Technology in
Professional Developme
nt: TechKnowLo
gia Aslı Lidice Gokturk [email protected] http://aslisaglam.edublogs.org
27.05.2012
TEACHER KNOWLEDGE
Think about factors that make up our knowledge.
You may have more than one answer but prioritise...
Tell us the most important one
How do teachers know?
Shulman and Shulman’s Model (2004) Vision Motivation Capability
Understanding Practice
Reflection Community= «being ready, willing and able»
(Fisher et. al. 2006; Chen, 2012)
What do teachers know?
Shulman’s Categorization(1987) Content knowledge General Pedagogical knowledge Curriculum knowledge Pedagogical content knowledge Knowledge of learners & their
characteristics Knowledge of educational contexts Knowledge of educational purposes,
values and aims
VOXOPOP (an online message board)
Do you use web tools in your teaching?
How did you learn about them? Did you receive any training? Pre-service? In-service? Others???
http://www.voxopop.com/topic/cb455b6f-5f81-4bf7-ba6e-cd91b9842b41
Effect of Technology : Brief description of constructs in the 'TPACK framework from Mishra and Koehler (2006) in Graham, 2011.
Technological knowledge
knowledge of operating systems and computer hardware, and the ability to use standard sets of software tools such as word processors, spreadsheets, browsers,...etc.)
Technological pedagogical knowledge
knowledge of how teaching might change as the result of using particular technologies
Technological Content Knowledge
knowledge about how technology and content are related.
Technological pedagogical content knowledge
TPCK
the basis of good teaching with technology• teach content• how technology can help readress some of the
problems that students face• knowledge of students’ prior knowledge • and knowledge of how technologies can be used
to build on existing knowledge and to develop new methods or strengthen old ones.” (p. 1029)
A technological pedagogical content knowledge scale (Yurdakul et.al. 2012)
The purpose of this section is to gather information about combining technology, pedagogy and content knowledge in the teaching and learning process. For each item choose only one option that best describes you.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree or Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
1 I can use technology to develop activities based on students needs to enrich the teaching and learning process.
2 I can implement effective classroom management in the teaching and learning process in which technology is used.
3 I can use technology for implementing educational activities such as homework, projects, etc.
4 I can use technology based communication tools ( blog, froum, chat, e-mail, etc. ) in the teaching process.
5 I can use innovative technologies ( facebook, blogs, twitter, podcastingi etc.) to support the teaching and learning process.
6 I can use technology to update my knowledge and skilss in the area that I will teach.
7 I can troubleshoot problems that could be encountered with online educational environments ( Moodle, Web CT, etc)
8 I can use technology in every phase of the teaching and learning process by considering the copyright issues(e.g. licence) Ican become a leader in spreading the use of technological innovations in my future teaching community.
TPACK is:
Knowing how to present the subject matter with technology in pedagocially sound ways
So & Kim, 2009
A teacher’s knowledge of how to coordinate and combine the use of subject-specific activities and topic-specific activities using emerging technologies to facilitate student learning
Cox&Graham ,2009
TPACK is not simply:....adding technology to existing teaching and content...
Yurdakul et al,2011
INTERACTION BETWEEN EDUCATIONAL TECH & TEACHER DEVELOPMENT The “new” models of staff development study groups, teacher networks, mentoring relationships, committee or task force, internship, individual research project, or teacher resource center (Alberta Commission on Learning, 2006; Birman et al.,
2000; Sikora & Alexander, 2004).
INTERACTION BETWEEN EDUCATIONAL TECH & TEACHER DEVELOPMENT
Other promising adult learning environments include
exchange of information, collaborative work, critical thinking, active/exploratory/inquiry-based learning,
informed decision-making, and authentic, real-world context (ISTE
&Thomas, 2007).
Clusters of Purposeful Activity with Digital Technologies in Professional Development Knowledge Building Distributed Cognition Community and Communication Engagement
...and reflect your intake;http://aslisaglam.edublogs.org/2011/01/29/how-do-bloggers-make-use-of-images/
Input from teacher challange; how to embed media
http://teacherchallenge.edublogs.org/2011/01/27/kick-start-activity-6-%e2%80%93-beginner-%e2%80%93-enhancing-posts-by-embedding-media/
Hands on experience in my class blog;http://ourupperintclass.edublogs.org/
WEBHEADSOnline Community of Practice of Teachers and EducatorsPracticing Peace and Professional Development through Web 2.0 and Computer Mediated Communication
1990s by Vance Stevens, Maggie Doty, Michael Coghlan evolutionary & enterprising scholars displaying a deep
warmth & dedication to helping others
A world wide, cross-cultural,vibrant online community of educators with a
Shared domain of interest
A passion to learn about that domain (web 2. 0 tools in ELT)
Collaborative practice
CoPhttp: www.webheadsinaction.org
HOW DOES WEBHEADS WORK?
COMMUNICATION PLATFORM : Yahoo Participants send messages about various issues, ask for help, respond to each other’s questions & even share important events in their lives
Webheads meet online (live) on a regular basis
( each Sunday via Wiki)
http:// learning2gether.pbworks.com
explore the latest communications technologies, brainstorm on how to adapt Web 2.0 & Social networking
tools.
TESOL CALL Interest Section Electronic Village Online (EVO) Sessions
more social scaffolding:
collaborative spirit of WIA
EVO &WORLDBRIDGES
online discussions &workshops varying from
simple discussions to virtual hands-on workshops,
discussion of an issue in the field of teaching language to
experiments with and pedagogy of new technology tools
Provides invaluable service to teachers all over the globe, Brings the convention to those who cannot travel.. The sessions are again free and open to all interested
parties.
An example; a course on digital story telling
Syllabus:http://digitalstorytelling4kids.pbworks.com/w/page/45606035/Syllabus%29
Tasks: http://digitalstorytelling4kids.pbworks.com/w/page/47970204/Week1
http://teacherbootcamp.edublogs.org/
Resources about the effective integration of technology with ELT teachers
Virtual Round Table E-Conferencehttp://www.virtual-round-table.com/page/vrtwebconprogram
an annual web conference for language learning TechnologiesVirtual Round Table E-Conference http://www.virtual-round-table.com
& explore Web 2.0 Tools http://quickshout.blogspot.co.uk/2011/11/on-surface-of-it-just-word-looks-just.html
TEACHING ENGLISHhttp://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/asligokturk/wikis-working-interactively-a-kool-way-i-nternet
Facebook Groups
Free on-line videos for teacher training: Blogging
http://www.teachertrainingvideos.com/newBlogger/index.html Elecronic Village Online; Mentoringhttp://evosessions.pbworks.com/w/page/48514837/Mentoring2012
http://www.techknowlogia.org/tkl_active_pages2/TableOfContents/main.asp?IssueNumber=18
TechknowLogia
Back to teacher knowledge& learning; «being ready, willing and able»In conclusion, considering the examples,How can digital technologies support;1) the development of teachers’ vision for
education?2) teachers’ motivation to learn and
develop their practice?3) teachers’ professional knowledge,
understanding and practice?4) teachers' reflection?5) teachers’ learning in the community?
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