Preparing Teachers for Educational Technology: Philosophy, Products, Problem Solving

1. Baltimore City Public Schools 2001-2002 University of Maryland Partnership Educational Technology Outreach College of EducationDavina Pruitt-Mentle (301) 405-8202 dp151@umail.umd.edu

2. What do teachers need to be ready for technology? • Develop a philosophy • Purchase products • Identify and solve problems • Speak the language • See where technology fits in educational integration Do computers make a difference? Do pencils make a difference? Davina Pruitt-Mentle

3. Roblyer & Edwards Educational technology is a combination of the processes and tools involved in addressing educational needs and problems, with an emphasis on applying the most current tools: computers and their related technologies. Roblyer, M.D., and Edwards, J. (2000). Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching. (2nd Edition) Merrill Publishing Davina Pruitt-Mentle

4. Integrating Educational Technology Process of determining which electronic tools and which methods for implementing them are appropriate for given classroom situations and problems Davina Pruitt-Mentle

5. The Era Before Microcomputers 1950 - First instructional computer use: computerized flight simulator used to train pilots at MIT 1959 - First computer use in schools: IBM 650 1966 - IBM offers the 1500 system: Dedicated instructional mainframe 1967 - CCC offers first minicomputer-based instructional system (DEC PDP/1); Mitre Corporation offers TICCIT system 1970s - CDC offers the Plato instructional delivery system The Microcomputer Era and Beyond 1977 - First microcomputers enter schools 1980 - Seymore Papert writes Mindstorms: The Logo movement begins 1980s MECC offers microcomputer software; educational materials publishers begin courseware development and marketing The courseware evaluation is emphasized: MicroSIFT, EPIE, others The computer literacy movement begins, then wanes after 1988 1990s - Use of ILS and other networked systems increases; multimedia use and development increases The Internet Era 1994 - Widespread use of the Internet begins 2000 - Virtual reality systems and other virtual environments are emphasized Milestones and Trends in Educational Computing Technology Davina Pruitt-Mentle

6. No technology is a panacea for education Computer literacy/technological literacy is a moving target Computer literacy/technological literacy offers a limited integration rationale Standalone computers and networked computers have benefits and limitations Teachers usually do not develop technology materials or curriculum Technically “possible” does not equal desirable, feasible, or inevitable Things change faster than teachers can keep up Older technologies can be useful Teachers always will be important What have we learned from the past? Davina Pruitt-Mentle

7. Motivation Gaining learner attention Engaging the learner through production work Increasing perceptions of control (intrinsic motivation) Unique instructional capabilities Linking learners to information sources Helping learners visualize problems and solutions Tracking learner progress Linking learners to learning tools Support for new instructional approaches Cooperative learning Shared Intelligence Problem solving and higher-level skills Increased teacher productivity Freeing time to work with students by helping with production and record keeping tasks Providing more accurate information more quickly Allowing teachers to produce better-looking more “student-friendly” materials more quickly Required skills for an information age Technology literacy Information literacy Visual literacy Elements of a Rationale for Using Technology in Education Davina Pruitt-Mentle

8. Educational Technology Standards • ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) and NCATE (National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education) have developed pre-service standards • National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for K-12 • Technology Standards for School Administrators(TSSA) for Principals Davina Pruitt-Mentle

9. ISTE Standards • See Draft at http://cnets.iste.org/review/ectlitreview2.html Davina Pruitt-Mentle

10. Information Literacy • Information literacy skills subset of technology literacy skills Big Six • Task definition • Information seeking strategies • Location and access • Use of Information • Synthesis • Evaluation Davina Pruitt-Mentle

11. Today’s Big Issues in Education and Technology • Societal issues • pro-technology movement • anti-technology movement • Cultural and equity issues • economic/ethnic bias • multi-cultural issues • gender bias • special needs students • Educational issues • directed vs. constructivist debate • interdisciplinary vs. single-subject instruction • technical issues Davina Pruitt-Mentle

12. NCATE & ISTE • Establish standards for teaching in education • Increase emphasis in use of technology in teacher training Davina Pruitt-Mentle

13. Operate a computer system to use software successfully Evaluate and use computers and other technologies to support instruction Explore, evaluate, and use technology-based applications for communications, presentations, and decision making Apply current instructional principles and research and appropriate assessment practices to the use of computers and related technologies Demonstrate knowledge of uses of computers for problem solving, data collection, information management, communications, presentations, and decision making Develop student learning activities that integrate computers and technology for a variety of student grouping strategies and for diverse student populations Evaluate, select, and integrate computer/technology-based instruction in the curriculum in a subject area and/or grade level Demonstrate knowledge of uses of multimedia, hypermedia, and telecommunications tools to support instruction Demonstrate skills in using productivity tools for professional and personal use, including word processing, database management, spreadsheet software, and print/graphic utilities Demonstrate knowledge of equity, ethical, legal, and human issues of computing and technology use as they relate to society, and model appropriate behavior Identify resources to keep current in applications of computing and related technologies in education use technology to access information to enhance personal and professional productivity Apply computers and related technologies to facilitate emerging roles of learners and educators NCATE/ISTE Required Technology Competencies for Educational Technology Leaders Davina Pruitt-Mentle

14. New Challenges • Technology skills and standards • Staying abreast of local and societal attitudes • Using strategies to ensure equity • Matching integration strategies with needs Davina Pruitt-Mentle

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