21st century learning

21st Century LearningTechnology in the Classroom

By Chris Howley

Modern StudentsMethods of teaching

and learning today are extremely different than those of only a few years ago.

Students are less reliant on teachers for help, instead leaning on each other http://blue.utb.edu/usslabs/MS%20SEMINARS/workshopweb/images/students-at-computers.jpg

Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Every student learns differently A single approach to teaching will not work on

every student.

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Types of Learning

Bodily-kinesthetic Muscular movement.

Verbal-Linguistics Reading, writing, telling stories and memorizing.

Logical-Mathematical Mathematics, chess, computer programming and

other logical or numerical activities.Visual-Spatial

Painting, drawing, or model making.

Tech and the Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Technology allows students to express themselves however they want. Bodily-kinesthetic Verbal-Linguistics Logical-Mathematical Visual-Spatial

Technology isn’t tailored to one specific learning style,but can apply to any and all.

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Learning From/With Computers

Learning “From” Computers The computer is a simple tutoring tool

"Critical Issue: Using Technology to Improve Student Achievement." North Central Regional Educational Laboratory. 2005. Web. 28 Feb. 2010. <http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te800.htm>.

Learning From/With Computers

Learning “With” Computers Computer is an integrated part of the lesson Used for a variety of goals in the education

process

Internet Usage in School In 2005 Pew Internet & American

Life Project conducted a survey

Roughly 21 million youth between the ages of 12 through 17 use the internet during their day

71% of students use the internet the most during their final project

78% of students use instant messaging occasionally to talk about school related assignments

"Critical Issue: Using Technology to Improve Student Achievement." North Central Regional Educational Laboratory. 2005. Web. 28 Feb. 2010. <http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te800.htm>.

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Internet or Texts?Text books are highly

specialized on the information they contain.

Specific information can be difficult to find on the internet. The internet is a larger

and more dynamic source of information

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Internet LessonsStudents could attend class form anywhere in the

world as long as they have an internet connection. Allows students to socialize with other students

from other countries instantly. Tailored for our generationOver 20 million users already

Yoder, Maureen. "Walk, Fly, or Teleport to Learning.” Learning and Leading with Technology Sept. & oct. 2009: 17-20. Print.

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Sites Students UseGoogle Docs

Allows students to contribute to and edit a shared document or presentation in real time.

Cox, Ernie J. "Tools for 21st-Century Learning." MutiMedia&Internet@Schools Dec.-Jan. 2009: 10-14. Print.

NoodleToolsNoodle Tools (Easy Bib)

Wikipedia

Wikispaces/Ning

Allows teachers to distribute assignments, tests, and quizes over the internet.

eBooks Benefits of eBooks over text

books Over 2 million books available While a single eBook is much

more expensive than a single text book, many of the supported texts are very cheap.

eBooks are more portable and easier for students to carry

eBooks are easier on the environment.

Deborah, McKenzie. "Ebooks and 21st-Century Learning." MultiMedia & Internet@Schools 16.1 (2009): 27-28. Print.

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Interactive White Boards Benefits

Demonstrate and encourage alternate learning methods

Allow easy customization of lesson plan on the fly

Helps visually show lessons and activities

Brown, Stephen. "Interactive Whiteboards in Education." Tech Learn. Joint Information Systems Committee. Web. 28 Feb. 2010. <www.jisc.ac.uk/uploaded_documents/Interactivewhiteboards.pdf>. http://blog.svconline.com/briefingroom/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/

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Disadvantages

Effect of IWBs in ClassBritish Educational

Communications and Technologies Association survey: “Student attention and

focus on lessons is improved with the introduction of digital images and text on the interactive whiteboards.”

"Interactive Whiteboards and Learning." Smart Tech. SMART Technologies Inc., Mar. 2006. Web. 1 Mar. 2010.

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Special Needs

Types of Motivation Intrinsically

Want to show level of education to others for a sense of personal achievement.

Extrinsically Motivated by the “WOW” factor and enjoy

exploring new technology. Tech = decrease in absences and increase in

level of classroom participation. "Interactive Whiteboards and Learning." Smart Tech. SMART

Technologies Inc., Mar. 2006. Web. 1 Mar. 2010.

Consider the Risks Students aren’t going to use

school issued computer/technology for school related purposes 100% of the time. The internet presents a

massive distraction for students during class periods

Students have to be willing to ignore the distractions and focus during the lesson.

McElroy, Patrick. "A Generational Opportunity: A 21st Century Learning Content Delivery System." Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance (2007). ERIC. Web. 1 Dec. 2009.

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