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EffectivelyIntegratingTechnologyInto the CurriculumProfessional Development PresentationBy: Ms. Donna Marks

The numbers dont lie

Nearly 100 percent of college students and 92 percent of nonstudents in the 18-24 age range were Internet users. By comparison, only 75 percent of adults nationally report using the Internet (Zou, 2011).

"Students inhabit a 21st century world for 18 hours a day," Tracy says. "And, all too often, educators put them in a 19th century classroom for six hours of that day, and the students feel a tremendous disconnect. We have a responsibility to teach them the skills to optimize these tools (Machielse, 2011)

Media use among children and teenagers ages 8 to 18 has grown so fast that they on average spend twice as much time with screens each year as they spend in school (Richtel, 2012). Ask What does a 21st century learner look like? What skills and knowledge is a 21st century learner responsible for obtaining during his/her education? How do we, as educators, fulfill this in combination with the rigorous requirements of the Common Core standards?2TechnologyDictionary DefinitionsAccording to Websters College Dictionary (2010), technology is a technological process, invention, or method or the sum of the ways in which social groups provide themselves with the material objects of their civilization. According to Merriam-Webster (2014), technology isa manner of accomplishing a task especially using technical processes, methods, or knowledge

How has the definition of technology changed over your own lifetime? How has the definition of technology and the tools used to implement technology changed over the course of your career? 3Think about your own definition of technologyHow has your definition or perception of technology changed over time?

Discuss your thoughts with a partner. Find one thing your both agree on and one thing you disagree about.

The numbers dont lieThe national survey of 1,000 students in Grades 6 through 8 found that: 39 percent use smartphones for homework.26 percent use smartphones at least weekly for homework.31 percent use tablets for homework (Khadaroo, 2012)

Roughly 75 percent of 2,462 teachers surveyed said that the Internet and search engines had a mostly positive impact on student research skills (Richtel, 2012).Who had a beeper growing up?Who had one of the first commercialized cell phones?Who remembers roaming charges?Who had a Blackberry?Who texts in here?Smartphone users?Whose children/grandchildren have cell phones?5TechnologYAccording to the national Center for educational statisticsTechnology in Schools: The collection of electric and electronic devices, and related institutional and individual behaviors and practices, that are used in support of administrative and instructional applications in public and private educational settings in the United States (NCES, 2003). Technology Resources:The hardware, software, networks and networking capability, staff, dollars and context which together can be used in the implementation of a technology solution (NCES, 2003).

How do teachers really feel?90 percent said that digital technologies were creating an easily distracted generation with short attention spans.

685 teachers surveyed in the Common Sense project, 71 percent said they thought technology was hurting attention span somewhat or a lot. 60 percent said it hindered students ability to write and communicate face to face, and almost half said it hurt critical thinking and their ability to do homework (Richtel, 2012).How do teachers really feel?

Are teachers fearful that technology is taking the place of learning?Have you seen a negative impact of technology use in your students behaviors and work?How do we, as educators, combat the negative components of technology and harness the benefits to use in our classroom to support learning and growth?Discuss.8How do teachers really feel about technology being integrated into the curriculum?Share in the debate! We want to know what YOU think!

Check your email for a link to a Google Form.

We will discuss in small groupswhen the results are finalized.

Talk a little about Google forms and Flubaroo.Ask if anyone has used Google form/Docs. Pete Foley (Tech resource).Open results from Google forms responses for groups to view during small group discussions.9Elements of Effective Technology IntegrationEffective technology integration must happen across the curriculum.

It must support four key components of learning: active engagement, participation in groups, frequent interaction and feedback, and connection to real-world experts.

Effective technology integration happens when the use of technology is routine and when technology supports curricular goals.

Integration must happen across the curriculum in ways that research shows deepen and enhance the learning process.

Discuss: what active engagement looks like in an educational setting.Ways in which students can participate in group work.Ways to provide frequent interaction and feedback to learners (relate to teacher evaluation)Ways to provide connections to real-world experts (relate to teacher evaluation)

Use of technology must be part of the instructional and evaluative routine in the classroom and be transparent.

Distribute copy of article - Edutopias Why Integrate Technology into the Curriculum?: The Reasons Are Many (2008)http://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-introduction 10

Effective integration of technology across the curriculum Lets Discuss: Did you see any technology integration that you might wish to try in your classroom? Share with a partner what excites you and what might prevent you in implementing this technology.

What Does It Look Like?Edutopia's "Technology Integration Introduction" VideoWatch video at http://www.edutopia.org/tech-integration-introduction-video Discuss as a groupLets Discuss: Did you see any technology integration that you might wish to try in your classroom? Share with a partner what excites you and what might prevent you in implementing this technology.

11WikisBlogsInternet-based Research ProjectsInternet Scavenger HuntSocial NetworkingDigital SubmissionsOnline SurveysEmailWebsitesAppsReal-time pollsTextingVideo documentariesPodcastsDigital storytellingiBooksDigital TextbooksFlipped ClassroomEffective integration of technology across the curriculumHow Can I Start Now?Click on hyperlinks for examples, videos, and websites explaining these technologies. Ask teachers to share experiences good or bad. Ask teachers to explain to one another what some of these technologies look like when implemented in classroom setting. Take an interactive poll noting the top 5 technologies that teachers are most comfortable with in their personal lives.Takes a survey noting the top 5 technologies that teachers are most comfortable with in their professional lives.C/C and discuss results. Anticipating a discrepancy in the results ask teachers to discuss why they see the difference in numbers and/or technologies.12Effective integration of technology across the curriculumSEIRs Chapter 3: Integrating Technology Into The Curriculum PDF

Drake and Burns (2004) Meeting Standards Through Integrated Curriculum, Chapter 1: What Is Integrated Technology?

TeachHub.coms 12 Easy Ways to Use Technology in Your Classroom, Even for Technophobic Teachers

Lets Discuss: What resources have you used in your own classroom? Share some techniques through which your colleagues may also benefit while implementing technology into their instructional and assessment best practices?What Resources Can Help?Distribute copies of http://www.seirtec.org/plan/Ch%203.pdfVisit TeacherHub.com http://www.teachhub.com/12-easy-ways-use-technology-your-classroom-even-technophobic-teachers

Ask for examples from the audience. Have teachers share their skills and knowledge of helpful resources.

13Effective technology integration across the curriculumWhere Do I Go From Here?Just TRY it!

It is okay if you make a mistake! Do not fret if you do not know how to do something right away!You would want your students to do the same!

If you have any questions or concerns, we are here to help!!!Follow-up with thank you email and PD certificate for all of those in attendance. Provide attachment of this PPT for future reference and include suggestions from colleagues.14The endThank you for your time!

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