Becoming a Teacher Ninth Edition Forrest W. Parkay Chapter 12 Integrating Technology into Teaching ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Focus Questions How is technology transforming teaching and learning? What technologies can be integrated into teaching? How available and frequently used are the latest technologies in the classroom? What does research say about technology integration and student learning? What are the challenges of integrating technology into teaching? Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

How is technology transforming teaching and learning? Anywhere, Anytime learning Blended Learning – blending of online learning and face to face instruction Advantages of blended learning Virtual field trips Open discussion Accessibility Guest Lectures Vast resources Accommodation of learning styles Assessment and Tracking Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

How is technology transforming teaching and learning? Realizing the Full Impact of Technology on Learning Developments in social networking, blogs, video-sharing sites and mobile learning devices (MLDs) Teachers need to stay up to date on integrating technologies for tech-savvy students Educators must develop new assessment techniques to evaluate student learning that occurs through use of advanced technology Virtual Schools and Online Learning Virtual Schools – instruction takes place over the internet Blended Learning – combination of online and face-to-face instruction Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

How is technology transforming teaching and learning? Questions to address to ensure all students have a high quality online experience Should online classes be available for middle school and elementary students? Should online courses be aligned with state academic standards? Who should take care of technology needs? Are online teachers trained? Should parental approval be required? Should students receive the same credit? How can quality of course be evaluated if course is off site? Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

What digital technologies can be integrated into teaching? Online social networking – networks that allow uses to communicate via chat, email, blogs, voice chatand discussion groups Facebook MySpace Twitter YouTube Blogs (web log) Wikis 3D virtual reality worlds Podcasts E-portfolio Mobile Learning Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

What digital technologies can be integrated into teaching? Digital Resources for Different Subject Areas Fine Arts Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

How Available and Frequently Used are the Latest technologies in the Classroom? Availability Computers are available in most K-12 public school classrooms Approximately 5.3 students per computer Examples of technologies Videoconferencing units interactive whiteboards classroom response systems MP3 players/iPods Document camersa Smartphones PDAs Ultramobile PCs Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Use of Technology for Classroom Preparation and Instruction Internet used for Preparing Lessons Delivering in-class instruction 94% of K-12 public school teachers Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Student Use of Technology in the Classroom Learning/practicing skills Online research Preparing written text Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

What does research say about technology integration and student learning? Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow Project (ACOT) Students given computers scored as well as or better than students without computers Teachers changed teaching method and style Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

What does research say about technology integration and student learning? Integrating Technology Stages Entry – teachers learned to use computers Adoption – teachers began to teach students how to use computers Adaptation – teachers began to use technology (computers) as a tool to teach with Appropriation – teachers began to explore new teaching possibilities with computers Invention – teachers collaborated with peers to create authentic inquiry learning activities Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

What does research say about technology integration and student learning? Another Meta-analysis Study 7 studies showed positive findings in regard to achievement, 7 showed negative or mixed findings 10 studies in core areas yielded results from very positive to cautiously negative 10 studies showed higher levels of achievement for computer using classrooms 5 studies showed improvement in students attitude and more learned in less time U.S. Department of Education meta-analysis Online students performed better than face-to-face counterparts The study looked at older learners and has been questioned Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

What are the challenges of integrating technology into teaching? Internet access Almost universal in schools Reduction in the number of students per computer Digital divide Evidence of a digital divide in the ownership and use of technology at home compared to income Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

What are the challenges of integrating technology into teaching? Higher-income homes are more likely to own Desktop computers Laptop computers iPods/MP3 players Game consoles E-book readers Tablet computers (i-Pads) Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

What are the challenges of integrating technology into teaching? High Quality Continuous Training in Technology for Teachers The GenYES Model: Student-led Technology Integration Empowers students to play a major role in supplying technology integration in the school 2,000 schools and 75,000 teachers have collaborated 3 components GenYES – Student-Supported Professional Development Tech YES – Student Technology Literacy Certification GenerationTECH – Student-Led Technology Support Teacher feedback of GenYES projects has been very positive Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

What are the challenges of integrating technology into teaching? International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards for teachers to integrate technology into teaching: Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments Model Digital-Age Work and Learning Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

What are the challenges of integrating technology into teaching? National Education Technology Plan U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Education Technology Five Goals for technology integration 1.0 Learning: Engage and Empower 2.0 Assessment: Measure What Matters 3.0 Teaching: Prepare and Connect 4.0 Infrastructure: Access and Enable 5.0 Productivity: Redesign and Transform Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved