The Effective Integration of Technology Wael Abou Hawash IAT-TEC 2010

Technology: Impact on our lives Technology has affected, and sometimes even changed, the way people: Communicate Interact Perform daily tasks Share information Feel ………………….

Technology: Impact on our lives “Don Knezek, CEO of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE ), says students not only learn differently now but that the world they inhabit today is so radically different that educators would be “silly” not to keep up with the changes” (MINERS, 2009, p. 1).

Technology: The Investment In theory, as technology has enhanced, in way or another, the lives of people, it should have a similar impact on the educational process Decision = Invest in Technology Outcomes = Better Life !

Technology: What went WRONG! “Over and over throughout the report, the research points to the central idea that how the technology is used predicts its effect. For example, if an interactive whiteboard is used by the teacher the same way the chalkboard was used to illustrate a lecture, then. there is no difference. If technology is used for its entertainment value or to use up available time, no value can be expected” (Loertscher, 2009, p. 48).

Technology: Myths The teacher becomes a better teacher Students learn more when they learn from computers. “kids love to use computers--so they must be learning” Increased use of technology in classrooms will inevitably bring systemic school reform Computers can deliver the content

Technology: The Need! Students of today need to be equipped with the 21 st century skills and knowledge “After all, as students are expected to learn more complex and analytical skills in preparation for work and life in the “21 st century global economy,” teachers in turn must be expected to teach in ways that develop those higher order thinking and performance skills, experts say” (MINERS, 2009, p. 1).

Technology: Current practices A recent survey of computer applications used by K–12 students indicates that: 78% of the students spend time playing games in school 6% of the high school students reported using spreadsheets or databases …….

Technology: In the workplace “Employers require their employees to use productivity tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, , and personal information managers. Individuals in the workplace are using computers as a tool, whereas educators generally tend to think of computers as an instructional delivery device—something to replace the teacher, much like Skinner’s teaching machine” (Morrison and Deborah, 2005,)

Technology: The Change! The type of computer you have does not matter. How many of us really need a computer with a 2.2-gigahertz processor when we can barely type 27 words a minute. Educators need to focus on computer operations (skills and knowledge)

Technology: Changing Role Teacher Designer Facilitator Manager Student Gathers Data Analyze Data Creates Knowledge

Technology: The Teacher Teacher as designer: Creates integrated lesson plans Creates problems that require the student to manipulate data Utilizes multiple learning resources Uses real-world data

Technology: The Teacher Teacher as facilitator: No longer the main source of information Asks directed questions Models problem-solving processes and technical tasks Provides necessary scaffolding for students

Technology: The Teacher Teacher as manager: Plans a viable rotation schedule Provides a multidimensional learning environment Encourages students to solve problems Finds solutions to technical problems

Technology: Instruction Problem based Authentic data Uses problems students can relate to Provides for many sources of information …………………

Technology: How to do it! NTeQ Model iNtegrating Technology for inQuiry

Assessment Specify Computer Functions, Applications, and Data Manipulation Specify Problem Results Presentation Supporting Activities Specify lesson objectives

Technology: Outcomes √ Increased problem solving skills √ Experience with collaborative work groups √ Student-centered environment √ Real world technology skills √ Increased motivation

References Loertscher, D.. (2009). Does Technology Really Make a Difference? Teacher Librarian, 37(2), 48-49,88. Retrieved February 21, 2010, from ProQuest Education Journals. (Document ID: ) MINERS, Z. (2009). Classroom Technology Integration. District Administration, 45(4), 35. Retrieved from MasterFILE Premier database NTeQ (2009). Integrating Computer Technology into the Classroom, Third Edition, by Gary R. Morrison and Deborah L. Lowther. Published by Prentice-Hall. Copyright © 2005 by Pearson Education, Inc.

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