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Inviting Technology into the Classroom

Inviting Technology into the Classroom. Alycea Snyder REEA Webinar. Session objectives. Reframe ideas on what it means to be “not paying attention” during class time Relate to students who learn better hands-on, and recognize how tinkering with gadgets can support this learning

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Inviting Technology into the Classroom

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  1. Inviting Technology into the Classroom Alycea Snyder REEA Webinar

  2. Session objectives • Reframe ideas on what it means to be “not paying attention” during class time • Relate to students who learn better hands-on, and recognize how tinkering with gadgets can support this learning • Use tools to guide students’ activities, including online handouts, resource lists, iPad apps, and more Work with technology, not against it.

  3. Once upon a time… • I was recruited into tech support. “I have a room full of brilliant techies, and not one of them can help somebody on the phone.” • I learned how to learn technology • I was not a techie... Technology should make life simpler.

  4. I look for these… • Simple • Intuitive • (and whenever possible) Free Technology in a classroom… • Minimal risk to execute • Minimal hassle to set up

  5. The Right Tool, The Right Way • Choose the right tool • The most basic tool that will accomplish what you need to accomplish • TRY: Review blogs • Use the tool correctly • TRY: Take the tour • TRY: Start with YouTube • TRY: 5min.com Simple tools used correctly can be very powerful

  6. Adults are self-directed • Simulations • Role-playing • Case studies • Solve immediate problems

  7. Adults are self-directed

  8. Instructors of adult learners Traditional Classroom Management • Instructors are more resource, less lecturer • Role is to facilitate information exchange Evolved Adult-Oriented Structure

  9. Energized by activity • Busy, lively atmosphere • Accustomed to multi-tasking • Love the background buzz

  10. Provide Resources

  11. Adult learners are self-directed. • Information is abundant • Instructors are not the only resource • TRY: Direct students to the best resources and let them explore

  12. QR Codes • Instant gratification • Creation is easy • Big payoff • Flexible options for results TRY: Create QR code using Kaywa http://qrcode.kaywa.com/

  13. WordPress • Easy to sign-up • Upload additional files • Link directly to resources • No limit to amount of content • Potential as marketing tool TRY: Add resources to WordPress blog • http://alyceasnyder.wordpress.com/

  14. Direct Student Focus

  15. Give students something to do • Links to follow • PDF document to highlight • Resources to investigate

  16. The goal was to learn information There was simply less information.

  17. Now…

  18. The goal has changed Learning  Navigating • When the goal is memorization, taking written notes on paper makes sense. • Now, students sift throughand organize information.

  19. Evaluation Re-definewhat it means to learn Synthesis Analysis Application Comprehension Knowledge

  20. Evalu-ation Instant application Synthesis • The tools to learn hands-on are already in their hands. • Analysis, synthesis, and evaluation occur more easily in context. Whereshould students focus? On integration of the material Analysis Application Comprehension Knowledge

  21. Create an Ideal Environment

  22. Invite technology • TRY: • Set the expectation • Provide the wireless password • Reconsider break times • Check the lights • Listen to what you say • Students are looking down • Deliver the entire message out loud

  23. Support Future Learning

  24. Identify, streamline, and prioritize TRY: Pinterest http://pinterest.com/ • Corral good ideas into one place • Pinterest is public • Resources are ready and waiting • One, easily-shareable public forum • Ready for student access • Organic marketing tool

  25. Questions?

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