elkhova, lam, olsen, hamill

By Patrick Lam, Irina Elkhova, Aaron Hamill, and Eric Olsen

Cyber learning:the effectsof IT in the classroom

IT in the Classroom

IT tools in the Classroom

Interactive whiteboard

Internet based tools

Motivation

Globalization of education

Personalized education

Technology skills

Health problems caused by overuse of computers

Eye problemsHow to avoid:• Don’t forget to blink• Close your eyes for

several seconds every few minutes

• Position the screen correctly

“Bad posture” problemsHow to avoid:• Keep your back straight• The top of the monitor should be just

below eye level • Take a break from time to time

StressHow to avoid: • Take frequent breaks • Do not spend spare time in

front of the screen• Take a walk or make yourself some tea

By following these simple rules and

managing your time at the computer,

you can get all the

benefits from using it

Possible Adverse Effects of IT in the Classroom

• Distractions (sorry, what was that?)

• Cyber-bullying

• Lack of Creativity

Distraction• Almost limitless information

• How much of it is useful?

• Facebook, Youtube, flash games.

Solution:• Block the internet access when

not needed• Only allow certain sites

Cyber Bullying• An easy outlet for abusive behavior• 1 in 10 adults living in a household with

children reported a child being victim to cyber-bullying (those are only the ones we hear about)

Solution:• Monitor all in-class use of computers

Lack of Creativity• Computer does all the work

for the students• Spell and grammar check,

default layout and designs

Solution:• Create assignments that

help students be technologically creative

How Technology Can Boost a Students Focus Towards

Learning

Starting points• Standard lectures can

seem redundant

• Technology can produce a type of learning that students are a custom to

Types of Learners• Using technology makes it easier for teachers

to communicate with every type of learner.

Types of Learners 2• Visual learners like neatly shown

information

• Auditory learners like cleaver class involvement

• Kinesthetic learners may have poor handwriting.(but in fairness, they are often good planners)

Intention Spans• Short intention spansare becoming more common

• 1976 The average adult

learner can focus 18 to 25 minutes on a lecture

• 2011 10 to 12 minutes on a lecture

Finishing Points• The right

Information Technology has gotten students more with the lessons of the day

• IT has given teachers more time to give students feedback

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