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Technology, Digital Media, and Curriculum Integration
Chapter 6John Jones, Rachel Sosebee, Cassi Colvett. And Taylor Dahn
Integrating Technology into the Curriculum
Technology has come along way, every day something new is introduced. As a teacher in today's technological age we must learn to Integrate these new technologies into our curriculum.
Technology is a tool to enhance or support instructional strategies.
Educators should have proper technology training and planning before integrated into the classroom.
Technology promotes learning through the Web.
It is often referred to as an educational equalizer- allows students from all backgrounds the same access.
Students are able to develop additional technology skills
Planning Lessons
Teachers should consider the skills and knowledge required for students to complete lessons.
Models
Skill assessment survey
KWL charts
KWHL charts
Technology committees and teacher's manuals, and in-services can give you all of the information you need to allow you to integrate technology in the classroom.
UpgradingTeachers may have to go through a technology committee or obtain educational grants to upgrade hardware or computers for your classroom.To purchase additional software, you made need to check with a media specialist, technology facilitator. Or the state board of education.
There are several technologies besides computers that can be used in a classroom including: DVD players, VCRs, digital cameras, scanners, projectors, and smart boards.
Technology Technology Plan Mentorship Program Computers on Wheels KWL/KWHL Chart Technology Committee Skill Assessment Survey Point of Instruction
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Digital Media
IPods, Laptops, Desktops, and Smart Phones, today most of the children we will be teaching have a basic understanding of these types of devices. A teacher today must learn how to use these in there class.
What is digital media?
Technologies that allow users to create new forms of interaction, expression, communication, and entertainment in a digital format.
Digital Media Integration
Digital media can be integrated into the classroom in many different ways.
•Computer labs•Media centers•Virtual field trips•Videos
Benefits of Integrating Digital Media• Capture and hold students’ attention• Allow students to determine the flow of information • Review concepts • Practice skills • Do in depth research • Creates opportunities for discovery learning• Opens doors for imagination
Remember
• Technology is only a tool to enhance instructional strategies.• To plan how you integrate your digital
media
Curriculum IntegrationCombining Technology, Digital Media, and Core Standards with the Curriculum
Curriculum Key Terms
• Curriculum• Curriculum Framework• Curriculum Goal• Curriculum Guide• Curriculum Integration• Curriculum Standard
Integration
•By itself is defined as bringing different parts together into a whole.•Curriculum Integration or Technology
Integration.• It’s using technology to help meet the
curriculum standards and learner outcomes for each lesson, unit, or activity.
Conclusion
• To be a teacher today we must learn to combine Technology, Digital Media, and Core Standards to create an effective curriculum.