EDTC 6343.61Fall 2012Competency 007:JBy: Romel Palomares

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THE MASTER TECHNOLOGY TEACHER DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE OF INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND ASSESSMENT IN

A TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED ENVIRONMENT.

Competency 007

J: Demonstrates knowledge of effective methods for incorporating technology into various instructional strategies* to maximize student learning and teacher effectiveness.

*Instructional strategies (e.g., direct instruction, cooperative, project-based)

Competency 007:JTha Master Technology Teacher:

•Educational research basically refers to the study of different educational theories.

“Educational research refers to a variety of methods, in which individuals evaluate different aspects of education including but not limited to: student learning, teaching methods, teacher training, and classroom dynamics”.

-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educational_research

 ”Educational Research encompasses many different studies all of which attempt to better understand and improve the learning and educational process.”

- http://www.ed.mtu.edu/research/what.html

What is Educational Research?

J: Demonstrates knowledge of effective methods for incorporating technology into various instructional strategies* to maximize student learning and teacher effectiveness.

*Instructional strategies (e.g., direct instruction, cooperative, project-based)

Competency 007:JTha Master Technology Teacher:

-Direct Instruction -Cooperative

-Project-based

Instructional StrategiesIncorporating technology into …

…to maximize student learning and teacher effectiveness.

What is direct instruction?

http://edutechwiki.unige.ch/en/Direct_instruction

• Direct Instruction is a teaching practice that is teacher-directed. It has lessons that are carefully selected and taught following or targeting specific skills.• Lesson Plans are scripted• Frequent assessment• The Interaction is structured• Pacing• Skill focused

Collaborative learning is used to teach and learn using a team approach on exploring a structured activity or project directed by the teacher.

Cooperative Learning takes place when the students work together in the group toward the specific goal.

In order for this type of learning to take place, the students need to…

“Feel Safe”

“Small group”

“Clearly Defined Task”

What is cooperative and collaborative learning?

http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/coopcollab/index.html

•Project Based Learning is a teaching approach where students learn by exploring “real-world problems” and challenges.

•Using this approach, students learn academic content while also practicing 21st century skills.

What is project-based learning?

http://pbl-online.org/About/whatisPBL.htm

Student-centered: Teacher-centered :

• Focus is the teacher

• Student listens while instructor talks

• Students work by individually

• Instructor assigns the topic

• Educator answers questions asked

• Classroom is most often quiet and structured

• Educator evaluates individual learning

• Focus is on student

• Instructor demonstrates and students interact

• Students work in groups

• Students have a choice on topic

• Students build on prior knowledge through others.

• Classroom is interactive and busy

• Students and instructor evaluate learning .

What is student-centered vs. teacher-centered instruction?

http://www.nclrc.org/essentials/goalsmethods/learncentpop.html

“Research shows the efficacy of an authentic form of education that expects students to immerse themselves in a topic and meaningfully demonstrate acquisition of skills and knowledge.”

-http://www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning-research

What does the research say is effective?

Sample Question ? Hint: PBL

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Sample Questions?(Hint: Evaluations and Outline!)

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educational_research

http://www.ed.mtu.edu/research/what.html

http://serc.carleton.edu/introgeo/cooperative/index.html

http://edutechwiki.unige.ch/en/Direct_instruction

http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/coopcollab/index.html

http://pbl-online.org/About/whatisPBL.htm

References

RPalomares' 007:J MTT Study Guide Video

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