INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
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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?~