The Ugly Truth of Technology Integration Mark Fijor The Cove School Twitter- @newschooltech ICE 2014
The Ugly Truth of Technology Integration
Dec 07, 2014
This presentation looks at the ugly truth of technology integration in introducing technology into the classroom can be messy, clumsy and frustrating. That's ok.
This presentation looks at tips, tricks, and strategies teachers can use when using new technology in their classroom.
This presentation looks at tips, tricks, and strategies teachers can use when using new technology in their classroom.
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The Ugly Truth of Technology Integration
Mark FijorThe Cove School
Twitter- @newschooltechICE 2014
I’ll let you in on a secret
Technology integration is messy
The right mindset is keyFixed Mindset Growth Mindset
Desire Look smart in every situation and prove myself over and over again. Never fail!
Stretch myself, take risks and learn. Bring on the challenges!
Evaluation of Situations
Will I succeed or fail?Will I look smart or dumb?
Will this allow me to grow?Will this help me overcome some of my challenges?
Dealing With Setbacks
“I’m a failure” (identity)“I’m an idiot”
“I failed” (action)“I’ll try harder next time”
Challenges Avoid challenges, get defensive or give up easily
Embrace challenges, persist in the face of set-backs.
Success of Others
Feel threatened by the success of others. If you succeed, then I fail.
Find lessons & inspiration in other people’s success.
Isn’t this preaching to the choir?
What if I already have a Growth Mindset?
Help someone else make the shift
Simplify Technological Knowledge
Embrace the Messiness
Empower Your
Students
Teachers do not have to be experts in technology
Teachers need to be experts in teaching with some knowledge of
technology
TPACK
Three things teachers must know (TK)1. How to get started
2. How to Undo
3. How to share
Foundational Technological Knowledge
Getting Started- Are accounts needed to use the tool?- Who will create the accounts?- Will my students need access to email?
No Accounts Needed
Ask 3Requires
classroom Code
Edit-Undo
Revision Histories
Learn how to access previous versions of documents and creations.
Sharing
iOS 7Mac OS X
Windows 8
Sharing in Google Drive
Sharing to Social Media
YouTube Vimeo Twitter
Important Questions- What additional knowledge and skills will I need as a
teacher?
- What knowledge and skills will my students need to use this tool?
- What will the learning look like?
Embracing Messiness
Embracing Messiness- Build in time for free exploration for students.
- Allow opportunities for discovery
- Provide students opportunities to share what they’ve learned during that process.
Embracing Messiness
- Develop technology skill “Boot Camp” lessons.
- 20 – 40 minutes in length depending on age.
Embracing Messiness
Design low-stakes activities for students to practice new technology tools and skills
Example
Embracing Messiness
Mirror low-stakes activities to skills and processes to be used on upcoming assignments.
Actual LessonBoot Camp
Embracing Messiness
Look at lessons as prototypes.
Empower Students
Tech STARS Commercial
Student Tech STARS or Technology Helpers
Empower Students
Create Expert Groups;“Train-the-trainer”
Use recess or lunch periods to train and maximize instructional time
Key Takeaways
Avoid designing lessons that ask kids to use new technology skills while learning new academic skills for the first time.
Key TakeawaysUse low-tech solutions when teaching new skills.
Key Takeaways
• FOCUS – Pick several tools and focus on them.
• Allow students to practice and build fluency using the tool.
Make the shift and make the ugly truth a dirty lie!
Simplify Technological Knowledge
Embrace the Messiness
Empower Your
Students
Questions?Contact Me:Mark Fijor
Twitter - @newschooltechWeb- http://newschooltechnology.org
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