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Practical Classroom Applications of Educational Technology

Practical Classroom Applications of Educational Technology. Module 1 PowerPoint Assignment LME 448. Engage students with a multi-media enriched classroom Promote higher order thinking in the classroom Constructivist learning atmosphere.

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Practical Classroom Applications of Educational Technology

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  1. Practical Classroom Applications of Educational Technology Module 1 PowerPoint Assignment LME 448

  2. Engage students with a multi-media enriched classroom Promote higher order thinking in the classroom Constructivist learning atmosphere Rational for Incorporating Technology into Daily Activities

  3. Organization Planning templates and resources Statistical tracking made easier Performance task assessment Instructor presentations are engaging – no longer only ‘Blackboard Lectures’ Teacher is the facilitator of learning Instructor Benefits

  4. Students make meaning with projects that are authentic to them Students develop technological familiarity and ability Opportunities for self-expression Project flexibility Skills translate into real world applications Student Benefits

  5. Computer Video Recorders Digital Cameras Scanners Software Internet Technological Tools

  6. Use Classroom Resources Effectively Internet for Peer Communication Topic Research Curriculum Supportive Games and Activities Classroom Web Page Web Quests Topic Links Homework Helpers PLEASEdo not limit your computer to tests and quizzes!* Why wait for a trip to the Computer Lab?

  7. Enhance Parent Communication E-mail links Letters to parents Post weekly progress reports Links to topic related sites Student Showcase Work samples Student developed resources And …Speaking of the Class Web Site

  8. Student Portfolios Project Reports Creative Writing Compilations Take Home Work Samples Artistic Demonstrations The Possibilities are endless! Technology SuggestionsStudents can create: ‘Frogs’ by Allison 2004

  9. Directed reading activities Lesson topic extensions ‘Game Show’ quiz assessments Skill building exercises Virtual Field Trips Webquests Research Technology SuggestionsInstructors can create:

  10. Brings excitement to projects by integrating many subjects Provides personally authentic experiences for the students Provides instruction that benefits many different learning styles. Curriculum Integration

  11. References • Butzin, S. (1992). Integrating technology into the classroom: lessons from the Project CHILD experience. (Computers Helping Instruction and Learning Development). Phi Delta Kappan, 74, 330-4. • Hipschman, R., (1997). Your weight on other worlds. http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/weight/index.html • Lacina, J., & Austin, S. (2003). Technology and the writing workshop. Childhood Education, 80 (2), 101-3. • Lacina, J., (2004). Designing a virtual field trip. Childhood Education, 80 (4), 221-2. • Lim, C., & Tay, L. (2003). Information and communication technologies (ICT) in an elementary school: students' engagement in higher order thinking. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 12, 425-27.

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