INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM

ByGinaJaya

PashaPriya

CONTENTS

• Rationale for using interactive technology

• Definition and Characteristics• Levels of interactivity• Various classroom technology• Pros and Cons• Future trends

Did you know?

Wondering why we need technology in the

classroom???Let’s have a quick look into

the present and future state of the world……

What is Interactivity?

• Interactivity is a characteristic of technologies that enable multidirectional communication (Markus, 1990)

• Reciprocal activity between a learner and a multimedia learning system, in which the [re]action of the learner is dependent upon the [re]action of the system and vice versa. (Domaqk, Schwartz, Plass)

Characteristics

• Immediate response• Non-linear access• Feedback• Adaptability and feedback• Minimal response time• Learner control

Levels of Interactivity

Level 1- Electronic page turning- Pre-determined options, path

and structure

Levels of Interactivity

Examples at level 1Slide showsTutorialsWebsites VideosOHP

Levels of Interactivity

Level 2- a dialogue between the user and the

computer-generated content.- questions or problems to which the

user must respond.- Hyperlinks

Levels of Interactivity

Level 2 examplesWebsitesCollaborative work for students: Wikis, Google

DocGraphic Organizers: Webspiration, Inspiration

and KidspirationFor Math: Mathletics, Everyday Math Online,

Dynamic Geometry, and World Math Day

Mathletics

Levels of Interactivity

Level 2 examples Social Sciences : International World

History Project,   Foreign language acquisition : Rosetta

Stone Language Arts: Starfall for Phonics K-2;

Tumble Bookshttp, Disney Digital Books– Quizzes http://quizlet.com/ (free) – http://www.quia.com/ (Paid)– Science : BrainPop

- Romeo Juliet

Various classroom technology

• One-on-one laptop• Interactive white boards (IWBs)

• Document readers / visualizers

• Handheld student response system (SRS) / Personal Response System

Levels of interactivity

Level 3 – Multi-directional– Multiple learners

Levels of Interactivity

Level 3 examples

WikisVirtual Games Online Online challengesOnline Simulations

Levels of interactivity

Level 4: Virtual reality

Examples: VR Worx or other panorama-creating

software

Pros

• Appeals to the children-digital natives• Differentiated Instruction• Motivational• Subsequent planning time is

significantly reduced• Saves paper• Interaction among students increases

Cons

• Cost• Digital Immigrant teachers• Teacher training• Additional initial planning time• Schools need to update constantly• Critics say technology does not

necessarily increase understanding and wisdom

Future Trends

• Use of mobile phones, I-pods to distribute information to parents, quiz students, etc.

• Virtual learning communities

• Virtual schools • Full sensory immersion

Thank you!

~Any Questions?~