1. Technology, Digital Media, and Curriculum Integration
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Technology, Digital Media, and Curriculum Integration

2. Chapter Objectives Name and define the elements of digital media
Define and explain curriculum standards
Explain technology integration, also called curriculum integration
Describe the use of computers in computer labs and media centers versus classroom instruction
Identify ways in which technology can positively influence learning
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3. Chapter Objectives Identify ways to plan for technology integration
Identify ways to get started using technology at a new school
Describe the use of learning centers and interactive whiteboards
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4. What Is Digital Media
Digital media is defined as those technologies that allow users to create new forms of interaction, expression, communication, and entertainment in a digital format
Digital media software refers to any computer-based presentation or application software that uses multimedia elements
Interactive digital media allows users to move through information at their own pace
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5. What Is Digital Media
With many digital media applications, you navigate through the content by clicking or tapping links
Text
Graphics
Animation
Audio and video are common components of digital media
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6. What Is Digital Media
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7. Why Are Digital Media Applications Important for Education?
Digital media applications (including apps for mobile devices) are changing the traditional dynamics of learning in classrooms
Improve teaching and learning
Highly effective teaching tools
Appeals to a variety of learning styles
Increased retention
Students are motivated
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8. Why Are Digital Media Applications Important for Education?
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9. What is Curriculum?
The knowledge, skills, and performance standards students are expected to acquire in particular grade levels
Plan or written document
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10. What is Curriculum? Country or state agencies
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11. What is Curriculum? Curriculum Standards and Benchmarks
Defines what a student is expected to know at certain stages of education
Benchmark
Specific, measurable outcome
Also called a learning objective or learning expectation
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13. What is Technology Integration?
Combining of all technology parts, such as hardware and software, together with each subject-related area of curriculum to enhance learning
Establish connections between subject matter and the real world
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14. What is Technology Integration?
Curriculum drives technology
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15. What is Technology Integration?
Classroom Integration versus Computer Labs and Media Centers
Computer labs
A designated classroom filled with computers
Teachers schedule time to use the labs for many purposes
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16. What is Technology Integration?
Classroom Integration versus Computer Labs and Media Centers
Point of instruction
Technology in the classroom at the teachers’ and students’ fingertips
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17. What is Technology Integration?
Classroom Integration versus Computer Labs and Media Centers
Point of instruction
Teachable moments
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18. The Classroom in Action
Introduction to Mr. Balado’s classroom
Four student computers and two iPads networked to the school’s local area network and the World Wide Web
Instructional computer with access to the Web and connected to an interactive whiteboard
Allows Mr. Balado to access vast amounts of information
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19. The Classroom in Action
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20. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum
Technology can motivate students and increase class attendance
Technology must be integrated into the curriculum
Identify goals
Develop innovative ways to teach a diverse population of learners with different learning styles
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22. Changing Instructional Strategies
Teachers are shifting from being the dispenser of knowledge to being the facilitator of learning
Students can accomplish learning with the teachers’ assistance
Learning is not just storage of knowledge, but includes problem solving
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24. Barriers to Technology Integration
Lack of teacher training
Security constraints
Lack of administration support
Limited time for teacher planning
Placement of computers in remote locations
Budget constraints
Lack of high-speed school networks
Basic resistance to change
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25. Technology Integration and the Learning Process
Authentic learning
Instructional activities that demonstrate real-life connections by associating the concept being taught with a real-life experience or event
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26. Technology Integration and the Learning Process
Participatory learning
Students become engaged in inquiring, investigating, reflecting, solving problems, and formulating and answering questions
Anchored instruction
Providing a knowledge base on which students can build
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27. Technology Integration and the Learning Process
Problem-based instruction
Students use the background (anchor) information to solve complex problems
Discovery learning
Inquiry-based method for teaching and learning
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28. Technology Integration and the Learning Process
Technology and the Learning Process
Numerous technology tools to support many types of instruction and learning
Example - Primal 3D or A.D.A.M.
Allows students to build cognitive scaffold
Encourages students to think in colors, sounds, and animations
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29. Technology Integration and the Learning Process
Technology and the Learning Process
Numerous technology tools to support many types of instruction and learning
The Web
Educational equalizer
Allows children to experience new educational opportunities
Interaction with others outside of the school
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31. Technology Integration and the Learning Process
Technology and the Learning Process
Numerous technology tools to support many types of instruction and learning
Cooperative learning
Students work in groups to achieve related learning objectives
Higher-order thinking skills
Cooperative classroom
Higher-order thinking skills are the abilities to solve problems, engage in critical thinking, and interpret and solve complex issues
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33. Strategies for Teaching with Technology
Best strategy is to put the technology in the hands of trained teachers
Provide consistent application of technology tools to support instructional curriculum area
Careful planning
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34. The Role of the School District
Technology plan
Outline of procedure for purchasing and maintaining equipment and software
Training
Plans often reviewed every couple of years
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35. The Role of the School District
Mentorship program
Teaming new teachers with experienced teachers
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36. Planning for Technology Integration in the Classroom
Decide on most appropriate technology to achieve desired learner outcomes
Preparing the classroom environment
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37. Planning for Technology Integration in the Classroom
One-Computer Classroom
Maximize effectiveness of one computer
Record keeping
Projection screens
Interactive whiteboard
Used to introduce topics before taking students to a computer lab
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38. Planning for Technology Integration in the Classroom
Two-Computer Classroom
Develop a strategy to manage both computers
Many questions determine strategy
Will both computers have the same hardware, software, and network access?
Will one or both computers be connected to the Web?
Will students rotate through using one or both computers on a daily basis?
How much time will each student be allowed on each computer?
Is it better to have the students work together on projects?
How are you going to observe your students using the Internet?
How will you evaluate student learning?
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39. Planning for Technology Integration in the Classroom
More Than Two Computers
Arrange classroom into learning centers
Use planning criteria mentioned previously
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40. Planning for Technology Integration in the Classroom
Using a Computer Lab and the Media Center
Advantages
One computer per student
Hands-on
Tutorials
Remediation
Cooperative learning
Computer skill instruction
Digital production projects
Internet research
Whole class instruction
Integrated learning systems (ILS)
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41. Planning for Technology Integration in the Classroom
Using A Wireless Mobile Lab
Portable cart with wireless notebook computers
Can be transported from one classroom to another
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42. Planning Lessons with Technology
Must consider skill levels of students
Skill assessment survey
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43. Planning Lessons with Technology
KWL Charts
Instructional planning chart to assist teachers in identifying student understanding of curriculum standards and related objectives
What students Know
What students Want to know
What they will Learn
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44. Planning Lessons with Technology
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45. Instructional Models
A systematic guide for planning instruction or a lesson
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46. Creating and Integrating Digital Media Presentations
Many options are available for you and your students to use digital media authoring software and to present digital media presentations
Digital media authoring software, also called multimedia authoring software, lets you create the application or presentation by controlling the placement of text and graphics and the duration of sounds, video, and animations
Microsoft PowerPoint
Apple Keynote
iLife
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47. Creating and Integrating Digital Media Presentations
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48. Creating and Integrating Digital Media Presentations
Data projectors
Most new schools and retrofitted schools include installed digital data projectors in the ceilings of their classrooms, labs, and media centers
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49. Creating and Integrating Digital Media Presentations
Interactive whiteboards
A popular teaching tool with educators is the interactive whiteboard (IWB), also called an electronic whiteboard, which turns a computer and data projector into a powerful tool for teaching and learning
SMART Board
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50. Getting Started at a New School
Information About Technology
Find out who else in the school uses technology
Determine if there is a technology committee
Teacher’s manual
Determine where to get technology support
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51. Getting Started at a New School
Technology Training
Does the school offer professional development or in-service training
Talk to your principal, curriculum resource teacher, other teachers, or district technology coordinator
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52. Getting Started at a New School
Hardware
Determine how to obtain additional hardware or upgrades
Join the technology committee
Educational grants
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53. Getting Started at a New School
Software
Determine what type of software is available
Check the classroom to see what is already installed
Special education requirements
Procedure for obtaining additional software
Is a state bid list available?
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55. Getting Started at a New School
Other Technologies
Media specialist can provide access to other technologies
Find a list of materials in use throughout the district
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56. Getting Started at a New School
Technology Supplies
Determine procedure for obtaining additional supplies and parts
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57. Putting it All Together
Creating an Integrated Learning Environment
The classroom centers
Centers, or learning centers, give you the opportunity to break your classroom into many different types of learning environments
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58. Putting it All Together
The Classroom Centers
Mr. Balado classroom
Seven learning centers
Discovery computer center
Web search center
Modeling center
Great explorers’ library center
Scanning and photo center
Science center
Digital media project center
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60. Putting it All Together
The Results of Technology Integration
Mr. Balado’s results
Creative projects
Students were actively involved
Higher-level thinking
Improved self-esteem, self-confidence, and writing skills
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