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What Does Technology Integration
REALLY Look Like?
Agenda
Getting to know you? Myths and Realities Step by Step Room Arrangements Anyone can do this! Teaching with Technology Daily Computer Activities The Challenges
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Objectives
To re-think technology integration To make technology integration EASY! To provide a wealth of ideas to
integrate technology into the classroom
To get your wheels turning To plan to work together to help you
integrate technology into your classroom.
Tips and Tricks
Be sure to try these things at home,
at school, at the office, or
where ever you can find a
computer!
W A R N I N G
Mindset
Think about learning to use technology and/or computers as compared to learning how to read and write.
If you can do it with a pencil and paper, a chalk-board, flip-chart or a white board; you can do it on the computer!
Myths
You have to be good on the computer. You have to know how to use a whole
bunch of programs. You have to be able to use a computer
and teach at the same time. You need really good equipment. You will never be able to do the stuff
your colleagues can do. Technology integration means using the
computer with everything you do.
Technology Integration
High Tech Medium Tech Low Tech No Tech
Why?
The teacher’s use of technology is the top factor in determining student success with technology. Even more important that a student’s daily
access to a computer! Model: High tech, low tech, medium tech
Student home computer use tends to center around games and entertainment.
Students do not feel that the technology training they get in school will be enough to help them in the job market or in college.
Why?
Students who can keyboard at least 20 words per minute by 6th grade, score significantly higher on writing assignments.
Average class work is 20% higher when done on a computer.
Voids in computer access currently exist. Student attendance increases with technology
use. Teacher and/or class popularity increase with
technology use. Instructional shifts
Instructional Shifts1
From linear to hypermedia learning From instruction to construction &
discovery From teacher-centered to learner-centered From absorbing facts to learning to
navigate From learning as torture to learning as fun From the teacher as transmitter to the
teacher as facilitator [1] Shade, D.D., R.E. Nida, J.M. Lipinski, and J.A. Watson. (1986). Microcomputers and Preschoolers: Working Together
in a Classroom Setting. COMPUTERS IN THE SCHOOLS 3(2, Sum): 53-61. EJ 341 638.
Getting Started
Set goals! KEEP IT SIMPLE!!!!! Arrange your classroom around the
computer/computers. Locate the computer/computers to
make it easy to use regularly. Check into possibilities to use a
multimedia projector, scan converters, larger screens, etc.
Room Arrangement
Extension cords (heavy duty) and longer patch cords can give you more flexibility in your room arrangement.
Place your computer(s) so it is easy to monitor your students’ work and activities.
Place your computer(s) so that small groups can gather around it.
In classrooms with younger students, place a computer open to a large carpeted area.
Any situation is workable!
Planning for technology
Location, location, location
Planning for Technology
Plan rotations, center assignments, weekly schedules, and other tools to organize computer usage.
Planning for Technology
Plan for daily computer usage!
Planning for Technology
Plan computer usage for classroom equity.
Tips for daily computer use
Plan for computer use while you are teaching. Use timers or rubrics to limit time. Use computer tag or quick transitions. Assign a computer monitor or assistant. Use the computer in pairs or small groups. Teach, model, and demo before student use. Design projects which can be completed in
small sections. Computer use is a privilege!!!!!
Weather Reports
News reports
Question of the Day
Question of the Day
Question of the Day
Simple Reinforcement
Simple Reinforcement A + Math: http://www.aplusmath.com AAA Math: http://www.aaamath.com/ A Maths Dictionary for Kids: Animated definitions:
http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/
Grammar Gorilla: Interactive game that tests students knowledge of grammar:http://www.funbrain.com/grammar/index.html
Kid’s Stories from Room 108: http://www.netrover.com/~kingskid/108b.html
Candlelight Stories:http://www.candlelightstories.com/AboutMem1.htm
States games: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm
Spelling/Practice Activities
http://itech.fcps.net/trt4/pyramidspelling.htm
Fun Multiple Choice
Use Microsoft Word. Click on “View”, go to “Toolbars,”
and select and click on “Forms.”
Drop Down Form Field
Prepare a story, test or quiz. When you reach the appropriate
place, click on the “Drop Down Form Field” on the “Forms” toolbar.
Drop Down Form Fields
Double click on the gray area. Fill in the items in “Drop Down
Items.”
Drop Down Form Fields
Complete your project, then click on the lock on the “Forms” toolbar.
Story Time!
“Word Quests”
Note: You must have Internet connectivity on the computer used for this activity:
1. In a new Word document,
create the type of format you like to use for your classroom activities.
“Word Quests”
2.There are two easy ways to insert the hyperlink to the Internet pages you want to use. If your know the exact Internet address (URL) enter the exact address on your document:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/
After you enter the URL, press your space bar or hit enter. The URL you have written will be underlined and in another color (generally blue).
“Word Quests”
If the URL is long, difficult, or not totally familiar to you, go to that Internet page. Highlight the URL in the address bar. Then go to edit on the menu bar, and click on copy.
Sample “Word Quest”
Internet Activities
Select Internet sites with short activities which can be accomplished in a few minutes. Educational Games: FunBrain Math sites with short activities: A+Math Virtual field trips: Fayette County Reading sites: Internet Public Library &Room 108 Virtual “zines”: Time for Kids WebQuest and WebQuest Jr.
Internet Activities
Use a timer or egg timer to structure time on the computer.
Group a few students together with a list of things to find or to do.
Put a short cut on your desktop or save sites to be seen.
“Web Whack” or save sites to cache with Internet Explorer.
Global Campfire
Global Campfire web site Creative story writing Historical Journal/Diary Journal experiments/problems Reflections Publish the work on the
classroom website!
Global Campfire
Reflections on STLP by a 2/3 class:
Use as a Learning Center:
Rotate all students to use this center Parts of projects can be completed at other centers Daily check in activities Daily student responses (“Question of the Day”) Create class books Class news letters Brochures Scavenger hunt work sheets WebQuests
Use as a Learning Center:
Research activities Work on PowerPoints and other
presentations Contribute to class web pages Greeting card projects Alphabetize lists Spelling activities Commercial software use Creative writing
Web page project
Web Quests
Learning together……
Simple Rule of Thumb
If you can do it with a pencil and paper, a chalk-board, flip-chart or a white board; you can do it on the computer!
Multimedia Chalkboard
Dazzling presentations Daily announcements Daily directions or assignments Seating charts Student presentations Brainstorming sessions Classroom discussions
Multimedia Chalkboard
Story Webs Classroom books Computer read vocabulary Venn Diagrams Demonstration of skills Color text and highlighting tools
for emphasis and color coding
Multimedia Chalkboard
Virtual field trips Incredible
graphing tools Live access to
Internet sites
The joy of interaction…
Inspiration
http://itech.fcps.net/trt4/Inspiration.Kidspiration.htm
Kidspiration
Jeopardy
Jeopardy
Assignments1.Read The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
2.Make a list of things the caterpillar ate.
Use for Student Projects:
Each student adds a sentence, item, or comment to the class project
Students type questions of things they want to know about a new unit of study
Book reports Informational report on any topic (Power Points
can be used as early as First Grade). Students add to a continuing story Students write personal opinions on a topic Have students participate in an e-mail
Researching for a project
A Cooperative Learning Tool:
Small groups of students Group stories and projects Rotate turns on the computer Brainstorming activities Organization and planning tool Writing instrument Research tool
Cooperative Learning
Cooperative Learning
Cooperative Learning
Student assessment
Writing practice and editing Practice taking tests Many programs are available for
computerized assessment Edit sentences Correct work “Question of the Day,” “ Math
Problem of the Day,” etc.
SRI Practice Tests
Quizzes on Line
Fitting it all in
Set goals Take baby steps! KEEP IT SIMPLE! Integrate the use of the computer. Daily entry or assignment activities. Plan rotations, charts, systems. Use the same systems regularly and they will
operate smoothly. Plan for independent use. Have students vary the time they use the
computer.
Keep in Mind
Teacher’s use of technology is the most important factor in student success with technology
Students need to use the computer daily High technology use = high attendance! Technology = engaged students A teacher’s use of technology influences
student’s opinions of the teacher and the course!
Room arrangement is paramount!
Keep in Mind
We live in a world where technology literacy is becoming more and more critical!
Students need to get training and access to computer literacy at school!
We need to do what ever it takes to provide equitable technology opportunities to all students!
Report Cards
Use Tables for BINGO
Using FrontPage Basic school contact information: address, phone number, fax number, office hours Photos of school – inside and out! Maps to school School logo/mascot Mission statement Basic policies Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) Student/Teacher Technology Standards School calendar – current and up to date! Breakfast/Lunch menu – current and up to date Staff information – current and up to date Staff e-mail addresses or links
Welcome new staff members Homework assignments Clubs and organizations School events Links to classrooms Samples of student work Student PowerPoints Student HyperStudio and KidsPix projects Samples of student art and possibly music School projects PTA/PTO E-mail to the Web Master Webquests Manuals and information on technology use Links to school district Links to district calendar Links to other sites of interest to the school community.
FrontPage Tips
1. Set up FrontPage as or default web editor so you can use it any where!
Go to Tools/Options/General.
Be sure there is a check in the box “Check if Front Page is the default editor for pages”.
Pictures on FrontPage
1. Be sure to name all pictures, clip art, and backgrounds!2. Sony Mavicas are
great for Novice Photographers, teachers, and
students of all ages!
Learning FrontPage
Thanks to our district Website Manager, Pete Koutoulas, we have an excellent section on our website dedicated to helping our school webmasters in using FrontPage. Although geared specifically to our setup, you may find some of the information useful.
http://www.fayette.k12.ky.us/admin/edtech/webmaster/
Talking Books
Virtual Tours
Joy
When it comes to computers, to know them is to love them.
Use your computer every day!
Sharing can make technology use more fun!
“We’ve only just begun……..”
The best is yet to come…..The best is yet to come…..
