BEST PRACTICES CASE STUDY

At

THE ASHOK LEYLAND SCHOOL, HOSUR (TN)

EFFECTIVENESS OF TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION IN MAP LEARNING IN

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Mrs. Uma Srinivasan Mrs. Leni S. Varghese

Principal Author

Uma.srinivasan@thealschool.org leni@thealschool.org

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CASE STUDY REPORT

Title of the Case Study: Effectiveness of Technology Integration in Map Learning.

Theme / Area of Reporting Innovation / Best Practice:

Use of technology for students personalized learning.

Name & Address of the School:

The Ashok Leyland School, E-1, Sipcot Industrial Complex, Phase II, Hosur, Tamil Nadu

Name of the Principal:

Mrs. Uma Srinivasan

Name of the contributing teacher & Qualification:

Mrs. Leni S. Varghese (B.com, B.Ed, MBA, M.Phil, PGDRM)

Contact Details:

8877819791

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4

2 INTRODUCTION 5

3 CASE PRESENTATION 6

A Identification of the Problem

B Analysis of the Problem

C Objectives

D Planning done

E Success Criteria & possible alternative decided

F Implementation

G Challenges faced in implementation

H Resources involved

4 EVIDENCES OF SUCCESS 7

5 PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCES 8

5 BENEFICIARY SATISFACTION 9

6 CONCLUSION 10

7 GLOSSARY 11

8 KEYWORDS FOR SEARCHING ON IT PLATFORM 12

9 REFERENCES 12

10 APPENDICES 12

11 CERTIFICATES OF ORIGINALITY

A By School Principal 13

B By Author 14

12 No Objection Certificate 15

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Today students are more engaged and interested in use of technology. So integrating

technology in classroom makes both teaching and learning more effective. Technology

develops 21st century skills in students and also motivates them towards a more active

participation in the learning process which I believe is difficult in conventional teaching.

Successful technology integration is achieved when the use of technology is:

Routine and transparent

Accessible and readily available for the task at hand

Supporting the curricular goals, and helping the students to effectively reach their

goals

Technology is an integral part in The Ashok Leyland School. Teachers and students together

integrate technology into the curriculum for effective learning. It’s a routine practice here to

infuse technology into the learning process. Students are exposed to various Microsoft tools

apart from other web tools and online map work and tests. Students are motivated to become

creators rather than consumers of information by working on various web tools. Teachers and

students get connected using collaborative Online Tools like Google Docs, Microsoft Forms

etc. Our students are at Level 3 - the comfortable level (Refer the four levels of classroom

technology integration as per Mary Beth Hertz, Technology Integration Specialist and an

educational technology blogger North Philadelphia).

In order to improve the students map making skills, technology based online interactive map

maker was used in classroom teaching for grade IX history – French Revolution & Russian

Revolution.

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INTRODUCTION

The contemporary education requires integration of technological tools in the teaching

learning process that can impact the engagement and learning for all students. Technology,

when integrated into the curriculum, revolutionizes the learning process. I believe media

literacy [1] empowers the hands and minds of students. Technology integration [2] enhances

and support the learning environment. Technology integration in the classroom can also

support classroom instruction by creating opportunities for students to complete assignments

on the computer rather than with normal pencil and paper.

Sometimes as teachers when we find that a particular technique did not give the result as

expected we need to try alternative strategies to reinforce the concepts. In 2018 Pre Mid

Exam,[3] it was observed that out of total 140 students in grade IX, 58 students (i.e. 41%) have

scored below 60% in map work, which was an area of concern. I thought of using technology

based map learning among students, as an alternative for the conventional method. So before

Mid Term Exams,[4] revisions were given using online map maker. Students found it

interesting and engaging. Mid Term results showed a 23% improvement in performance of

students. For Post Mid and End Term also I plan to use a combination of Conventional &

Technology based Map practice for improved performance.

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CASE PRESENTATION

A. Identification of the Problem :

41% of students of class IX scored below 60% in map work in Pre Mid Exam.

B. Analysis of the Problem:

Students were given map practice using conventional method before Pre Mid Exam.

But despite repeated practice, the students found it difficult to locate the places

correctly.

C. Objectives:

To improve the % of performance of students using technology based map practice.

D. Planning done:

Before Mid Term Exam, revisions were given to students using online interactive map

work.

E. Success Criteria & possible alternative decided:

Alternative learning strategy - Online Interactive Map Maker tool

(www.mapmaker.nationalgeographic.org ) was adopted while doing revisions for Mid

Term Exam for higher student achievement in locating places in map.

F. Implementation:

Before Mid Term Exam students sat in pairs / groups. They were given tabs / laptops

and were asked to locate places as directed by the teacher. The students will choose

the locator icon and mark the places. Once all places are located the map is attached

to their mail id. Then they will take a print out of the map and stick to the classwork.

G. Challenges faced in implementation:

Internet speed

H. Resources involved:

Tabs / laptop, Internet & Printer

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EVIDENCES OF SUCCESS:

Performance Analysis (Pre Mid & Mid Term) - [Appendix I]

Interpretation

It was observed that there is 23% increase in performance of students in Mid Term (after using online interactive map maker) as compared to Pre Mid (conventional map practice).

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PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCES [Appendix II]

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BENEFICIARY SATISFACTION:

Video of student feedback [Appendix III]

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CONCLUSION

Integration of technology in map learning was found to be more engaging. Online map maker

tool resulted in improved performance among students in Mid Term Exam (after using online

interactive map maker) as compared to Pre-Mid Exam (conventional map practice). Students

found it engaging and interesting due to the following reasons:

It is a very powerful tool in learning map work.

It is user friendly.

Students can customise icons, stickers and highlight the specific places.

Using map maker interactive, students are able to explore and discover information

about countries.

They can customise the fill and border to create their own map.

Even it allows the user to use markers to give title, information or description with its

rich editing tool.

Availability of variety of maps for easy learning.

Students found it interesting, engaging and even easy for practising at home.

Students could use this technological tool in a computer or laptop or tab or even with

a mobile.

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GLOSSARY

1. Media Literacy: the ability to access, evaluate and create media in a variety of formats.

2. Technology Integration: the meaningful implementation of technology in educational settings to achieve learning goals.

3. Pre Mid Exam: A Pre Mid Exam is an exam conducted in the first quarter of the academic grading term.

4. Mid Term exam: A midterm exam is an exam given near the middle of an academic grading term, or near the middle of any given quarter or semester.

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KEY WORDS FOR SEARCHING ON IT PLATFORM

Interactive Map Maker

Technology integration in learning

www.mapmaker.nationalgeographic.org,

REFERENCES:

https://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration

https://k12techintegration.pressbooks.com

APPENDICES

Charts & Tables [Appendix I] -

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Visuals [Appendix II] -

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Videos [Appendix III] -

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