technology and training

TNT: Blast into the 21st Century

Kirk Behnke, M.Ed, ATP/S

Region 4 Education Service Center

Mike Marotta, ATP

CP of New Jersey

Learner Objectives

Participants will:• Learn strategies to provide professional

development opportunities to reluctant technology learners.

• Explore the numerous ways in which software, hardware, and web based strategies can provide opportunities for learners.

• Apply new strategies and acquire new tools and resources surrounding the 21st century classroom.

Who are we talking about?

According to Wikipedia -

Technophobia is a fear of, or revulsion to, modern technology.

Characteristics of Late Adopters

Late adopters:

• Want proof of results before they buy.

• Want a complete, finished product before they buy.

Strategies to Reach Late Adopters and Reluctant Technology Users

(McKenzie)

1. Clarify the bottom line: Gains in student performance.

2. Deliver a complete package.

3. Eliminate risk and surprise.

4. Speak their language.

5. Offer continual support.

Strategies to Reach Late Adopters and Reluctant Technology Users

(McKenzie)

6. Emphasize teams.

7. Find out what turns them on.

8. Provide rewards and incentives.

9. Don’t rely on pioneers alone to plan for reluctants.

What is Universal Design for Learning?

UDL means more flexibility & a wider range of activities rather than uniformity of any kind (Reed)

Three Qualities of Universal Design for Learning

Multiple Means of Representation

Multiple Means of Expression

Multiple Means of Engagement

(CAST)

General Technology

Types of Classroom Technology

• Computers• Internet access• Digital white board• Digital camera• Scanner• Video camera

• Television• Overhead projector• VCR / DVD• Slide projector• Chalk Board• Flip chart / Easel pad• Bulletin Boards

Utilize software you already have

• Operating System Accessibility Features

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft PowerPoint

Web 2.0 Tools

Podcast / Webcast

Blog WIKIs

Educational Technology

Assistive Technology

Assistive technology means any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of children with disabilities.

Federal Register

August 19, 1991

The Process of Writing with Voice..

Think

Compose

Talk

ReadCheck

Edit

(Fonner)

Contact us!

Kirk Behnke, M.Ed, ATP/S

kbehnke@esc4.net

Mike Marotta, ATP

mmarotta@cponj.org