using technology to improve instruction presenter: kathryn golden brookside high school

Using Technology to Improve Instruction

Presenter:Kathryn Golden

Brookside High School

About Kathryn Golden

High School Math TeacherBusiness ExperienceMasters in Classroom TechnologyTechnology GeekEmail: kgolden@sheffieldschools.orgWebsite: http://thegoldenclassroom.weebly.com/

Using Technology to Improve Instruction

Why should I use technology in the classroom?Introduce ways technology can improve instruction in the classroomWhy is technology not being implementedHow can I get teachers to implement technology?

Why should I use technology in the classroom?

Increasing demand for knowledge of technology in the work force.Ease of accessibility to technologyRequirements in higher level educationAbility to communicate to others

Why should I use technology in the classroom?

Growing area of needImplementation of formative assessmentsImmediate feedback of formative assessmentsAbility to reach students on different levelsAbility to collect data on student growth

Why should I use technology in the classroom?

Reduces need for and/or assists in remediationTeachers who have implemented technology, express having better classroom management & less discipline issuesTechnology is what the students know

Types of Teachers

Tech”Nos”Born in to little to no technologyNot comfortable with technologyUses very little technology in daily life

Tech”little”icalBorn into some technologyComfortable with some technologyUses moderate about of technology

Today’s Students – Tech Nerds

Born into technologyUse technology dailyControl life with technologyExpect immediate response

Today’s Students – Tech Nerds

Expect immediate answer to problemIn control outside of classroomEase of access to information

Technology for Classrooms

CommunicationInstructionFeedbackIndividualizationGadgets

Communication

EmailWebsites (school, weebly)Apps (remind me, buzzmod, google)Social Media (facebook, twitter, blogs)Video (skype, facetime)Teachers to teacher

Instruction – Top Apps

Instruction

Apps (nearpod, socrative, kahoot!)WikisGoogle ClassroomPodcasts and vodcastsVideos (you tube, khan acadamy)Software Tools

Instruction

Virtual environmentsVisual learning toolsProductivity applicationsCloudsLabs (in school)

Feedback

Apps (socrative, nearpod, kahoot!)Games (powerpoint, virtual environment) Google ClassroomWebsites

Individualization

AppsWebsitesVirtual environmentLabs (in school)Software Tools

Gadgets

Laptops, Ipads, ComputersInteractive WhiteboardsCamerasSmartphonesInteractive Tools

Why is technology not being implemented?

Fear of technologyDoesn’t understand technologyToo little trainingNot sure what to useLack of supportTime

Why is technology not being implemented?

Don’t know what technology to implementDon’t know how to implement in their individual curriculumDon’t know how the technology meets needs of their students

How can I get teachers to implement technology?

This is where HSTW can help you!!

We plan to implement technology support

How can I get teachers to implement technology?

What we plan to provide District/School Professional Development that meets

the needs of your staff.This can be supported by

One on One trainingDepartment training

How can I get teachers to implement technology?

One on One Training: Sit with teacher and help them determine what technology is best for their students and curriculumAssist teacher in creating curriculum/lesson plan with the technology

How can I get teachers to implement technology?

One on One Training: Assist teacher with implementing the technology in the classroom Assist teacher with meeting individual needs and providing differentiation for studentsProvide support to the teacher

How can I get teachers to implement technology?

Department Training: Coordinate with department to train them in technology that fits with their department curriculum and needsAssist department in how to obtain that technologyAssist department on how to meet individual needs and differentiation with technology

How can I get teachers to implement technology?

Department Training: Assist department on implementing technology in classroom or labContinue support and growth of technology in the department

Contact Information

Kathryn GoldenEmail: kgolden@sheffieldschools.orgWebsite: http://thegoldenclassroom.weebly.com

HSTW NE Ohio Region:Diana RogersEmail: hstwdr@efcts.us