pro technology group2 final

1. Pro-TechnologyChrysoula MalogianniLiz Ambrose PriebeSarah RosedahlCasey Schaub

2. Technology in K12

3. Introduction
ICT brought social changes
ICT brings changes in the structure and orientation of the education system:
offers many different experiences
provides opportunities to students from different social, economic, etc. levels to learn
students express themselves in multiple ways
students become sociable, creative, involved, active

4. Technology is a Tool

5. Learning Environments Based on Constructive Learning Theories with ICT
provide experience on the process of building knowledge
provide experience and appreciation of multiple perspectives
integration of learning in realistic environments (contexts) which are directly related to the real world
encourage ownership of opinion and expression in the learning process consolidation of learning through social experience
encourage the use of multiple forms of representation of reality
encourage the self-consciousness in the process of building knowledge
(Boyle 1997)

6. ICT and Bruners Discovery Learning
interactive learning with computer
enactive representations
open hypermedia systems
iconic representations
simulation and modeling systems
symbolic representations
Discovery of principles and skill development through experimentation and practice (Bruner)

7. ICT and Piagets Constructivism
Educational applications of ICT:

Support the construction of knowledge (ideas, understanding, representation)

-ASSIMILATION

allow investigations (access and compare information)

-COMPLIANCE

support learning through practice (simulation)

-ADJUSTMENT

be cognitive associates (expression and interconnection of knowledge)

-SCHEMA

8. Socio-cultural Theories
Social constructivism
Vygotskys theory
Theory of Activity
Established intellect
Doise & Mugny
Vygotsky
Luria
Leontiev
Engestrom & Nardi
Lave
Brown
Wegner
Internet Applications
(chat, forums, video conferences)
Search Engines
Digital Libraries
Educational Portal
Computer cooperative learning systems

9. Benefits of Technology
21st Century Skills
Creativity and Innovation
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Communication and Collaboration
Information and Media Literacy
ICT Literacy

Technology Supports All Types of Learners
Visual Learners
Auditory Learners
Hands-on Learners

Student Response Systems
Support
Assessment and Remediation

Authentic Learning Opportunities
http://harristechnology.wetpaint.com/

Making Curriculum Accessible
Allowing students to explore abilities that might not be otherwise apparent.
http://www.lburkhart.com
http://www2edc.org/NCIP
http://www.atia.org

14. Michigan Teaching Standards and Technology
Leadership
Digital Citizenship
Student Learning
Data Driven Decisions
Professional Learning
Broadband Access
Shared Resources

15. Michigan Teaching Standards and Technology
And potentially the most
difficult for some areas of the
state..
Funding
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-28753_33232_37328---,00.html
http://www.techplan.org/

16. Drawbacks and How to Address Them

17. Testimonial: GeoGebra in Algebra I
Student Objective: A3.1.4 Find an equation of the line parallel or perpendicular to given line, through a given point; understand and use the fact(s) that non-vertical parallel lines have equal slopes, and that non-vertical perpendicular lines have slopes that multiply to give -1.

18. Testimonial: Assistive Technology
Technology can be a means to give students with
disabilities the tools to participate more meaningfully and independently in life experiences.
Toolsfor learning!

19. Testimonial: Assistive Technology
Three Broad Categories:
Communication
Academic Support
Social Support

20. Testimonial: Blogs for Literature
Jefferson Parish Public Schools Teacher Uses Blog for AP Literature Class
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=118521&title=Jefferson_Parish_AP_Englsih_Teacher_Uses_Blog&ref=srosedahl

21. Testimonial: Wikis
Wiki
a web page (or a collection of web pages) that anyone can edit right in their browser
Uses of Wiki:
Database (Wikipedia)
Portfolio
Group Project
Textbook
Syllabus
Reading List

Web-based Wiki Creation Sites:

Google Docs
Wikispaces
Pbworks (Pbwiki)

22. Conclusion
The students we teach
today will inhabit a world
much different than ours:

more inclusive

23. more connected

24. adapted to a more rapid

rate of change

25. References
21st century skills, education & competitiveness. (2008). Retrieved from http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/documents
Attwood, T. (2000). Strategies for improving the social integration of children with asperger syndrome. Autism, 4(1), 85-100.
A Great response. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.prometheanworld.com/upload/pdf/A_Great_Response.pdf.
Bigge, Morris L.(2009). Learning Theories for Teachers
Brabec, K., Fisher, K., & Pitler, H. (2004). Building better instruction: How technology supports nine research-proven instructional strategies. Learning & Leading with Technology.31 (5). p. 6-11
Chernak, V., & McBride, M. (2009, August/September). Transforming non-writers into writers with word prediction. Retrieved from www.closingthegap.com/solutions/articles/1742

26. References
Erickson, K., & Koppenhaver, D. (2007). Children with disabilities: reading and writing the four-blocks way. Greensboro, North Carolina: Carson-Dellosa.
Erickson, K., & Koppenhaver, D. (1997). Integrated communication and literacy instruction for a child with multiple disabilities. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities 12 (3): 142-150
Hague, C, & Williamson, B. (2009). Digital participation, digital literacy, and school subjects. Retrieved from http://www.futurelab.org.uk/resources/documents/lit_reviews/DigitalParticipation.pdf
Slavin R. (2000). Educational Psychology, Theory and Practice
Zhao, Y. (2003). What Teachers Need to Know about Technology? Framing the Question. What Should Teachers Know about Technology? Perspectives and Practices. Research Methods for Educational Technology Series. Ed. Yong Zhao. Information Age Publishing: Greenwich, CT.