachers do not embrace autonomy, independent learning, and intrinsic motivation.” Class Notes, Learning Cognition, Fall 201 0. I’m too busy to teach everyone to work alone on the computer. I only have 4 computers and 20 students, how’s that going to work. Students will not focus on me, they will worry about using the computer all day. Popular reasons and Excuses for not integrating…
- 7. Before using Students not very interested in the math. Students not applying counting methods thereby not producing accurate work. General level of frustration raised quickly. Students became discouraged. Valuable time spent on controlling the class. The difference is tangible After using Students ask to work on math using computers. Students beg to take comprehension tests. Gaining a variety of methods of computation hence better understanding for more of the group. Students are excited knowing they will be using the computer to learn. We can now multi-task during our school day.
- 8. Observable differences Peaked interest in difficult topics Intrinsic motivation via working independently Improved computer skills Increased comprehension levels Increased responsibility for learning Gains in Reading and Math for low level learners Autonomy and flexibility for advanced learners Improved transfer of learning
- 9. Support throughout the district District-wide access to Internet learning tools. It’s consistent through middle school. Helps families when we provide consistent access throughout the formidable grade levels. Provides opportunities for all schools, regardless of budget issues, to offer access to interactive content. Offers consistency for media specialists and technology team members district-wide.
- 10. Support throughout the district Students and Parents have access from home. Students can access most of the same programs they use at school from home. Parents have curriculum and learning tools at their fingertips 24/7. Students have fun while learning during and after school. Teachers and parents have safe sites for their kids to use, approved at district level.
- 11. Happy integrating! Congratulation on taking the 1st step toward the future of learning, preparing, and competing!
- 12. references Rea, D. (2010). Class notes: Learning, cognition, & curriculum. Marietta, Ga: Georgia Southern University. Apple Inc. “21st century skills outcomes.” graph Apple classrooms of tomorrow-today Apr. 2008. 18 Mar. 2011 {http://ali.apple.com/acot2/principles/}. Bureau of Labor Statistics “Percentage change in employment.” graph Bureau of labor and statistics Jan. 1998. 18 Mar. 2011 {http://www.bls.gov/opub/working/page8b.htm}.