the real reason to use technology in schools
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Teachers are encouraged to use technology for many different reasons, but the truth: we are morally and ethically bound to help all learners succeed! Better yet, WE BELIEVE that all students are intelligent in some way. It is not if you are intelligent; it is HOW are you intelligent. The converging dynamics of learning research and technology can help more students succeed even if our schools were created for the industrial age.TRANSCRIPT
The REAL reason to use Technology!
Beth Rajan Sockman PH.D.Instructional Technology - Graduate CoordinatorEast Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
There is SO much new stuff!
How should I begin!
Why SHOULD I?
GuiltSomeone spent the money
Glorified transparency
Little better engagement
Student’s Future
REAL reason to use technology!!!
Once upon a time…
IMPACT
YOU want to be….
BUT….
REAL reason given for technology usage!
Converging Dynamics
LEARNER Centered Classrooms!
Global Needs
Learning Theory Technology
Diversity-ALL- Customization
LEARNER Centered Classrooms!
Global Needs
Industrial Age Vs. Knowledge Age
Adapted from Duffy, 2010
Industrial Age
Standardization
Top-down organization
Compliance
Conformity
CEO as King
PAST …. Only 10% need to succeed!
Knowledge Age
Customization
Team-based organization
Initiative
Diversity
Customer as King
That is OK…
Educators BELIEVE in our students!
Converging Dynamics
LEARNER Centered Classrooms!
Learning
Theory
Understanding of intelligence has evolved
No longer ….
IF you are intelligent but ….
HOW are you intelligent?
1 teacher to 25 students….
You are out numbered!
Converging Dynamics
LEARNER Centered Classrooms!
Technology
Use technology to meet learning needs!
Fundamentals for REAL Learning
Learn in different ways and different times!
Skills – each content has skills
Deep meaningful learning
Motivation
Instructional VIDEO – Learn at different times!
LMS – Look at individuals
Apps – Skills to individualize
Flipped Classroom – Deep learning and Individual time with students
Student Blog – Wiki or Web 2.0
Real Audience
Motivation
Gamification for Motivation
Students make a movie – Learn content!
Create content!Prolong Engagement Remember long term
Students find voice
Global Collaboration
Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.
~ Confucius
Tech Courage
“You have to be, if not tech savvy, kind of tech courageous...not afraid to just go out there and experience…”
PLN – Personal Learning Network
Once upon a time…
Remember – It is the individual …
Challenge: How can you help each child succeed?
Learn in different ways and different times!
Skills – each content has skills
Deep meaningful learning
Motivation
Fundamentals for REAL Learning
ENJOY your journey learning so that each of your students crave learning!
