EDLT 574 Chapter 4 PPT

You Down with OTT/Yeah You Know ME!-Other Technology Tools: 

You Down with OTT/Yeah You Know ME!-Other Technology Tools By Jed Duggan and Robert Wulf

Vocabulary: 

Vocabulary Electonic Whiteboards Primary Source documents Reusable Learning Objects Educational Technology Webcam Webquest Vodcast Virtual Field Trip Virtual Math Manipulatives

Getting Started: 

Getting Started Internet Resources Primary Sources vs Secondary Sources (p. 64) There are a lot of interactive tools available (Web 2.0) that are engaging for digital natives. Teachers do not have to recreate lessons to use many tools. They can integrate technology to enhance instruction.

Getting Started: 

Getting Started Virtual Libraries WWW Virtual Library Internet Public Library Infomime (p. 65) Provides students with the resources to find information on lessons that challenges textbook activities. Example-”Emerging/Transformational-stories vs. Stock Stories” (p.20)

Hardware and Software: 

Hardware and Software Often requires site licenses and tend to be drill and practice. Kidspiration (p. 66) In the LCPS school system, we have seen a growth in some of these programs. Here are a few that I dug off of the computers in my classroom. Dimension U Fast Math CPS

Peripheral Apparatuses: 

Peripheral Apparatuses Electronic Interactive Whiteboards (AKA Smartboards )-allow for electronic saving and filing, can interact with the internet. Many advantages (p. 66) Digital Still and Video Cameras-Can be used to capture visual enhancement-Pictures, Vodcasts (p. 66) Other Essentials: Graphing Calculators Science Probes Display systems

Content Specific Uses: 

Content Specific Uses Math –scores increased when active learning methods were used (p. 69-70). Math manipulatives Available for teachers, students, and adults. (p. 70)

Content Specific Uses: 

Content Specific Uses Social Studies-has moved greatly from the days of the Oregon Trail. (p. 71) Collaborative activities available for open ended questions Webquests

Content Specific Uses: 

Content Specific Uses Science-use of technology identified as essential by NSTA (p. 73) Inquiry based learning Software Websites Grant opportunities Language Arts-wide variety of resources available Software-ESL Learners (p. 74) Interactive lessons-Digital Storytelling and moviemakers NCTE Personal experiences

Thought........: 

Thought........ There is a world of possibilities open to teachers who have the willingness to try new things. Many of the tools discussed in this chapter were made with the specific purpose of increasing student achievement. By trying these tools, teachers will find new creative ideas to engage students.

References: 

References Bell, L. A. (2010) Storytelling for Social Justice: Connecting Narrative and the Arts in Antiracist Teaching . Routlege : New York. Schrum L. & Levin B. B. (2009) Leading 21 st Century Schools: Harnessing Technology for Engagement and Achievement . Corwin: Thousand Oaks.