Technology IntegrationComputer s and Ipads/Tablets

Why integrate technology into the Classroom?

Students/workers use it everyday outside classroom

Students/workers learn appropriate uses of technology

Enhances learning experience

Students/workers bring own perspectives on technology use

Why integrate technology in Classroom? (YouTube Video)Technology is so prevalent

in our society

Many retailers and restaurants offer free Wi-Fi (Starbucks, Panera, etc.)

Students are exposed at a young age

Teachers need professional development to learn to integrate technology

Educational Websites & AppsStarfall.comABCya.comRazkids.comStudyIsland.comSuperteacherworksh

eets.comCoolmath4kids.comTo enhance and

reinforce concepts and skills taught

Word magicSushi MathAbc Pocket PhonicsBugs & Numbers

7 Habits of Highly Effective Tech-leading Principals/Teachers

1.Create An Atmosphere That Inspires Innovation

2. Foster Collaboration

3. Be Open to New Ideas

4. Be a Connected Learner Yourself

5. Locate and Provide Adequate Recourses

6. Take Risks7. Have a Visionary

Focus

Collaborate with teachers to support their use of technology

Create learning resources for teachers, staff, and students

Structure technology education for teachers

Consult on technology budgetRecommend or purchase hardware,

software, or related resourcesAssess technology skills of teachers,

students, and staff

Technology Integration Specialist

responsibilities:

Teacher Resource Book Recommendations

Technology Integration for Meaningful Classroom Use: A Standards Based Approach by Katherine Cennamo

Preparing to Use Technology : A practical Guide to Curriculum Integration by Blanche W. O’Bannon

 Teachers Discovering

Computers: Integrating Technology in A Connected World by Gary B. Shelly

Integrating Computer Technology into the Classroom: Skills for the 21st Century by Gary R. Morrison

 The Classroom

Teacher’s Technology Survival Guide by Doug Johnson

Cyber BullyingWhat is it?

How to prevent it.

Cyber BullyingWhat is Cyber

bullying"Cyber bullying" is

when a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child, preteen or teen using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones

How to prevent Cyber bullyingBe aware of what

your kids are doing online

Talk with your kids about cyber bullying and other online issues regularly

Know the sites your kids visit and their online activity

Make it know that as a parent you will check on their online communications

Friend or follow your child on social media to monitor activity

Encourage your child to tell you or another adult if they or someone they know is being bullied

Establish Rules about Technology UseEstablish rules

about appropriate use of computers, cell phones, and other technology

Help kids be smart about what they post online

Encourage them not to share anything that could hurt or embarrass others or themselves

Have them think about who they want to see the information posted

Keep passwords safe…never share!

Facts About Cyber bullyingNearly 43% of kids have been

bullied online. Over 80% of teens use a cell

phone regularly, making it the most common medium for cyber bullying.

Only 1 in 10 victims will inform a parent or trusted adult of their abuse.

Retrieved from http://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/11-facts-about-cyber-bullying

81% of young people think bullying online is easier to get away with than bullying in person.

Bullying victims are 2 to 9 times more likely to consider committing suicide.

References Demski, Jennifer. (2012). 7 Habits of Highly Effective Tech-

leading Principals. (Retrieved from http://thejournal.com/articles/2012/06/07/7-habits-of-highly-effective-tech-leading-principals.aspx)

Edutopia staff (2008). Why Integrate Technology into the Curriculum?: The Reasons Are Many. (Retrieved from http://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-introduction)

The Journal Staff. (2004). Fulfilling the Need for a Technology Integration Specialist. (Retrieved from http://thejournal.com/Articles/2004/10/01/Fulfilling-the-Need-for-a-Technology-Integration-Specialist.aspx?Page=5)

Why Integrate Technology in Classroom? (Retrieved from YouTube http://youtu.be/PcVYM7y_1a4)