technology in teaching

1. HOW CAN TECHNOLOGY ASSIST
TEACHERS IN ENHANCING LEARNING
ENVIRONMENTS AND KEEPING THEIR
STUDENTS ENGAGED

2. Using technology for learning
Using
technology for
learning
Support
Staff
Venue
Resources
Facilitator
Planning Evaluation
Delivery

3. Venue
Accessible and suitable-
It must be suitable for all
learners; must be able to
easily access the building,
aids such as automatic doors,
wheelchair access or ramps
must be readily available to
provide an inclusive
environment, not being able
to easily access the building
will prevent any learning
from taking place.
Technology ready (WiFi);
supportive technology to
help with learners who may
have learning
difficulties/needs.
Resources
Must be suitable to the
course and to the delivery.
Equipment or programs such
as PowerPoint should be clear
for all students.
Wi-Fi should be available
when using Apps. which will
enhance the learning
experience. If the Wi-Fi
cannot be used at all times
this can impact the learning,
create a restless
environment and mean
learners losing interest in an
otherwise useful learning
experience.
Effective Planning
Must be in place prior to the start of
any session, it is this planning that
supports the session and improves
the confidence of the teacher and
the learners. An example of this is
checking that the Wi-Fi is available
and has a strong enough signal to be
using the planned resources. If using
portable digital equipment then this
should be kept charged, a back
battery may be made available tor
points of charge. Likewise the digital
technologies should be used to
support the session not overrun it,
the learning outcomes, aims and
objectives should all be adhered to
and covered and the technologies
should be viewed as enhancing this
practice.

4. Delivery
Confidence of the tutor in
delivering any learning
technologies, implementing
technologies may be
interesting and a new
method of learning however
if this is not a confident
delivery then the learners
will realise this and will either
lose interest in the session or
they will start to challenge
the delivery and lose faith in
the teaching.
Evaluation
A vital part of effective teaching,
asking yourself did the session go
well, were all the technologies
available, did they work, did the
learners engage with them? If the
answer is no or if effective learning
cannot be measured than maybe
new methods or technologies
should be made available or a
rethink of the session. This may
also demonstrate that the
equipment needs to be made
available each week so that the
teacher can start to see the effects
and the learners can build their
confidence in using technologies.
Facilitator and Support Staff
Any support staff or other
people involved in the
delivery understand any new
technologies, understand how
to access and use any
portable devices such as iPad
etc. The support staff are only
able to support if they have a
clear understanding of the
tasks that they need to carry
out and have advance notice
of what technologies will be
using used, this allows them
to prepare and to develop
their own skills and
confidence.

5. Elements in Successful Digital
Literacy Learning Environment

6. Elements in Successful Digital
Literacy Learning Environment
Curriculum
Aligned with Digital Literacy and
supported technology for instructors
and learners
Embed digital literacy in all subject
areas to support differentiation and
inclusion including the use of different
digital technologies/tools
Continual professional development
Updated software and equipment
Instruction
Differentiated lesson development,
delivery and evaluation / assessment
Setting (environment), communication
and evaluating/reflection
Digital support of learning difficulties
allowing for inclusion
Measurable criteria for learner skills
Learners
Readiness / prior knowledge
Motivation
Preparation
Engagement
Self-Management
E-safety, understanding of data
protection and copywrite
“Students’ feedback has shown us that today’s learners respond to active
learning techniques, such as multiple application activities. They also derive
confidence from knowing their instructors are fully engaged and invested in
student success. Furthermore, the results show that technology that serves a
purpose enhances the course experience for students.”
http://blog.cengage.com/creating-an-active-learning-environment-with-tech-tools/
A digitally inclusive environment allows for all learners to
access learning – it “levels the playing field”

7. http://digilitgllm.blogspot.co.uk/

8. Five different strategies to ensure diversity and inclusion in digital literacy
learning programmes.
1. Always use a positive attitude and approach to digital technologies and learning
2. Encourage communication by practising sharing new ideas and discoveries
3. Variation of tools to evaluate learning will encourage engagement and development
4. Allow for time to practice any new tool/ technology. This accounts for learning needs of
each learner
5. Provide extra support for those learners that need help or have extra time for 1-2-1
session to aid completion of tasks
“Teaching digital literacy and digital participation is one way of ensuring that all learners
can use technology meaningfully and be fully included in digital cultures. It is an important
component of tackling the ‘digital divide’.” (futurelab.org.uk)
https://www.mindmeister.com/616945298
http://digilitgllm.blogspot.co.uk/