technology in the classroom too much? not enough?
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Technology in the Classroom
Too much? Not enough?
It’s a big world out thereDigital ChalkBlackboardD2LMoodleKnoodleAdobeAppleGoogle apsiNACOLIntel Education
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nEducation CityEdublogsEdjudoetc.
International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE)
A blend of AV and computer services
60,000 members, $16 million budget
Elementary Secondary Education Act
Broadband, equipment, softwareTeacher trainingVendors galore
Objectives
Lower costsEngage students, increase self
studyReduce instructor lecture timeReduce administrative paperworkIncrease time for special studentsImprove high stakes test scoresImprove accuracy in reporting
PublishersA huge industry with centuries of
experience and tradition◦Newspapers◦Magazines◦Fiction and non-fiction◦Textbooks
Which ones are online today and how are user costs changing?
Devices--Trends
ComputersTablets—iPad, Kindle, Nook, etc.iPhones, Droids, etc.So, everything will eventually be
on a phone, right?
Instructor issues
Do I really need all this stuff?Is it pushed at us because it is
cool?Did the administration ask for
input?Do the techies care about my
needs?I’m busy, leave me alone.
Digital 1-2-3
1. Digital download (low cost)2. Interactivity (how students
learn)3. Instructor management
(tracking, communicating, assessing, reporting)
2. Learning Styles
Interactivity (games, challenges)Labs, simulationsActive graphicsVisual stimulation and
engagement leads to self-paced study
Speed of interface a force
3. Instructor Management
Management of the learning process◦ Control of access◦Tracking/monitoring/communicating◦Quizzes, tests and assessments◦Reports, certificates
Instructor time, efficiency◦Reducing lecture time◦Revising time allocation
Speaking of Testing—1611 Testees
0 at 100%8 at 90-99%48 at 80-89%130 at 70-79%290 at 60-69%415 at 50-59%726 below 50%
What Instructors Say—Today’s Class 2011 Survey
43% “strongly agree” and 50% “agree” that TC helps students grasp difficult concepts better than textbooks alone
41% say “definitely” and 46% say probably that learning styles are changing and that students prefer using technology as contrasted to textbooks.
How Is TC Used
67% assigned as independent study
64% used in class56% incorporated in lectures40% homework
(Respondents clicked all that apply)
Instructor “Likes”
Graphics database—instructors can “grab” TC graphics to build presentations
Student tracking, assessmentsReport generator & completion
certificatesAbility to insert comments on any
page
Instructor Support
Toll free tech support or emailWebinarsAll instructor requests are
loggedContent & functionality updated
“on the fly”
Online Demonstration
Samples of animations/course modules
Tools for instructors◦Lecture Builder Pro◦Notes on Pages
Management of the Learning Process
Reporting
Website: www.todaysclass.com
Inquiries: [email protected]
[email protected] (Rod)
Toll free: 1-877-224-0435, Ext. 8309
Address: 200 Cahaba Park Circle, Ste. 250Birmingham, AL 35242