Instructional MethodsMaking Sense of Technology in the Classroom

February 15,

2012

How can I incorporate

technology into my classroom? I don’t

have the time!!

The Question Going Through Everyone’s Mind:

Worry not, it’s easier than you would imagine!

Methodology for Incorporating Technology into YOUR Classroom

Research Presentation/Instruction Review Assessment

Let’s See it in Action…

Incorporating the internet has become

key when doing research. There

oftentimes aren’t enough up-to-date

resources in the school library to

complete the research needed for many

classroom projects.

PowerPoint PresentationsSMART Notebook

PreziJing

Document Camera

*All of the above applications can help enhance student learning by putting visuals with the current

instruction. Presentations could be done by students or the teacher.

Activities or online quizzes using a tools from the

gallery of SMART Notebook

Discovery Education

Graphic Organizers

Videos/YouTube

Odyssey Learning

Online tests/quizzes

Project-based rubrics

Online Blogging

Is this going to take a ton of time to plan and time away from

my necessary instruction?

The Question Going Through Everyone’s Mind:

Take a deep breath… Technology is supposed to make your life EASIER, not harder.

Detailed Processes for Integration of Technology into Your Class

Best motto to live by:

Adapt your current lesson to the technology instead of adapting the

lesson to fit the technology. Remember, the curriculum is

supposed to be enhanced by the technology, not consumed.

Familiarize YOURSELF first:

Always ensure that you are 100% comfortable with a technology

resource prior to assigning its use to students.

Don’t forget to assess!Remember that traditional forms

of assessment may not be appropriate for the multimedia assignments you are using or

planning to use with your students. Rubrics are oftentimes really helpful, but don’t reinvent

the wheel. Look for online resources to make your life easier. (Sweeney, 2012)

I don’t understand all the rules for fair use… Can you help

me out?

The Question Going Through Everyone’s Mind:

When in doubt, check out the resources…

Multimedia Fair Use and Copyright Information

http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ21.pdf

The honest truth when it comes to multimedia fair use and copyright

is that the topic is very complicated are there are numerous rules as

well as exceptions. With that said, the best advice to lend to

questioning teachers is always double check when in doubt. The United States Copyright Office has released a PDF (link is provided at

left) called Circular 21 that answers many of the most frequently asked

questions when it comes to “borrowing” media from online

resources.

("Reproduction of copyrighted," 2009)

How will this impact my students’

learning? Is it worth my time and effort?

The Question Going Through Everyone’s Mind:

Worry not, it’s easier than you would imagine!

Technology’s Impact on Student Learning

Technology empowers students and allows learners to experience things individually and in their own time.

Aids in instruction

Broadens learning spectrum beyond traditional classroom setting

Motivates some students and teachers

When Technology Works… When it Doesn’t…

vs.

Technology is aligned with state/federal standards and abides by proven best

practices.

Technology is used as a reward only.

Management of using the technology takes more time than

educational activity

Lack of teacher training or motivation

Lack of resources/funding

Stop and ask yourself: Is the technology I’m

using actually encouraging additional thought/practice…or is it

just “space filler?”

Any great ideas or sites to share?

The Question Going Through Everyone’s Mind:

Worry not, it’s easier than you would imagine!

Technology Resources

http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/www.discoveryeducation.com

www.skype.com/intl/en-us/home

http://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/edu/

www.weebly.com

http://kidblog.org/home.php

Sweeney, S. M. (2012, October 4). [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://tech4urcontent.edublogs.org

Library of Congress, US Copyright Office. (2009). Reproduction of copyrighted works by educators and librarians. Retrieved from Library of Congress website: http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ21.pdf

Fisher, F. (2006, January). The classroom teirs model: Using technology effectively in classrooms. Paper presented at Online powerpoint. Retrieved from http://www.edtech.wednet.edu/Tiers/PowerPoint.pdf

Works Cited