When
They
Don’t
Know
a
Mouse
from
a Moose
And sleep throughtraining...
Does It Feel Like a
Training
Jungle
Out There?
Does it feel like a training jungle out there?
INFO SHOCK
Information doubles every 5-7 yearsDelivery of information increased by a factor of 1 billion since the telegraphComputer networks will carry data 100 times faster than today's Internet (i.e., download a 30 volume encyclopedia in -2 seconds)r
The brain processes 100 quadrillion functions a second
...but
“The need for life-long learning will be essential. Technology will change everything we do so quickly, that even highly trained workers will have…….. before reschooling will be needed.”
Futurist Arthur B. Shostak, Director of of the Center of Employment Futures
Drexel University
Jobs
People will have to redirect skills 5-7 times in a career.
By 2000, 75% of workers will need to upgrade skills as 400,000 jobs/year become obsolete.
A loss of 58% of jobs with no special skills
“Since technology is changing so fast these days...Looks like it’s steady training for us from now on.”
Mike Steens, systems technology specialist at Hewlett Packard in Colorado
Business
Traditional workshop/classroom replaced by modular web-based training in short, flexible courses
Executives expect training delivered by new learning technologies to rise by 67% in 1997 and triple by 2000.
Companies will spend $6 billion/year for online training.
More use of streaming media/video webcasts
“With adults over 25 now constituting the majority of
college students in the United States...online education will likely be the only instructional alternative
open to them.”
Richard Vigilante, Director of the Virtual College at New York University’s School of
Continuing Education
Take 90 seconds!
What have you learned?
What Brain Research Says...What Brain Research Says...
Learning occurs if information is meaningful to the learner.
Social interaction is a powerful learning tool.
Learners must be actively involved in creating knowledge.
Learning only occurs when learners have processing time.
Brain Principles for TrainersBrain Principles for Trainers
An enriched environment provides choices for the learner. “Dittos don’t grow dendrites!”
For retention, the learner needs both massed practice (going over the same thing several times) and distributed practice (continuing to do this over a long period of time)
To upgrade skills of non-mousers
The challenge...
Passive learner
Hit and run workshops
Not “just in time” delivery
TRAINING: What Doesn’t Work
What Does WorkAccelerated Learning Principles
Buddy training
Games, learning styles
Concept - processing time
Visual images (video/multimedia =50% retention or more)
Students and teachers as co-learners
What Does Work: Needs Assessment & Instructional Design
Measure skill levels of staff
Determine goals & training levels
Design training for assessment
Evaluate program
Publicize progress & success
Models That WorkModels That Work
Curriculum Technology Integration (CTI)
Cyberteacher District/school web
sites
Summer web camp Internet classes Student Cadre
Share an idea that has worked for you.
Students as ExpertsStudents as Experts
Introduction to Media Technology Recruits both
traditional and non-traditional students
Students are far more technologically advanced than many of their teachers; we capitalize on this
Student Media Technology CourseStudent Media Technology Course
Basic computer troubleshooting Computer network operations Software applications Technology journal reviews Instructional delivery system (Dukane
SmartSystem) TV news, video production
Media Technology students must:Media Technology students must:
demonstrate responsibility, leadership, ethical behavior and collaboration skills
obtain 2 teacher recommendationsvolunteer one evening per semester in the
Information Center Computer Labcome to software presentations that may
be held after school or on weekendsbe independent workers and team players
Teaching EnvironmentTeaching Environment
Pike High School teachers have:600+ computersE-mail and Internet access100+ SmartSystem TV monitors175+ telephones with voice maildistance learning capabilities from
classrooms ….and 1 technician
Stressed Faculty
Teacher BenefitsTeacher BenefitsStudent experts help teachers cope Student experts help teachers cope with new technologies in a non-with new technologies in a non-threatening waythreatening way
Students help Students help show teachers show teachers ways to use ways to use the technology the technology in the in the classroom & classroom & model use for model use for peerspeers
Student BenefitsStudent Benefits
Communication skillsProfessional behaviorEarn respect of teachers/peersE-mail accounts and Internet access
Once-a-month mini-workshops
After school Topics have included:
– Evaluating Internet sites
– Database searching (INSPIRE)
– Research resources
& The BigSix
Teacher Tutorials
What’s What’s Driving Driving Assessment?Assessment?
Public - wants more technology in buildings, better test scores. Legislators want return on investment
Business - wants qualified workers with soft skills and technical skills
Students - need active learning, multiple learning styles, problem solving skills
Teachers - licensure changes
Assessment Tools
• Annual Needs Survey - buildings
• IT competency skill test
• Exit surveys after CTI
•PUBLISH! - TechWire and TechPoint
•Distance Learning goals/evaluation
Tech-Wire : Online newsletter
TechPoint
Fall
Spring
Sharing techniques presented...
Time to play...
Techniques ModeledTechniques Modeled
Visual Thinking Activity Ice Breaker Movement Game Break every 10-15 minutes Time to reflect
Techniques ModeledTechniques Modeled
Students and Teachers as Co-Learners Prizes/Rewards Use of Visuals Physical Model of Concept Fun
Images from: www.corbis.com & Corbis Digital Stock
Connie Champlin : cchampli@ pike.k12.in.us (317) 387-2527Marcy [email protected](317)216-5031
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