Implementing technology
- 1. The Dawning of A New Day Implementation of Technology Maria Martin
- 2. The Need for Change If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow. ~John Dewey Teacher Tools(Daniels, Meghan 2011)
- 3. Generating creativity among our students can set them on the path to being prepared to function in a technological world.
- 4. Implementing Technology in the Classroom presents limitless possibilities. • Tailoring instruction • Enhance learning • Increasing rate of retention • Collaboration • Increasing student achievement • Assessing learners Global Lead, Education; Cisco Systems, Inc.(Charles Fadel 2006)
- 5. Change is needed. Arming students with the tools for success is important.
- 6. The world we have created is a product of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking. Albert Einstein
- 7. Available Units Students Chrome Books Keeping the big picture in mind and finding ways to overcome the challenges to provide our students with the technology to generate learning should be at the forefront.
- 8. Bringing about systemic change Creates platforms for instruction Enhances Leaning Generates creativity and innovation
- 9. Out goal should be looking ahead to the future not the past.
- 10. Environments that allow students to see what is possible is essential to learning.
- 11. Google Explore Interactive Technology brings a world of adventure into our classrooms at the touch of a button.
- 12. Integrating Technology Relying on technology alone to create transformation in learning is not enough, transformation has to take place throughout the school.
- 13. Make the shift today and change the dynamics. Move from teacher centered to student centered learning.
- 14. Benefits of Learner Centered Paradigms o Teacher’s role is to facilitate o Students are actively involved o Students construct knowledge through gathering and synthesizing information o Emphasis is on creating better questions and learning from errors o Interconnection between teaching and assessing exist o Generates ways for interdisciplinary investigation to take place Learner-Centered Paradigms(Huba and Freed 2000)
- 15. Building Creativity The creative minds of children present themselves in many forms. Fostering that creativity is left to us.
- 16. Enhancing Learning Providing the right tools for learning will allow students to tackle 21st century technological skills. Shutterstock..com , techrepublic.com
- 17. Making Connections Finding ways to make the connections for students is a priority! 123rf.com
- 18. Make Learning Fun! If we are looking for ways to optimize learning we have to become visionary in our teaching. classcompete.com, techwithkids.com, sciencekids.com, dpsfun.com
- 19. Incorporating the old with the new can still bring about learning.
- 20. Let’s not fail to keep our eyes on the vision. The tools for learning must be implemented today. Thank you!