The Dawning of A New DayImplementation of TechnologyMaria Martin

The Need for ChangeIf we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow. ~John Dewey

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Generating creativity among our students can set them on the path to being prepared to function in a technological world.

Implementing Technology in the Classroom presents limitless possibilities.

• Tailoring instruction• Enhance learning• Increasing rate of retention• Collaboration• Increasing student achievement• Assessing learners

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Change is needed.

Arming students with the tools for success is important.

The world we have created is a product of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking. Albert Einstein

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Keeping the big picture in mind and finding ways to overcome the challenges to provide our students with the technology to generate learning should be at the forefront.

Bringing about systemic change

Creates platforms for instruction

Enhances Leaning

Generates creativity and innovation

Out goal should be looking ahead to the future not the past.

Environments that allow students to see what is possible is essential to learning.

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Interactive Technology brings a world of adventure into our classrooms at the touch of a button.

Integrating TechnologyRelying on technology alone to create transformation in learning is not enough, transformation has to take place throughout the school.

Make the shift today and change the dynamics. Move from teacher centered to student centered learning.

Benefits of Learner Centered Paradigms

o Teacher’s role is to facilitateo Students are actively involvedo Students construct knowledge through

gathering and synthesizing informationo Emphasis is on creating better questions and

learning from errorso Interconnection between teaching and

assessing existo Generates ways for interdisciplinary

investigation to take placeLearner-Centered Paradigms(Huba and Freed 2000)

Building CreativityThe creative minds of children present themselves in many forms. Fostering that creativity is left to us.

Enhancing Learning

Providing the right tools for learning will allow students to tackle 21st century technological skills.

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Making Connections

Finding ways to make the connections for students is a priority!

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Make Learning Fun!If we are looking for ways to optimize learningwe have to become visionary in our teaching.

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Incorporating the old with the new can still bring about learning.

Let’s not fail to keep our eyes on the vision. The tools for learning must be implemented today.

Thank you!