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Digital LiteracyUsing Technology for Authentic Learning

-Introduction

-Focus questions and standards-Instruction

-Examples

-Conclusion

-Survey Link 

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Digital Literacy?

The capability to use digital technologyand knowing when and how to use it.

 – Learning digital basics: browsers, search

engines, email – Evaluating online resources for accuracy,

trustworthiness, security, etc.

 – Exploring online learning

 – Knowing how to use technology for learning• (Ribble and Bailey, 2007)

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Standards

NETS-A 2b. Educational Administratorsmodel and promote the frequent andeffective use of technology for learning.

NETS-T 2a. Teachers design or adaptrelevant learning experiences thatincorporate digital tools and resources topromote student learning and creativity.

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How do you use technologyin the classroom?

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Focus Question:

How can educators effectively integrate new ttechnology into existing curricula in a manner thatenhances authentic and meaningful learning?

Related Questions;

 – What is authentic learning? – What are the benefits of authentic learning?

 – How can technology assist authentic learning?

 – How can we evaluate technology use in the classroom forauthentic learning?

 – Why is technology important to authentic learning?

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What is authentic learning?

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 Authentic learning makes content and processesrelevant and meaningful for the student by offeringreal-world relevance, situations and problems.

Characteristics of authentic learning include:

 – Sustained investigation – Multiple interpretations, perspectives, and outcomes

 – Collaboration

 – Reflection (metacognition)

 –Interdisciplinary approaches

 – Polished products

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What are the benefits of authentic learning?

Improved student motivation

 –  Active

 – Constructive

 – Goal directed – Collaborative

 Authentic learning results in greaterretention of content and learningprocesses.

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How can technology assistin authentic learning?

 Access to authentic information archives andprimary sources

Collaboration and metacognition throughweb-based communication tools such as wikis,

blogs, and e-portfolios Software visualizations, images, and audio can

bring abstract concepts to life  – concept mapping

Intelligent tutoring systems - MyAccess Immediate feedback 

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How can we evaluate technologyuse in the classroom for authenticity?

 Are students using technology in tasksthat… 

 – relate to real-world issues?

 – have meaning for the students? – offer collaboration?

 – offer choice and open-ended solutions?

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can be extended to out-of-schoolprojects?

 – are student and solution driven?

 – involve other disciplines or skills?

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How can we evaluate technologyuse in the classroom for authenticity?

 Are students using technology in tasksthat… 

 – relate to real-world issues?

 – have meaning for the students? – offer collaboration?

 – offer choice and open-ended solutions?

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are extended to out-of-schoolprojects?

 – are student and solution driven?

 – involve other disciplines or skills?

 Yes

 X No

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 After watching these videos, whydo you think, using technology isimportant to authentic learning?

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Why is technology importantto authentic learning?

 Authentic learning exposes students to themessiness, uncertainty, conflicting opinions, andmultiple outcomes that is real-world learning.

Students are more likely to truly learn and

retain processes and content material used inauthentic learning.

Integrating technology into the classroomenables teachers to present more authenticlearning opportunities to their students andincrease learning and performance.

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True or False

Digital Literacy is the capability to use digitaltechnology and knowing when and how to use it.

In authentic learning there is generally one correctanswer.

With authentic learning students are generallymore active, goal directed, constructive, andcollaborative.

Wikis, blogs, and e-portfolios allow forcollaboration and metacognition.

Technology is a great tool to help integrateauthentic learning into the classroom.

 X 

True

False

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Please think of one way in which you couldmodify your current use of technology to fitinto an authentic learning task.

If you will go to Survey Monkey, you cananswer this question as well as feedback questions in regard to this presentation.

 Your input is greatly appreciated.

To conclude this presentation,

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References

Florida Center for Instructional Technology. (2009). [Interactive matrix on technology integration]. The Technology Integr ation Matrix. Retrieved from http://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/index.html 

Jones-Kavalier, B. & Flannigan, S. (2006). Connecting the

Digital Dots: Literacy of the 21st Century. Educause Quarterl y , 29. Retrieved from http://www.educause.edu/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly/EDUCAUSEQuarterlyMagazineVolum/ConnectingtheDigitalDotsLitera/157395 

Ormrod, J.E. (2008). Human Learning . New Jersey: PersonPrentice Hall.

Ribble, M.,& Bailey, G. (2007). Digital Citizenship in Schools. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology inEducation.