Learning From and Learning with Technology

Learning From and Learning with Technology

1. Learners Today and Technology

   • Learners today live in a world where being plugged into technology is a way of life
   • Students are using technology more skillfully, more often, and in a variety of ways
   • Providing more technology integration helps ensure an authentic learning experience

2. Technology Evolution in Education

   • 3 stages of computer usage
     • Opportunity to automate print
       • Represents learning FROM technology
     • Productivity tools for business and education
       • Represents learning WITH technology
     • Data-driven virtual learning
       • Represents learning WITH technology

3. Teachers Use of Technology affects How Students Use Technology

   • Professional Development
   • Workshops, curricular examples, and peer-support
   • Teacher's own students

4. Technology Skills Students Need

   • Social networking allows students to expand their view of the world by socializing, communicating, and exchanging ideas with people. They are also learning the principles of economic supply and demand
   • Partnership for 21st Century Skills
     • Students need a basic competency in core subjects and be able to integrate them with 21st century skills.
     • Employ the information technology effectively
     • Be savvy consumers of information
   • International Society for Technology in Education
     • The International Society for Technology in Education has recommended a set of standards and performance indicators for students 
     • Differentiated Tasks
     • Above grade level content
     • Variety of creative and critical thinking skills taught
     • Curriculum built around themes
     • Interdisciplinary curriculum
     • authentic methodologies and products

5. Using Technology Tools to Enhance Learning

   • Technology as an information resource
     • New Literacies
     • Creating conceptual space
   • Technology as an interactive learning tool
     • Virtual learning environments
     • Digital game-based learning
     • Online gifted programs
   • Technology as a communication tool
     • Video conferencing
     • Social networking
     • Online publishing
     • Telementoring
   • Production Tools
     • Office Suite to Cloud Computing
     • Video Editing
     • Sound Editing
     • Programming
   • Tools for Classroom Instruction and Interaction
     • Chalk Alternatives
     • Assistive Technology
     • Podcasting
     • Online Videos
     • E-books