ETEC 533: Technology in the Mathematics and Science Classroom
Assignments:
Module A: Virtual Presentation
Designing technology-enhanced learning environments to support mathematics and science teaching and learning
What is the role of technology? What is the role of educational research in designing these environments? Why so often technology-enhanced learning environments do not produce desired results? Who are the stakeholders in designing successful technology-enhanced learning environments? What characterises successful projects where technology made a difference in student learning?
Link to a YouTube Presentation (TBA):
How People Learn, Chapter 9: Technology to Support Learning
Additional resources:
Papers: (Crippen & Archambault, 2012; P. Ertmer, 2005; P. A. Ertmer et al., 2000; Finkelstein et al., 2005; M. J. Koehler & Mishra, 2009; Matthew J. Koehler & Mishra, 2005; Mishra & Koehler, 2006; Perkins et al., 2006; C. E. Wieman, Adams, Loeblein, & Perkins, 2010)
Online resources: (Milner-Bolotin, 2012b) – the link to the video presentation, and to UBC Resource:
Math & Science Learning & Teaching through Technology , PhET simulations and research
Powers of Ten - an original online resource for mathematics teachers (based on the film by Charles and Ray Eames).
Designing technology-enhanced learning environments to support mathematics and science teaching and learning
What is the role of technology? What is the role of educational research in designing these environments? Why so often technology-enhanced learning environments do not produce desired results? Who are the stakeholders in designing successful technology-enhanced learning environments? What characterises successful projects where technology made a difference in student learning?
Link to a YouTube Presentation (TBA):
How People Learn, Chapter 9: Technology to Support Learning
Additional resources:
Papers: (Crippen & Archambault, 2012; P. Ertmer, 2005; P. A. Ertmer et al., 2000; Finkelstein et al., 2005; M. J. Koehler & Mishra, 2009; Matthew J. Koehler & Mishra, 2005; Mishra & Koehler, 2006; Perkins et al., 2006; C. E. Wieman, Adams, Loeblein, & Perkins, 2010)
Online resources: (Milner-Bolotin, 2012b) – the link to the video presentation, and to UBC Resource:
Math & Science Learning & Teaching through Technology , PhET simulations and research
Powers of Ten - an original online resource for mathematics teachers (based on the film by Charles and Ray Eames).
Abstract:
What is the role of technology in education today? Technology plays an important role in the classrooms of today. Educational technology is allowing educators to create learning environments that allow students to learn by doing and interact with teachers, peers and experts beyond the physical walls of the classroom. Meaningfully incorporating technology into the classroom can take learning to new heights through differentiated instruction, scaffolding strategies, simulations and interactive activities, while allowing teachers to provide students with prompt and direct feedback that is not realistically possible without the aid of technology. However, simply using technology in the classroom does not automatically produce or guarantee positive results. There are many reasons as to why technology-enhanced learning environments do not produce desired results. Some of the causes for the failure of technology enhanced environments include factors such as technology for the sake of technology, misguided administrative decisions, and lack of appropriate support and training for teachers. Before educational technology is incorporated in the classroom, educators need to make well informed decisions about the tools they are selecting and the educational reasons behind its inclusion. Educational research supports the use of the TPACK model when designing technology supported learning environments. The TPACK model identifies the knowledge teachers need to effectively teach with technology. Effective integration of technology requires teachers to understand the interrelationships between pedagogical, technological and content knowledge. What are characteristics of successful projects where technology made a difference in student learning? Bransford, D., Brown, A.L., & Cocking, R. R. (2002) suggest 5 ways to ensure success in a technology supported learning environment: learning through real-world contexts, providing scaffolds and tools, providing feedback and revision, connecting classrooms to community, and teacher learning. Examples of how technology can support learning are also provided in this presentation.
What is the role of technology in education today? Technology plays an important role in the classrooms of today. Educational technology is allowing educators to create learning environments that allow students to learn by doing and interact with teachers, peers and experts beyond the physical walls of the classroom. Meaningfully incorporating technology into the classroom can take learning to new heights through differentiated instruction, scaffolding strategies, simulations and interactive activities, while allowing teachers to provide students with prompt and direct feedback that is not realistically possible without the aid of technology. However, simply using technology in the classroom does not automatically produce or guarantee positive results. There are many reasons as to why technology-enhanced learning environments do not produce desired results. Some of the causes for the failure of technology enhanced environments include factors such as technology for the sake of technology, misguided administrative decisions, and lack of appropriate support and training for teachers. Before educational technology is incorporated in the classroom, educators need to make well informed decisions about the tools they are selecting and the educational reasons behind its inclusion. Educational research supports the use of the TPACK model when designing technology supported learning environments. The TPACK model identifies the knowledge teachers need to effectively teach with technology. Effective integration of technology requires teachers to understand the interrelationships between pedagogical, technological and content knowledge. What are characteristics of successful projects where technology made a difference in student learning? Bransford, D., Brown, A.L., & Cocking, R. R. (2002) suggest 5 ways to ensure success in a technology supported learning environment: learning through real-world contexts, providing scaffolds and tools, providing feedback and revision, connecting classrooms to community, and teacher learning. Examples of how technology can support learning are also provided in this presentation.
Prezi Presentation
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Module B: Educational Technology Tutorial
We have created the “iPads as a Dynamic Technology” tutorial for educators teaching at a K-5 grade level. Although some of our sections are specific to these grades (i.e. resources), most of our tutorial is quite informative and can be used by all educators teaching various grades. Our tutorial goes through the background and history of iPads, features and how to get started, affordances, and excellent resources for the math and science classroom. Our site is suited for educators with various iPad experience as it provides different entry points for all levels. Lastly, we have made this tutorial as user-friendly and interactive as possible, hoping for our users to have successful experiences using the iPad in their classrooms.
We have created the “iPads as a Dynamic Technology” tutorial for educators teaching at a K-5 grade level. Although some of our sections are specific to these grades (i.e. resources), most of our tutorial is quite informative and can be used by all educators teaching various grades. Our tutorial goes through the background and history of iPads, features and how to get started, affordances, and excellent resources for the math and science classroom. Our site is suited for educators with various iPad experience as it provides different entry points for all levels. Lastly, we have made this tutorial as user-friendly and interactive as possible, hoping for our users to have successful experiences using the iPad in their classrooms.
Module C: Putting it All Together
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