Teachers Discovering Computers Integrating Technology and Digital Media

Teachers Discovering Computers Integrating Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom 7 th Edition Chapter 7 Evaluating Educational Technology and Integration Strategies

Evaluating Educational Technology § Evaluating the appropriateness and effectiveness of educational technology is an important aspect of integrating current technologies into your classroom curriculum § Evaluate before, during, and after instruction 2

Sources of Information § § § § School districts and state Departments of Education Professional organizations Colleagues Published evaluations Technology conferences Websites (that list and review) 3

Evaluating Software Programs § Free trial versions § Software/app evaluation rubrics § Detailed assessment tool 4

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Evaluating Software Programs Content (the most important) 6

Evaluating Software Programs Documentation and technical support 7

Evaluating Software Programs Ability levels § Can software or app be used with various ability and academic levels? § Can software or app adjust the academic level and students move through the skills? 8

Technical quality and ease of use Ability levels and assessment 9

Evaluating Software Programs Technical quality § How well the software or app presents itself and how well it works § Ease of use § User friendliness § Student opinion is important in these criteria 10

Evaluating Web Resources 11

Evaluating Web Resources Authority § Is the author or organization clearly identified? § Is the author qualified? § Has the author or organization listed experience, position, education, or other credentials? 12

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Evaluating Web Resources Affiliation § Who is the Web site associated with? § Who supports the websites financially? § Examine the URL and domain name (COM, GOV, NET, EDU, UK) 14

Evaluating Web Resources Purpose and Objectivity § Is the content provided free? § Is the content unbiased? § Is there a possibility of hidden political, financial, theoretical, or educational goals? 15

Evaluating Web Resources Content and Learning Process § Is the content valid and appropriate? § Does the information relate to your needs? § What topics are covered? And what are not covered? § For what level is the information written? § Do the links within the site add value? 16

Evaluating Web Resources Audience and currency § Is the content suitable for your students? § Is the content up to date and timely? 17

Evaluating Web Resources Design § Interface § Navigation § Interactivity § Instructional Design model 18

Evaluating Educational Technology 19

Assessment Tools for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Technology Integration 20

Assessment Tools for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Technology Integration To ensure that students meet the learning objectives, teachers must use many forms of assessment to evaluate student performance. § Traditional assessment § Alternative assessment 21

Alternative assessment § Authentic assessment (performance based assessment) § Project-based assessment § Portfolio assessment § Checklist § Rating scale § Rubric 22

Teacher observation § Observe motivation § Observe how long students work on an objective 23

Evaluating Technology-Based Student Projects 24

Evaluating Technology-Based Student Projects § Integrated learning systems (ILS to automatically track student progress, e. g, saving and analyzing discussion boards) § Assessment rubric to evaluate students’ presentations, videos, and collaborations 25

Evaluating Technology-Based Student Projects Evaluating content § Based on your standards and benchmarks § Review punctuation, grammar, spelling, coverage of material, presentation of the material in a logical order, citations, references 26

Evaluating Technology-Based Student Projects Evaluating planning § Flowcharts § Concept map or story web § Storyboard 27

Evaluating Technology-Based Student Projects Evaluating creativity § Evaluate originality, imaginative and innovative approach, and artistic abilities § Color, clip art, and artwork should strengthen content 28

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Integration Strategies § § Teachers must become facilitators of learning Use technology to enhance learning environment Put technology at point of instruction Many mixtures of technology 30

One-Computer Classroom § Use the computer for classroom presentations and demonstrations § Introduce new concepts § Students use to present assignments, projects, and research activities to the entire class § Maintain class records, create presentations and projects, do research, and communicate with other teachers 31

Multicomputer Classroom § Remember, one-computer classroom strategies also apply to a classroom with two or more computers. § Multiple learning centers § Create specialized centers such as a video center, a listening center, and a digital production center. 32

Integration Strategies Computer Labs/Media Centers § All students have hands-on experience § Often used to teach technology skills or subjectspecific skills § Integrate computer-related skills into subjectdirected curriculum areas § Example: Web scavenger hunt 33

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Curriculum Integration Activities § Teachers who integrate the Internet successfully are using it in ways that engage students in problem solving, locating research information, and developing higher- order thinking skills. § A curriculum resource page is a teacher- created document containing hyperlinks to teacherselected Web sites that assist in teaching contentspecific curriculum objectives. 35

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Curriculum Integration Activities § Interactive Lessons and Assessment § A learner response system includes a software that is installed on a teacher’s computer, a wireless receiver, and student hand-held infrared transmitters that collect student responses or data in real time § Today, teachers may receive online advice from other educators by joining educational mailing lists, forums, newsgroups, discussion 37

Creating Lesson and Project Plans Examples of subjectspecific and interdisciplinary teacher-created curriculum integration activities. Each of these lesson or project plans is centered on a focus question and uses a combination of learning processes and teaching strategies to assist in the delivery of the instructional process. 38

Language arts integration § Reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, and literature 39

Social studies integration § Creating Lesson Plans § History, geography, civics, and economics § What Wonderful Webs We Weave 40

Mathematics integration § Basic number concepts, measurements, geometry, algebra, calculus, and data analysis § The Business of Professional Sports 41

Science integration § Creating Lesson Plans § Physical sciences, earth and space sciences, and life sciences § Let’s Think as a Scientist 42

Physical education and health integration § Basic health and physical education literacy § Eating Healthy! 43

Arts integration § Visual and performing arts including drawing, painting, dance, music, and theater § Theory of Color 44

Curriculum Integration Activities § Creating Lesson Plans § Interdisciplinary Integration § Includes two or more academic disciplines or curriculum areas to form a cross-discipline or subject -integrated lesson 45

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Finding Funds to Support Classroom Technology Integration § Many school districts do not have sufficient funding for technology § If school cannot provide funds, turn to the public, and private industry, and the government for grants 47

Finding Funds to Support Classroom Technology Integration § Grants § Funds provided by a funding source that transfers money, equipment, or services to the grantee § Grantee is the teacher, school, or organization § Sources: Department of Education, federal sources, foundations, and corporations Chapter 7: Evaluating Educational Technology and Integration Strategies 48

Finding Funds to Support Classroom Technology Integration § Grants § Request for proposal (RFP) § Grant proposal § Look for opportunities on the Web Chapter 7: Evaluating Educational Technology and Integration Strategies 49

Finding Funds to Support Classroom Technology Integration § § Partner with local businesses Small amounts of money can go a long way Enter contests to win equipment Involve parents and community § Showcase students’ use of technology § Volunteers (my case) 50