Computers in Education EDUC 4065

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Computers in Education EDUC 4065

• Themes Issues using technology in the classroom
• Lecture 1

Study period 2 2006
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This Course aims

• Understand how computers can be used as tools for
  instruction, learning and management
• Understand how computers can extend, support and
  enhance student learning in the curriculum
• Integrate computers into existing curriculum
• Translate theories and research findings into
  your classroom practice

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Assessment for Educ. 4065

• Contributions to discussion list mandatory (Wks
  2, 5, 8, 10, 13)
• Ass1 Unit of Work - (50
• Ass2 Unit of work critique - (50)

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Reflections

• Has the use of computers 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?

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More Questions

• How do students learn?
• 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?
• What skills are enhanced through the use of
  computers?

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More Questions

• What role does the teacher play in technology
  integration?
• What strategies will help students become better
  learners?
• How can computers be used effectively in
  education?
• What are some of the management issues
  associated with using computers?

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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

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What changes are needed?

• Students must become critical thinkers, problem
  solvers, creators
• Teaching and learning is moving from
• teacher centred to learner-centred
• individual tasks to collaborative work
• passive learning to active learning
• competitive to cooperative
• Technology is providing a catalyst for change
• interaction among students and between students
  and teachers has changed!!!!!

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Rationale for integration

• 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
• Develops communication skills
• Encourages educational reform

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Learning with Technology

• ...Benefits of computers are possible because
  computers have the advantage of speed,
  reliability, storage and communication.
• (Shelly et al., 2005, p9)
• Teachers are still the key to creating relevant
  and meaningful learning environments
• (Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow, 1995)

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Computers in the Classroom

• Should computers be in the classroom or
  laboratory?
• How much time should students spend on the
  computer?
• How do you manage if you only have one computer
  in the classroom?

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Technology competency standards for teachers

• Teachers must be able to demonstrate a sound
  understanding of technology operations and
  concepts
• Teachers need to plan and design effective
  learning environments and experiences
• Teaching, learning and curriculum professional
  practices

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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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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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Activity for Week 1

• Join the appropriate discussion group and send an
  introductory message to your group
• . Read chapter 1 from the study guide and explore
  the various state education websites across
  Australia in relation to their attitudes towards
  technology

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Text

• Text Book
• Grabe, M Grabe, C 2004, Integrating Technology
  for Meaningful Learning, 4th edn, Houghton
  Mifflin, Boston.
• Accompanying Website
• http//college.hmco.com/education/grabe/int_tech/4
  e/students/

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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, New Jersey