Practical Classroom Applications of Educational Technology Module 1

Practical Classroom Applications of Educational Technology Module 1 Power. Point Assignment LME 448

Rational for Incorporating Technology into Daily Activities • Engage students with a multimedia enriched classroom • Promote higher order thinking in the classroom • Constructivist learning atmosphere

Instructor Benefits • • • Organization Planning templates and resources Statistical tracking made easier Performance task assessment Instructor presentations are engaging – no longer only ‘Blackboard Lectures’ • Teacher is the facilitator of learning

Student Benefits • Students make meaning with projects that are authentic to them • Students develop technological familiarity and ability • Opportunities for self-expression • Project flexibility • Skills translate into real world applications

Technological Tools • • • Computer Video Recorders Digital Cameras Scanners Software Internet

Why wait for a trip to the Computer Lab? • Use Classroom Resources Effectively – Internet for Peer Communication – Topic Research – Curriculum Supportive Games and Activities – Classroom Web Page • Web Quests • Topic Links • Homework Helpers PLEASE do not limit your computer to tests and quizzes!*

And … Speaking of the Class Web Site • Enhance Parent Communication – – E-mail links Letters to parents Post weekly progress reports Links to topic related sites • Student Showcase – Work samples – Student developed resources

Technology Suggestions Students can create: • Student Portfolios • Project Reports • Creative Writing Compilations • Take Home Work Samples • Artistic Demonstrations ‘Frogs’ by Allison The Possibilities are endless! 2004

Technology Suggestions Instructors can create: • • Directed reading activities Lesson topic extensions ‘Game Show’ quiz assessments Skill building exercises Virtual Field Trips Webquests Research

Curriculum Integration • Brings excitement to projects by integrating many subjects • Provides personally authentic experiences for the students • Provides instruction that benefits many different learning styles.

References • Butzin, S. (1992). Integrating technology into the classroom: lessons from the Project CHILD experience. (Computers Helping Instruction and Learning Development). Phi Delta Kappan, 74, 330 -4. • Hipschman, R. , (1997). Your weight on other worlds. http: //www. exploratorium. edu/ronh/weight/index. html • Lacina, J. , & Austin, S. (2003). Technology and the writing workshop. Childhood Education, 80 (2), 101 -3. • Lacina, J. , (2004). Designing a virtual field trip. Childhood Education, 80 (4), 221 -2. • Lim, C. , & Tay, L. (2003). Information and communication technologies (ICT) in an elementary school: students' engagement in higher order thinking. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 12, 425 -27.