Effective Use of Technology and Content to Enhance Rural Education

Ranjani Sriram Instructional Technology

Specialist (ITS)

Essential Question

What is instructional technology integration and how does one make it effective?

SAMR Model for Technology Integration

Dr. Ruben Puentedura

Applying SAMR in a SMART VILLAGE...

Classroom technology examples - Internet

Research Social Media

Online Tools Instructional videos

Classroom technology examples - Tablets

Yes, there is an APP for almost anything!

Naming and Matching Basic Shapes...

Identifying and Sorting Objects into Appropriate Categories...

Identifying and Placing Continents and Oceans on a World Map...

Learning Country Facts... Formative

Assessment...

Classroom technology examples - Interactive Whiteboards

How can they be used more than just a “glorified whiteboard”?

Essential QuestionWhat is instructional technology integration and how

does one make it effective?

•Teacher Training OR Professional Development•Encourage Collaboration – no need to reinvent the wheel•Give Teachers Time to “Play”•Follow Up – what worked/didn’t work/follow

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