How Technology
Can Benefit
Your
Classroom
Group Roles
Coordinator: Michael Stewart
Recorder: Michelle Stuyt
Elaborator: Christina Freeman-Canavan
Explorer: Griselle Arrieta-Rose
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October 1, 2013
Technology in Classrooms
Overview
 Using
technology in today’s fast-paced
internet world is a must-have for
classrooms
 Technology
is tied into Constructivist
theories
 The
costs of technology
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Impacts of Modern Technology
 Modern
technology impacts the delivery of
instruction
 Children's ideas and interests drive the
learning process
 Technology positively influences education
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Constructivism
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Constructivist theory:
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Children learn either whole to
part, not incrementally
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Constructivism is childcentered
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Learning environments should
support multiple perspectives or
interpretations of reality
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Benefits of Constructivism in
Classrooms
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Shift from whole class to small group instruction
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Students are more actively engaged
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Coaching occurs rather than lecture and recitation
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More cooperative and less competition
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Teachers have ability to work with each student
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More time is available for weaker students
Teachers dictate the class pace
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Cost of Business
 Costs
depend on scope of
work
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Technical costs range from
$2,500 to $10,000 per
classroom
 Driving
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factors:
Infrastructure
Device to deliver media
Hardware platform
 Technical
support staff to maintain “smart
classrooms”
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Who Benefits Most
 Elementary
school
instructors
 Middle school
instructors
 High school instructors
 Special needs
instructors
 Library staff
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Review
 Technology
has a positive influence in today’s
classroom
 Technology
supports Constructivist theories
where students are more actively engaged in
the lesson
 Costs
of technology should not get in the way
of implementation
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References
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Jonassen, D. (1991). Evaluating constructivistic learning. Educational
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Technology in Classrooms
Questions?