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The Changing Role of the Classroom Teacher in
Future Educational Technology
The Changing Role of the Classroom Teacher in
Future Educational TechnologyCheryl Blackmore
Memorial UniversityEducation 6620-081
Cheryl BlackmoreMemorial UniversityEducation 6620-081
The Information AgeThe Information Age
“The advent of the information society has called into question many of our assumptions about education.” 7
“The advent of the information society has called into question many of our assumptions about education.” 7
Classroom-based Instruction - Unchanged for Centuries1
Classroom-based Instruction - Unchanged for Centuries1
Independent student work8
Students as passive recipients2
Rote memorization of facts2
Independent student work8
Students as passive recipients2
Rote memorization of facts2
Historical PerspectiveHistorical Perspective
Teacher-centered instruction16
Instructor = distributor of information 10, 12, 17
“One size fits all” education2
Teacher-centered instruction16
Instructor = distributor of information 10, 12, 17
“One size fits all” education2
Current PerspectiveCurrent Perspective
Engagement in and interaction with technology is inconsistent11
Instruction is based on Industrial-age educational models5
The needs of the Information age require innovative educational models5
Assessment = tests and papers10
Engagement in and interaction with technology is inconsistent11
Instruction is based on Industrial-age educational models5
The needs of the Information age require innovative educational models5
Assessment = tests and papers10
The Information AgeThe Information Age
Effective Learning Tasks8Effective Learning Tasks8
Engaging Socially InteractiveType Title Here
MeaningfulType Title Here
Indicators of Effective Learning Tasks
Engaging Socially InteractiveType Title Here
MeaningfulType Title Here
Indicators of Effective Learning Tasks
The task should be:8
Creative Purposeful Contributory
Students should:8 Define projects Make useful contributions
Learner-controlled environment8
The task should be:8
Creative Purposeful Contributory
Students should:8 Define projects Make useful contributions
Learner-controlled environment8
The Technological Shift in Education
The Technological Shift in Education
From the Industrial Age…From the Industrial Age…
To the Information AgeTo the Information Age
Enhancing EducationEnhancing Education
Technology in education allows teaching and learning to become:14
Dynamic Enhanced New and innovative
Technology in education allows teaching and learning to become:14
Dynamic Enhanced New and innovative
The Shift in the Role of the Teacher
The Shift in the Role of the Teacher
Teacher Role ComparisonTeacher Role Comparison
Historically:
Instruction16
Teacher-centered16
“sage on stage”5
Historically:
Instruction16
Teacher-centered16
“sage on stage”5
Now and Beyond:
Construction16
Learner-centered16
“guide on the side”5
Now and Beyond:
Construction16
Learner-centered16
“guide on the side”5
Innovation in EducationInnovation in Education
A new model of teacher leadership in educational technology is necessary15
Inclusion of ICT means a change in locus of control in the classroom15
Professional growth model for IT use and understanding is key14
A new model of teacher leadership in educational technology is necessary15
Inclusion of ICT means a change in locus of control in the classroom15
Professional growth model for IT use and understanding is key14
The Changing Work of Teachers7The Changing Work of Teachers7
Teachers will spend more time: Supporting individuals Organizing team work Managing classroom activity
Teachers will spend less time: Whole class teaching
Teachers will spend more time: Supporting individuals Organizing team work Managing classroom activity
Teachers will spend less time: Whole class teaching
Students First9Students First9
Student-teacher relationship becomes reciprocal
Inquiry-based activities Interdisciplinary method of
learning Activities are structured around
student need and interest
Student-teacher relationship becomes reciprocal
Inquiry-based activities Interdisciplinary method of
learning Activities are structured around
student need and interest
Distance Learning = Further Change
Distance Learning = Further Change
Cooperative LearningCooperative Learning
The responsibility for learning shifts from educator to student6
Students and teacher work together to:6, 17
Set learning objectives Design learning activities
The responsibility for learning shifts from educator to student6
Students and teacher work together to:6, 17
Set learning objectives Design learning activities
A Question of BeliefsA Question of Beliefs
If technology education is to succeed, the beliefs of teachers must be confronted3
Instructional beliefs strongly influence curricular decisions made in the classroom3
If technology education is to succeed, the beliefs of teachers must be confronted3
Instructional beliefs strongly influence curricular decisions made in the classroom3
Addressing AssumptionsAddressing Assumptions
To ensure success of technology in education, teachers must:11
Address instructional assumptions Relax control within the classroom Engage learners Model high standards of
responsible learners
To ensure success of technology in education, teachers must:11
Address instructional assumptions Relax control within the classroom Engage learners Model high standards of
responsible learners
Framework for 21st Century Learning13
Framework for 21st Century Learning13
Essential Scaffolding :
Teaching skills discretely and within context Providing opportunities for interdisciplinary
skill application Integrating technologies in innovative
learning opportunities Encouraging learning beyond the classroom
Essential Scaffolding :
Teaching skills discretely and within context Providing opportunities for interdisciplinary
skill application Integrating technologies in innovative
learning opportunities Encouraging learning beyond the classroom
The Future of Educational Technology
The Future of Educational Technology
The Innovative TeacherThe Innovative Teacher
“Only a teacher, live in the classroom, can bring about the thrill of discovery” (The Role of the Teacher in Ed-Tech Section, ¶1)4
“Only a teacher, live in the classroom, can bring about the thrill of discovery” (The Role of the Teacher in Ed-Tech Section, ¶1)4
The role of the teacher is certain to change
dramatically as it shifts…
The role of the teacher is certain to change
dramatically as it shifts…
From:From:
Transmitter16
In control7 Rooted in history1
Transmitter16
In control7 Rooted in history1
To:To:
Facilitator12
Guide17
Mentor10
Co-learner9
Facilitator12
Guide17
Mentor10
Co-learner9
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