Help Me, Im Technophobic

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Help Me,Im Technophobic

• Jennifer Wagner
• jlw_at_technospud.com

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Definition

• COMPUTER FEAR (Logizomechanophobia and Fear of
  Computers)1 computer fear a persistent,
  abnormal, and unwarranted fear of computers ,
  despite the understanding by the phobic
  individual and reassurance by others that there
  is no danger.   2 computer fear a strong fear
  of, dislike of, or aversion to computers.

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AREAS TOLOOK FOR
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Ways to Know You Are A Technophobe

• You start to shake uncontrollably when you walk
  past anything computerish at Best Buy, Costco,
  etc.
• Any commercial on TV dealing with technology
  creates the urge to run and hide.

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Ways to Know You Are A Technophobe

• If someone mentions www you blank out for
  several seconds.
• Mouse(s) scare you no matter whether they are
  mechanical or furry!!
• When a technology training meeting is called, you
  schedule a dentist appointment.

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NO WONDERYOU ARE CONFUSED
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Computer Jargon Confusion

• Mouse vs Mouse
• Rodent
• Computer Pointing Device
• Keyboard
• Musical equipment
• Computer Input Device

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Computer Jargon Confusion

• Monitor vs Monitor
• Big scary lizard
• Computer Output Device
• HardDrive vs hard drive
• Long trip with many screaming kids
• Computer Storage Device

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Computer Jargon Confusion

• Notebook vs Notebook
• Spiral binder for doodling during classroom time
• Computer that fits on your lap
• Printer vs Printer
• Any child up to the age of 2nd grade
• Computer Output Device

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Computer Jargon Confusion

• Memory vs Memory
• A nice activity in your past
• Temporary electronic holding place on your
  computer
• Virus vs Virus
• Something not treatable with antibiotics
• A computer bug which can cause havoc on your
  computer

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Computer Jargon Confusion

• Cookie vs Cookie
• Something that made Debbie Fields quite wealthy.
• A small computer file on your computer usually
  placed there without your knowledge.
• Web vs Web
• Something a spider would weave
• Part of the internet.

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WAYS TO USETECHNOLOGY
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Technology Does Not Have to Be Computers (gasp!!)

• TV
• Check out PBS for great educational shows
• The Food Network has fantastic learning shows on
  origins of food.
• Many other cable programs have fantastic learning
  possibilities for your students.

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Technology Does Not Have to Be Computers (gasp!!)

• VCR/DVD
• Show your students snippets from movies/tv shows
  to add to your curriculum.
• Enjoy the extras on DVDs to add to your
  students knowledge. (We did this with Monsters
  Inc. to get ready for a field trip to Nemo.)

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Technology Does Not Have to Be Computers (gasp!!)

• Camera
• Take pictures of your students and create a
  memory book of your year together.
• Go on a photo scavenger hunt with your class
• Take photos and blow them up and cut out certain
  sections. See if your students can identify the
  picture.

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Technology Does Not Have to Be Computers (gasp!!)

• Video Camera
• Create memories of your class activities.
• Have your students act out book reports and
  history projects.
• Allow your students to create and produce their
  own scripts (including costumes/sets).

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Technology Does Not Have to Be Computers (gasp!!)

• Tape Recorder/CD
• Use headphones and provide opportunities for
  guided learning.
• Compare updated music with the classics (Heigh Ho
  Mozart The Young Messiah)
• Record your students reading. Create a cassette
  library of your students favorite books.

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But we cant forget THE COMPUTER

• Good Software To Begin With
• Kid Pix
• Office
• Print Shop
• In/Kidspiration
• Math Blasters
• Jump Starts/Reading Rabbits

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WAYS TOCONQUER TECHNOPHOBIA
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Ways to Conquer Technophobia

• Mentors Find someone (has to be patient) who
  will team with you and teach you 1 on 1.
• Find a newsgroup to belong to where you can post
  your questions and have them answered for novice
  users.

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Ways to Conquer Technophobia

• Find a piece of relevant software and learn to
  use it. Conquer one piece at a time.
• Sink or swim. Just go for it. Sit down, grasp
  the mouse, and click. I promise you cant break
  the computer.

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Ways to Conquer Technophobia

• If you teach the older students, have them teach
  the software to their peers and also to you.
  Have them generate directions that you can keep
  in a notebook! Great way for peer learning.

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BYTES TO PONDER
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Bytes to Ponder

• Many schools are now calling for teachers to be
  technology certified.
• College students have to take several tech
  courses prior to graduation.
• Students in the 5th Grade and below have NOT
  known a world without computers.

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Bytes to Ponder

• Accreditation, in the future, will include
  technology integration.
• Parents will be expecting technology use as a
  daily norm.
• Students will be expecting technology use as a
  daily norm.

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REMEMBER
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Reminder

• Find 1 technology use YOU are comfortable with.
  Add to that as your comfort level increases!
• Find someone to team teach with.and learn from
  each other.
• Use the technology to SUPPORT your curriculum and
  not RUN it!

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Reminder

• Check out Teacher Created Material books!
• Visit the Education World Website.
• Tom Synders Website has great teacher helps!

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Thank You!
Jennifer Wagner jlw_at_technospud.com www.technospud.
com