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21st Century Learning21st Century Learning

A Stakeholders Guide toA Stakeholders Guide to

Instructional Technology andInstructional Technology and

School ReformSchool Reform

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21st Century Skills21st Century Skills

As educators, our responsibility to prepare our students forthe workplace has never been so important. With emergingtechnologies, it is essential that students have the requisiteskills to function and thrive in their chosen careers. Digital-Age Literacy, Inventive Thinking, Effective Communication,and High Productivity are key components to academicachievement. Technology, when integrated effectively, canhelp meet these goals.

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HardwareHardware

SoftwareSoftware

The InternetThe Internet

The CurriculumThe Curriculum

What is TechnologyWhat is TechnologyIntegration?Integration?

Technology integration is the use of technology resources --computers, digital cameras, CD-ROMs, software applications,the Internet, etc. – in the daily practices of a classroom and inthe management of a school. It is the transparent use ofthese tools that demonstrates integration. It is when the useof technology is routine. Technology integration is when achild or a teacher doesn’t stop to think that he or she is usinga computer or researching via the Internet.

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•• Access to primary source materialAccess to primary source material

•• Methods of collecting andMethods of collecting andrecording datarecording data

•• Opportunities for collaborationOpportunities for collaborationand expressing understandingand expressing understanding

•• Learning that is relevant andLearning that is relevant andassessment that is authenticassessment that is authentic

Technology Integration IsTechnology Integration Is……

When effectively integrated into the curriculum, technologytools can extend learning in powerful ways. These tools, theInternet, and multimedia applications can provide studentsand teachers with:

•Access to up-to-date, primary source material

•Methods of collecting and recording data

•Ways to collaborate with students, teachers, and expertsaround the world

•Opportunities for expressing understanding via images,sound, and text

•Learning that is relevant and assessment that is authentic

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Effective TechnologyEffective TechnologyIntegrationIntegration

Effective integration of technology is achieved when studentsare able to select technology tools to help them obtaininformation in a timely manner, analyze and synthesize theinformation, and present it professionally. The technologyshould become an integral part of how the classroomfunctions -- as accessible as all other classroom tools. --National Educational Technology Standards for Students,International Society for Technology in Education

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•• Technology is the environment ofTechnology is the environment ofour children.our children.

•• Technology is in their homes andTechnology is in their homes andaround their neighborhoods.around their neighborhoods.

•• Technology is transparent toTechnology is transparent tochildren.children.

Why Integrate Technology?Why Integrate Technology?

Children are like sponges. They absorb information morereadily than adults. When a child is engaged in something heor she is interested in, like technology, their learning potentialaccelerates, critical thinking skills are stimulated, and conceptconnections are made. Technology is pervasive in their livesand children don’t think about what it takes to maketechnology work. They just do it.

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•• Full time certified staff memberFull time certified staff member

•• Provides staff developmentProvides staff development

•• Directs technology acquisition toDirects technology acquisition tosupport student achievementsupport student achievement

•• Mentor and guide to teachers andMentor and guide to teachers andstudentsstudents

Technology IntegrationTechnology IntegrationSpecialistSpecialist

Schools are placing computer hardware and software intoclassrooms, which leads to a demand for personnel toproperly facilitate the integration of technology into theclassroom curriculum. As a result, Technology IntegrationSpecialists are a key component to effective and progressiveschool reform. They become global leaders in the schools,become involved with the evolution of curriculum, andbecome communication conduits between all levels of staffwithin a school district. They promote new ways of teaching,bring in more resources and create policies with regard totechnology use.

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•• StudentsStudents

•• EducatorsEducators

•• ParentsParents

•• BusinessBusiness

•• CommunityCommunity

Who Benefits?Who Benefits?

The benefactors of a well planned technology integrationprogram are far-reaching. Students will better realize theirlearning potential. Educators will provide more efficient,targeted instruction. By engaging parents, business, andcommunity in the planning and implementation of technologyintegration, stakeholders in the process will have more buy into direct and support education programs and reforms.

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““This 'telephone' has too manyThis 'telephone' has too manyshortcomings to be seriouslyshortcomings to be seriouslyconsidered as a means ofconsidered as a means ofcommunication. The device iscommunication. The device isinherently of no value to us.inherently of no value to us.””

-- Western Union internal memo, 1876-- Western Union internal memo, 1876

InnovationInnovation

The acceptance of change is a major requirement fortechnology integration. New technologies are alwaysemerging. It demands that we continually keep up with theseimprovements. However, change is not always easy. Theinitial human reaction to change is resistance. Resistancemakes for slow change, but change is inevitable.

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Curriculum StandardsCurriculum Standards

•• State Academic StandardsState Academic Standards

•• National EducationalNational EducationalTechnology StandardsTechnology Standards

•• Career Related StandardsCareer Related Standards

Instructional Technology resources and tools must be fullyintegrated and aligned with state academic standards,national technology standards and career related standards.Technology should be incorporated through data-drivendecision-making where resources selected supportmeasurable skill acquisition and increase studentachievement.

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““We must open the doors ofWe must open the doors ofopportunity. But we must also equipopportunity. But we must also equipour people to walk through thoseour people to walk through thosedoors.doors.””

-- Lyndon B. Johnson-- Lyndon B. Johnson

OpportunityOpportunity

Technology can have a significant impact in the classroom.However, without appropriate professional development oneffective methods of integration, the potential of technologycan not appreciated.

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•• Student as learnerStudent as learner

•• Student as teacherStudent as teacher

•• Teacher as learnerTeacher as learner

•• Teacher as mentor and guideTeacher as mentor and guide

Student - Teacher RolesStudent - Teacher Roles

Technology helps change and define student and teacherroles. It promotes project-based learning styles and itengages students in the learning process. Students acquireand use higher-order thinking, analysis, and problem solvingskills and take responsibility for their learning outcomes.Teachers, as a result, become guides and facilitators.Technology lends itself as a multidimensional tool that willassist the process.

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Technology andTechnology andCollaborationCollaboration

•• Active engagementActive engagement

•• Participation in groupsParticipation in groups

•• Frequent interaction & feedbackFrequent interaction & feedback

•• Connections to real-world expertsConnections to real-world experts

Technology integration leads to project-based learning. Withproject-based learning, students work individually and ingroups. They are constructors of knowledge. Childrenbecome collaborators building understanding with theirteachers, peers, and external community.

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Let Technology IntegrationLet Technology IntegrationBegin!Begin!

With the proper support from school administrators, parents,businesses, and community members, technology canbecome an integral part of school curriculum. It requires acommitment to change the way educators deliver instruction.By allocating resources for professional development as wellas hardware and software, schools can and will seeimprovement in academic achievement for their students. It’snot about the technology, it’s how we use the technology inour classrooms to promote student success.

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The EndThe End

presented by John Maklarypresented by John Maklaryhttp://www.oregonstate.edu/~maklaryjhttp://www.oregonstate.edu/~maklaryj

References: References: Click HereClick Here

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