Technology for the Classroom

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Technology for the Classroom
Sue Brock, Title 1 Curriculum Coordinator
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In Years Past

• I think there is a world market for maybe 5
  computers.
• Thomas Watson, Former Head of IBM, 1943
• Computers in the future may weigh no more than
  1.5 tons.
• Popular Mechanics, 1949

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Technology Usage Today
From Mom-and-Pop.com Newsweek, May 13, 2002, p.
40P

• Percentage of small- and medium-size businesses
  that report using the Internet for
• Researching markets, competition - 79
• Advertising, promoting products - 51
• Long-distance collaboration - 44
• Providing after-sales services to clients - 32
• Communicating with government offices - 27
• Selling directly to other companies - 27
• Managing financial accounts - 26
• Selling directly to consumers - 26
• Managing orders and invoices 23

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Technology Usage Today
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Technology Usage Today
From Robert J. Samuelson, "Debunking the Digital
Divide," Newsweek, March 25, 2002, p. 37

• Among all racial and ethnic groups, computer use
  is rising.

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Technology Usage Today
From Robert J. Samuelson, "Debunking the Digital
Divide," Newsweek, March 25, 2002, p. 37

• "In 1997 only 37 percent of people in families
  with incomes from 15,000 to 24,999 used
  computers at home or at workBy September 2001,
  that proportion was 47 percent.

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What are the benefits of using technology in the
classroom?

• Technology Provides
• motivation for students to learn in all content
  areas
• a way to enhance the curriculum and individualize
  instruction.
• an additional way to reach students with diverse
  learning styles.
• critical practice for students who require
  additional learning opportunities
• opportunities to assess and then cultivate
  students unique talents and strengths.

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What are the benefits of using technology in the
classroom?

• The number one benefit of information technology
  is that it empowers people to do what they want
  to do. It lets people be creative. It lets people
  be productive. It lets people learn things they
  didn't think they could learn before, and so in a
  sense it is all about potential.
• Steve Ballmer (http//www.woopidoo.com/business_qu
  otes/technology-quotes.htm)

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Technology Usage Today
From Mom-and-Pop.com Newsweek, May 13, 2002, p.
40P

• If they could have only one medium of
  entertainment, the following percentage of
  children ages 8-17 would choose
•                                  Boys    
  GirlsInternet                   38        
  28 Television               34        
  17 Telephone              12         
  31 Radio                      12         17 

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Resources

• Public Library
• 4 CD-ROMs can be checked out for a period of one
  week
• 3Rs / Lets Learn
• Software Manuals
• Helpful guides and tutorials
• Task cards
• Lesson plans/ideas
• Blackline masters
• Experiments
• Parent Letters

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Tutorials andStudent Task Cards
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Technology Options

• Software
• Game/Play Based
• Productivity
• Web-Based Licensed Software
• Internet

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Things Kids Can Do At the Computer Workstation
From Debbie Dillers Presentation at IRA Chicago
2006

• Keyboarding practice
• Create Stories
• Build schema/background knowledge
• Visit a zoo to learn about animals
• Visit a museum
• Use video streaming
• Write and edit their pieces using Word
• Write to a pen pal
• Create and use a graphic organizer
• Learn about an author through his/her website
• Read or write a book recommendation online
• Reread a Power Point presented by the teacher or
  peer

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Important Points to Remember

• Remember that the curriculum is what directs the
  use of technology in all its forms in the
  classroom
• Integrating technology is a process
• Do a little at a time to keep from becoming
  overwhelmed
• Dream big but realize that small steps ensure
  success

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Important Points to Remember

• Introduce a program or project to the whole class
• Devise a system for taking turns and getting help
• Popsicle sticks, sign-up, assigned times, index
  cards, timers, the cup
• Be on the look-out for student helpers!!!

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Final Thoughts...

• For many years, the computer was seen as
  something the students worked on when they
  finished their work. As a result, many students
  never had an opportunity to use the computer.
  Others saw it as only a fancy electronic game.
  It is important to remember the incredible
  potential of the computer.We can use the power
  of technology to motivate and encourage our
  students to learn. The computer is our helper
  and it will support our challenges to meet the
  needs of the diverse population of students we
  see each year.
• Debbie LaCoste