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Teaching in the 21 st Century: The use of contemporary technology in the K-12 classroom and beyond Teach Tec. A Collaboration between University of Arizona and Arizona State University. Teach Tec. T eaching an E nhanced, A dvanced, C ustomized H ands-On T echnology E ducation C ourse.
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Teaching in the 21st Century: The use of contemporary technology in the K-12 classroom and beyondTeach Tec A Collaboration between University of Arizona and Arizona State University
Teach Tec Teaching an Enhanced, Advanced, Customized Hands-On Technology Education Course
Teach Tec Continuing education certificate program Developed by the University of AZ & AZ State University Teach K-12 educators Technology in the classroom *Project sponsored by the Arizona Board of Regents, the Helios Foundation and Women in Philanthropy, ASU Foundation
The Project Team University of Arizona Arizona State University Catherine Eden, PhD Colleen Carmean, PhD Chris Hiryak, MPA Linda Hess • Gail Barker, PhD • Htay Hla • Janae Cooley Other Contributors • Kathryn Coe, PhD • Elizabeth Krupinski, PhD • Ronald Weinstein, MD
Project Background Governor’s Executive Order 2006-07: Building 21st Century Schools Align schools and education to better meet Student and teacher needs Growing technology demands Prepare teachers to use technology High impact educational tool Enhance K – 12 education
Goals Learn available technology Focus on low-cost/no cost, currently available contemporary Understand the technology Immediate implementation How to use the technology Enhance content delivery
Project Deliverables • Establish hands-on CE certificate course for K-12 educators • Evaluate course and initial implementation • Evaluate reported use > 4 mths & > 9 mths • Assess reported impact on classroom teaching and student learning • Develop course sustainability plan • *Compare delivery modes *added later by TT team
Format • Technology introduction • Followed by hands-on training • Time to explore technologies • Group activity to create classroom exercise lesson • Post conference – submit individual lesson and course evaluation • In-person • Remote delivery • 12 Continuing education credits
Delivery Methods • In person • In-person with videoconferencing • Video streaming with Twitter or Neat Chat • Webinar
Highlighted Technologies • Flip Videos • Google Docs • Survey Monkey • Texting/Classroom Polls • Twitter/Neat Chat • YouTube/TeacherTube
Flip Video • Educators received Flip Videos • Ease of use, plug & play • Software included in device • No additional components
Participants and Locations 477 Educators Attended • 7 sessions • 50% attended in person • 43% attended via video stream • 7% attended via webinar • ~ 73 Communities • ~ 240 Schools
Participating Communities Ajo Albuquerque, NM Apache Junction Arizona City Avondale Benson Beverly Buckeye Cave Creek Chandler Chino Valley Concho Coolidge Cortaro Cottonwood Dateland Eagar El Mirage Flagstaff Florence Fort Defiance Fountain Hills Ganado Gilbert Glendale Goodyear Green Valley Hereford Houston, TX Joseph City Kayenta Kingman Lake Havasu City Lakeside Laveen Litchfield Park
Participating Communities Mammoth Maricopa Mesa Nutrioso Palmdale Paulden Peoria Phoenix Pima Pinetop Prescott Valley Queen Creek Rio Rico Sahuarita Salome San Tan Valley Scottsdale Sedona Show Low Sierra Vista Somerton St. Michaels Sun City Surprise Taylor Tempe Tolleson Topock Tuba City Tucson Vail Vernon Whiteriver Wickenburg Window Rock Youngtown Yuma
Participant Experience Using Technology: Participant Pre-Survey Above Average to Experienced 11% Average 18% Little to No Experience 71%
Sessions • 2009 – 1 two-day session • Tucson & Phoenix locations • In person/Video conferencing and Video streaming • 2010 – 3 one-day sessions • 2 sessions in Phoenix, 1 session in Tucson • Video streaming for distance audience • 2011 – 3 one-day sessions • 2 in person sessions in Phoenix • 1 session as Webinar *4 sessions were 7-9 grade STEM
Initial Results n = 352
X2 = 31. 54, df = 2, p < 0.001 More than one category could be selected X2 = 83.88, df = 5, p < 0.0001 Cellphone use & YouTube were the blocked technologies
More than one technology could be selected X2 = 462, p < 0.0001
More than one category could be selected X2 = 361.35, p < 0.0001
Teacher Comments • My students really like using the new technologies. They are more enthusiastic and complete more assignments because they like to use the technology. I was amazed how many papers I received because I allowed the students to use google docs. • Students were very happy to have permission to use their cell phones in class. The survey monkey definitely helps with finding out information easily. • Students and parents loved the beginning-of-school surveys. The flip camera has been instrumental in giving students feedback on their oral presentations.
Would attend a similar Teach Tec program p < 0.0001 Would attend an advanced Teach Tec program p < 0.0001
Conclusion • Technology gap between K-12 educators & students • 71% initially had little or no experience • Educators eager to learn technology • Enhanced the classroom experience • Reported positive impact on student learning • Increase in student participation
Conclusion • Barriers to implementation in some schools/districts • YouTube and Cellphone use • Hands on training course can be delivered over distance • More testing using Webinar • $50 threshold for course registration
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