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STAFF DEVELOPMENTIntegrating Technology into
Classroom InstructionDesigned by:
Christine CampbellMike Dillon
Martin LawrenceJeff Pierce
CMP 521: Integrating Educational Technology into
Teaching
Mary Sorenson, Facilitator
May 25, 2005
Goals and Objectives
1. To help teachers become more aware of the requirements of the schools technology plan.
2. To provide motivation for staff members to implement technology in the classroom.
3. To give examples of where, when, why, an how technology can be incorporated into instruction.
4. To allow teachers the opportunity to work with the applications hands-on.
The goals for this training session include:
Goals and Objectives
1. Name and demonstrate familiarity with current software programs.
2. List at least 5 ways that technology can encourage higher-order thinking.
3. List at least 5 reasons by technology is an asset to the classroom.
4. Discuss why technology can help good teachers become even better teachers.
5. Practice some basic technology skills.
By the end of the training session, you will:
Quality Staff Development
1. TEACHER BUY-IN – We want you to want to implement technology in your classrooms.
2. TRAINING – We will begin the ground work for teaching you how to various applications.
3. ASSESSMENT – We all assess what is working so that training meets your needs.
4. FOLLOW-UP – We will work with you after the training to help you in your efforts.
In order to ensure that the staff development is successful, we will
employ Jerry Crystal’s 4-stage method.
Instruction Methods
1. Lecture and PowerPoint slideshow
2. Examples and demonstrations
3. Small group activities
4. Hands-on and guided practice with the applications
5. Discussion and question/answer sessions
6. Formal and informal assessment
Over the course of this training, we will try to practice what we preach by using
a variety of teaching techniques.
Logistics
1. This session will last about 120 minutes and we will take a few breaks along the way.
2. We are in the computer lab so that you will have the chance to work with the applications we discuss.
3. Since everybody has different interests, abilities, and skill-levels, we’ll try to tailor this session to meet your individual needs.
To wrap up the introduction to this staff development training, we want to
mention a couple of details.
Logistics
Most importantly…
To wrap up the introduction to this staff development training, we want to
mention a couple of details.
Today’s session is just the tip of the iceberg…
There are many details about each application that we will not be able to discuss today…Our hope is to “follow through” after today’s session to assist you as you implement technology into your classrooms!
Logistics
1. A+ Anywhere Learning System
2. Microsoft PowerPoint
3. Microsoft Word and Excel
4. Inspiration
We will be looking at the following technology-based applications:
A+ Anywhere Learning System• A + is an integrated learning system
that allows the student the chance to study, practice, and test on lessons that are curriculum based and or state-standards based.
• A + gives not only “drill and kill programs but the higher level thinking skills of reasoning and evaluating.
• Teachers can give an individual assignment for each student or the teacher can give the whole class assignments.
PowerPoint in the Classroom
As you have probably noticed, PowerPoint can add new dimensions to
otherwise typical presentations.
With PowerPoint, you can implement:
TEXT
Animated Text…
Graphics…
Videos…
…and much
more…
PowerPoint in the Classroom
PowerPoint can serve a variety of purposes in the classroom.
1. Outline a presentation
2. Highlight key points and topics
This presentation has already demonstrated two
of those uses:
PowerPoint in the Classroom
PowerPoint can serve a variety of purposes in the classroom.
3. Integrating digitized images including clip art, photographs, diagrams, schematics, maps, etc.
4. Providing a platform for Internet hyperlinks.
5. Creating WebQuests and movies
Other uses are:
The possibilities are endless.
PowerPoint in the Classroom
We are now going to look at some examples of different ways that
PowerPoint could be incorporated into instruction.
Be sure to ask questions along the way about any of the
features, animation, graphics, and so forth that you see…
PowerPoint in the Classroom
The following PowerPoint slideshow demonstrates how images and graphics can be implemented into a PowerPoint.
The slideshow was used as part of a physics lecture
dealing Newton’s First Law of Motion.
Go to the Newton’s First Law Presentation
PowerPoint in the ClassroomIn the Newton’s First Law PowerPoint,
graphics were used in a variety of ways:
1. The picture of Gabe was taken using a digital camera and uploaded to the computer. Then the file was inserted into the slideshow.
2. The pictures of Newton and Einstein were found using Google Images and Clip Art. I used Copy and Paste to insert the pictures.
3. The equations illustrated in the slideshow were created using the Equation Editor that comes with the Office Package.
PowerPoint in the Classroom
The following PowerPoint slideshow demonstrates how PowerPoint can be
used to create WebQuests.
The activity was used as part of a review regarding
the atomic nature of matter.
Go to the WebQuest
PowerPoint in the ClassroomA WebQuest can be a great learning activity for students. Notice that the
WebQuest had several key things:
1. Links in the presentation that the students can directly click. Creating a hyperlink in PowerPoint is really easy.
2. Clear, step-by-step instructions.
3. This particular WebQuest also used a Word document to accompany the activity. This is optional, but it adds an additional technology kick to the activity.
PowerPoint in the Classroom
The following PowerPoint slideshow demonstrates how PowerPoint can be used to integrate video into a lesson.
The Tacoma-Narrows footage deals with wave
motion.
Go to the Sound Presentation
PowerPoint in the ClassroomWith the availability of streaming video and other Internet resources, it is really
easy to add video clips to a presentation.
1. Video can provide the students with a visual experience about the subject your are discussing.
2. In the Tacoma-Narrows clip, it is difficult to really envision the movement of the bridge through just a verbal description.
NOTE: The main disadvantage of video is the size of the clips. Video can make a PowerPoint very
large.
PowerPoint in the Classroom
PowerPoint has many excellent features that can be used to enhance learning in the
classroom.
Whether you are a beginner or an expert, PowerPoint can add
dimension to your class.
Now…we are going to practice some PowerPoint skills.
MS Word and Excel
Combines the typewriter, ledger book, and calculator into one specific group of programs.
Allows the computer to be used to present information on a
variety of topics in a variety of different ways.
MS Word and ExcelThe programs offered through Microsoft allow you to create
many different documents and visual aides:
Flyers… Reports
Brochures
Cards & Invitation
s
Informational
Charts
Bar Charts & Pie Charts
MS Word and Excel
• MS Word is not just used to type reports, but can format a variety of presentation types, including flyers, newsletters, and brochures.
• MS Excel is helpful in making spreadsheets, and is very versatile when moving data around to create charts and graphs. It can also be used to create databases.
MS Word and Excel
1. Easy to correct wording
2. Simple to make changes
3. Make revisions and add new wording in a snap
4. You can “edit and format text, create columns, generate tables, and insert graphics” (Morrison & Lowther, 1999, p. 91).
What are some advantages of MS Word?
MS Word and ExcelMorrison & Lowther (1999) note that the
educational benefits of MS Word include its:
• Ease of Use• Refinement of Work• Creativity• Personalization of Work• Equity in Final Products • Building Work Place Skills
MS Word and ExcelExcel performs a variety of functions with
data, including:
• Sort data• Form charts and graphs• Perform mathematical
functions• Works as a database
Inspiration
• An essential tool students rely on to plan, research, and complete projects successfully.
• With the integrated Diagram and Outline Views, students can create graphic organizers and then expand topics into writing.
Inspiration
Visual Learning• Inspiration is a piece educational software that is
designed to improve student achievement through visual learning.
• Students are able to make connections using images, concept maps, and outlines.
• Visual Learning helps: Clarify Thinking Reinforce understanding Integrate new knowledge Identify misconceptions
Inspiration
• NCLB has school districts around America scrambling to find solutions to improve student achievement. Many schools are looking to technology for answers.
• Scientifically based research demonstrates that a base exists to support the use of graphic organizers for improving student learning and performance.
• Graphic organizers can also improve reading comprehension for all students.
Raising Student Achievement
Inspiration
• Inspiration can improve learning in the following areas:
Raising Student Achievement
Reading Comprehension Student achievement across grade levels Diverse student populations and content areas Thinking and learning skills such as organizing
and communicating ideas Seeing patterns and relationships Categorizing ideas and relationships.
Inspiration
• The ability to insert:
Features of Inspiration
Clip Art…
Sounds…Video…Hyperlinks…
Pictures…
www.nctm.org
• Text to speech engine.• The ability to export to word processing software.
Inspiration
Features of Inspiration
• Access to templates including:
Cause and Effect Models Historical Episode Models Pro versus Con Models Policy Models Historical Biographies Type of Government Flow Charts
Inspiration
• Inspiration offers several resources to help classroom teacher integrate technology
• Provides curriculum integration examples
• Helps teachers align curriculum to standards
Professional Development
Research Supporting the Use of Technology in Instruction
How can technology enhance learning?
1. Enhance the productivity of collaboration among students.
2. Encourage more participation and more contributions to a class.
3. Increase equity in the classroom.
According to Kuh and Vesper (2001), technology can:
Research Supporting the Use of Technology in Instruction
“Used appropriately and in concert with powerful pedagogical approaches, technology
is supposed to enhance student learning productivity. It does this by enriching
synchronous classroom activities and providing students with engaging self-paced and asynchronous learning opportunities that enable students to learn more than they
would otherwise at costs about the same as or below that of traditional classroom-based
instruction” (¶1).
Kuh and Vesper (2001) state:
Research Supporting the Use of Technology in Instruction
Hutchens (2006) states:“Studies have found that integrating
technology into the classroom creates a rich, effective, and efficient learning environment which improves student performance and
learning” (¶1).
Research Supporting the Use of Technology in Instruction
How can technology enhance learning?
1. Verbal information can be processed through auditory memory while visual information can be processed through visual memory.
2. Technology can be used to appeal to different learning styles.
Chambers, Chueng, et. al. (2006), relate how visuals and multimedia can assist learning:
Research Supporting the Use of Technology in Instruction
How can technology enhance learning?
3. Multiple representations can increase retention and transfer of information.
4. Multimedia establishes multiple pathways to understanding and comprehension.
Chambers, Chueng, et. al. (2006), relate how visuals and multimedia can assist learning:
Research Supporting the Use of Technology in Instruction
How can technology enhance learning?
1. Provide excellent learning opportunities for students.
2. Are relatively easy for teachers to locate.
3. Can teach students about assessing media.
Worsnop (2006) suggests that technology can:
Research Supporting the Use of Technology in Instruction
Language Arts – Analyze online texts for accessibility, bias, and objective language
History – Analyze how media influence history and current events
Science – Analyze different resources for information about ecological and conservation news
Music – Look at how music is influenced by TV and radio
The following ideas are suggested by Worsnop (2006) for a variety of different content areas:
Research Supporting the Use of Technology in Instruction
How can technology enhance learning?
1. Administrators and teachers are learning that “the technology assisted environment expands the implications of learning practices and theories, and offers educators a large arena for imaging, planning, and creating a variety of ways to enhance the quality of learning” (¶2).
Li and Liu (2005) conducted a study dealing with using the online environment in the classroom:
Research Supporting the Use of Technology in Instruction
How can technology enhance learning?
2. The study focused on the Online Top-Down Modeling Model of instruction using technology. This model “refers to the use of model projects or samples online to involve learners and facilitate active participation in learning activities” (¶5).
Li and Liu (2005) conducted a study dealing with using the online environment in the classroom:
Research Supporting the Use of Technology in Instruction
How can technology enhance learning?
3. The students in this study benefited from the digital experiences throughout the class. They also appreciated the teamwork efforts, encouragement, and the ability to see examples of previous work presented in an interesting and relevant manner.
Li and Liu (2005) conducted a study dealing with using the online environment in the classroom:
Research Supporting the Use of Technology in Instruction
What are the mandates set forth by the government?
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) sets forth a bold and systemic framework for reform to close
the achievement gap.
Research Supporting the Use of Technology in Instruction
The steps include:
supporting stronger accountability for results
increased flexibility and local control
expanded options for parentsan emphasis on teaching methods
proven to work.(National Educational Technology Plan, 2006).
Research Supporting the Use of Technology in Instruction
The National Education plan was created to help local schools
district meet the demands that the No Child Left Behind Act has set.
The Department of Education provides a set of seven action steps and recommendations to
ease in the transition to the new model of education:
Research Supporting the Use of Technology in Instruction
The Action Steps• Strengthen Leadership
– provide vision and strong leadership to facilitate the changes.
– Commitment to hiring technologically savvy employees
– Develop partner ships with local colleges, universities and local businesses.
– Empower student participation
Research Supporting the Use of Technology in Instruction
The Action Steps• Consider Innovative Budgeting
– Needed technology often can be successfully funded through innovative restructuring and reallocation of existing budgets to realize efficiencies and cost savings.
– Consider leasing equipment and computers
Research Supporting the Use of Technology in Instruction
The Action Steps• Improve Teacher Training
– Provide access to professional development to help teachers including on-line learning courses .
– Teachers need access to research, examples, and innovations as well as staff development to learn best practices.
Research Supporting the Use of Technology in Instruction
The Action Steps• Support E-Learning and Virtual Schools
– Provide every student access to e-learning
• Encourage Broadband Access – Thoroughly evaluate the existing network and
make the necessary updates.
Research Supporting the Use of Technology in Instruction
The Action Steps• Move Toward Digital Content
– A move away from reliance on textbooksto the use of multimedia or online information (digital content) offers many advantages, including cost savings, increased efficiency, improved accessibility, and enhancing learning opportunities in a format that engages today’s web-savvy students.
Research Supporting the Use of Technology in Instruction
The Action Steps• Integrate Data Systems
– Integrated, interoperable data systems are the key to better allocation of resources, greater management efficiency, and online and technology-based assessments of student performance that empower educators to transform teaching and personalize instruction.
Research Supporting the Use of Technology in Instruction
What about newly trained, technologically literate teachers?
Mary Anderson (2005) suggests “catching” them early:
1.They love technology and are well trained in educational pedagogy, but they’re not sure how to integrate these together in the classroom.
2.Media or technology specialists should seek these teachers out at the first orientation and let them know what resources are available to them.
Research Supporting the Use of Technology in Instruction
What about newly trained, technologically literate teachers?
Mary Anderson (2005) suggests “catching” them early:
3. New teachers and technology specialists can “build a bridge to instructional partnerships” (¶2).
4. New teachers can become role models for the more experienced teachers because of their excitement, enthusiasm, and technological knowledge.
Research Supporting the Use of Technology in Instruction
What are the implications for educators?
1. Students need to be encouraged early on to learn about and use technology.
2. Appropriate forms of IT (Information Technology) need to be made available for all students.
3. Schools need to be aware of how students are using technology and how IT affects student learning.
According to Kuh and Vesper (2001):
EvaluationNow it is time for you to evaluate your experience during this staff
development.
The survey is designed for several purposes:
1. To address your feelings about the use of technology in the classroom
2. To address some of the issues and ideas discussed today
3. To provide feedback to the presenters about the quality and effectiveness of the training
EvaluationPlease take some time to provide some
detailed feedback.
Your feedback can help us develop future staff development sessions that will meet your needs in the
classroom.
Please return the surveys to one of the presenters before you leave. Thank you!
SummaryDuring the course of this in-
service, we have looked at the following things:
1. A+ Anywhere Learning System
2. Microsoft PowerPoint
3. Microsoft Word and Excel
4. Inspiration
5. Applications for each of the programs
6. Research supporting the use of technology in the classroom
SummaryTechnology can be a great asset to your
classroom.
There are many different ways that you can use it to
differentiate your classroom and enhance what and how you
teach…
Be sure to ask questions at any time and seek us out if you need support as you implement
new applications in your classroom.
ReferencesAnderson, M. A. (2005). Start the year right with digitally native
teachers. Multimedia & Internet@Schools, 12(5), p. 33-35. Retrieved from EBSCOHost database on May 24, 2006.
Chambers, B., Cheung, A. C. K., Madden, N. A., Slavin, R. E., & Gifford, R. (2006, February). Achievement effects of embedded multimedia in a success for all reading program. Journal of Educational Psychology 98(1), pg 232-237. Retrieved May 25, 2006, from EBSCOHost database.
Crystal, J. (2001, September). Building from within: Two professional development models that work. Dayton, 22(2), 62.
Hutchens, S.A. (2006). Effective Uses of Technology-Assisted Instruction: An Investigation of Student Performance, Attendance, and Satisfaction.
ReferencesKuh, G. D., & Vesper, N. (2001, February). Do computers enhance
or detract from student learning? Research in Higher Education, 42(1), p87-102. Retrieved May 25, 2006, from EBSCOHost database.
Li, S & Liu, D. (2005) The online top-down modeling model. Quarterly Review Of Distance Education, 6(4), p 343-359.
Retrieved from EBSCOHost database on May 24, 2006.
Morrison, G. & Lowther, D. (1999). Integrating computer technologyinto the classroom. Prentice-Hall, 3rd edition, p. 89.
Retrieved from University of Phoenix E-Book collection October 31, 2005.
ReferencesNational Education Technology Plan (2006). Electronic source
retrieved May 25, 2006 from http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/plan/2004/site/edlite-default.html
Worsnop, C. M. (2006). Integrating media lessons into the classroom. Retrieved May 24, 2006, from http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/resources/educational/teaching_backgrounders/media_literacy/intergrating_media_lessons.cfm.