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LectureToolsEngaging and AssessingEmerging Technology

Teresa Player ITEC 7445 Dr. Moore

IntroductionClickers have been a tool that has permitted teachers monitor student understanding and assessment. Clickers have been implemented in many universities but Perry Samson, a professor of atmospheric science at the University of Michigan at Ann Harbor, felt clickers were not engaging students enough five years later, his solution became a commercial product, LectureTools, which allows instructors to create and share presentations and receive real-time feedback from students.

Definition

ContinueLectureToolsIs an interactive presentation and assessment tool.It allows teachers to create their own PowerPoint lessons including formative and summative assessments. The teacher can create slides or export already made PowerPoint presentations engaging students by adding multiple-choice, short answer or ordering questions to the lesson. Students can take notes on the presentation and since it is web-base software students can save the information and access it later from anywhere.

ContinueTeachers can monitor their students understanding by letting students mark the slides that they might consider confusing, and the teacher can edit the work to fit the class needs. Students can direct questions to the teacher during the class, which can be answered immediately and share with the class. LectureTools records all the student activity and sends reports to the teacher, letting the teacher know if the lesson was successful.

VisionCountys Technology Vision StatementThe Fulton County Information Technology vision is to provide innovative technologies, contemporary training models, and superior support that:promotes high achievement for all students,promotes highly effective faculty and staff use of technology to enhance curriculum, assessment and instruction,promotes community access to technologies that support andimprove the learning environment,provides timely, high-quality support,improves systemic communication,and offers diverse, flexible professional learning, opportunities.

LectureTools:Will definitely support high achievement for all students Teachers monitor students understanding and formative assessing in every lesson.Gives data to teacher s about students understanding of the material giving them the opportunity to adjust the lesson. The program helps differentiation by letting the teacher create his presentation using any media available. It can be use with any technological devise giving any student accessibility.Promotes highly effective faculty use of technology to enhance curriculum, assessment and instruction for the reasons already mention. Above.

Target Population

This application has been gear towards K-12 and higher education. It was first used by college professors, but it is accessible and simple enough to use for 3-12 grade students.

Equitable Access Any student and teachers can access the program, it can be accessed on any computer and hand held device making more accessible. Since it is web-base, students can access the information and notes anywhere there is internet access.

EquipmentInternet accessible devices are needed, desktop computers, laptops, ipads, etc. A new application for Ipads and smart phones has been created. Technical SupportThe company has a Support Portal with immediate answers to how-to-questions.It has phone support Monday-Friday from 8am-6pm EST Support via email or Tweet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Remote support available also. A representative will give you help by remote controlling your computer.

LimitationsThere might be students that will not be able to pay the membership cost. School will need to cover those students or find ways to cover the fee. Only students with electronic devices will be able to access the website, those with no devices at home will be able to access at school or libraries.

Cost There is no cost for teachers.Students pay $15/term $25/2 terms $60/5 years

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Potential Funding SourcesPTA grantsSchool fundsIndividual content area fundsbusiness partners donationsfund raisersparents of other students may make contributions.

How to use it

http://www.lecturetools.com/lecture-engagement-system

Content StandardsMLIII.INT1C Demonstrate comprehension of current events and issues presented through print and electronic media. MLIII.INT1D Follow instructions given in the target language. MLIV.IP1B. Share emotions and preferencesMLIV.IP1C.Elicit and express opinions and information.MLIV.IP1D.Exchange personal reactions to spoken and written information related to the target culture(s).MLIV.P1D.Give prepared presentations (near full control of present, past and future tenses), using visual and technological support as appropriate.MLIV.CU1B.Discuss cultural patterns of behavior.MLIV.CCC1C.Discuss how the viewpoints of people in countries where the target language is spoken are reflected in their practices and products, such as political system, art, architecture, music, and literature.MLIV.CCC2A.Discuss the influences of events and issues of the relationships between countries where the target language is spoken and the students own culture.MLIV.CCC2B.Discuss how members of the target culture(s) view the United States.MLIV.CCC2C.Recognize and discuss local, regional and national differences in the countries where the target language is spoken.MLIV.CCC4A.Discuss information acquired through the use of media, entertainment, and technology in the target language.

Tech Standards1.1 Shared Vision2.1 Content Standards and Student Technology Standards2.4 Higher Order Thinking Skills2.5 Differentiation2.7 Assessment2.8 Data Analysis3.1 Classroom Management and Collaborative Learning3.2 Managing Digital Tools and Resources3.3 Online and Blended Learning3.4 Adaptive and Assistive Technology3.7 Communicatin and Collaboration4.1 Digital Equity

How promotes learning GoalsThe system is an alternative to the traditional clicker-based student response system, and it uses mobile electronic devices to facilitate engage learning, rather than to serve as distractions. It uses technology to fulfill the goal of learning.

Differentiate InstructionStudents will be able to access the lessons ahead of time and go over them at their own pace. During the actual classroom lecture they can ask their questions and pay more attention to the sections they will not understand. The teacher can use different ways to assess understanding. The presentation can have different interactive activities for the students. Teacher will be able to adapt and change presentation with the help of student input.

Promotes CommunicationPromotes communication between the teacher and students. Students in large classes can feel comfortable asking questions to the teacher. Students will not be lost in the crowd. Teachers will be able to do formative assessments easily.

Research Done"Research shows that use of laptops or cellphones in class can increase student engagement, despite their potential for distraction, when web applications that encourage student participation are employed. Now that iPads have become more popular with learners, we've expanded our technology to take full advantage of these devices," Samson said. "If you give students a chance to participate, they will."The research version of LectureTools received funding from the National Science Foundation. The Ann Arbor-based company utilized resources from U-M's TechArb business incubator and worked extensively with the Venture Center at the U-M Office of Technology Transfer.

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Instructors interested in using LectureTools must create accounts online before they invite students to download the app.http://www.slideshare.net/LectureTools/university-of-michigan-crlt-study-of-lecturetools-and-laptop-use-in-classhttp://www.lecturetools.com/sites/lecturetools/files/pages/Deliberate_Engagement_of_Laptops.pdfhttp://www.lecturetools.com/improve-learning-outcomes

ImplementationI would start using the program with one class content, once I feel comfortable and know how to work with the program I will take it to all my class periods. I would do a presentation to my department and try to implement it. after their input if they feel they like it I will take it to the school level.

ReflectionI really think this emerging technology has great potential, especially in the area of formative assessments. More and more teachers are being requested to keep track of their students progress, nevertheless classes are getting bigger making it more difficult to do. This technology lets the teacher monitor students in large classes. One new aspect that has been just implemented is the control of the presentation using Ipads to let the teacher move around the classroom. I am really going to look into this teaching tool.

ReferenceJenkins, Chelsea (2012 ) Oct 30). LectureTools: An engaging presentation tool to use in the classroom [Web log comment]. Retrieved from http://info.lecturetools.com/blog/?Author=Chelsea+JenkinsLectureTools(2011) Retrieved from http://www.lecturetools.com/Images Retrieved from http://stuhasic.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/clicker.jpg?w=460 http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/?CTT=97