Lunch & Learn .pdf
- 1. Welcome to Lunch & Learn Megan Blank Department of Education, University of Phoenix CUR/545 Using Technology for Teaching and Learning Deborah Clark, EdD May 09, 2023
- 2. Areas of Focus ◦ Managing Technology in Group Activities ◦ Conducting Research Using Technology ◦ Managing Technology in Communicating Final Projects 2
- 3. Why does it matter? Technology has a profound impact on the way students learn and teachers teach. Over the years, advancements in technology have opened up new possibilities and transformed traditional education methods. While technology offers numerous benefits, it also presents with challenges. 3
- 4. Managing Technology in the Classroom for the Hesitant Educator ➔ Understand the benefits ➔ Address Hesitations ➔ Start Small ➔ Attend Professional Development ➔ Set Clear Expectations ➔ Provide Student Training ➔ Collaborate with Coaches/Team ➔ Balance Digital Equity and Accessibility ➔ Be Flexible & Receptive 4
- 5. Managing Technology in Facilitating Group Activities
- 6. Integrating technology into group activities can frustrate students and instructors and feel like a waste of time without careful planning and facilitation (Iowa State University, 2022). Facilitating Group Activities ◦ Establish clear guidelines ◦ Define roles ◦ Encourage collaboration ◦ Offer a variety of collaboration tools ◦ Provide step-by-step instructions ◦ Provide deadlines ◦ Document participation ◦ Monitor progress ◦ Group data chats ◦ Define expectation of result ◦ Celebrate success 6
- 7. Using Technology to Conduct Research
- 8. Conducting Research 8 Conducting research is a critical skill students need to be college and career ready. Research allows students to explore new topics and develop critical thinking skills while improving their analytical and communication skills (The Editors, 2023). ◦ Establish Clear Guidelines/Expectations ◦ Relay Consequences ◦ Explicitly Model Conducting Research ◦ Provide tools for organizing and presenting information ◦ Utilize age-appropriate platforms ◦ Encourage Collaboration ◦ Provide support and guidance ◦ Allow for reflection
- 9. Using Technology to Communicate Final Projects
- 10. Communicating Final Projects Students should communicate final projects using a form of technology. Technology gives students the power to increase their project’s visibility and impact. ◦ Offer a variety of presentation tools ◦ Set clear expectations of final project ◦ Create rubrics with students ◦ Offer support and guidance ◦ Provide feedback and time for reflection ◦ Encourage collaboration and communication 10
- 11. 94% Of K-12 public schools provided digital devices to students during the 2022-2023 school year. 11
- 13. 13 ◦ Establish a schedule ◦ Create stations ◦ Utilize offline resources in addition to online resources ◦ Encourage collaborative problem solving ◦ Stay organized ◦ Plan activities One Computer Classroom
- 14. Multi-Computer Classroom ◦ Establish technology policy ◦ Create consequences that don’t impede learning ◦ Create a rotation schedule ◦ Utilize project management tools ◦ Promote collaboration ◦ Monitor usage ◦ Establish protocols for technology issues ◦ Create an online learning community amongst students 14
- 15. Managing Devices: Handheld, iPads, Tablets, or Laptops 15 ◦ Create a technology policy that applies to all devices ◦ Model appropriate usage ◦ Create a rotating schedule ◦ Utilize age-appropriate apps/platforms ◦ Encourage collaboration ◦ Provide feedback ◦ Offer suggestions for apps ◦ Use monitoring tools ◦ Model how to store and organize work
- 16. Ways to Integrate Technology in the Classroom 16 Interactive Presentations Online Collaboration Digital Assessments Virtual Field Trips Flipped Classroom Digital Portfolios Coding/Programming Online Research Multimedia Projects Online Discussions Adaptive Learning Gamification Feedback/Reflection Communication Tools Classroom Management Social Media Integration
- 17. Conclusion Teachers have to learn to embrace technology in order to effectively engage and prepare students for the future. Technology integration offers numerous benefits and enhances teaching and learning experiences. Teachers must assume various roles when integrating technology, but the benefits are endless. Technology integration serves to enhance instruction. 17