integratingtech

Integrating Technology in the Classroom

Joe Hegland 319-310-7260 joehegland@w-delaware.k12.ia.us toc

Purpose
The purpose of this class will be to learn theory behind using technology the best ways with school-age children, look at emerging and current technologies, and plan for the use of technology with a teacher's current curriculum.

Objectives
-The learners will read and demonstrate understanding of learning theories with technology through creation of technology use with curriculum.  -The learners will review technologies for students and compare how useful they are in the classroom.  -The learners will complete a unit plan that will include their current curriculum infused with technology.

Classroom Activities
-We will talk about theories behind students using technology in the classroom. We will have discussions about how technology is currently being used and what other experts say on the topic. This will include a discussion on the difference between educational and edutainment.  -We will review technology that is currently being used and whether that is directed towards teacher, or students and what they believe is beneficial to the curriculum. We will look at numerous programs, websites and more to review whether they are beneficial for students or are just entertainment to keep them busy during a class time.  -We will look at multiple technologies and programs available to them that would be beneficial for multiple uses in the classroom setting. We will talk about benefits and concerns that could come with each type of technology/program.  -We will discuss curriculum planning and what is involved in planning curriculum for technology. We will go through the steps of planning technology and what that plan would look like. This will also go through any planning that is needed with the use of technology. We will discuss any unit in the learner's curriculum that could use some infusion. We will then work on taking our technology planning skills with our current unit and work on infusing them together.  We will finally share our units and give feedback as to what would need help, problems that could arise, or what works well.

Assignments
-Read article by G. Brand and write about any troubles you could come across in using technology and how you could try and overcome them. Then respond to two other classmates reflections.

-Write up a Technology Integration Plan using the Phase checklist provided in class. Include two different forms of technology and examples of what students would make or see.

Attendance
= = Participants are expected to be in attendance at all sessions. If you need to miss, please discuss with me first. I will assign readings that discuss our topics. Then the participant will have to write a paper connecting what they read to their own classroom and how they will take what they read and use it in their own room. This will be on top of any of the other work that we need to accomplish. If two days need to be missed then the participant will have to talk to me about the ability to complete the course. = = = =

Suggested Reading
Recommended Books:  Roblyer, M.D. (2006). Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching: Fourth Edition. Pearson: New Jersey.  Healy, J. (1998). Failure to Connect: How Computers Affect Our Children's Minds - and What We Can Do About It. Touchstone. New York.  [|Sheingold, K. (1990) Accomplished Teachers: Integrating Computers into Classroom Practice.]  [|Brand, G. (1997). What Research Says: Training teachers for using technology]  [|Technology Integration Plan]  [|Technology Impact Checklist] [|Webpage checklist] [|Instructional Software Checklist] [|Multimedia Software Checklist] [|Technology Ideas]

Suggested Websites
[|UNI INTIME Website]

Benefits/Troubles using Technology
Something independent Motivating Quicker / Ease of use 21st Century Skills Things that relate to them Double-loop learning || Wiring Initial teaching Amount of equipment Getting stuff setup Time Amount of money Guidelines Training ||
 * __**Benefits**__ || __**Troubles**__ ||
 * Streaming videos – easy to access/quick

Things to Remember
1. You are the teacher 2. Kids can be helpful 3. Have a backup plan 4. Have a reason 5. Find someone to share with 6. Educational vs. Edutainment