“TEACHING WITH TECHNOLOGY”

Hooper, S & Rieber, L. P. (1995)

pages 154-170

TECHNOLOGY AS A TEACHER’S LIBERATOR

Classroom must become learner centered

Students/Teachers form partnership with

technology

(Cognition & Technology Group at

Vanderbilt, 1992)

WHAT IS TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION?

Often misinterpreted as “how many

computers or videocassette recorders are in

the classroom)

Should be “applying ideas from various

sources to create the best learning

environment possible for students”

A MODEL FOR THE ADOPTION OF TECHNOLOGY

IN EDUCATION

Familiarization

Utilization

Integration

Reorientation

Evolution

Traditional

Perspective

Contemporar

y Perspective

FAMILIARIZATION

Initial exposure to technology

Eg) a tutorial on specific software.

Must then go on and use or you will forget.

UTILIZATION

“Having a go!”

Possible problem – “at least I gave it a try”

and then not tried again

INTEGRATION

Tasks or responsibilities designated to

technology

Teacher could not work without!

REORIENTATION

Reconsider & Reconceptualize the purpose

and function of the classroom

Learner centered/partnership with technology

Teachers may include technology without

being an expert themselves

EVOLUTION

“Educational system must continue to evolve

and adapt to remain effective”

Technology is ever changing and fast!

Therefore schools and teachers must be

equally flexible.

Like it or not, there will never a be a static

point where things are done the same way

ever after.

TRADITIONAL ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY

Product Technology – hardware/software

Idea Technology – Usage of product

technology to solve a problem eg) simulation

Traditional Role has focused only on product

technology

CONTEMPORARY ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY

Allows students to use technology to assist

with their ability to understand and apply

their learning.

Principle 1 – “Effective Learners actively

process lesson content”

Learning must be an active process.

Myth – Product technologies increase

interactivity

Principle 2 “Presenting information from

multiple perspectives increases the

durability of instruction.

Principle 3 “Effective instruction should build

upon students’ knowledge and experiences

and be grounded in meaningful contexts.

DISCUSSION QUESTION

Going back to the 3rd slide. Classroom must become learner centered

Students/Teachers must form a partnership with technology.

This idea has been around since 1992 (20 years). Why are we still having problems

implementing ICT in our classrooms/schools?

Eg)

Staff not wanting to change

Impossible to keep up with rapid development

Inadequate PD for staff

Filtering/usage policies

WHERE TO FROM NOW?

At the end of the article there are 7 discussion questions.

Discussion Questions

1. How did the high school you attended use technology in the classroom?

2. Describe the characteristics of teachers at each of the levels of technology adoption.

3. Compare and contrast "product" and "idea" technologies. How would you use

technology in the classroom?

4. Why has technology consistently failed to impact education?

5. Can technology improve the quality of education? What can be done to help teachers

to use technology effectively in the classroom?

6. Describe the teaching traits of a teacher whom you believe to be effective. Where

would you place that teacher on the continuum of technology adoption? Explain your

decision.

7. How should colleges of education and public school districts help teachers to use

technology effectively in their classrooms?

Have a think about any or all of these questions and leave a comment!.