TECHNOLOGY

INTEGRATION IN

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EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY To understand technology integration, technology must be

understood. “Educational technology [...] includes any media that can be

used in instruction. […] Educational technology might include printed media, models, projected and non-projected visuals, as well as audio, video, and digital media.”

Not only computer technology, but also things like chairs, pens, staplers…

(Leve

r-Duffy &

McDonald

, 2008

)

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION Technology Integration: the use of computers, software, and

other technologies in general content areas in education to help promote learning. Technology is curriculum driven, not vice versa.

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OLDER TECHNOLOGIES AND THEIR INTEGRATION IN THE CLASSROOM

Quills Wall Charts Globes Blackboards Film Radio Personal Computers

NEWER TECHNOLOGIES AND THEIR INTEGRATION IN THE CLASSROOM

Smart Boards The internet

Curriculum Bits Word processors E-books/e-book readers Flash drives Wikis Elmos

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION IN THE K-6 CLASSROOM

Many of the same things as in a high school classroom, but utilized in different ways. Shorter attention span leads to a need for quick, engaging

activities Bright colors/animation

Educational software Kid Pix Zoombinis

Kid-friendly portable devices iPads Leapsters

(Burn

s 2006

)

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION CLASSROOM

“Clickers” PowerPoint Projectors and Elmos Podcasts Blackboard/e-mail Tablet & Chairs Portable Technology

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION ACTIVITY We will divide you into teams. The first team will use a computer to help them solve their

challenge. The second team will have only their hands to help them

solve the challenge. Whichever team finishes each challenge first gets a point.

We will also keep track of computer wins versus wins by hand.

Teams will switch back and forth (using computers and using their hands) every other turn so everyone gets a chance.

The team with the most points wins.

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ACTIVITY RESULTS Which team won? Were there more wins for computers or by hand? Why? Were computers better in one area than manually

completing a challenge, and vice versa? Where would you be without the use of computer technology

like online dictionaries, calculators, drawing programs, and cameras?

Would you rather use a computer to complete these tasks or your own ingenuity, given the results?

What do these results say about technology in the classroom?

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION IN THE CLASSROOM

Increased student engagement Increased student motivation Modest achievement improvement

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CHALLENGES OF TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION

Expensive Training instructors Training students Obsolete technology and short product cycles Limitations because of state standards for education

BENEFITS OF TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION IN THE CLASSROOM

Increases student engagement and focus Novelty encourages participation Convenience Speed

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9)

FUTURE CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGIES

Distance and hybrid learning will become more prevalent. Tables and chairs will be more advanced, ergonomical. Handheld devices will become more standard.

REFERENCES Bebell, D., & O'Dwyer, L. M. (2010). Educational outcomes and research from

1:1 computing settings. Journal of Technology, Learning, and Assessment, 9(1), Retrieved from EBSCOhost.

Burns, A. (2006). Integrating technology into your elementary music classroom. General Music Today, 20 (1), 6-10. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.

Glazer, E., Hannafin, M., Polly, D., & Rich, P. (2009). Factors and interactions influencing technology integration during situated professional development in an elementary school. Computers in the Schools, 26 (1), 21-39. Doi:10.1080/07380560802688257

Harper, B. E. (2009). I've never seen or heard it this way! Increasing student engagement through the use of technology-enhanced feedback.

Teaching Educational Psychology, 3(3), Retrieved from EBSCOhost. Lever-Duffy, J., McDonald, J. (2008). Teaching and Learning with

Technology. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc. 

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