Technology through the years - lessons learned
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The document outlines important lessons in integrating technology into education, emphasizing the need for careful planning and the effective use of resources. It highlights the significance of simple visuals, the power of print, and the necessity of prioritizing pedagogical value over technological trends. The author encourages educators to take control of technology use and foster connections with students and colleagues through various online resources.
Technology through the years - lessons learned
- 1. Technology Through the Years: Lessons Learned Joe McVeigh Saint Michael’s College April 8, 2017
- 3. TESOL guru Earl Stevick Callow youthful presenter Joe McVeigh
- 6. TESOL guru Earl Stevick Callow youthful presenter Joe McVeigh
- 9. Advances in knowledge about how people learn
- 26. With one partner, take one minute to think of all the things you should do to prepare to demonstrate how to use a slide projector
- 28. # 1. Plan ahead – have a plan B
- 33. Reminder You can download the electronic handout from this web page: www.joemcveigh.org/resources Or use the bar code reader from your electronic device to scan this QR code:
- 34. 2. Don’t underestimate the power of simple images
- 39. Resource Flickr – search for Creative Commons License: • attribution • modification • commercial use
- 41. 3. Print is powerful. Be grateful for how easy it is to produce now.
- 53. 4. Listening is a key skill
- 66. 5. Using video in the olden days
- 74. 6. Don’t commit all your resources to the bleeding edge.
- 91. 6. Don’t commit all your resources to the bleeding edge.
- 95. Problems with Technology • An early example of problems with technology: the Medieval Helpdesk • Medieval helpdesk with English subtitles.mp4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQHX-SjgQvQ
- 103. 7. When you feel frustrated by technology, remember to be grateful for what you’ve got.
- 104. Resource American English at State americanenglish.state.gov YouTube: StateAmericanEnglish
- 107. 8. Don’t choose glitz over pedagogical value.
- 109. Use technology in the service of pedagogy, not vice-versa. —Siskin & Reynolds
- 110. Technology will not replace teachers, but teachers who understand technology will replace those who do not. — Ray Clifford
- 111. 9. Use technology to work on professional development
- 122. 10. Consider who has control of the technology: teacher? Students? Working together?
- 124. Critical thinking
- 125. Writing practice
- 126. Collaboration
- 127. Communication
- 128. Identity
- 129. The unexpected wakes us up a little bit
- 130. 11. Take materials development and distribution into your own hands
- 136. 12. Need ideas or inspiration? Look around you ! ! !
- 137. Christine Bauer-Ramazani CALL Resources http://academics.smcvt.edu/ cbauer-ramazani/ TESOL’s Electronic Village Online http://evosessions.pbworks.com/ w/page/10708567/FrontPage
- 140. 13. Use technology for connecting with others: students, colleagues, other professionals.
- 148. Thank you Download the handout with list of resources: www.joemcveigh.org/resources joe@joemcveigh.org