How to use Technology to Enhance our Student’s Learning.

By:Gina Karatzia

ISTE Policy Brief

Did you Know???

• When technology is implemented appropriately it has positive effects on student achievement.

• Several States have emerged as leaders in integrating education technology.

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Integrating Technology

May…

• Change the way you teach.

• Change the way you interact with your students.

• Change the expectations you have with your students.

• Give more options to present materials.

• Free you to actually TEACH!!!

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We Can Do It!!!

ITSE Policy Brief - Technology and Student Achievement

Correct Implementation is KEY!

• Effective Professional Development• Teacher’s direct application must be aligned

with student based standards• Feedback• Student Collaboration • Project-based learning• Effective Technology integration • Technology incorporated daily

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Student Centered Learning

Technology and Education Reform - US Department of Education

REASONS

• Support thinking process• Stimulate motivation and self esteem• Promote Equity• Prepare students for future• Support changes in school structure• Explore Technology capabilities

Technology and Education Reform - US Department of Education

Effects on Students

• Increased motivation and self esteem• Technical Skills• Accomplishment of more complex tasks• More collaboration with peers• Increased use of outside resources• Improved design skills/Attention to

Audience

Technology and Education Reform - US Department of Education

Effects on Teachers

• Increased collaboration • Increased Interaction with External

collaboration• Professional growth activities

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HOW CAN WE INCORPORATE?

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GOOGLE CLASSROOM

• ORGANIZE• CREATE• COMMUNICATE• FIND

ANYTHING

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CLASS DOJO

• Develops Behavior

• Builds Character

• Communication tool for parents

SYMBALOO

• Simple• Fun• Easy• Share• Great for class

pages

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CODE.ORG

• Self-guided• Creative• Share• Inspire• Generate new

ideas• Computer –

based Learning

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CLICKERS

• Quick Feedback• Quick

Assessment• Convenient• Easy• Fun

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IXL – Practice and Excel

• Practice that feels like play.

• Content for both sides of the brain.

• Learning that sticks with you.

• Numbers that tell a story.

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NEARPOD

• CREATE• ENGAGE• ASSESS

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SUMDOG

• Fun• Improves Math

fluency• Creates

Challenges

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What’s Your Excuse??

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What teacher are You?

THEN NOW

Technology is the Key. There is an unlimited

number of resources that technology can provide if

integrated in Today’s CLASSROOM!

Gina Karatzia