Computers in Education EDUC 4065

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Computers in Education EDUC 4065

• Impact of ICTs
• Presentation tools
• Lecture 1

July 2008
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Introduction

• The course aims
• A good understanding of the theoretical framework
  which can be applied to the use of computers in
  the classroom
• Explore and utilise ICTs as tools for learning
• Understand how computers can be used to support
  and extend student learning across various
  learning areas
• Share insights on research findings and
  effective pedagogies
• Understand the ethical and social
  responsibilities of technology use

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Assessment Summary

• Ass 1 Two /wiki contributions by (500words)
  10 - Aug 20th
• Ass 2 Unit of Work (2500 word equivalent)- 55
  - Oct 3rd
• Ass3 Unit of work critique (1500 word
  equivalent- 35 - Nov 21st

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Reflections

• Has the use of technologies changed the way
  teachers teach?
• From your experience and observations, how are
  computers being used by students?
• What are some of the equity ethical issues?
• What do you understand by student centred
  learning?
• Do computers ensure better learning?
• http//www.masieweb.com/students20

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More Questions

• How do students learn? Do students learn as
  suggested in the Digital natives/ Digital
  Immigrants article?
• What impacts do computers have on student
  learning?
• What skills understandings do teachers need for
  effective integration
• What skills, concepts and information will
  students need to be effective members of society?

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The shift

• Society is changing at a dramatic place
• Technology has had a huge impact on all aspects
  of society
• Visit the following site to gain some sense of
  the changes occurring
• http//www.glumbert.com/media/shift

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Technology can provide!!!!

• It has the potential to provide a dynamic
  student-centred learning environment.
• It can support students in constructing their own
  knowledge and understanding
• Students need to develop information literacy to
  become independent and life-long learners
• It must be deeply integrated into the purposes
  and activities of the classroom to enhance
  student learning (Sheingold, K., 1991, p20)
• Focus must shift from technology per se to its
  use as a tool for learning

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Rationale for integration

• Students must become critical thinkers, problem
  solvers, creators
• Provides student-centred learning
• Supports constructivist learning
• Increases motivation
• Increases engagement
• Provides empowerment
• Develops problem solving skills
• Supports collaborative learning

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Rationale for integration

• Increases productivity
• Access to information
• Links to learning tools
• Unique instructional characteristics
• Encourages development of critical thinking
  skills
• Develops communication skills
• Encourages educational reform

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Learning with Technology

• Teachers are still the key to creating relevant
  and meaningful learning environments
• (Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow, 1995)

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Learning

• How do you learn best?
• How might technology help you learn?

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Auditory Learning

• Sound 1
• Sound 2
• Sound 3
• Sound 4
• Sound 5

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Visual learning
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Using Computers in Education

• Taylors model
• Tutor learning from the computer using it for
  instruction
• Tool learning with the computer using it as a
  tool/instrument
• Tutee programming the computer encouraging
  the development of higher order thinking skills

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Theories

• Behavioral theories
• Theorists - Skinner, Thorndike, Gagne
• - observable indications of learning
• - sequence of stimulus - response actions
• Information processing theories
• Theorists - Atkinson, Ausubel, Gagne ( guided
  development of Artificial Intelligence)
• - model of memory
• - receive and store information

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Constructivist theories

• Dewey learning as a social experience
• Vygotsky learning as a cognitive building
  process
• Piaget learning occurs through stages of
  cognitive development
• Bruner learning is cognitive growth through
  interaction with the environment
• Gardner learning is shaped by
  innate intelligencies

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Jerome Bruner (1915 - 2004)
Bruner asserts that learning is an active
process. Children are more likely to understand
remember concepts that they discover themselves
through interaction with others and the
environment.
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Integration into the classroom

• Type A encouraging the acquisition of ICT skills
• Type B using ICTs to enhance student abilities
  within existing curriculum
• Type C ICTs as an integral component of broader
  curriculum reforms
• Type D introducing ICTs as an integral component
  of the reforms
• http//www.dest.gov.au/sectors/school_education/pu
  blications_resources/profiles/making_better_connec
  tions.htm

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Workshop Activity

• Use Powerpoint to create 6 slides about yourself.
  You may want to include photos etc
• Use Word, Front page or Dreamweaver (my
  preference) to create a title page for your
  journal for this course. Each week I will be
  asking you to add to your journal where you will
  record insights, reflections, example of work
  using various program, useful resources etc. In
  the end you should have a summary of work covered
  in this course

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Extra

• Kid Pix
• Create a short story of approximately 6-10 slides
  for a junior primary audience. Try to incorporate
  as many of the features of the program that you
  can.

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Readings

• You will be given some suggested readings on the
  web page for each week. You are not expected to
  read all of them. Be selective and choose
  readings that most interest you.

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References

• Shelly, G., Cashman, T., Vermatt, M., (2005)
  Discovering computers 2006 A gateway to
  Information., Thomson course technology, Boston
• Forcier, R Descy, D 2005, The computer as an
  educational tool productivity and problem
  solving, 4th edn, Merrill Prentice Hall, New
  Jersey.
• Jonassen, DH 2000, Computers as mindtools for
  schools engaging critical thinking, Merrill
  Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
• Morrison, G Lowther, D 2005, Integrating
  computer technology into the classroom. 3rd edn,
  Merrill Prentice Hall, New Jersey.

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References

• Norton, P Wiburg, K, 2003, Teaching with
  Technology Allyn Bacon, Boston.
• Roblyer, MD 2006, Integrating educational
  technology into teaching 4th edn. Merrill
  Prentice Hall, NJ