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How does technology affect teaching and learning?

Theoretical Foundations of Educational Technology

1. Learning theory
   1. Behaviorism - theories of Thorndyke and Skinner for industrialized education
   2. Constructivism/Constructionism Theory - Piaget to Papert. Social Constructionism theory.
2. Does technology (or any media for that matter) affect learning?
   1. The 'medium' or the 'method' debate. Richard Clark and Robert Kozma. Revisited.
3. Bridging learning theory and practice
   1. Learning Theory in Practice.doc
   2. Compare and Contrast exercise - What is your theory in practice?
4. Learning styles and technology
   1. Learning Styles
   2. How do you address different learning styles in your classroom? Learning Style Inventory.doc
   3. How does learning with technology address learning styles?
   4. What is your learning style? 
      1. How do students learn today?
      2. A Vision of K-12 Education Today
   5. In what kinds of activities could you engage students that would capitalizes on their different learning styles? How do those activities use technology?

Instructional Design

1. The instructional design process
   1. Design Models
      1. ADDIE Model
      2. Dick and Carey Model
      3. Criterion Referenced Instruction
      4. Gagne Model
      5. Intel Instructional Model
   2. What are the important steps in designing instruction? How does one design model differ from another? Where does technology come to play in instructional design?
2. Components of best practices instruction
   1. Student-centered
      1. Build on background knowledge (can be done with Clickers).
      2. Give students some control over decision-making
      3. Place students in the role of expert
      4. Cooperative and Collaborative Learning
   2. Standards-based
   3. Authentic - real world
   4. Multiple forms of Assessment
      1. Formative Assessment - before and during learning 
      2. Summative Assessment - after learning has taken place
      3. Tools for Assessment - Rubrics, Checklists, Intel Assessment Tools
   5. Effective Instructional Strategies - The Marzano Nine and technology resources
   6. Engagement (Clickers, interactive whiteboards, slates, visuals, hands-on)
   7. Address individual learning styles
3. Connecting instruction planning, implementation, and technology
   1. Project and Problem-based learning
   2. WebQuests
   3. Lesson Planning - The Intel Lesson Plan Template

Digital Technologies in Classrooms

1. Digital input technologies used in teaching and learning
   1. Student Response Systems - Clickers
   2. Document cameras - Teaching Tips, Teacher Talk, Online Discussion
   3. Interactive Whiteboards and slates
   4. Digital Cameras and the use of Digital Images in the Classroom
   5. Digital video cameras as a learning tool. Digital Storytelling
2. Digital output technologies used in teaching and learning
   1. Projection systems
      1. mounted or not?
      2. networked or not?
      3. how bright?
      4. Bulb life/replacement
   2. Display systems - televisions and touch screens
   3. Printers
3. Issues and concerns related to diverse technologies in the classroom
   1. Copyright
   2. CyberCitizenship - 13 rules for the cybercitizen
   3. Beware the Technology Hype Cycle
4. Emerging digital technologies - The Horizon Report wiki page identifies Mobiles as an upcoming educational technology.
   1. Cell Phones as Learning Tools webinar
      1. Cell phones as Student Response Systems - Polleverywhere
      2. Search Tools - chacha 1-800-224-2242
      3. Set reminders - Jott
      4. Write a book
      5. Put a class online.
   2. Video gaming consoles as learning tools: Research, News Article, Marc Prensky on gaming to learn

       

Productivity, School, and Classroom Management Software

1. Academic and administrative software
   1. Grading
   2. Assessment
      1. School district supplied?
      2. Textbook supplied?
      3. Does it work with your Student Response Systems?
   3. Communication
      1. Student email (gaggle, hotmail, gmail)
      2. Student unlimited texting (email their cell phone)
   4. Application management
2. Administrative software and professional accountability
3. Enhancing the learning environment with administrative software
   1. Vision 6n classroom management software with physical remote.
   2. SMARTSync classroom management software (a.k.a. SynchronEyes).
   3. NetControl2 remote control and classroom management software.
4. Selecting software for classroom and administrative functions

   1. Technology Planning

   2. The role of technical standards

   3. Purchasing

      1. Bids and limits on spending 

   4. Who to involve in the decision-making process

      1. JTED/CTE Director/Coordinator(s) (School, District, JTED district)

      2. Principal(s)

      3. Technology Director/Coordinator(s)

      4. Network Administrator

      5. Curriculum and Instruction people

   5. Where do you call for help? What are your district support policies? Do you contract out for support.

Academic Software

1. Major categories and types of academic software
   1. Productivity
      1. Individual applications
      2. Socially aware - Collaboration
         1. Wikispaces or Pbwiki
         2. Blogspot
         3. Google Apps
         4. Microsoft Live
   2. Drill and Practice
   3. Tutorial
   4. Simulation
   5. Problem-solving
2. Effectiveness in teaching and learning. Which kind of sofware works best? SRI International Report
3. Learning Systems
   1. Learning Management Systems, a.k.a. Integrated Learning Systems
      1. PLATO
      2. A+nyWhere Learning System®
   2. Content Management Systems
      1. Moodle, Sakai, Drupal, Blackboard Learn™
      2. SharePoint and Windows Live
   3. Collaborative Environments
      1. Google Apps Education Edition
      2. Google Docs
      3. IDEAL
4. Use of academic software in diverse classrooms
5. Evaluating and selecting software 

State Standards

1. State of Arizona, Department of Education, Academic Standards Division, Technology Education Standards (currently under revision)
2. State of Arizona, Department of Education, Programs, Career and Technical Education

Educational Technology Organizations - What is the purpose of these organizations? How do their publication of standards affect your work?

1. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
   1. National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS-S)
   2. National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T)
2. International Technology Education Association (ITEA)
3. Other organizations that are important to technology using educators
   1. Partnership for 21st Century Skills
   2. Educational Technology Action Network (ETAN)
   3. COnsortium for School Networking (COSN)
   4. Arizona Department of Education