The REAL Reason to Use Technology in Schools
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The document emphasizes the importance of technology in education, advocating for learner-centered classrooms that cater to diverse learning needs. It contrasts the industrial age's focus on standardization with the knowledge age's emphasis on customization and collaboration. The author encourages educators to embrace technology courageously to foster deep, meaningful learning experiences for all students.
The REAL Reason to Use Technology in Schools
- 1. The REAL reason to use Technology! Beth Rajan Sockman PH.D. Instructional Technology - Graduate Coordinator East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
- 2. There is SO much new stuff! How should I begin! Why SHOULD I?
- 7. REAL reason to use technology!!!
- 8. Once upon a time…
- 9. IMPACT
- 10. YOU want to be…. BUT….
- 11. REAL reason given for technology usage!
- 14. Industrial Age Vs. Knowledge Age Adapted from Duffy, 2010
- 15. Industrial Age Standardization Top-down organization Compliance Conformity CEO as King
- 16. PAST …. Only 10% need to succeed!
- 17. Knowledge Age Customization Team-based organization Initiative Diversity Customer as King
- 19. That is OK… Educators BELIEVE in our students!
- 21. Understanding of intelligence has evolved
- 22. No longer …. IF you are intelligent but …. HOW are you intelligent?
- 24. 1 teacher to 25 students….
- 25. You are out numbered!
- 27. Use technology to meet learning needs!
- 28. Fundamentals for REAL Learning Learn in different ways and different times! Skills – each content has skills Deep meaningful learning Motivation
- 29. Instructional VIDEO – Learn at different times!
- 30. LMS – Look at individuals
- 31. Apps – Skills to individualize
- 32. Flipped Classroom – Deep learning and Individual time with students
- 33. Student Blog – Wiki or Web 2.0 Real Audience Motivation
- 35. Students make a movie – Learn content! Create content! Prolong Engagement Remember long term
- 38. Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance. ~ Confucius
- 40. Tech Courage “You have to be, if not tech savvy, kind of tech courageous...not afraid to just go out there and experience…”
- 42. Once upon a time…
- 43. Remember – It is the individual … Challenge: How can you help each child succeed?
- 44. Learn in different ways and different times! Skills – each content has skills Deep meaningful learning Motivation Fundamentals for REAL Learning
- 45. ENJOY your journey learning so that each of your students crave learning!
Editor's Notes
- #2: Should I should I not! http://startingonmonday.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/realvsfake.jpg
- #3: There is only’s so much new so you want to tear your hair out. There is always so much new every year - you want to scream!
- #5: Larry Cuban – Over sold and under used…school paid lots but does not get used
- #6: http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/089/9/b/powerpoint_icon_by_cavemanmac-d3cszop.jpg http://cavemanmac.deviantart.com/art/Powerpoint-Icon-202906537 Research shows that powerpoint does help with disabilities and helps increase achievement a little
- #7: Technology today will change tomorrow! So even if we teach the students WITH technology – they will be using very different materials for the future! Internet was invented in 1989 WWW 1993 1996 STILL no images Information doubles every year
- #9: http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2013/5/9/1368118449157/Sad-teacher-010.jpg
- #10: Teacher as technology traiblazers
- #15: http://www.mooc-ed.org/preparing-k-12-educators-for-the-transition-from-industrial-age-to-information-age-schools/
- #16: http://www.mooc-ed.org/preparing-k-12-educators-for-the-transition-from-industrial-age-to-information-age-schools/
- #17: http://neurodojo.blogspot.com/2010/04/crustacean-nociception-journal-plos-one.html
- #18: Now need to get the high school diploma Everyone needs to know the basics to get a job Over 50% got to higher ed
- #24: http://thesocialu101.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/einstein-fish.jpg http://thesocialu101.com/can-we-educate-ourselves-through-social-media/
- #25: Schools were made in the industrial age
- #27: So why can technology help? Well… Why is technology important?
- #29: Look at technologies to see how the fundamentals could be met.
- #31: Look at class then look at the student…
- #32: http://www.edudemic.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-creating-educational-apps/
- #37: Shy students find a voice and others begin to listen!
- #38: http://theglobalclassroomproject.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/collaboration-skype.jpg http://theglobalclassroomproject.wordpress.com/2012/03/17/musings-on-assessing-global-collaboration/ Skype for the classroom iEarn Epals You met friends…
- #39: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/real.html#p45ZA9dtvYw0GzVo.99
- #40: http://www.educationinnovating.org/files/blog-posts/IMG_2542.JPG
- #41: Teachers need to go beyond cognitively understanding how to use technology but need to acquire a disposition that requires courage to change instruction. http://bepositivemom.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/courage.jpg
- #42: Twitter Linked in PLN Network Edutopia Blogs & Follow Conferences
- #44: All need to succeed, all people can learn, school technology – change instruction. But we have to take the time to learn. Uphill battle – don’t underestimate. BUT, you can!
- #45: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/28/%22Rock_and_Cloud,_Kings_River_Canyon_%28Proposed_as_a_national_park%29,%22_California,_1936.,_ca._1936_-_NARA_-_519927.jpg
- #46: ENJOY your journey learning with technology! http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2046/2373886839_ec83f62107.jpg