Technology versus Pedagogy. Who are you betting on?

Technology versus Pedagogy Who are you betting on?

Presented by Sophia Palahicky, MDE , May 3, 2013Google Search April 16, 2013

Technology in Education2,710,000,000

Pedagogy11,300,000

What constitutes pedagogy is complex and not easily defined. (Cogill, 2008)complex

Complex

Pedagogy is?

Watkins and Mortimer (1999) define it as any conscious activity by one person designed to enhance the learning of another (p3).

Who is left out of this definition?Watkins and Mortimer (1999) define it as any conscious activity by one person designed to enhance the learning of another (p3).

Leach and Moon (1999) describe a Pedagogical Setting as the practice that a teacher, together with a particular group of learners creates, enacts and experiences (p267).In doing so they suggest that pedagogy is a joint activity in which thelearner has an active role. (Cogill, 2008)Leach and Moon (1999) describe a Pedagogical Setting as the practice that a teacher, together with a particular group of learners creates, enacts and experiences (p267).Many others: McNamara (1991),Brown and McIntyre (1993), Black and Wiliam (1998) Ireson et al (1999), Bruner (1999) and Loveless (2002) acknowledge that the variables which help in understanding teachers pedagogy arecomplex and suggest there are many factors that affect practice. (Cogill, 2008)

Teachers bring far more than just the latest government thinking on how they should teach into the classroom. (Cogill, 2008)

Virtual classroom & Bricks and Mortar classroom

First Round Of Bets

The learning environment is supportive and productive.

Students learn best when...

The learning environment promotes independence, interdependence, andself-motivation.

Students learn best when...

Students needs, backgrounds, perspectives and interests are reflected in the learning program.

Students learn best when...

Students are challenged and supported to develop deep levels of thinking and application.

Students learn best when...

Assessment practices are an integral part of learning and teaching.

Students learn best when...

Learning connects strongly with communities and practice beyond the classroom.

Students learn best when...

Who wins the first round of bets?

This pedagogy stuff can be so.......

Lets talk about the exciting stuff!!

8 Ways Technology Is improving Education

Better Simulations and Models

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8 Ways Technology Is improving Education

Global Learning

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Virtual Manipulatives

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Probes and Sensors

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More efficient assessment

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Storytelling and Multimedia

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E-Books

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Epistemic Games

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Learning about technology (vocational) vs Learning with technology (pedagogical)Watson (2001)How is Information Communications Technology (ICT) changing the nature of the subject that you teach?Watson (2001)Teachers use ICT in their classrooms only when it has a particular resonance with their pedagogic and subject philosophy.Watson (2001), p. 260If the focus should shift towards a pedagogical cultural agenda, there is a greater chance that teachers will selectively consider ICT.Watson (2001), p. 260

Second Round Of Bets

http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/890/1663

http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/890/1663 Technology mediates pedagogyGeneration of Connectivism

Generation of facilitator not teacher

Generation of learning communities

Generation of collaboration

Who wins the second round of bets?

This technology stuff can be so.......

Overwhelming

What is my point?We become overwhelmed with technology when we neglect pedagogy.

Third Round Of Bets

How can.......

How can technology help my students learn?

How can pedagogy help my students learn?

How can technology help me teach?

How can pedagogy help me teach?

Who wins the third round of bets?

Final Round Of Bets

Critical thinkingSchema buildingMeaningful learningActive LearningHigher levels of Blooms taxonomy

NEWOLDTeachers should cause learning. (Informed Education)This happens when.... http://www.informededucation.com/?p=99

They constantly review and reflect on their practice. (Informed Education)http://www.informededucation.com/?p=99

Who wins the final round of bets?

Technology Vs Pedagogy

Who should you bet on?

Referenceshttp://juliecogill.com/Chapter_2.pdf

http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/public/teachlearn/student/poltleadchangepedagogy.pdf

http://mashable.com/2010/11/22/technology-in-education/

http://cursa.ihmc.us/rid=1129290598718_1343349371_1835/watson_pedagogy_bef_technol_2001.pdf

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PGi3YZyg94http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlwZzbGh7Cwhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsunami