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A Changing Learning Environment Jeffrey John Burgess

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Page 1: The Changing Learning environment

A Changing Learning Environment

Jeffrey John Burgess

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I. Changes in the learning environment.

II. Goals for our students.

III. Increasing achievement.

IV. Improving instruction with technology.

V. Effective use of SMART technologies.

Introduction

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Adapt or Fall Behind

Meta-Analysis

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According to Woodall, “there has been a dramatic shift in most of the paradigms on which traditional learning exists.”

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Changes in the learning environment

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Content Area Knowledge Higher Order Thinking Skills Career Preparation

What are the goals for our students?

Cradler notes that recent research shows “how alignment between content-area learning standards and carefully selected technology uses can significantly increasetest scores.”

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Cradler states that research and evaluation shows that technology tools for constructing artifacts and electronic information and communication resources support the development of higher-order thinking skills.

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Achieve More

Learn Faster

Better Attitude

How do we want our learning environment to change?

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Positive findings Schacter notes include students achieving higher test scores, learning faster, and having better attitudes. Schacter noted this through meta-analysis.

12-14%

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Support effective methods of teaching and teachers with the use of technology

Scaffolding is key!

How do we improve instruction?

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1. Word Processing

2. Web Resources

3. Organizing and Brainstorming Software

4. Multimedia

5. Powerpoint

Effective methods and uses.

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YouTube - SMART Board Demo 01

Create a learner and technology centered environment within the classroom

Where do we start?

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We will accomplish this through the above method.

Create an environment in which

the learner and

technology is

promoted.

Align curriculum

with technology supported practices

Improve content area curriculum

with technology

Promote higher order thinking

and career development

through technology

applications.

Evaluate process and adapt to new trends in technology.