what does technology integration really look like?

What Does Technology Integration

REALLY Look Like?

Agenda

Getting to know you? Myths and Realities Step by Step Room Arrangements Anyone can do this! Teaching with Technology Daily Computer Activities The Challenges

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Objectives

To re-think technology integration To make technology integration EASY! To provide a wealth of ideas to

integrate technology into the classroom

To get your wheels turning To plan to work together to help you

integrate technology into your classroom.

Tips and Tricks

Be sure to try these things at home,

at school, at the office, or

where ever you can find a

computer!

W A R N I N G

Mindset

Think about learning to use technology and/or computers as compared to learning how to read and write.

If you can do it with a pencil and paper, a chalk-board, flip-chart or a white board; you can do it on the computer!

Myths

You have to be good on the computer. You have to know how to use a whole

bunch of programs. You have to be able to use a computer

and teach at the same time. You need really good equipment. You will never be able to do the stuff

your colleagues can do. Technology integration means using the

computer with everything you do.

Technology Integration

High Tech Medium Tech Low Tech No Tech

Why?

   The teacher’s use of technology is the top factor in determining student success with technology.    Even more important that a student’s daily

access to a computer! Model: High tech, low tech, medium tech

   Student home computer use tends to center around games and entertainment.

   Students do not feel that the technology training they get in school will be enough to help them in the job market or in college.

Why?

   Students who can keyboard at least 20 words per minute by 6th grade, score significantly higher on writing assignments.

   Average class work is 20% higher when done on a computer.

   Voids in computer access currently exist.    Student attendance increases with technology

use.   Teacher and/or class popularity increase with

technology use.   Instructional shifts

Instructional Shifts1

From linear to hypermedia learning From instruction to construction &

discovery From teacher-centered to learner-centered From absorbing facts to learning to

navigate From learning as torture to learning as fun From the teacher as transmitter to the

teacher as facilitator [1] Shade, D.D., R.E. Nida, J.M. Lipinski, and J.A. Watson. (1986). Microcomputers and Preschoolers: Working Together

in a Classroom Setting. COMPUTERS IN THE SCHOOLS 3(2, Sum): 53-61. EJ 341 638.

Getting Started

Set goals! KEEP IT SIMPLE!!!!! Arrange your classroom around the

computer/computers. Locate the computer/computers to

make it easy to use regularly. Check into possibilities to use a

multimedia projector, scan converters, larger screens, etc.

Room Arrangement

   Extension cords (heavy duty) and longer patch cords can give you more flexibility in your room arrangement.

   Place your computer(s) so it is easy to monitor your students’ work and activities.

   Place your computer(s) so that small groups can gather around it.

   In classrooms with younger students, place a computer open to a large carpeted area.

Any situation is workable!

Planning for technology

Location, location, location

Planning for Technology

   Plan rotations, center assignments, weekly schedules, and other tools to organize computer usage.

Planning for Technology

   Plan for daily computer usage!

Planning for Technology

   Plan computer usage for classroom equity.

Tips for daily computer use

Plan for computer use while you are teaching. Use timers or rubrics to limit time. Use computer tag or quick transitions. Assign a computer monitor or assistant. Use the computer in pairs or small groups. Teach, model, and demo before student use. Design projects which can be completed in

small sections. Computer use is a privilege!!!!!

Weather Reports

News reports

Question of the Day

Question of the Day

Question of the Day

Simple Reinforcement

Simple Reinforcement A + Math: http://www.aplusmath.com AAA Math: http://www.aaamath.com/ A Maths Dictionary for Kids: Animated definitions:

http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/

Grammar Gorilla:  Interactive game that tests students knowledge of grammar:http://www.funbrain.com/grammar/index.html

Kid’s Stories from Room 108: http://www.netrover.com/~kingskid/108b.html

Candlelight Stories:http://www.candlelightstories.com/AboutMem1.htm

States games: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm

Spelling/Practice Activities

http://itech.fcps.net/trt4/pyramidspelling.htm

Fun Multiple Choice

Use Microsoft Word. Click on “View”, go to “Toolbars,”

and select and click on “Forms.”

Drop Down Form Field

Prepare a story, test or quiz. When you reach the appropriate

place, click on the “Drop Down Form Field” on the “Forms” toolbar.

Drop Down Form Fields

Double click on the gray area. Fill in the items in “Drop Down

Items.”

Drop Down Form Fields

Complete your project, then click on the lock on the “Forms” toolbar.

Story Time!

“Word Quests”

Note: You must have Internet connectivity on the computer used for this activity:

 1. In a new Word document,

create the type of format you like to use for your classroom activities.

“Word Quests”

2.There are two easy ways to insert the hyperlink to the Internet pages you want to use. If your know the exact Internet address (URL) enter the exact address on your document:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/ 

After you enter the URL, press your space bar or hit enter. The URL you have written will be underlined and in another color (generally blue).

“Word Quests”

If the URL is long, difficult, or not totally familiar to you, go to that Internet page. Highlight the URL in the address bar. Then go to edit on the menu bar, and click on copy.

Sample “Word Quest”

Internet Activities

Select Internet sites with short activities which can be accomplished in a few minutes. Educational Games: FunBrain Math sites with short activities: A+Math Virtual field trips: Fayette County Reading sites: Internet Public Library &Room 108 Virtual “zines”: Time for Kids WebQuest and WebQuest Jr.

Internet Activities

Use a timer or egg timer to structure time on the computer.

Group a few students together with a list of things to find or to do.

Put a short cut on your desktop or save sites to be seen.

“Web Whack” or save sites to cache with Internet Explorer.

Global Campfire

Global Campfire web site Creative story writing Historical Journal/Diary Journal experiments/problems Reflections Publish the work on the

classroom website!

Global Campfire

Reflections on STLP by a 2/3 class:

Use as a Learning Center:  

  Rotate all students to use this center  Parts of projects can be completed at other centers  Daily check in activities  Daily student responses (“Question of the Day”)  Create class books   Class news letters  Brochures  Scavenger hunt work sheets  WebQuests

Use as a Learning Center:

  Research activities  Work on PowerPoints and other

presentations   Contribute to class web pages  Greeting card projects  Alphabetize lists  Spelling activities  Commercial software use  Creative writing 

Web page project

Web Quests

Learning together……

Simple Rule of Thumb

If you can do it with a pencil and paper, a chalk-board, flip-chart or a white board; you can do it on the computer!

Multimedia Chalkboard

  Dazzling presentations  Daily announcements  Daily directions or assignments  Seating charts  Student presentations  Brainstorming sessions  Classroom discussions

Multimedia Chalkboard

  Story Webs  Classroom books  Computer read vocabulary  Venn Diagrams  Demonstration of skills  Color text and highlighting tools

for emphasis and color coding

Multimedia Chalkboard

    Virtual field trips  Incredible

graphing tools  Live access to

Internet sites

The joy of interaction…

Inspiration

http://itech.fcps.net/trt4/Inspiration.Kidspiration.htm

Kidspiration

Jeopardy

Jeopardy

Assignments1.Read The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

2.Make a list of things the caterpillar ate.

Use for Student Projects:

  Each student adds a sentence, item, or comment to the class project

  Students type questions of things they want to know about a new unit of study

  Book reports  Informational report on any topic (Power Points

can be used as early as First Grade).  Students add to a continuing story  Students write personal opinions on a topic  Have students participate in an e-mail 

Researching for a project

A Cooperative Learning Tool:

  Small groups of students  Group stories and projects  Rotate turns on the computer  Brainstorming activities  Organization and planning tool  Writing instrument  Research tool 

Cooperative Learning

Cooperative Learning

Cooperative Learning

Student assessment

  Writing practice and editing  Practice taking tests  Many programs are available for

computerized assessment  Edit sentences  Correct work  “Question of the Day,” “ Math

Problem of the Day,” etc. 

SRI Practice Tests

Quizzes on Line

Fitting it all in

Set goals Take baby steps! KEEP IT SIMPLE! Integrate the use of the computer. Daily entry or assignment activities. Plan rotations, charts, systems. Use the same systems regularly and they will

operate smoothly. Plan for independent use. Have students vary the time they use the

computer.

Keep in Mind

Teacher’s use of technology is the most important factor in student success with technology

Students need to use the computer daily High technology use = high attendance! Technology = engaged students A teacher’s use of technology influences

student’s opinions of the teacher and the course!

Room arrangement is paramount!

Keep in Mind

We live in a world where technology literacy is becoming more and more critical!

Students need to get training and access to computer literacy at school!

We need to do what ever it takes to provide equitable technology opportunities to all students!

Report Cards

Use Tables for BINGO

Using FrontPage   Basic school contact information: address, phone number, fax number, office hours  Photos of school – inside and out!  Maps to school  School logo/mascot  Mission statement  Basic policies  Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)  Student/Teacher Technology Standards  School calendar – current and up to date!  Breakfast/Lunch menu – current and up to date  Staff information – current and up to date  Staff e-mail addresses or links

  Welcome new staff members  Homework assignments  Clubs and organizations  School events  Links to classrooms  Samples of student work  Student PowerPoints  Student HyperStudio and KidsPix projects  Samples of student art and possibly music  School projects  PTA/PTO  E-mail to the Web Master  Webquests  Manuals and information on technology use  Links to school district  Links to district calendar  Links to other sites of interest to the school community.

FrontPage Tips

1. Set up FrontPage as or default web editor so you can use it any where!

Go to Tools/Options/General.

Be sure there is a check in the box “Check if Front Page is the default editor for pages”.

Pictures on FrontPage

1. Be sure to name all pictures, clip art, and backgrounds!2. Sony Mavicas are

great for Novice Photographers, teachers, and

students of all ages!

Learning FrontPage

Thanks to our district Website Manager, Pete Koutoulas, we have an excellent section on our website dedicated to helping our school webmasters in using FrontPage. Although geared specifically to our setup, you may find some of the information useful.  

http://www.fayette.k12.ky.us/admin/edtech/webmaster/

Talking Books

Virtual Tours

Joy

When it comes to computers, to know them is to love them.

Use your computer every day!

Sharing can make technology use more fun!

“We’ve only just begun……..”

The best is yet to come…..The best is yet to come…..