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Technology in Education: Making a Difference

Framework for Uses of Technology in Education. An OBJECT of Teaching

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Technology in Education: Making a Difference

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    1. Technology in Education: Making a Difference Ruth B. Riley Michigan State University Mention: Diane (class, how far we’ve come!) & Dale (Project TIME, more to say later)Mention: Diane (class, how far we’ve come!) & Dale (Project TIME, more to say later)

    2. Framework for Uses of Technology in Education An OBJECT of Teaching & Learning Teaching & learning about technology A MEDIUM of Teaching & Learning Teaching & learning with technology A MANAGER of Teaching & Learning Using technology to enhance the management of learning A SERVANT of Teaching & Learning Using technology to enhance the learning process

    3. An OBJECT of Teaching & Learning How to Operate Technology How Technology Operates How Technology Operates in Society

    4. How to Operate Technology General Productivity Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database, Presentation Special Productivity Grade books, Multimedia development, Content specific software Internet World Wide Web, Communication Mention the workshops they have going on: PowerPoint, Word processing, WebMention the workshops they have going on: PowerPoint, Word processing, Web

    5. How Technology Operates Teach only what is needed “Just enough information…” RAM, Gigs, Megs, CD-ROM, DVD URLs, E-mail addresses, plug-ins, security certificates “Bell Heads” Could you buy a computer? Concern about security on the Internet“Bell Heads” Could you buy a computer? Concern about security on the Internet

    6. How Technology Operates in Society Concerns regarding privacy and appropriate use of computers Impact on workforce Impact on teaching and learning opportunities Impact on quality of life Important concerns; can only hope to steer the ship, not stop it. >> go to anywho.com Concerns about learning: sustained arguments, yet MYST Faster the connection, the more time you spend on-line. Changing rules!Important concerns; can only hope to steer the ship, not stop it. >> go to anywho.com Concerns about learning: sustained arguments, yet MYST Faster the connection, the more time you spend on-line. Changing rules!

    7. A MEDIUM for Teaching & Learning Presentation Computer used as tool for presenting information (PowerPoint, plus all others) Tutorial Computer asks questions, student responds Inquiry Student asks questions, computer responds (Encyclopedia Britannica, Inside ADAM) Note: A tool, not the whole thing 6 modes In each, increasing responsibility and control by student Mention eBay and Beethoven’s 5th symphony: Computers, Software, Search for BeethovenNote: A tool, not the whole thing 6 modes In each, increasing responsibility and control by student Mention eBay and Beethoven’s 5th symphony: Computers, Software, Search for Beethoven

    8. A MEDIUM for Teaching & Learning Simulation Student asks question, computer computes unique response for situation (Interactive Physics, Geometer’s Sketchpad, Moneyopolis.com) Problem Solving Student designs the interaction and response of the computer to solve a problem (Excel, TesselMania, Word Outliner) Geo Sketch: Sample, Sketches, Pythag, Shear Make a triangle: create angle bisectors, change shape of triangle: angle bisectors always meet at a point Also, web siteGeo Sketch: Sample, Sketches, Pythag, Shear Make a triangle: create angle bisectors, change shape of triangle: angle bisectors always meet at a point Also, web site

    9. A MEDIUM for Teaching & Learning Communication Student interacts with and publishes for local, national, and global peers and experts (Internet, Web)

    10. A MANAGER of Teaching & Learning Managing logistics Budgets, schedules, record keeping Managing student learning Computer-based gradebooks (ClassMaster, GradeBookUSA, BlackBoard.com) Continuous Improvement: Managing the Mission

    11. A MANAGER of Teaching & Learning Self management Student and parent management of their own education (on-line Portfolio)

    12. A SERVANT of Teaching & Learning General Productivity Word processing, spread sheets, databases, etc. Knowledge base for educators Accessing educational research “How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School” Web degrees Professional development: Ed. Tech. Certificate Ft. Scott: “I worked until 2am” story For Prof. Dev., mention: (newsgroups, listservs, courses, etc., League Ft. Scott: “I worked until 2am” story For Prof. Dev., mention: (newsgroups, listservs, courses, etc., League

    13. A SERVANT of Teaching & Learning Knowledge base for students Math help line Homework web sites (NY Times article) Community & collaboration Home-School relations Weekly newsletter in 4th grade Professional community of educators Effective Schools League

    14. Framework for Uses of Technology in Education Technology as An Object of teaching & learning A Medium of teaching & learning A Manager of teaching & learning A Servant of teaching & learning Use this day to find ways to get your own work done, then you’ll be captured to look at how else to use it. Kansas example: e-mail to get in on the conversationUse this day to find ways to get your own work done, then you’ll be captured to look at how else to use it. Kansas example: e-mail to get in on the conversation

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