A LOOK AT HOW TECHNOLOGY USE CAN FIT INTO MARZANO’S INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

Instructional Technology and Robert Marzano

Classroom Instruction that Works

In Classroom Instruction that Works by Robert J. Marzano, Debra J. Pickering, Jane E. Pollock, nine strategies are identified as being detrimental to student success. Some examples are

1. Identifying Similarities and Differences   2. Nonlinguistic Representations 3. Summarizing and Note Taking   4. Setting Objectives and Providing Feedback 5. Homework and Practice   6. Cues, Questions, and Advanced Organizers 7. Cooperative Learning    

(Integrating Technology into the Classroom, n.d.)

Identifying Similarities and Differences

Processes by which students gain a deeper understanding of information by engaging in tasks like comparing, contrasting, and classifying.

Technology can aid in this through:Graphic organizers (word processor)Interactive on-line gamesStreaming video clips

(Integrating Technology into the Classroom, n.d.)

Nonlinguistic Representation

Students understand material through mental images rather than words

Technology can aid in this through:Photos, videos and applicable softwareMaking pictographs (Spreadsheet

applications)

(Integrating Technology into the Classroom, n.d.)

Summarizing and Notetaking

Students rework information into their own words, then arrange it in a way that helps them

Technology can aid in this through:Audio recordingsMicrosoft Office OneNote

(Integrating Technology into the Classroom, n.d.)

Setting Objectives and Providing Feedback

Students understand what skills they are to understand and where they are in terms of their own mastery

Technology can aid in this through:Electronic PortfoliosRubric creation programsSurvey programs

(Integrating Technology into the Classroom, n.d.)

Homework and Practice

Students are given the opportunity and resources to continue working with a skill

Technology can aid in this through:BlogsE-mail/Instant MessagingSoftware and websites for practice

(Brainpop, Study Island)

(Integrating Technology into the Classroom, n.d.)

Cues, Questions, and Advanced Organizers

Students activate background knowledge prior to learning a new lesson

Technology can aid in this through:Graphic Organizers (word processors)Streaming video

(Integrating Technology into the Classroom, n.d.)

Cooperative Learning

Students work together to understand and apply information

Technology can aid in this through:Games (CPS, Jeopardy)Video ConferencingBlogsWebQuests

(Integrating Technology into the Classroom, n.d.)

References

Integrating technology into the classroom using instructional strategies. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.tltguide.ccsd.k12.co.us/instructional_tools/Strategies/Strategies.html