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

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 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 ClassroomA. Video ConferencingB. Online CommunityC. Thinking maps, Mind maps to connectD. Virtual Field TripsE. Video Clips for concept applicationsF. Digital photos for purposeful community

Global Classroom

Mini Project:1. Select one of the Components2. Explore how this supports global learning3. Determine how this would look in a classroom4. Decide how to explain implementation5. Provide professional development to your peers

http://gcuinstructionaltechnology.weebly.com/

Break

Professional Development

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+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

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