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SURVIVING AND THRIVING IN THE TECHNOLOGY CLASSROOM

SURVIVING AND THRIVING IN THE TECHNOLOGY CLASSROOM. Technology is continually changing and you will be,too. The Realities of Change. “In your professional life, you have been or will be involved in processes of institutional change …” (Hord et al, 1987, p. 2).

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SURVIVING AND THRIVING IN THE TECHNOLOGY CLASSROOM

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  1. SURVIVING AND THRIVING IN THE TECHNOLOGY CLASSROOM Technology is continually changing and you will be,too.

  2. The Realities of Change “In your professional life, you have been or will be involved in processes of institutional change …” (Hord et al, 1987, p. 2). • This module will explore three components of the challenge changing technology brings to the classroom. • Acquiring personal technology skills • Learning classroom instructional techniques • Implementing classroom management style

  3. Acquiring Personal Technology Skills Before you know what you want to learn, find out what you know by assessing your technology skills.

  4. Review your answers. Using the results of the assessment tool, complete the Student Activity: K-W-H-L Chart. ** Restart the video ** Pausethe video!

  5. Using the K-W-H-L chart, you can systematically set out to acquire the personal technology skills you WANT to learn. See Resources in the online learning for teachers section for links to assist in acquiring personal technology skills.

  6. Teachers often acquire technology skills in their local community through community centers, junior colleges, etc. Many of the 2- and 4-year colleges and universities in your area offer technology training through their Continuing Education Departments.

  7. Often your peers are the best resource. Develop and nurture collegial, collaborative Relationships with your colleagues.

  8. Accessing some of the many available sites listing in Using Technology in the Classroom section of Resources.

  9. Learning to instruct with technology. Learning to instruct with technology is a process. You begin where you are. Read “Why Change What I’m Already Doing in my Classroom?” in Resources.

  10. SURVIVING AND THRIVING Integrating Technology 1. Start with SMALL steps

  11. SURVIVING AND THRIVING Integrating Technology 1. Start with SMALL steps 2. Don’t expect change overnight!

  12. SURVIVING AND THRIVING Integrating Technology 1. Start with SMALL steps 2. Don’t expect change overnight! 3. Remember, technology is a tool.

  13. SURVIVING AND THRIVING Integrating Technology 1. Start with SMALL steps 2. Don’t expect change overnight! 3. Remember, technology is a tool. 4. Ask for HELP!!

  14. SURVIVING AND THRIVING Integrating Technology 1. Start with SMALL steps 2. Don’t expect change overnight! 3. Remember, technology is a tool. 4. Ask for HELP!! 5. Learn from and with your students.

  15. It is helpful to learn the specialized vocabulary of technology as you integrate technology into instruction.

  16. Develop your own vocabulary listand have the students research new computer words. See Computer Dictionaryin the Resources.

  17. Discipline Instruction Organization Routines and procedures Using technology in the classroom impacts many aspects of the learning environment.

  18. Regardless of how detailed your plans are, something unexpected will surprise you. Often, the unexpected challenges and situations that will occur can enhance your professional journey.

  19. The more things change, the more they stay the same…

  20. Technology is always changing. Therefore, you will always be learning and your curriculum always changing. An instructional style, “circle of learners” complements continual learning among teachers and students

  21. In a circle of learners, teachers and students learn together in a rich, positive environment. What is the role of the teacher?

  22. Your classroom management style will determine how and when technology is used. You may find that your management style will change as the technology or your comfort level changes. Classroom Management

  23. A needs assessment is an important initial step in developing or modifying a classroom management plan. Pause the video! • Go toWhat is your management profile? • in Resources.

  24. Three styles of classroom management are documented in the professional literature. • * Authoritarian • * Authoritative • * Laissez-Faire * These sites are in Resources.

  25. A useful tool for the teacher is to keep a list of helpful hints and tips for classroom management techniques and strategies.

  26. Pause the video! • Visit • “Student Activity- Classroom Management” • in Resources

  27. Maintaining control in any learning environment always includes meaningful engaged student learning.

  28. Pause the video! Consider the questions posed about teacher and student roles as well as teacher and student responsibilities in the circle of learners. • Do the • “Student Activity-Jigsaw” in the Resources.

  29. What kind of instructional techniques promote and facilitate a circle of learners? The next slide will provide some suggestions of instructional techniques.

  30. Peer teaching Cooperative learning Peer tutoring Project learning Teleconferencing Emailing experts and distant peers Suggested Techniques These techniques focus on student centered learning.

  31. “Sage on stage or guide on the side?” Becoming the guide on the side requires you to become a learning advisor.

  32. Learning in an interactive collaborative environment – the community of learners. * What is your role? * What is your responsibility? * What is the role of your students? * What is the responsibility of your students? * How do these elements impact teaching with technology?

  33. Consider: classroom management style, student needs, & complete this statement… The first lesson in which I will use technology is _____________. THEN…

  34. Collaborate with your peers. Share your ideas and plans with a respected colleague(s).

  35. Make a plan.

  36. Implement your plan.

  37. Reflect, evaluate and modify. Reflect and analyze once more. Ask yourself — * What went well and why. * What do I want to change and why. * What would work better?

  38. Remember: If something can wrong, it probably will!

  39. What will you do when something goes wrong?

  40. Be flexible - Have a plan B and maybe even a plan C. Ask for help - Often, students can help solve the problem.

  41. When your plans go “south,” sprout wings and soar. In other words, use failure as an opportunity to grow, learn and collaborate.

  42. Model thinking processes, including asking for help and dealing with failure, for your students. It is an invaluable lesson for students. “We all need a little help from our friends.”

  43. Teaching with technology is changing not only the way we teach, but it is also changing our role in the classroom.

  44. The intelligent person realizes he/she doesn’t know everything, but does know how to seek answers and solutions. Failures are nothing more than opportunities to grow and learn. Technology brings an opportunity to model for our students two of life’s most important lessons:

  45. Technology-driven society is rapidly changing. Things will never stay the same for long. In our role as a teacher, success depends upon constantly readjusting our personal skills, instructional style and management style.

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