Improving Technology in Education
- 1. Improving Technology in Education at the High School Level
- 2. “A core responsibility of any teacher is to ensure that students possess the knowledge and abilities needed to be productive, involved citizens, who can think critically about the world and their place in it, both now and in the future.” (Preston et al., 2015) Preston, J. P., Wiebe, S., Gabriel, M., McAuley, A., Campbell, B., & MacDonald, R. (2015). Benefits and Challenges of Technology in High Schools: A Voice from Educational Leaders with a Freire Echo. Interchange: A Quarterly Review Of Education, 46(2),
- 3. Why is Technology Important in Education?
- 4. How is Technology Utilized in Education Currently? • Research • Google Drive • E-mail • Word-processing • Social Media
- 5. Why change? • Not all students learn the same way, at the same pace • Knowledge is NOT fixed, the teacher is not the only source of information • Students should know how to ask good questions in order to find the correct resources • Students are entering a globalized world and need the skills necessary to succeed Collins, A., & Halverson, R. (2010). The second educational revolution: rethinking education in the age of technology. Journal Of Computer Assisted Learning, 26(1), 18-27.
- 6. Student Achievement • Integrating technology into instruction has positive effects on student achievement • State programs across the country have shown significant gains in achievement – Missouri – Michigan – Texas – Iowa International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) (2008). Technology and student achievement – The Indelible Link. ISTE
- 7. Why is Technology Lacking in Education? • Lack of professional development • Fear of the unknown • Lack of daily integration • Lack of leadership, support, and modeling • Accessibility • Policy and/or lack of policy • Lack of appropriate objectives for use International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) (2008). Technology and student achievement – The Indelible Link. ISTE
- 8. “Many American students lack sufficient knowledge about other world regions, languages and cultures, and as a result are likely to be unprepared to compete and lead in a global work environment.” (Zhao, 2007) Zhao, Y. (2007). Education in the Flat World: Implications of Globalization on Education. Edge: The Latest Information for the Education Practitioner, 2(4)
- 9. Did you know? Zhao, Y. (2007). Education in the Flat World: Implications of Globalization on Education. Edge: The Latest Information for the Education Practitioner, 2(4) 89% vs 36% 92% vs 22% 25% passports Nearly 60%Nearly 30%
- 10. How do we prepare global citizens? • Foreign languages • Cultural awareness • Creativity • Critical thinking skills • Digital literacy
- 11. How Does Technology Help With This? • Discover new cultures • Foreign language acquisition • Interpersonal skills • Global connections
- 12. What are examples of technology we can use in instruction? Twitter Flipped Classroom Podcast s Weblog s Wikis
- 13. Twitter • Continue class discussions • Enable shy students to ask questions • Discuss materials • Provide academic support • Organize study groups • Create dialogue among teacher and students Hew, K. F., & Cheung, W. S. (2013). Review: Use of Web 2.0 technologies in K-12 and higher education: The search for evidence-based practice. Educational Research
- 14. Weblogs • Self-reflection • Feedback from a large audience • Critique skills via peer edits • Critical thinking skills • Improvement of writing skills Hew, K. F., & Cheung, W. S. (2013). Review: Use of Web 2.0 technologies in K-12 and higher education: The search for evidence-based practice. Educational Research
- 15. Podcasts • Engage students in their learning • Opportunity to review material multiple times • Student absences: Available material • Student-created podcasts – Deeper understanding of material – Development of higher order thinking skills Hew, K. F., & Cheung, W. S. (2013). Review: Use of Web 2.0 technologies in K-12 and higher education: The search for evidence-based practice. Educational Research
- 16. Wikis • Exchange ideas • Clarify understandings • Collaboration among students • Critique skills via peer edits Hew, K. F., & Cheung, W. S. (2013). Review: Use of Web 2.0 technologies in K-12 and higher education: The search for evidence-based practice. Educational Research
- 17. The Flipped Classroom • Teacher creates an e-learning environment • Students already have some understanding of subject matter – More effective interaction among students – Increased confidence for students in class participation • Benefits – Students can study at their own pace – Encourages collaboration among students – Increases student responsibility for learning – Unlimited access to resources Evseeva, A., & Solozhenko, A. (2015). Use of Flipped Classroom Technology in Language Learning. Procedia - Social And Behavioral Sciences, 206(XVth International Conference "Linguistic and Cultural Studies:
- 19. How can teachers benefit from technology? • Weblogs and sharing sites • Professional development • Forums • Social Media
- 20. “Our technology leaders need to work together with educators, not as missionaries bearing magical gifts, but as collaborators in creating new opportunities to learn.” (Collins & Halverson, 2010) Collins, A., & Halverson, R. (2010). The second educational revolution: rethinking education in the age of technology. Journal Of Computer Assisted Learning, 26(1), 18-27.
- 21. How to effectively integrate technology in education • Appropriate and effective professional development • Time and resources to develop effective instructional strategies • Involve experts • Create mentor groups for support – Administrators – Teachers – Students International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) (2008). Technology and student achievement – The Indelible Link. ISTE
- 22. References Collins, A., & Halverson, R. (2010). The second educational revolution: rethinking education in the age of technology. Journal Of Computer Assisted Learning, 26(1), 18-27. Evseeva, A., & Solozhenko, A. (2015). Use of Flipped Classroom Technology in Language Learning. Procedia - Social And Behavioral Sciences, 206(XVth International Conference "Linguistic and Cultural Studies: Traditions and Innovations") Hew, K. F., & Cheung, W. S. (2013). Review: Use of Web 2.0 technologies in K-12 and higher education: The search for evidence-based practice. Educational Research Review, 9, 47-64. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) (2008). Technology and student achievement – The Indelible Link. ISTE Policy Brief Preston, J. P., Wiebe, S., Gabriel, M., McAuley, A., Campbell, B., & MacDonald, R. (2015). Benefits and Challenges of Technology in High Schools: A Voice from Educational Leaders with a Freire Echo. Interchange: A Quarterly Review Of Education, 46(2), 169- 185. Zhao, Y. (2007). Education in the Flat World: Implications of Globalization on Education. Edge: The Latest Information for the