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Technology Integration
Teacher: Kali W. Alford
Kali_W_Alford@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us
Course/Standards Description
This 5 day course is designed as an introduction to newly developed technological applications in
the classroom. The applications introduced in this course will be used to assist teachers in the
design, implementation, and assessment of students learning experience in the classroom. It is
also the aim of this course to introduce educators to technology concepts and strategies to
improve basic technological literacy among students, productivity, and group collaboration. Each
day of the course will be used to introduce educational software applications, as well as web 2.0
software with academic implications. In order to better grasp concepts, each days content will
categorized thematically according to ease of use and NETS Teacher Standards.
progress
c. customize and personalize learning activities to address students diverse
learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources
d. provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative
assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data
to inform learning and teaching
3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative
professional in a global and digital society.
Teachers:
a. demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current
knowledge to new technologies and situations
b. collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using
digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation
c. communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents,
and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats
d. model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to
locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and
learning
4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital
culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices.
Teachers:
a. advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information
and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the
appropriate documentation of sources
b. address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies
and providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources
c. promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related
to the use of technology and information
d. develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging
with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age communication
and collaboration tools
5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit
leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the
effective use of digital tools and resources.
Teachers:
Suggested Reading
THERE IS NO REQUIRED READING FOR THIS COURSE. However, below you will
find summaries and links to some suggested articles that will help us gain a better
understanding of what exactly technology integration encompasses and how it can be of
benefit to instruction and learning.
A Technology Integration Plan for Practicing Teachers
The author of this article suggests various ways in which technology should be used in
conjunction with instruction. The author recommends using technology to assist in problem and
project based learning. He makes the distinction that technology should not be used as the
instruction, but instead as a means to further enhance the instruction. He further suggests that the
integration of technology should first take place alongside early childhood education and
correlating to the tenants presented by the Nation Association for the Education of Young
Children. The author concludes that the goa lof technology integration should not be to subplant
instruction, but instead should be used to prepare learners to be successful in the 21st century as
they advance their education.
Class Schedule
Each day of the course will have both a morning and afternoon session. Descriptions
of each session are listed below.
Day 1
Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
AM: Presentation Tools in the Digital Classroom.
Methods of Improving Instruction and Delivery of Content
PM: Team Work Makes the Dream Work: The Online Classroom and Cloud Classwork
Using the internet and software to create online classrooms and promoting group learning using
cloud computing.
Day 2
Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
AM: Creating Digital Projects that Maximize Learning
Using wikis, blogs, social media, and media presentation to spur creativity and solidify learning.
PM: Quantitative and Qualitative Assessments in the Digital Age
Creating rubrics and forms of assessment that evaluate learning as well as technology literacy.
Day 3
Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
AM: Fitting the Square Peg in the Round Hole: Solutions to Common Technology Problems
Steps to troubleshoot common problems that we face when using technology
PM: Better communication and Reiteration Using Technology
Tools to help teachers and content become more accessible to students and parents.
Day 4
Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
AM: Teaching Proper Research Methods and Internet Usage
Common misconceptions students make when research and browsing the internet and how
educators can prevent them.
PM: Teaching the World Around Us Using the Web
Exposing our students to the world inside classroom using online collaborative tools.
Day 5
Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
AM: How Can We Improve Technology Integration At Redan?
PM: How Do I Do That Again?
Helpful Information
Some of the software that we will be using is owned by Google. Because of that only
Gmail Account holders can access them. Prior to the first day of the course register for a
free Gmail account and be sure to write down your logon information for class.
If you be unable to attend one of the sessions, each session will be made available for
viewing online via Screencast.com at the conclusion of the course. Email me for the
viewing links.
Contact Information:
Email: Mrkalford@gmail.com
Cell: 404-285-9132