| Janetta Garton |
Technology integration is not just about learning tools but about pedagogy and classroom management. PD needs context and community.
Assumptions: Technology isnt being integrated by teachers because of
Lack of pd
Poor pd
Teacher attitude
Pd must take place outside of classroom
Facts
Studies show teachers are getting tech pd
What are the real roadblocks? What support system would be better?
Outside the classroom pd: conf, virtual worlds, online communities, way things are going; but maybe we need to look back at the classroom, where teachers teach, place of practice is the best to learn how to do the work; putting learning in the best context; teaching is typically an isolated profession, but many professions arent like this. Teachers always return to classroom alone, no one-on-one coaching or peer mentors, too late advice after the fact, teachers learn with the kids in the classroom; Online pd good things, but still outward looking, away from classroom, discussing practice is not enough, has to transfer and be put into action
Overcoming Obstacles
pd support is just in time in their classroom
look to students as colearners in curriculum and in tech use
Constructive classroom attributes
collaborative
actively student centered
choice
democratic: teacher not only source of knowledge
reflective
risk-taking
student as an active participant in learning, not something to be acted on; technology helps makes these teaching practices happen.
Move from thinking learning tech is complex and secret so as not to make mistake in front of students; cant ever have all the answers with tech; Be open about learning; move away from teaching and move to enhancing learning process, differentiating instruction;
Students can provide just in time support for teachers; teachers can model learning for students. Something we dont know we can figure it out together. Students need to see teachers figuring things out; students see their contributions valued will contribute more;
GenYES
identified as exemplary plan by USDE; used in 1200 schools in USA; in over 40 states; Dennis Harper, director; Video by George Lucas foundation
Students paired one on one with teacher to create lessons collaborate on lessons and how to use technology
Students teach; teachers learn
Preservice teachers often trained by professors who have not been in a K12 classroom
Students perspectives on how to use technology in classroom
Students practice communications skills and teaching skills to help classroom teachers learn new tech skills
Teachers in program enjoy learning from students; teachers like kids; like learning from kids better than from adults;
Students feel they matter at school and have a reason to be there, a part of it; schools transformed by the process of students training their teachers
Program with the most research that shows it works.
Free to use no one owns the idea
Pd for tech can reach into classroom and provide context for learning tech tools to promote student centered classrooms
Both students and teachers benefit
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2007-11-15 13:26:00 |
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