ATEP Technology Project

Our Adventures So Far…

Purpose

• To train ATEP teachers in a technology rich environment.

• To provide the necessary tools for this level of integration.

• To provide the necessary training and PD for this level of integration.

• To conduct meaningful research related to our experiences.

A Quick Snapshot of Our Students…• In some ways, the demographics of this

group are similar to the Faculty overall…– 14 females, 5 males (19 total)– 17 seek to teach within Alberta when they’re

done.– Almost all express a desire to “make a

difference” or having a “lifelong passion for teaching” as the reason they are in the program.

A Quick Snapshot of Our Students…• In other ways they are NOT…

– Average age is 34.8– 13 of them transferred into the program from

other post-secondary institutions.

Methods

• Combination of work with instructors and students.

• Students receive PD on the use of their computers, software, etc…

• Instructors have the option to integrate one or more projectsor activities in their course.

Instructor Variations

• Some opt to teach the activity themselves with no support.

• Some opt to teach the activity themselves with training from myself.

• Some opt to teach the activity with my support in the classroom.

• Some will opt to have me come in and do the activity with students.

Some Research Goals

• To describe how the students’ understanding of the concept of “technology integration” evolves over time.

• To identify best practicesin our model.

• To identify specific cultural issues with technology and Aboriginal pre-service teachers.

Organic Project

• As challenges arise, new research ideas emerge.

• E.g./ How do students feel about courses where the instructor taught the activity vs. ones where I did?

The Technology Projects

• Focus on integrated project-based learning.

• Focus on cross-curricular learning.

• Focus on “time tested” activities (though not necessary).

Project Development

• Projects were identified from online sources: they are what teachers are doing out there right now.

• Projects are listed “without prejudice”.• Projects are mapped at the subject area

level with curriculum levels integrated (will be online soon).

• http://www.atep.ualberta.ca/technology/samples/maps/ICT%20Outcomes.mmap

From Map to Web Site

• A “living site” with project ideas.

• Goal to serve the entire faculty, not just the ATEP program.

• Will eventually incorporate student exemplars (when ethics clears).

• http://www.atep.ualberta.ca/technology/

Project Examples

• Class Blogs / Podcastshttp://www.bobsprankle.com/blog/C1697218367/index.html

http://newanda411.typepad.com/mrbrandow/

• Class Wikishttp://stratford78logos0607.pbwiki.com/http://terrythetennisball.wikispaces.com/http://chooseyourownadventure.wikispaces.com/

Project Examples

• Interactive Timelineshttp://www.xtimeline.com/index.aspx?t=5&l=en-US

• Community Walkhttp://www.rebooting.ca/place/

• Google Lit Triphttp://www.googlelittrips.org/

Project Examples

• Oral History Archivehttp://www.ourvoices.ca/

• Social Storieshttp://www.symbolworld.org/stories/index.htm

• Flicker Storieshttp://www.flickr.com/groups/sixwordstory/discuss/72157601185227439/

Project Examples

• Comicshttp://stratford78logos0607.pbwiki.com/Adam%20N%20:%20Anubis%20Pivot%20Projecthttp://toondoo.com/ViewBook.toon?bookid=453

• Bubble Plyhttp://www.bubbleply.com/player.aspx?pid=b1bf700f-6f47-4364-9dd7-e413706860b9

Project Examples

• Voicethreadhttp://voicethread.com/#q.b11753.i78007http://voicethread.com/#q.b10257.i70748http://voicethread.com/#q.b8909.i62826http://voicethread.com/#q.b3352.i28616 (for education)

Project Examples

• Mapwinghttp://www.mapwing.com/explore/view_tour.php?t=11GkktO2672thttp://www.mapwing.com/explore/view_tour.php?t=llcTuzcJccFre

• Movie Makinghttp://www.moviemaking.ecsd.net/borrelli.htm

Early Challenges

• Multi-institutional technical support• Cultural differences (e.g./ student registrations

and laptops)• Acquisition of technology• Cross-curricular

projects and change• Instructor time• Distance• Student frustration• Gender issues?

Early Successes

• Flexible and enthusiastic students and instructors.

• Wide range of student ages and abilities.

• Early interactions have shown a sense of “fearlessness”.

• Students have been very willing to work with each other when they need help.

Thank you!!!

kim.peacock@ualberta.ca