TECHNOLOGY IN 21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS

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Introduction to Technology in Education

Achievement in Content Areas

Higher Order Thinking Skills

21st Century Skills and Preparation

INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

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ACHIEVEMENT IN CONTENT AREAS

“Alignment between content-area learning standards and carefully

selected technology uses can significantly increase test scores.”

(Cradler, 47)

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-Center for Technology and Teacher Education

EFFECTIVE INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY CONTENT AREAS:

BE CREATIVE!

HIGHER-ORDER THINKING SKILLS

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DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION

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“Educators can differentiate instruction through a range of instructional and management strategies, including software, video streaming, and the web.”-eSchool News

21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND PREPARATION

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“People in the 21st century live in a technology and media-suffused environment, marked by various characteristics, including:

1)access to an abundance of information2)rapid changes in technology tools3)the ability to collaborate and make individual contributions on an unprecedented scale.

To be effective in the 21st century, citizens and workers must be able to exhibit a range of functional and critical thinking skills related to information, media and technology.”

RESOURCES

“Center for Technology and Teacher Education: Content Areas.” Web. 23 Feb. 2011. < http://www.teacherlink.org/content/>.

Cradler, J. et al. “How does technology influence student learning?.” Learning and Leading with Technology 29.8 (2002): 46–49. Print.

Earle, R. S. “The integration of instructional technology into public education: Promises and challenges.” EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY-SADDLE BROOK THEN ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS NJ- 42.1 (2002): 5–13. Print.

Palozzi, V. J, and T. E Spradlin. “Educational technology in Indiana: Is it worth the investment.” Education policy brief 4.4 (2006): n. pag. Print.

Reynolds, G.M. Ph.D. “Using Technology in Education.” Using Technology to Improve Student Learning. Viewpoints Vol 12. 3-25. Print.

Schacter, J. “The Impact of Educational Technology on Student Achievement: What the Most Current Research Has To Say.” Milken Exchange on Education Technology. (1999) 3-11. Print.

“The Partnership for 21st Century Skills - Home.” Web. 23 Feb. 2011. < http://www.p21.org/index.php>.