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EDU 225: Instructional Technology. Week 7. We shared websites/blogs We discussed technology to support special populations We looked at some technology software We wrote lesson plans incorporating technology. Last week.
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We shared websites/blogs • We discussed technology to support special populations • We looked at some technology software • We wrote lesson plans incorporating technology Last week
Explain how technology can be used to enhance instruction and facilitate learning. • Describe assistive technology resources available for the classroom. • Describe the types of computer hardware available for K-12 use. • Compare and contrast wired and wireless classrooms. • Identify the pros and cons of using technology in the classroom to facilitate instruction. Technology to Enhance Instruction:Hardware in the Classroom (Weeks 7 and 8)
What do I need in my classroom? • Laptop computer with built-in camera and wireless connectivity • SuperDrive (CD/DVD playing and recording) • Digital camera (publishing) • USB Flash Drive (quick storage and information transfer) • External Hard Drive • Printer (hard copies) • Scanner • LCD Projector (presentation) • WiFi Station • iPod (music, Podcasts) • SmartBoard • Palm Pilot (pictures, music, schedules, grades, communication) • Tablets Hardware http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech239.shtml
Creating a Global Classroom Global Classroom • Video Conferencing • Google Hangouts • Skype • Online Community • ePals • Twitter • Blogs • Thinking maps, Mind maps to connect • Kidspiration • Microsoft Office • Virtual Field Trips • Museums • Historical Buildings • Travel Destinations • National Parks • Zoos • Video clips for concept applications • Language • Culture • Environments • Behaviors • Experts • Digital photos for purposeful community • Instagram • Digital Camera • Websites • Photos to support vocabulary/concepts Components of a Global Classroom Video Conferencing Online Community Thinking maps, Mind maps to connect Virtual Field Trips Video Clips for concept applications Digital photos for purposeful community Mini Project: Select one of the Components Explore how this supports global learning Determine how this would look in a classroom Decide how to explain implementation Provide professional development to your peers http://gcuinstructionaltechnology.weebly.com/
https://www.teachingchannel.org/ • http://www.teachertube.com/ Video
Salman Khan • http://www.ted.com/talks/salman_khan_let_s_use_video_to_reinvent_education.html The Flipped Classroom
Line up according to the month of your birthday • The beginning of the year will represent “Wired” classrooms • The end of the year will represent “Wireless” classrooms • Take notes on your position • http://www.designshare.com/index.php/articles/wired-versus-wireless-school-networks/ • You are welcome to use additional resources • We will have a class debate between the two sides Wired vs. Wireless
http://www.smarttech.com/us/Solutions/Education+Solutions/Products+for+education/Software/SMART+Notebook+collaborative+learning+software/SMART+Notebook+collaborative+learning+softwarehttp://www.smarttech.com/us/Solutions/Education+Solutions/Products+for+education/Software/SMART+Notebook+collaborative+learning+software/SMART+Notebook+collaborative+learning+software • http://exchange.smarttech.com/#tab=0 SMART Notebook
SMART Technology: With a partner, create a SMART Notebook presentation on the topic of your choice. The file should be 8-10 slides in length, not including a title or reference slide, and must have interaction on at least 5 slides that is evident when presented to the class. • Due 10/17 to present in class, in LC by Midnight Next Week’s Assignment