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Technology-based Education in the Classroom and Beyond

Technology-based Education in the Classroom and Beyond. Ernest Lewis Technology Instructor/CTAP Level III Mentor, Region 8 Beardsley Junior High School Bakersfield, CA. Technology as a “Tool”.

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Technology-based Education in the Classroom and Beyond

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  1. Technology-based Education in the Classroom and Beyond

  2. Ernest LewisTechnology Instructor/CTAP Level III Mentor, Region 8Beardsley Junior High SchoolBakersfield, CA

  3. Technology as a “Tool” • The utilization of technology in learning environments is not a cure all. Technology is a “tool” that can enhance learning. What teachers and students do with technology is the concern.

  4. Technology to Enhance • Technology can only enhance student learning if it used for enrichment. Simply sticking a student on a computer and assuming that he or she knows how to navigate is not acceptable, but that is not saying that self-discovery is unjustified. At times, it is.

  5. Types of Technology • Some people assume that the word “technology” refers only to computers. That is not the case. Many other tools, such as video recorders/editors, sound recorders/editors, projection devices, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and the like must not be overlooked.

  6. Expectations • Many students already have computer skills. • Your lessons plans will incorporate technology-based tools in them. • You will collaborate with peers. • The un-expected will occur (have a backup). • You will learn and teach current technologies. • You must not assume that help will be there when you need it the most. Be prepared. • You will get involved with technology-based decisions – one way or the other.

  7. Engaging Students • Be excited about exploring technology with your students. • Provide “ownership assignments,” such a as PowerPoint studies that present student information (sports, hobbies, favorite foods, music, family, and more) • Assign work that provides choices, such as listing 10 questions and indicate that only 8 need to be answered.

  8. Engaging Students • Provide opportunities for students to compete using technology, such as Internet searches, and give prizes, such as treats, to the winners. • Encourage students to work together (network) and praise them for doing so. • Utilize modeling – don’t “spoon feed” but lead your students to self-discovery.

  9. Engaging Students • Use technology that works – nonfunctioning equipment leads to discouragement. • Listen to your students – discover their interests and incorporate them in their lessons. • Promote lifelong learning. • Set limits but have fun.

  10. Helpful Resources Online • Kathy Shrock at http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/index.html (lesson plans, rubrics, and more). • CTAP, Region 8 at http://learning.kern.org/ctap (training a more). • B.J. Pinchbeck at http://school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/bjpinchbeck/index.html (educational links and more).

  11. Helpful Resources Online • National Educational Technology Standards Project at http://cnets.iste.org/index.shtml (provides perspectives of what is expected from students and teachers). • USD Computer Lab Assignments and More at http://www.beardsley.k12.ca.us/bjhs/usdassign.html (provides lessons and useful links for educators).

  12. Helpful Resources Online • Beardsley Junior High School Technology Wing at http://www.beardsley.k12.ca.us/bjhs/ (links to a plethora of lesson and idea). • Yahooligans at http://www.yahooligans.com (kid safe searching) • Ask Jeeves for Kids at http://www.ajkids.com/ (kid safe searching) • Kidsclick! Web Search at http://www.kidsclick.org (yup, another kid friendly site)

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