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ATEP Technology Project. Our Adventures So Far…. Purpose. To train ATEP teachers in a technology rich environment. To provide the necessary tools for this level of integration. To provide the necessary training and PD for this level of integration.
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ATEP Technology Project Our Adventures So Far…
Purpose • To train ATEP teachers in a technology rich environment. • To provide the necessary tools for this level of integration. • To provide the necessary training and PD for this level of integration. • To conduct meaningful research related to our experiences.
A Quick Snapshot of Our Students… • In some ways, the demographics of this group are similar to the Faculty overall… • 14 females, 5 males (19 total) • 17 seek to teach within Alberta when they’re done. • Almost all express a desire to “make a difference” or having a “lifelong passion for teaching” as the reason they are in the program.
A Quick Snapshot of Our Students… • In other ways they are NOT… • Average age is 34.8 • 13 of them transferred into the program from other post-secondary institutions.
Methods • Combination of work with instructors and students. • Students receive PD on the use of their computers, software, etc… • Instructors have the option to integrate one or more projectsor activities in their course.
Instructor Variations • Some opt to teach the activity themselves with no support. • Some opt to teach the activity themselves with training from myself. • Some opt to teach the activity with my support in the classroom. • Some will opt to have me come in and do the activity with students.
Some Research Goals • To describe how the students’ understanding of the concept of “technology integration” evolves over time. • To identify best practicesin our model. • To identify specific cultural issues with technology and Aboriginal pre-service teachers.
Organic Project • As challenges arise, new research ideas emerge. • E.g./ How do students feel about courses where the instructor taught the activity vs. ones where I did?
The Technology Projects • Focus on integrated project-based learning. • Focus on cross-curricular learning. • Focus on “time tested” activities (though not necessary).
Project Development • Projects were identified from online sources: they are what teachers are doing out there right now. • Projects are listed “without prejudice”. • Projects are mapped at the subject area level with curriculum levels integrated (will be online soon). • http://www.atep.ualberta.ca/technology/samples/maps/ICT%20Outcomes.mmap
From Map to Web Site • A “living site” with project ideas. • Goal to serve the entire faculty, not just the ATEP program. • Will eventually incorporate student exemplars (when ethics clears). • http://www.atep.ualberta.ca/technology/
Project Examples • Class Blogs / Podcastshttp://www.bobsprankle.com/blog/C1697218367/index.htmlhttp://newanda411.typepad.com/mrbrandow/ • Class Wikishttp://stratford78logos0607.pbwiki.com/http://terrythetennisball.wikispaces.com/http://chooseyourownadventure.wikispaces.com/
Project Examples • Interactive Timelineshttp://www.xtimeline.com/index.aspx?t=5&l=en-US • Community Walkhttp://www.rebooting.ca/place/ • Google Lit Triphttp://www.googlelittrips.org/
Project Examples • Oral History Archivehttp://www.ourvoices.ca/ • Social Storieshttp://www.symbolworld.org/stories/index.htm • Flicker Storieshttp://www.flickr.com/groups/sixwordstory/discuss/72157601185227439/
Project Examples • Comicshttp://stratford78logos0607.pbwiki.com/Adam%20N%20:%20Anubis%20Pivot%20Projecthttp://toondoo.com/ViewBook.toon?bookid=453 • Bubble Plyhttp://www.bubbleply.com/player.aspx?pid=b1bf700f-6f47-4364-9dd7-e413706860b9
Project Examples • Voicethreadhttp://voicethread.com/#q.b11753.i78007http://voicethread.com/#q.b10257.i70748http://voicethread.com/#q.b8909.i62826http://voicethread.com/#q.b3352.i28616 (for education)
Project Examples • Mapwinghttp://www.mapwing.com/explore/view_tour.php?t=11GkktO2672thttp://www.mapwing.com/explore/view_tour.php?t=llcTuzcJccFre • Movie Makinghttp://www.moviemaking.ecsd.net/borrelli.htm
Early Challenges • Multi-institutional technical support • Cultural differences (e.g./ student registrations and laptops) • Acquisition of technology • Cross-curricular projects and change • Instructor time • Distance • Student frustration • Gender issues?
Early Successes • Flexible and enthusiastic students and instructors. • Wide range of student ages and abilities. • Early interactions have shown a sense of “fearlessness”. • Students have been very willing to work with each other when they need help.
Thank you!!! kim.peacock@ualberta.ca