1. Principles and Professionalism
Chapter
Fourteen
Principles and Professionalism

2. Overview Reviewing the Four Basic Principles for Technology Use
Keeping Up with Innovation
Universal Design Theory as a Guide for Instructional Design and Assessment
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3. The Four Principles Revisited
Technology is an instructional tool
Fit technology choice and use to students’ individual needs
Use applications in different ways with different students
Avoid over-reliance on technology; balance benefits and drawbacks
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4. Keeping Up with Innovation
Join a mailing list or a professional organization that focuses on your areas of interest
Go to conferences and participate in professional development opportunities
Take a course
Talk with your colleagues about technology and instruction
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5. The Future of Technology
Look for new tools that
Respond to voice commands
Provide voice output
Use the Internet and other networks more efficiently and effectively
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6. Universal Design Principles
All lessons should be approachable by different types of learners
Your assessment techniques should include alternative ways of demonstrating mastery
When there are alternatives for each student, fairness is not an issue
Each student should feel that the classroom is a challenging, safe environment
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7. Summary Keep the four principles in mind
Join a local or national professional organization to keep up with the pace of change
Watch for future technology tools that will help you meet your students’ needs
Use Universal Design principles to guide instructional design for all students
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