Technology: Hero or Villain?
Do computers negatively affect student growth?
Where do you stand?
Let's find out how we use technology in the classroom. Answer a few questions in a Google form. You can either enter this shortened URL http://goo.gl/hVChlm (case sensitive) or use the QR code below. To use the QR code you must have QR scanner on your phone or tablet.
What's wrong with technology?
Too Much Technololgy
Is it working?
Is technology helping our students achieve?
Information Overload
What can students do with information?
Screen Time
Can students interact with other students? Teachers? Community members?
Who or what is essential to make sure that the issues above aren't a problem?
Not Enough Technology
Efficiency
Technology can really cut down on the time teachers use to:
- Grade
- Collect and track data
What is lacking or missing if you use machines and programs to collect data and grade papers?
What's the solution?
Students need to use technology, not just teachers.
Train the Teachers
- Specific
- Differentiated
- On demand
Attitude Adjustment
- Risk & Reward
- Trust yourself
- Learn on your own
Tech App TEKS
- New in 2012-2013
- Focus on creativity and collaboration
- Required, not recommended
Check 'em out!
Look at your assigned Tech App TEKS. Highlight the verbs and pay attention to what students are doing. Be prepared to share one thing you noticed, thought was interesting, or have a question about.
Need some inspiration?
The Future of Teaching & Learning (Edited version of the Shift in New Brunswick public education)