Don't let the tool wag the dog
Transcript of Don't let the tool wag the dog
Integrating Technology Into Classroom Instruction: A Teacher Model Made Easy
Michael Cook���Eugene T. Moore School of Education | Clemson University
Sara Lee ���College of Education | North Carolina State University,
Donna Sawyer ���Instructional Technology Consultant | www.PODLS.com
Research The Problem
! Rapid Evolution of Technology ! Traditional Paradigmatic Beliefs & Learning Environments ! Universal Literacy
Why It’s a Problem ! Perspectives of and Experiences with Technology ! Digital Immigrants and Making Connections ! Lack of Quality and Focused Professional Development
What We Can Do About It ! TPACK Model ! Student Perspectives ! Teacher Roles ! Three-Step Approach
Never start with the technology. Learning targets and student needs should drive the lesson planning.
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1. What is the learning target? Click here to download a Teacher Reference and Student Reproducible._________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Does your learning target fall under the category of knowledge mastery, Reasoning, Performance or Product creation?Place a check by the correct category.
2. What instructional strategy is PROVEN to maximize student mastery of this learning target? Click here to link to proven STRATEGIES (McRel)___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. How can I harness the power of technology for this strategy? Click here & link to technology applications suitable for each strategy. Also, link to this wiki for more great ideas._________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Don’t Let the Tool Wag the Dog
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Reasoning proficiency
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• “Simply activating prior knowledge produces VERY LITTLE effect.” (%ile Gain of 3)
What is PROVEN to help students make generalizations [think critically]?
• “Simply activating prior knowledge produces VERY LITTLE effect.” (%ile Gain of 3)
• “Having students DISCUSS what they know produces significantly more conceptual change.” (%ile Gain of 19)
What is PROVEN to help students make generalizations [think critically]?
• “Simply activating prior knowledge produces VERY LITTLE effect.” (%ile Gain of 3)
• “Having students DISCUSS what they know produces significantly more conceptual change.” (%ile Gain of 19)
• “Biggest conceptual change comes when students must provide a sound defense or argument for their position.” (%ile Gain of 79!)
What is PROVEN to help students make generalizations [think critically]?
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1. What is the learning target? Click here to download a Teacher Reference and Student Reproducible._________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Does your learning target fall under the category of knowledge mastery, Reasoning, Performance or Product creation?Place a check by the correct category.
2. What instructional strategy is PROVEN to maximize student mastery of this learning target? Click here to link to proven STRATEGIES (McRel)___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. How can I harness the power of technology for this strategy? Click here & link to technology applications suitable for each strategy. Also, link to this wiki for more great ideas._________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Don’t Let the Tool Wag the Dog
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Reasoning proficiency
Argumentative summarizing: collaborative group essays
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1. What is the learning target? Click here to download a Teacher Reference and Student Reproducible._________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Does your learning target fall under the category of knowledge mastery, Reasoning, Performance or Product creation?Place a check by the correct category.
2. What instructional strategy is PROVEN to maximize student mastery of this learning target? Click here to link to proven STRATEGIES (McRel)___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. How can I harness the power of technology for this strategy? Click here & link to technology applications suitable for each strategy. Also, link to this wiki for more great ideas._________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Don’t Let the Tool Wag the Dog
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Reasoning proficiency
Argumentative summarizing: collaborative group essays
Mindmapping for planning/prewriting stage; Google Drive or wiki for collaborative writing and peer revision
“...school improvement is most surely and thoroughly achieved when teachers engage in frequent, continuous and increasingly
CONCRETE and PRECISE talk about teaching practice...” Judith Little