Scavenger Hunt Students will begin with a scavenger
Scavenger Hunt – Students will begin with a scavenger hunt for with their names on it. • They will define each word with focus on student learning. Words: Educational, Technology, Instructional. • They will read the passages and rephrase it based on what it means to them on their cue cards. – Access Ted. Ed (http: //ed. ted. com/on/sofa 75 qh )
Using Technology to Enhance Classroom Learning Facilitated by Dr. Sophia Scott/ Regina Blount, M. Ed. , CCNA
Agenda • Understanding our students • Technology & Learning • Tips & Techniques for using Power. Point technology to enhance learning in the classroom • Tips & Techniques for using Website technology to enhance learning in the classroom
Understanding Our Students
Pop Quiz What does this mean? ROTFL a) Pneumonic for remembering the 5 plant cell types b) Reserve Officers Training Florida c) Record of True Foreign Languages d) Rolling On The Floor Laughing
Pop Quiz What do these chat acronyms stand for? • • LOL POS GNSTDLTBBB CUL 8 R
Pop Quiz What do these emoticons mean? ; -) >: -( ^5 (((((name)))) (: : (): : ) @[_]~~
Pop Quiz • Web site comparisons – Which of each pair of Web sites is designed for younger learners, which is designed for “us”?
Websites that engage, … – Students will use their cell phones to respond to the prompts on the board. • https: //www. quia. com/quiz/1089862. html – They will use their quia app to create two assessments based on their content (using Ms. Blount’s link) • One – Multiple Choice • One – Short Answer / Open-Ended
Website comparisons OURS THEIRS • • • http: //www. sciencemag. org http: //www. yahoo. com http: //www. ask. com http: //www. hgtv. com http: //sportsillustrated. cnn. com http: //www. brainpop. com http: //yahooligans. yahoo. com http: //www. ajkids. com http: //www. nick. com http: //www. sikids. com
Who are our Students? Baby Boomers Gen X Net Gen • TV generation • Typewriters • Memos • Video games • Computers • E-mail • The Web • Mobile devices • Instant messenger • Online communities
By age 21, The average person will have spent…. • 10, 000 hours video games • 20, 000 emails • 20, 000 hours TV • 10, 000 hours on a cell phone • Under 5, 000 hours reading Prensky, 2003
Technology in the classroom • Students will rewrite their philosophy – Based on what your cue cards – Based on the passage • Students will access link below using their mobile devices. – http: //ed. ted. com/on/VRT 1 xa. GU - Educational Technology (previous week) – http: //ed. ted. com/on/sofa 75 qh - Instructional Technology
Children are exposed to technology for play and learning at a very young age
Neuroplasticity • The brain reorganizes itself through life – Stimulation – Developmental experiences • Their brains are really “wired” differently
The Net Generation… • • • Born in or after 1982 Gravitate toward group activity 8 out of 10 say “it’s cool to be smart” Focused on grades and performance Busy with extracurricular activities Identify with parents’ values; feel close to parents • Respectful of social conventions and institutions • Fascination for new technologies • Racially and ethnically diverse Howe & Strauss, 2003
Teen use of Web • 100% use it to search for information on colleges, careers & jobs • 74% use instant messaging as a major communication vehicle • 54% of students (7 -12 grade) know more IM screen names than home phone numbers
Teen use of Web for Communication • 81% e-mail friends & relatives • 70% instant message • 56% prefer the Internet over the telephone
Why do teens use the Web? • • • Find new & exciting information Learn more/better For community Show others what they can do Be heard
The Net Gen is Self-teaching – What does that mean for the classroom?
Teens & Multi-tasking Online
Technology & Learning
Today’s Learners… • • • Digitally literate Mobile Always on Experiential Social (stay connected) Oblinger, 2004
Hypertext minds: Qualities • • • Crave interactivity Read visual images Visual-spatial skills Parallel processing Inductive discovery Fast response time Prensky, 2001
Concerns… • • • Short attention span Choose NOT to pay attention Lack reflection Lack text literacy Lack identification of source quality
Net. Gen learning preferences • • • Teams, peer-to-peer Structure Engagement & experience Visual & kinesthetic Things that matter Oblinger, 2004
Students vs. Faculty Students Faculty Multitasking Single or limited tasks Pictures, sound, video Text Random access Linear, logical, sequential Interactive & networked Independent & individual Engaging Disciplined Spontaneous Deliberate
Generational Comparisons • • Ctrl+Alt+Del is as basic as ABC They don’t understand the “return” key Computers fit into backpacks They have always had a personal identification number • Photos are processed in under an hour • Gas has always been unleaded
Multiple Media Literacy • 2 million children have a personal website (ages 6 -17) • 6 million will have one by the end of the year
It is not about AGE… We live in a technologically enriched environment
Compare yourself • Are you comfortable composing documents longhand? • Have you turned “remembering” over to a technology? • Are you connected? (Internet, cell phone) • Do you engage in more than one activity at a time? • Do you play computer or video games?
What does the learning environment look like?
Environments for learning • Every students learns all the time – Learning is in & out of classroom – Every setting can be a learning environment • Direct experience shapes individual understanding • Individuals learn by establishing & reworking patterns, relationships & connections • Change is stimulating
The Big Question… How can teachers enable students to be successful in education?
What students want in a learning environment… • Teacher to have an in-depth knowledge in their field • Faculty ability to use technology Effectively • Don’t overuse the technology
Interaction Students learn from thinking… thinking is engaged by activity Junassen, 2003
Balance Action Reflection Visual Text Social Process Individual Content Speed Deliberation Peer-to-peer Peer Review
Emotional Engaging Learning Experiences Real Project Games Debate Voting Problem Solving Case Study Q & A Lecture Passive Facilitated Discussion Active
Tips & Techniques for using Power. Point technology to enhance learning in the classroom
Preparing Presentations • Use a design template so you can focus on content • Use Power. Point interactively • Outline the lecture using Power. Point • Use text sparingly • The “Joy of Six” – max of six points & six words per point
How to Design Effective Power. Point Presentations
Know Your Audience
Organize the Content Effective Power. Point in The Classroom Power. Point on the Web Power. Point Nuggets
Font Styles Garamond Comic Sans Ariel Bookman Old Style Courier New CG Times New Roman
Present in a Variety of Ways Use: • Tables • Charts • Shapes • Graphics • Stair steps • Don’t overuse Bullets
Say it With Graphics
Which slide communicates the clearest visual message?
Your Visual Image Non-Verbals Attire 7 Seconds Organization Eye Contact Movement Entry Demeanor
Your Visual Image Non-Verbals 7 Seconds Eye Contact Entry Attire Organization Movement Demeanor
Use Animation When Appropriate
Editing Power. Point Presentations • Use the tools provided • FOCUS on content & not presentation • Read & Edit before showing
The Purpose of a Power. Point is … to give Power to a Point
What do you think of the Following Slides?
Great Graphics
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I like Color • • Do you like this color? Do you like this color?
Animation and sound too far… • • This is point one This is point two This is point three This is point four
Preparing Materials • Use notes • Prepare handouts • Can use Power. Point for transparency handouts
Power. Point in the Classroom • • • Make it interactive Use text sparingly Print slides in advance Put on website Use as an outline Leave out information – to be filled in class
Power. Point in the Classroom • Remember the “Joy of Six” • Minimize animated text, sound and transitions • Black out the screen (use B on keyboard) • Use three slides per minute • Use 24 font or bigger • Don’t turn your back on your students
Avoid Power. Point Overload
Focus on minimizing Distractions!
Mix Lecture with Technology
Power. Point on the Web • Can enhance learning online • Do not overuse • Use creative ways to present the information • Specify what you want your students to look for (terms, concepts, examples) • Narrative the clips for added interactivity • View as both Power. Point & HTML
Issues with Power. Point on the Web • Some animations & slide transitions are not supported • Some images do not show in certain resolutions • Frames could be a problem • Sounds do not play
Power. Point Nuggets • • • Use Power. Point tools Focus on Content not presentation Do not overuse Power. Point Vary your Presentations Edit Make Power. Point Interactive
What are some tips you can offer using Power. Point in the classroom & Web?
Tips & Techniques for using Website technology to enhance learning in the classroom
Assembling web-based materials
Students will create their websites Login / Setup your weebly account (app downloaded from previous class)
First Things First! • • • What's the purpose of your web site? If you can narrow down what you want your viewers to do when they're at your site, you can save yourself a lot of time by focusing your web site content. Who is your audience? What kind of technology is your audience using?
Tips for Basics of Web Design 1. Identify Purpose 2. Recognize Bandwidth (design to 28. 8 modem) 3. Graphics (GIF or JPEG? – GIF better for bandwidth 4. Monitor resolution (design to 640 X 480) 5. Recognize multiple platforms and browsers (MAC or PC and Netscape or Explorer) 6. Navigation should be consistent & easy to use 7. Use common Fonts
Notes and hints. . . • To get "headings, " use the style dropdown menu. This is the first dropdown menu in your toolbar. • Use "bold" and "italics, " but stay away from underlining text. This makes the text look like it's a link, which is confusing to users. • To get sub-bullets, click the "indent" toolbar button twice.
Maintaining a web site • Have a back up copy • Update the site • Use the navigation and interface tools
Delivering • Check the content • Check links • Get feedback from students & others
Student Comments • • Keep the site organized Keep the site updated Have a place for questions Have clear instructions & directions Respond in a timely manner Add additional resources Have a purpose for the content (don’t like busy work)
In summary…. • • • Recognize your students Balance technology & lecture Be active in teaching Use Power. Point & Websites effectively Engage students in different learning experiences • It is NOT about technology – it IS about interactivity!
Thank you for your Time! Any Questions or Comments
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