THE USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM: SELECTION AND EFFECTIVENESS By Brad Jeffries.

THE USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL

TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM:

SELECTION AND EFFECTIVENESS

By Brad Jeffries

Technology in the 21st Century

OWhat do you think when a practice of some sort does not involve technology?

OWhat about when technology is involved?

Technology in the Classroom

OWith the advancement in technology, schools are trying to get more tech savvy.

OThe only problem is that as fast as integration has been, the development of new technologies has been even faster.

O“A teacher should look at a new technology and ask how it fits in their learning objectives not the other way around where new technology is received and then a teacher tries to fit it into class.”

OThe selection of technology is a great first step but the use of it by the instructors will dictate its effectiveness in the classroom.

OFor example, Microsoft PowerPoint is very popular to help teachers organize their in class lectures.

OTeachers often desire to utilize technology, but lack proficiency in the actual use.

OThe reality is that teachers tend to be less technology savvy than the students that they are teaching.

If effective use of technology is a problem, how can it be improved?

O Educators should be instructed on the capabilities and use of the technology.

O Teachers should also brainstorm together on how to use the technology themselves and how to utilize it effectively in the classroom.

O Experiment/Practice

SummaryO Technology is

important, just not as important as the instructor.

O Technology will not make a great teacher, a great teacher will utilize technology.

Bibliography

DUNMIRE, R. E. (2010). THE USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM:. Retrieved from West Point: http://www.westpoint.edu/cfe/literature/dunmire_10.pdf