Technology Assisted Learning
Jeanna Johnson
Remember that technology
is a tool….just like a pencil.
Using the tool effectively…
will promote learning in a 21st century global economy
 If students use technology to complete lower
level tasks, the technology is ineffective.
Technology is not the means to the end.
 Students must learn to create and use other
higher level thinking skills.
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I asked students to type the definitions of
vocabulary words on the computer.
I asked students to explain several topics by
completing a brochure template that I had
created and saved on the student drive.
I asked students to express what a network
means to them by using AutoShapes in
WORD after a mini field trip and notes that
relate to networks and how they work.
After students learn basic computer devices
and components, I give them a scenario of
something that has gone wrong with the
computer. They must play a technician’s role
to diagnose possible causes and solutions.
Their product will be a computer created quote
from their computer company.
I ask the students to use the internet to justify
why they would make certain decisions when
buying a personal computer. (Purchase
bundled software or not? Which is better for
you? Why?
I ask student to use the internet to research
equipment, software, and office furniture, then
use a program to create a floorplan, to
ulitmately design a Desktop Publishing
business based on a scenerio.
Investigating Technology
Assisted Learning
Students, Teachers and Technology
 My 11 year old was invited to a webcam party a couple of
days ago, is constantly texting and using the computer and
internet on a daily basis. Is she ready for an online learning
community? How about other forms of technology assisted
learning?
 Are teachers trained to integrate technology into their
classroom or curriculum? Are teachers ready to lead online
learning communities for public education students?
 Monitor the results of assisting softwares for effectiveness.
Have a plan to purchase effective softwares and devices.
Make sure to remember that technology is a tool, teaching
needs to continue to be inspirational and well planned.
Investigating Technology
Assisted Learning
Pros
 Entertaining.
 Can offer interactive experiences that may not be available
otherwise.
 Can produce an increase in individualized learning and
academic growth.
Cons
 Can be expensive
 Requires innovative teachers that are properly trained
 Can be used improperly
Assisting Learning with
Technology
What is out there now…
 Online learning communities for public education students.
 Software designed to assist learners with reading and math.
 Devices such as SmartBoards, Responders, Interwrite Pads.
How do we reach our goals?
What to do now?
 Remember that teachers will remain the
key, even in the future.
 A balance of technology with teachers
acting as facilitators may be the answer.
A GREAT EXAMPLE
Mr. Pai
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSJ5LwAXxLk
Resources
• http://www.idea.org/page144.html
• http://www.odu.edu/educ/roverbau/Bloom/
blooms_taxonomy.htm
• http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Sect
ion=NETS
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSJ5L
wAXxLk
ConclusionTechnology Assisted Learning
Not a new way to learn and teach,
just new tools to enhance both!
Based on some of the same theories that
have been around for a very long time…
Thank you!