using technology to improve instruction presenter: kathryn golden brookside high school
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Using Technology to Improve Instruction Why should I use technology in the classroom? Introduce ways technology can improve instruction in the classroom Why is technology not being implemented How can I get teachers to implement technology?TRANSCRIPT
Using Technology to Improve Instruction
Presenter:Kathryn Golden
Brookside High School
About Kathryn Golden
High School Math TeacherBusiness ExperienceMasters in Classroom TechnologyTechnology GeekEmail: [email protected]: http://thegoldenclassroom.weebly.com/
Using Technology to Improve Instruction
Why should I use technology in the classroom?Introduce ways technology can improve instruction in the classroomWhy is technology not being implementedHow can I get teachers to implement technology?
Why should I use technology in the classroom?
Increasing demand for knowledge of technology in the work force.Ease of accessibility to technologyRequirements in higher level educationAbility to communicate to others
Why should I use technology in the classroom?
Growing area of needImplementation of formative assessmentsImmediate feedback of formative assessmentsAbility to reach students on different levelsAbility to collect data on student growth
Why should I use technology in the classroom?
Reduces need for and/or assists in remediationTeachers who have implemented technology, express having better classroom management & less discipline issuesTechnology is what the students know
Types of Teachers
Tech”Nos”Born in to little to no technologyNot comfortable with technologyUses very little technology in daily life
Tech”little”icalBorn into some technologyComfortable with some technologyUses moderate about of technology
Today’s Students – Tech Nerds
Born into technologyUse technology dailyControl life with technologyExpect immediate response
Today’s Students – Tech Nerds
Expect immediate answer to problemIn control outside of classroomEase of access to information
Technology for Classrooms
CommunicationInstructionFeedbackIndividualizationGadgets
Communication
EmailWebsites (school, weebly)Apps (remind me, buzzmod, google)Social Media (facebook, twitter, blogs)Video (skype, facetime)Teachers to teacher
Instruction – Top Apps
Instruction
Apps (nearpod, socrative, kahoot!)WikisGoogle ClassroomPodcasts and vodcastsVideos (you tube, khan acadamy)Software Tools
Instruction
Virtual environmentsVisual learning toolsProductivity applicationsCloudsLabs (in school)
Feedback
Apps (socrative, nearpod, kahoot!)Games (powerpoint, virtual environment) Google ClassroomWebsites
Individualization
AppsWebsitesVirtual environmentLabs (in school)Software Tools
Gadgets
Laptops, Ipads, ComputersInteractive WhiteboardsCamerasSmartphonesInteractive Tools
Why is technology not being implemented?
Fear of technologyDoesn’t understand technologyToo little trainingNot sure what to useLack of supportTime
Why is technology not being implemented?
Don’t know what technology to implementDon’t know how to implement in their individual curriculumDon’t know how the technology meets needs of their students
How can I get teachers to implement technology?
This is where HSTW can help you!!
We plan to implement technology support
How can I get teachers to implement technology?
What we plan to provide District/School Professional Development that meets
the needs of your staff.This can be supported by
One on One trainingDepartment training
How can I get teachers to implement technology?
One on One Training: Sit with teacher and help them determine what technology is best for their students and curriculumAssist teacher in creating curriculum/lesson plan with the technology
How can I get teachers to implement technology?
One on One Training: Assist teacher with implementing the technology in the classroom Assist teacher with meeting individual needs and providing differentiation for studentsProvide support to the teacher
How can I get teachers to implement technology?
Department Training: Coordinate with department to train them in technology that fits with their department curriculum and needsAssist department in how to obtain that technologyAssist department on how to meet individual needs and differentiation with technology
How can I get teachers to implement technology?
Department Training: Assist department on implementing technology in classroom or labContinue support and growth of technology in the department
Contact Information
Kathryn GoldenEmail: [email protected]: http://thegoldenclassroom.weebly.com
HSTW NE Ohio Region:Diana RogersEmail: [email protected]