PowerPoint Presentation - Technology Integration and Learning

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Technology Integration for Teaching and Learning
at NES
Carol Batchelder NES Technology
Teacher January 2002
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WHY is it important?
Effective technology integration into the
curriculum leads to positive reforms in teaching
and learning. It moves traditional classrooms
from...

teacher centered instruction single sense
stimulation single media information
delivered passive learning factual, knowledge
based literal thinking isolated, artificial
context
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To student-centered classrooms that reflect...

Collaborative and Cooperative Learning
Mrs. Stedmans 4th grade students work together
to explore, problem-solve and exchange
information as they take part in Geography
Challenges with students from around the world.
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Authentic and Active Learning
Ms. Wards students explore and construct meaning
as they research famous Black Americans to
prepare for developing their own webpages.
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Reflective and Constructive Learning
Mrs.Blumenbaums students develop questions, plan
action, articulate goals, research using
different media forms,build on prior knowledge
and explain their thinking as they work on a
Habitats project.
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Student Benefits from Technology Integration and
a new Learning Environment

A differentiated curriculum that meets the needs
of all learners.
Development of higher order thinking skills and
problem solving strategies.
Enrichment and expansion of their world.
Engagement and excitement about a topic of study.
Improved communication between home/school
community.
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How did NES get here and how do we keep it
going?
Teacher Interest
Administrative Support
Professional Development
Whats most important? Having the technology and
a powerful network AND knowing how to implement
them.
Full time Technology Teacher
Part time Technology Aide
Technology Training
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Technology Training is the Key
Education Week states, 82 percent of teachers
said they were not given enough time outside
their regular teaching duties to learn, practice
or plan how to use the computers and other
technologies.
Model Classroom Evaluation Report
2001 Providing computers and online capabilities
to students and teachers does not inevitably
improve a childs learning experience, and
without training, teachers do not necessarily
feel prepared to use the technology effectively
and efficiently.
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At NES professional development comes in a
variety of forms
Summer Technology Training - at least 32
teachers have taken advantage of training
opportunities. Our web site has two pages which
highlights teacher developed technology projects.
Monthly Support Training - Both MCI and Summer
trained teachers meet after school once a month
for follow up support and further project
development.
Weekly Just In Time - A floating sub gives
teachers time to work one -on-one with the
technology teacher on just what they need.
Daily Assistance - for troubleshooting, model
lessons and projects.
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The best predictor of technologys effectiveness
in the classroom is the degree to which teachers
are prepared to use it. Tom
Carroll Director, US Dept. of Ed. Preparing
Tomorrows Teachers