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This tool is not used frequently in websites, blogs,and PowerPoints, but has many advantages. It allows students to attain a level of higher-order, critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities.What is a spread sheet?

Back to DoubleTechardyClick screen for answer20 In order for teachers to succeed in teaching with technology they must receive the proper training.What is professional development?

Back to Double TechardyClick screen for answerSource: James D. Parry. "Reshaping Schools for the Information Age." WHAT'S NOTEWORTHY ON...EDUCATION ISSUES IN THE HEARTLAND Fall 1997: 30-40. SIRS Government Reporter. Web. 28 October 2009.

The number one reason teachers do not succeed with technology is lack of comfort and skill.29Benefits Outweighing the NegativesBack to Techardy

33When schools decide to implement technology into the classroom there are many negatives. These negatives include funding in the school district, untrained educators, access to the new technology, and student understanding of that technology. However, when using technology in a classroom there are many benefits. These next few slides will show how using technology in the classroom can be overwhelmingly beneficial to our students.

65% of students reported this tool increased their active engagement time on homework.

What is hypertext?

Back to TechardyClick screen for answerResource: Evaluation of hypertext discussion tool for teaching English Literature. The Journal of Educational Computing Research, 23, 2000. Cited in THE CEO Forum School Technology and Readiness Report Year 4 2001 Key Building Blocks for Student Achievement in the 21st Century: http://www.ceoforum.org

Concept maps, for example, help children to literally see relationships among concepts and remember information more easily. Concept maps helped kindergarten children share their knowledge about good nutrition using both objects and pictures (Gallenstein 2005).

Homework assignments allow students additional practice learning a new skill or refining an old skill. When students understand the importance of homework and take time to complete each task thoughtfully, they have more experiences to draw from in the classroom.

6Knowledge of problems Knowledge of a technology Knowledge of how technology can solve problems.

What is teachers technology knowledge?

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Teachers' positive beliefs about technology, their teaching experience, and their personal usage of computers to narrow a gap between students who have access to computers at home and those who do not.What is the digital divide?

Back to Double TechardyClick screen for answerSource: Kim, S. H., & Bagaka, J. (2005). The digital divide in students' usage of technology tools: a multilevel analysis of the role of teacher practices and classroom characteristics. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education [Online serial], 5(3/4). Available: http://www.citejournal.org/vol5/iss3/currentpractice/article1.cfm

The more enthusiasm a teacher shows for using technology, the more likely the students will be to experiment and learn from using technology. In addition, research implies that When teachers are more proficient in technology and have more experience, they integrate technology tools into their teaching. As a result, their students are given the opportunities to use technology, regardless of their technological environment at home.

30What is student motivation? This benefit of technology has increased student attendance and lower drop out rates.

Back to Double TechardyClick screen for answer38When using technology in the classroom students are found to be more confident. They are more engaged and independent when it comes to using technology. Students also gain a greater sense of responsibility. They feel more invested in their assignments. Students more often than not know more about technology and its uses than their parent or teachers.

Fourth gradersimproved their persuasive writing to real audiences by using these.

What is internet and email?

Back to TechardyClick screen for answerResource: The impact of e-mail use on fourth graders writing skills. Dissertation Abstracts International, Cited in the CEO Forum School Technology and Readiness Report Year 4 2001 Key Building Blocks for Student Achievement in the 21st Century: http://www.ceoforum.org

Additional Note: Giving students the opportunity to utilize word processing through email or Microsoft applications helps students address specific audiences and write to the needs of their audience. They have a real audience and mind and can send out their writing to important people in the community, family members, and local organizations.7 Technology enhances the classroom experience and teachers are constantly learning in these settings about new enhancements in different forums. What is teacher education courses, masters classes, and professional Development?

Back to DoubleTechardyClick screen for answer22 By receiving professional development for these skills teaching, learning, and Curricula will change in a school district. What is technology?

Back to Double TechardyClick screen for answerSource: James D. Parry. "Reshaping Schools for the Information Age." WHAT'S NOTEWORTHY ON...EDUCATION ISSUES IN THE HEARTLAND Fall 1997: 30-40. SIRS Government Reporter. Web. 28 October 2009.

According to this source, The arrival of the Information Age brings the same high drama to education as did the introduction of the printing press five-and-a-half centuries ago. Before the printing press, curriculum was transmitted orally; teachers and learners with superior verbal and auditory skills fared well. As mass-produced texts became available to both affluent and not-so-affluent members of society, reading and writing became the predominant way of transmitting curricula. What educators saw happen was that the METHOD of education changed as did the curriculum itself. This is bound to happen with technology in the classroom too. Instead of resisting technology, educators should embrace it and be provided with great professional development in order to make the transition into the information age.The best way to ensure that teachers are successful in using technology in their classroom is to bridge the gap that exists with professional development.Source: Honey, Margaret, Katherine McMillan Culp, and Robert Spielvogel. (1999). Critical Issue: Using Technology to Improve Student Achievement. (2005). http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te800.htm#context

31What is increased family involvement?When teachers make use of technology parents are more aware of what is happening in the classroom.

Back to Double TechardyClick screen for answer39Parents are finding it easier to get more involved in their childs learning. The U.S. Department of Education reported that when technology is being used students are watching less television, and are communicating more with their parents and teachers. Parents are able to view teacher websites and blogs becoming more aware of what is happening in their childs classroom. Parents are also able to access their childs grades. This gives a parent the opportunity to find out how their child is doing in the classroom before postcards are sent out. School districts are, or planning, to increase family involvement through home use of instructional software.

What are standardized or national tests?Positive gains in achievement were reported on these testswhen objectives in this area were focused and clear during technology use?

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Resource: Schacter, John. (1999). The Impact of education technology on student achievement. Milken Exchange on Education Technology, Retrieved from http://www.mff.org/publications/publications.taf?page=161

Educators need to explore technology and gather relevant resources that support objectives and long term goals. Students can work to meet grade level goals by participating in technology tools which support a specific area of their learning. For example, computer games help students reflect on their abilities by providing constant feedback. As well, they provide the right language you need to succeed at the task and then allow you to apply the language just in time.

8What is a graphic organizer? Kidspiration, Inspiration and Kid Pix are used as a great resource for young students.

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The number one reason teachers do not use this skill is lack of comfort and knowledge.

What is technology?

Back to Double TechardyClick screen for answer Technology has expanded opportunities for professional development and training by fostering collegial work with other teachers and professionalsWhat is improved teachers skills?

Click screen for answerClick for next slide40With technology schools are able to provide educators with better proffesional development. Educators are also able to gain college credits on line and are better prepared for the classroom. Teachers are gaining the confidence to use technology in the classroom and are better trained to do so. A program through Michigan State University is giving educators the opportunity to become more knowledgeable of technologies to integrate into the classroom.

According to a 2007 Speak Up survey, 66 percent of school administrators and 47 percent of teachers agreed that schools are doing a good job preparing students for jobs and careers of the future. A percentage of students disagree and say that tools meant to protect them, such as firewalls and filters, hinder their learning?45%FINAL TECHARDY

Click here for creditsClick screen for answerSource: Speak Up 2007: 21st Century Students Deserve a 21st Century Education. (2007). Project Tomorrow 2008. Retrieved from http://www.tomorrow.org/docs/National%20Findings%20Speak%20Up%202007.pdf.

The Speak Up Survey reported, since 2004 we have heard repeatedly and more strongly each year, students discontent with school rules that limit their access to technology at school and rules that prohibit them from using at school the very technology tools and devices that they use constantly outside of school (cellphones, email, IM, Text messaging) in all aspects of their lives.

almost 2/3rds of middle and high school students said let me use my own laptop, cell phone or other mobile device at school. 50% would like to be able to accesstheir school work related software applications and projects from any computer in the school network and have unlimited Internet access on campus. Students also would like tools to help them communicate with their classmates (45%), their teachers (34%) and to organize their schoolwork (42%).

For the past four years the key technology component that students in grades K-12 would like to see in that new school has been the same: a personal laptop for each student to use. And for the first time this year laptops for students also topped the list for teachers and school leaders. Parents, however, only listed personal laptops for students as #6 on their list of technology that could improve student achievement.

4 This online source sets clear objectives, is easy to create, great for providing feedback and provides generic or customized rubrics.

What is Rubistar?

Back toTechardyClick screen for answer19A gap has formed between the knowledge and skills students are acquiring in schools and the knowledge and skills needed to succeed here.

What is the increasingly global 21st century workplace?

Back to TechardyClick screen for answerSource: Honey, Margaret, Katherine McMillan Culp, and Robert Spielvogel. (1999). Critical Issue: Using Technology to Improve Student Achievement. (2005). http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te800.htm#context

The workplace is turning from an employer-centered place to a worker-designed environment in which employees need to be able to use technology seemlessly and effortlessly in their day to day responsibilities in their professions.28When using this, students were found to be better at organizational and problem solving skills. What is technology?

Back to TechardyClick screen for answer(U.S. Department of education).37HERE IS DOUBLE TECHARDY!Advantages and AchievementZhao, Burns, Brabec, and BrohphyBridging the GapBenefits outweighing the negatives$400$400$400$400$800$800$800$800$1000$1000$1000$1000$2000$2000$2000$2000Click here for FinalTechardyWhat are the the benefits of technology? Better basic skills instructionDevelopment of Advanced skills instructionIncreased student motivationIncreased family involvementImproved teachers skills

Back to Double TechardyClick screen for answer42In lue of these benefits can we really afford not to incorporate technology into our schools. It is our job as educators to prepare our students for their futures. The future is technology and we need to prepare our students to the fullest. Credits U.S. Department of Education: Benefits of Technology Use ( 08/23/03) (11/20/09)CCA Consulting, Inc., Understanding Information Technology in Kindergarten Through Grade 12 (Wellesley, MA: 1995). Jeopardy http://www.jeopardy.com/ (2009, November 11)

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