EDU 535 Technology Practicum Fall 2009

1. EDU 535Technology PracticumFall 2009 Todd Arends

2. Who/What I Observed

3. Who/What I Observed

4. General Comparison • More interactive • Used to differentiate • Used as hands on • Used creatively to engage students involvement • Used as game • Used to focus attention • Used to deliver Content information. • Used to give extra information. • Used primarily to show or demonstrate a process or correct assigned work. • Non-threatening student selection. • View multi-media. • Project completion. Middle School High School

5. Smart Board&Senteo’ Clickers Used to present information Used to review previous information Used to assess understanding Used to engage and involve students Used to provide instant feedback and re-teaching Effective in review

6. More interactive • More participation • Instant feedback • More motivated • Had more “aha” moments • Asked more questions • Discussed what they saw Observing Students Outcomes

7. Better prepared • Access to more information • Able to assist one on one • Ability to tailor instruction • More time on task • Able to “show” rather than tell • More enthusiasm/energy Observing Teachers Outcomes

8. Conclusion • Technology appropriately used encourages students to interact and engage in their own learning rather than become a passive observer. • Students prefer to be challenged by integrating technology to use in problem solving. • Teachers using technology effectively in their classrooms assist students in the learning process. • Teachers that challenge themselves by trying new technologies are more involved in the classroom by the nature of the environment they teach in.