CHAPTER 7
Evaluating Educational Technology and
Integration Strategies
EVALUATE EDUCATION
TECHNOLOGY
 Evaluating the appropriateness and effectiveness
 Does the Technology enhance the teaching and learning process?
 Is the educational technology appropriate for the situation at the
correct levels of student ability and academic achievements?
 Does it address curriculum standards and related learning
objectives.
SOURCES OF
INFORMATION
 Include material from school districts, state department of
education.
 Professional educational organizations.
 Recommendations from colleagues.
 Published evaluation (including app reviews).
 Technology Conferences.
 Websites
EVALUATING SOFTWARE
PROGRAMS
Appropriate for curriculum.
Accuracy of Content
A rubric
SOFTWARE/APP
EVALUATION RUBRIC
Assessment tool that provides a number or
important evaluation criteria including content,
documentation and technical support, ability levels,
and assessment.
It helps students evaluate educational software
and apps.
EVALUATING WEB
RESOURCES
Consider these criteria.
Authority- the credibility of the author.
Affiliation-professional organization of the group.
Purpose and objective- the purpose of creating
the cite. Objective- the intent of the web-page.
CONTINUING..
 Content- the information it provides. Learning process-the
content that engages students to use higher thinking skills.
 Audience- the group intended to view the web page.
Currency-the measure of how up to date the web site is.
 Design- the way it is arranged.
Teacher Observation-result of teachers actively observing their
students during the learning process
Notice whether students
• Highly motivated
• Observe impact of technology used
• How long students work on a given objective
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E VA L UA T I N G T E C H N O L O G Y - S U P P O R T E D
STUDENT PROJECTS
Evaluating Planning
•Effective presentations involve planning. When assigning
technology-based projects, establish how you want students to plan
and what tools they will use.
Evaluating Creativity
•Teachers should consider students’ originality, imaginative and
innovative approach, and artistic abilities---all aspects of creativity.
Evaluating Content
•Review of punctuation, grammar, spelling, coverage of material,
presentation of the material in a logical order, and specific
information such as a title, references, and information about the
author.
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E VA L UA T I N G T E C H N O L O G Y - S U P P O R T E D
STUDENT PROJECTS
Inspiration-helps students and teachers quickly develop and
communicate ideas using flowcharts, concept maps, and story webs
through visual learning techniques.
Visual Learning Techniques-methods that present ideas and
information through graphical webs.
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INTEGRATION STRATEGIES
One Computer Classroom-classrooms equipped with one digital media
computer
Multicomputer classrooms-fosters additional learning opportunities that
allow flexibility in computer usage and make technology integration an integral
part of the curriculum.
• Obtain Internet access
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Teaching assistant
Enhance lectures and presentations
Class Blog, class newsletter
Teacher productivity tool: activities, lesson plans, tests
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INTEGRATION STRATEGIES
Computer Labs/Media Centers-offer teachers instructional opportunities that are
not possible in a one, two, even a five computer classroom. The most important advantage
of using a computer lab is that all students have hands-on experience using computer
technology.
Web scavenger hunts-inquiry-orientated activity in which students explore the
resources of the Web using discovery learning to find the answers to teacher-created
questions
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C U R R I C U LU M I N T E G R ATI O N AC T I V I T I E S
One of the main technology integration challenges that teachers
face is determining how to use the internet in their classrooms.
Curriculum resource page-teacher created document containing
hyperlinks to teacher-selected Web sites that assist in teaching
content-specific curriculum objectives
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I N T E R AC T I V E LE S S O N S A N D A S S E S S M E N T
Learner response system-
•Made up of IWB(interactive whiteboard) software that is installed
on a teachers computer, a wireless receiver, and student hand-held
infrared transmitters that collect student responses or data in real
time.
Creating Lesson and project plans
•To be successful in integrating technology, teachers must rethink and
redesign activities and create new teaching and learning strategies as
they actively integrate technology across their curriculum.
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SUBJECT INTEGRATION
Language Arts Integration:
• Language arts curriculum-includes instruction in reading, writing,
listening, viewing, speaking, and literature.
• Technology: Vocabulary, presentation, research paper, etc.
Social Studies Integration:
• Social Studies curriculum-encompasses instruction in history,
geography, civics, and economics.
• Technology: Research, create web pages, writing assignment, etc.
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C O N T I N U I N G I N T E G R AT I O N
 Mathematics Integration- Mathematics curriculum usually includes
instruction in basic number concepts, measurements, geometry,
algebra, calculus, and data analysis.
 Science Integration- usually contains instruction in physical sciences,
earth and space sciences, and life sciences.
 Physical Education and health Integration- Physical education and
health curriculum usually includes instruction in basic health and physical
education literacy.
INTEGRATION
 Exceptional Education
 Art Integration- Arts
Integration- Exceptional education
curriculum usually incorporates
curriculum or special education
curriculum usually contains
instruction in all curriculum areas
with adaptions made for students
with unique characteristics
instruction in the visual and
performing arts, including
drawing, painting, dance, music
and theater.
I N T E R D I S C I P L I N A RY
I N T E G R AT I O N
 Interdisciplinary Integration- This curriculum usually includes two or
more academic disciplines or curriculum areas to form a cross-disciplines or
curriculum areas to form a cross-discipline or subject-integrated lesson. A
cross-discipline lesson, also called subject-integrated lesson, is a lesson
that integrates multiple skills, such as speaking, reading, thinking, and writing
multiple subject areas such as math, science and language arts to create a more
holistic learning experience. An interdisciplinary curriculum can combine
various skills or disciplines to make a lesson more fully integrated for authentic
and inquiry based learning.
FINDING FUNDS TO SUPPORT
C L A S S RO O M T E C H N O L O G Y
One of the more difficult aspects of implementing technology in school
is finding and obtaining the funds for new technologies and the
associated ongoing expenses.
Ways of Funding: Fund-Raising Drives and Academic Contests such as
car washes, bake sales, and other activities. Local businesses such as banks,
car dealerships often donate to improve educational quality. Teachers also
write letters to local school business partners stating school needs.
GRANT FUNDING
 Grants- are funds provided by a
 Grants can be obtained from
funding source that transfers money,
school districts, state departments
equipment, or services to the
of education, federal sources,
grantee. Grantee- is the teacher,
foundations, and corporations.
school, or organization that the grant
Many corporations maintain or
funds for organization that the grant
support foundations that provide
funds or supports.
grants, both large and small for
projects.
CONTINUING GRANTS..
 To obtain a grant , a school
 Grant proposal- is the
district school, or teacher must
document the potential grantee
submit a grant proposal in a
response to a (RFP) request for
proposal- is a document provided
sends to the funding source.
When writing a grant, teachers
by the grant source that details the
might write one, media specialists,
information teachers and schools
technology coordinators, or even
need to provide in order to write a
the school district.
successful grant proposal.
S U M M A RY O F E D U C AT I O N A L T E C H N O L O G Y
AND INTEGRATION STRATEGIES
 Technology will not make a difference in the quality of
students graduation from K-12 schools unless teachers learn
how to integrate the use of technology into their curriculum
and use it as a tool to enhance learning. There are a number of
strategies for integrating technology in the classroom.
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