Technology Integration For School Leaders. Technology Integration What is Technology Integration? Is it putting computers in school? Is it providing application.

Technology IntegrationTechnology Integration

For School Leaders


What is Technology Integration?

• Is it putting computers in school?• Is it providing application software? • Is it 30 minutes of computer skill

development?



It is using computers to

teach 30 minutes of reading.



• Is it learning to use a Word Processor?• Is it learning to search the internet?



It is learning how and why

to use a word processor

to better communicate ideas.



It is, searching the internet

for information related to

curricular goals and activities



Using technology resources in the general content areas, to allow students to learn

how to apply computer skills in meaningful ways and in real-world situations.


“True integration comes when students learn through computers, not about them”.


Why Integrate Technology?• Technology tools provide students and

teachers with:

– access to primary source material on the Internet.

– opportunities for expressing knowledge and understanding via images, sound, and text.


Why Integrate Technology?• Students are motivated by Technology• Enhances the curriculum


The School Leader’s Role• Move beyond merely ensuring access• Develop strategies to sustain technology• Develop plans directed at improving

learning achievement• Ensure that curriculum drives technology


Tools• Productivity Software• The Internet• Computer Assisted Instruction• Digital Cameras• Word Processing & Presentation Software

Productivity SoftwareProductivity Software

Electronic Grade Book


Monitoring Student Progress


Tracking Attendance


Customized Math Exercise Sheets

Addition

Multiplication


Random Generator

The InternetThe Internet

E-Mail• Learn about other cultures• Encourage collaboration between other

teachers & students• Practice English writing skills


Class Websites/Blogs

• Understand our students better

• Students engage with each other

• Writing as conversation

• Practice makes perfect

• Become highly effective writers


Inter-Active Sites• Compound Words• My Face – in Spanish• Multiplication Practice• Pollination


WebQuests

A WebQuest is a classroom-based lesson in which most or all of the information

that students explore and evaluate comes from the World Wide Web


WebQuest Examples

• Water Conservation -

• No Bullying Proposal – Language Arts

• Human Body Systems

• Around the World

http://www.warrennet.org/wtsd/Sigmank/ProjectWET/waterwebquest.html

http://www.gecdsb.on.ca/d&g/nobullying/index.html

Computer Assisted Computer Assisted InstructionInstruction

CAI• Math Arcade

CAICAI

What does CAI look like for Reading?• Starfall

Words are spoken aloud by the computer and the program will not allow the student to place the wrong letter in the word. Students hear, see, and take action to learn phonics.

Digital CamerasDigital Cameras

Activities

Make a poster showing pictures of

playground rules being followed.


Activities

Illustrate baking recipes step-by-step on a poster. Display

the results, even after the real thing has

been eaten!


Activities

Difficult procedures can be illustrated for students easily with

photos. Take pictures the first time.

Word Processing SoftwareWord Processing Software

Word

• Students write stories or essays

• Advance organizers

• Draw diagrams/charts

• Track changes for feedback

Word Processing SoftwareWord Processing SoftwareExcel

• Helps create graphical representations of data

Word Processing SoftwareWord Processing SoftwareExcel

• Helps create graphical representations of data

• Makes tasks easier for teachers

• Integrates real life situations with technology

Presentation SoftwarePresentation Software

PowerPoint

• Involves more senses• See things we only could talk about• Multi-media can make things more

interesting

Steps to IntegrationSteps to Integration

Role of Computer Teacher• Work closely with all teachers• Design projects that employ technology• Knowledgeable about software and

internet searches


Ways to Encourage Teachers• Support & encourage training• E-mail notices & agendas to staff• Ask for electronic lesson plans• Insist that all teachers create a class

Webpage• Look at what other schools are doing


What You Need To Know• How to use word processing• How to use the internet• How to use email• The status of technology in your school• Which teachers are and are not using

technology


What You Need To Do• Support your computer teacher• Reward teachers using technology• Encourage teachers who are not using

technology• Visit classes to see computer use• Take an active role in using technology


What You Need To Provide• Opportunities for staff development• Sufficient up-to-date, workable computer

equipment• Funds for computer improvements &

troubleshooting, future planning• Internet access


1 – 2 – 3 – 4

1. Understand the use of current and emerging technologies

2. Evaluate current status

3. Solicit teachers’ participation

4. Train teachers to be mentors


5 – 6 – 7

5. Show how technology can save time

6. Keep computers working

7. Provide incentives


Technology should be used only for meaningful work directly tied to

academic curriculum


Seize the opportunity . . .

take your school to the next level!

THE END!

to the next level!

Technology Integration For School Leaders. Technology Integration What is Technology Integration? Is it putting computers in school? Is it providing application.

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