1. ATEP Technology Project Our Adventures So Far…

2. Purpose To train ATEP teachers in a technology rich environment. To provide the necessary tools for this level of integration. To provide the necessary training and PD for this level of integration. To conduct meaningful research related to our experiences.

3. A Quick Snapshot of Our Students… In some ways, the demographics of this group are similar to the Faculty overall… –14 females, 5 males (19 total) –17 seek to teach within Alberta when they’re done. –Almost all express a desire to “make a difference” or having a “lifelong passion for teaching” as the reason they are in the program.

4. A Quick Snapshot of Our Students… In other ways they are NOT… –Average age is 34.8 –13 of them transferred into the program from other post-secondary institutions.

5. Methods Combination of work with instructors and students. Students receive PD on the use of their computers, software, etc… Instructors have the option to integrate one or more projects or activities in their course.

6. Instructor Variations Some opt to teach the activity themselves with no support. Some opt to teach the activity themselves with training from myself. Some opt to teach the activity with my support in the classroom. Some will opt to have me come in and do the activity with students.

7. Some Research Goals To describe how the students’ understanding of the concept of “technology integration” evolves over time. To identify best practices in our model. To identify specific cultural issues with technology and Aboriginal pre-service teachers.

8. Organic Project As challenges arise, new research ideas emerge. E.g./ How do students feel about courses where the instructor taught the activity vs. ones where I did?

9. The Technology Projects Focus on integrated project-based learning. Focus on cross-curricular learning. Focus on “time tested” activities (though not necessary).

10. Project Development Projects were identified from online sources: they are what teachers are doing out there right now. Projects are listed “without prejudice”. Projects are mapped at the subject area level with curriculum levels integrated (will be online soon). http://www.atep.ualberta.ca/technology/sa mples/maps/ICT%20Outcomes.mmaphttp://www.atep.ualberta.ca/technology/sa mples/maps/ICT%20Outcomes.mmap

11. From Map to Web Site A “living site” with project ideas. Goal to serve the entire faculty, not just the ATEP program. Will eventually incorporate student exemplars (when ethics clears). http://www.atep.ualberta.ca/technology/

12. Project Examples Class Blogs / Podcasts http://www.bobsprankle.com/blog/C16972 18367/index.html http://newanda411.typepad.com/mrbrand ow/ http://www.bobsprankle.com/blog/C16972 18367/index.html http://newanda411.typepad.com/mrbrand ow/ Class Wikis http://stratford78logos0607.pbwiki.com/ http://terrythetennisball.wikispaces.com/ http://chooseyourownadventure.wikispace s.com/ http://stratford78logos0607.pbwiki.com/ http://terrythetennisball.wikispaces.com/ http://chooseyourownadventure.wikispace s.com/

13. Project Examples Interactive Timelines http://www.xtimeline.com/index.aspx?t=5 &l=en-US http://www.xtimeline.com/index.aspx?t=5 &l=en-US Community Walk http://www.rebooting. ca/place/ http://www.rebooting. ca/place/ Google Lit Trip http://www. googlelittrips.org/ http://www. googlelittrips.org/

14. Project Examples Oral History Archive http://www.ourvoices.ca/ http://www.ourvoices.ca/ Social Stories http://www.symbolworld.org/stories/index. htm http://www.symbolworld.org/stories/index. htm Flicker Stories http://www.flickr.com/groups/sixwordstory /discuss/72157601185227439/ http://www.flickr.com/groups/sixwordstory /discuss/72157601185227439/

15. Project Examples Comics http://stratford78logos0607.pbwiki.com/A dam%20N%20:%20Anubis%20Pivot%20 Project http://toondoo.com/ViewBook.toon?booki d=453 http://stratford78logos0607.pbwiki.com/A dam%20N%20:%20Anubis%20Pivot%20 Project http://toondoo.com/ViewBook.toon?booki d=453 Bubble Ply http://www.bubbleply.com/player.aspx?pi d=b1bf700f-6f47-4364-9dd7- e413706860b9 http://www.bubbleply.com/player.aspx?pi d=b1bf700f-6f47-4364-9dd7- e413706860b9

16. Project Examples Voicethread http://voicethread.com/#q.b11753.i78007 http://voicethread.com/#q.b10257.i70748 http://voicethread.com/#q.b8909.i62826 http://voicethread.com/#q.b3352.i28616 (for education) http://voicethread.com/#q.b11753.i78007 http://voicethread.com/#q.b10257.i70748 http://voicethread.com/#q.b8909.i62826 http://voicethread.com/#q.b3352.i28616

17. Project Examples Mapwing http://www.mapwing.com/explore/view_to ur.php?t=11GkktO2672t http://www.mapwing.com/explore/view_to ur.php?t=llcTuzcJccFre http://www.mapwing.com/explore/view_to ur.php?t=11GkktO2672t http://www.mapwing.com/explore/view_to ur.php?t=llcTuzcJccFre Movie Making http://www.moviemaking. ecsd.net/borrelli.htm http://www.moviemaking. ecsd.net/borrelli.htm

18. Early Challenges Multi-institutional technical support Cultural differences (e.g./ student registrations and laptops) Acquisition of technology Cross-curricular projects and change Instructor time Distance Student frustration Gender issues?

19. Early Successes Flexible and enthusiastic students and instructors. Wide range of student ages and abilities. Early interactions have shown a sense of “fearlessness”. Students have been very willing to work with each other when they need help.

20. Thank you!!! kim.peacock@ualberta.ca