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Integrating Technology: Some Things You Should Know
“Raising the Bar”
November 5, 2007
Technology Integration
Technology Integration is a term used by educators to describe effective uses of technology by teachers and students in K-12 and university classrooms. Teachers use technology to support instruction in language arts, social studies, science, math, or other content areas. When teachers integrate technology into their classroom practice, learners are empowered to be actively engaged in their learning.
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Technology integration is not:
Taking students to the computer lab once a week for 40 minutes
Using the computer as an electronic worksheet
Using the computer as a reward station for students who are finished with their other assignments
Technology integration is:
Part of the daily activities taking place in the classroom
Supporting and extending curriculum objectives in a seamless manner
Engaging students in meaningful learning Enabling students to demonstrate what they
have learned in new and creative ways
Traditional vs. Integrated Teacher-oriented Single-sense stimulation Single-path progression Single media Isolated work Information delivery Passive learning
Factual, knowledge-based learning
Reactive response Isolated, artificial content
Student-centered Multi-sensory stimulation Multi-path progression Multi-media Collaborative work Information exchange Active/exploratory/inquiry-
based learning Critical thinking and informed
decision-making Proactive/planned action Authentic/real-world context
Support Instruction
Teaching that emphasizes active engagement helps students process and retain information. It leads to self-questioning, deeper thinking, and problem solving.
Using Technology for Differentiated Instruction
United StreamingText to Speech ToolsMagnifierUse activities from lower grade level for
at-risk and from higher grade level for talented and gifted.
Have students create and present powerpoints.
Using Technology for Differentiated Instruction
Use United Streaming videos to introduce, teach, and review or re-teach a concept and complete the quizzes.
CAST – Teaching Every Student!
Small Group/Flexible Group
Students are engaged in meaningful activities• Games • Activities • Research• Projects
– Real World– Simulations
• Communication– Write/Publish (Blogs and Wikis)– Presentations (PowerPoint)– Multi-media Correspondence
(email, Podcast, Vodcast)
Student Engagement
Content is appropriate and linked to students’ knowledge and experience
Students actively involved in activities and assignments
• Re-teach• Practice• Extend/Enrich Learning
Environment
Classroom design is conducive to varied learning opportunities
Resource materials are accessibleTechnology is incorporatedDisplay student work
Technology Integration ….
Is a growth process.
Takes time!
Is “Raising the Bar!!!”