Bridging Technology & Instruction
Evaluating Technology Integration John Hendron Goochland County Public Schools Let’s Try Collaboration Today... Please join our iChat room... Remember this? National Educational Technology Standards ISTE NETS*T “The integration of technology in teaching and learning promises powerful tools for both teachers and learners. The use of technology is a natural, seamless act of selecting the right tool for the learning task.” ISTE NETS Essential Conditions Shared Vision Access Skilled Educators Professional Development Technical Assistance Content Standards Student-Centered Teaching Assessment Community Support NETS for Teachers(NETS*T)
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I. Technology Operations and Concepts Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts. An overwhelming number of teachers at GHS feel they know how to get their laptop to ‘do what they want it to do,’ and have received enough training on basics. II. Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology. 36% of teachers never used the computer lab for ‘instructional activities’ at GES. III. Teaching, Learning and the Curriculum Teachers implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. Teachers at RES neither strongly agreed nor disagreed about having enough time and training on how to implement technology into instruction. IV. Assessment and Evaluation Teachers apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies. Learning to use and was the third-most popular staff development interest at BES. V. Productivity and Professional Practice Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice. 41% of teachers at GMS feel a strong need in improving their productivity with technology. VI. Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues Teachers understand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PK-12 schools and apply that understanding in practice. Teachers at GHS believe we could use more computers for student use. Where are teachers? ? The novice struggles. ? Focuses on personal development. ? Technology used to teach. ? Restructures the way concepts are taught. What does technology literacy look like? NETS*S Profiles for Students Grades PreK-2 Use input devices Use a variety of media and technology in directed and independent learning activities. Communicate about technology with appropriate terminology. Use developmentally-appropriate resources to support learning. Grades PreK-2 Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members, and others when using technology. Demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology. Gather information and communicate with others using telecommunications, with support from teachers, family members, or student partners. Grades 3-5 Use keyboards effectively and efficiently. Discuss common uses of technology in daily life and the advantages and disadvantages those uses provide. Discuss issues releated to responsible uses of technology and personal consequences of inappropriate use. Use general productivity tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, remediate skill deficits, and facilitate learning throughout the curriculum. Grades 3-5 Use technology tools for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create ‘knowledge products.’ Use telecommunications efficiently and effectively to access remote information, communicate with others in support of direct and independent learning, and pursue personal interests. Evaluate accuracy, relevance, and appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources. Grades 6-8 Apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware and software problems that occur during everyday use. Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology, and discuss consequences of misuse. Apply productivity and multimedia tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, group collaboration, and learning throughout the curriculum. Grades 6-8 Design, develop, publish, and present products using technology resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to audiences inside and outside the classroom. Demonstrate an understanding of concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity, and of practical applications to learning and problem solving. Grades 9-12 Make informed choices among technology systems, resources, and services. Analyze advantages and disadvantages of widespread use and reliance on technology in the workplace and in society as a whole. Demonstrate and advocate for legal and ethical behaviors among peers, family, and community regarding the use of technology and information. Grades 9-12 Routinely and efficiently use online information resources to meet needs for collaboration, research, publications, communications, and productivity. Select and apply technology tools for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in content learning. Investigate and apply expert systems, intelligent agents, and simulations in real-world situations. Are these covered in a “class” or throughout the curriculum? What does technology integration look like? I’ll provide a few clues... What was it about that school that encouraged integration? Was there anything that surprised you? What can we do in our schools that they’re doing in Maine? What was the “coolest” thing you noticed in that video? Based on and the other videos—has your own perception of “technology integration” changed? How do we evaluate integration? Choices! PTArizona State University West OPTIC Observation Protocol for Technology Integration in the Classroom -NWREL Observation Protocol Chesterfield Technology Integration Observation Tool LoTI - Levels of Technology Integration PT OPTIC Chesterfield LoTI Awareness—Refinement (0-6) Seven levels that track higher-order thinking, disconnected—simulation—authentic learning, and who is manipulating technology Majority of teachers are in a 2 (exploration) to 3 (infusion) stage Can we combine the “standards” of NETS with levels of LoTI? NETS provides standards for Students, Teachers, and Administrators LoTI offers a progressive continuum of integration Teachers are constantly changing their relationship with technology as they refine teaching, gain experience with new technologies, and expand their personal digital culture (PDC). Shared Vision Do administrators and teachers agree as to what should be taking place in the school with regards to technology use? Do students have regular access? Are expectations coming from the top? Access Do teachers have ready-access to technology? Yes. Do students? Are there bottlenecks with regard to cart/lab use? Skilled Educators Is technology being used to target instructional goals? Does the use of technology lead to student achievement? Professional Development Are opportunities provided for professional development? Technology Classes, Coaching Lesson Planning Online opportunities Communication (newsletter, staff meetings, etc.) Technical Assistance We received good marks on technical assistance (network, broken machines), but... Teachers marked “technical help” as their second-largest need with regard to technology integration Student Centered Teaching This is the hardest one to change—but changing pedagogy is the key to more effective use of technology. How can we encourage this type of lesson planning and building? Assessment Is integration “working?” Can technology help in assessment (i.e., marking period tests, online quizzes, etc.)? Community Support Communication PowerSchool Showcase our using of technology website, blogs technology in use during visits by parents Focus on “real world” settings We’re Supporting Integration through... Classes and Workshops Goal Planning Communication (TechTimes) In-house Mentors (Berry, Spoonhower) How else? by Leadership and Example LoTI Framework Observation Form “What Technology Leaders Need to Know” Let’s share... PDF of “Great Integrated Lessons”