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A Changing Learning Environment
Jeffrey John Burgess
I. Changes in the learning environment.
II. Goals for our students.
III. Increasing achievement.
IV. Improving instruction with technology.
V. Effective use of SMART technologies.
Introduction
Adapt or Fall Behind
Meta-Analysis
According to Woodall, “there has been a dramatic shift in most of the paradigms on which traditional learning exists.”
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Changes in the learning environment
Content Area Knowledge Higher Order Thinking Skills Career Preparation
What are the goals for our students?
Cradler notes that recent research shows “how alignment between content-area learning standards and carefully selected technology uses can significantly increasetest scores.”
Cradler states that research and evaluation shows that technology tools for constructing artifacts and electronic information and communication resources support the development of higher-order thinking skills.
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Achieve More
Learn Faster
Better Attitude
How do we want our learning environment to change?
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Positive findings Schacter notes include students achieving higher test scores, learning faster, and having better attitudes. Schacter noted this through meta-analysis.
12-14%
Support effective methods of teaching and teachers with the use of technology
Scaffolding is key!
How do we improve instruction?
1. Word Processing
2. Web Resources
3. Organizing and Brainstorming Software
4. Multimedia
5. Powerpoint
Effective methods and uses.
YouTube - SMART Board Demo 01
Create a learner and technology centered environment within the classroom
Where do we start?
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We will accomplish this through the above method.
Create an environment in which
the learner and
technology is
promoted.
Align curriculum
with technology supported practices
Improve content area curriculum
with technology
Promote higher order thinking
and career development
through technology
applications.
Evaluate process and adapt to new trends in technology.