The Importance of Staff Development in Technology Integration
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Teaching In the 21st Century
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Instruction Construction
Classroom activity Teacher-centered didactic Learner-centered interactive
Teacher Role Fact tellerAlways expert
CollaborativeSometimes learner
Student Role ListenerAlways learner
CollaboratorSometimes expert
Instructional emphasis FactsMemorization
RelationshipsInquiry and Investigation
Concept of knowledge Accumulation of facts Transformation of facts
Demonstration of success Quantity Quality of understanding
Assessment Norm-referenced Criterion-referencedPortfolios and performances
Technology Use Drill and practice Communication, collaboration, information access, expression
Hardware t to do › The computer itself› Teachers need to
know how to; Turn it on and off Unlock it if it becomes
locked or frozen What to do if the
mouse does not work How to connect the
internet or projector How to turn the sound
on, off, or adjust the volume.
Software› The computer
programs› It is important for the
teacher to know the programs so they can assist students and troubleshoot some of the problems the students will encounter.
Key ideas when integrating technology› Technology is not the answer to all the problems.› Focus needs to be on what is to be accomplished
in the curriculum and then on what technology can help reach the goal.
› Standards and learning objectives should be explicit.
› Teacher’s role is paramount in guiding the development of higher-order thinking skills.
› Collaborative activities and formative feedback are key components of instructional strategies.
Administrative Uses› Student Information › Data Collecting and
Sharing Paper-Based Testing Online Testing
› Bookkeeping› Calendars and
Scheduling› Staff Management› Security› Curriculum
Planning/Mapping
Instructional Uses› Drill and practice› Instructional Aid› Facebook› Portfolios› Note taking and
organizing› Presentations› Assessments
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