Leading Online Technological Integration into the Curriculum

Mark Deschaine, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, College of Education and Human Services

Central Michigan University

Leading Online Technological Integration into the Curriculum

As instructional leaders for their programs, administrators need to be able to provide the supports necessary for teachers to utilize online resources into their curriculum. This session will provide theoretical and practical frameworks that support online resources integration as teachers incorporate technology into their courses.

We will use Flanagan, L., & Jacobsen, M. (2003). Technology leadership for the twenty-first century principal. Journal of Educational Administration, 41(2), 124-142 as a guide.

Leading Online Technological Integration into the Curriculum

By the end of the 75 minute session, the participants will:

• have a working understanding of the barriers to effective technological integration,

• understand how the issues related to the technology integration impacts the program,

• understand how interventions impact students, and

• have a list of resources that can be discussed with their support teams back in their organization

Let’s Try to Get a Shared Vision

http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/88156606-82dc-4c6e-bdc0-65cf0dc37692/digital-media-new-learners-of-the-21st-century/

Disclaimer

The information contained here is based upon situations from the presenter’s perspective. It is intended as a starting point for your understandings, and is for information purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for legal counsel. Please consult the policies, procedures and laws of the district and state in which you reside before implementing any strategies.

Barriers To Technology Integration AreSummarized Into Four Themes:

• Pedagogical issues;

• Concerns about equity;

• Inadequate professional development; and

• Lack of informed leadership.

Flanagan and Jacobsen (2003, p. 125)

Pedagogy and Andragogy

https://www.schoolkeep.com/blog/educator-tips/5-heutagogical-tips-empower-lifelong-learners-online

Heutaogy, Peeragogy and Cybergogy

http://info.shiftelearning.com/blog/bid/349245/3-Key-Concepts-That-Will-Help-You-Understand-Learning-in-the-Digital-Age

Equity Issues

Identify research related to human and equity issues concerning the use of computers and related technologies in education.

Standard # 2.5.5 for the Preparation of Teachers - Educational Technologyhttp://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/EducTech_NP_SBEApprvl.5-13-08.A_236954_7.doc

Equity Issues

State Board of Education Statement on School LibrariesThe Michigan State Board of Education recognizes that school library media centers provide Michigan's students and staff equitable access to print and digital resources critical to supporting 21st century teaching and learning. The Board further recognizes that certified library media specialists serve a critical role in increasing student achievement by supporting, collaborating, and co-teaching with classroom teachers in reading development, in integrating information and technology literacy skills into the content curriculum, and in meeting the expectations for student research set forth in the Common Core State Standards.The Library of Michigan, an office of the Michigan Department of Education, has developed the "SL21 Measurement Benchmarks for Michigan School Libraries for 21st Century Schools" and calls for school administrators and school librarians to use the SL21 measures to assess the quality of school library programs in individual buildings.The Board supports these efforts and supports a call for all elementary and secondary students to have ready access to a library in their school with appropriate resources, programming and certified staff.http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-37818_34785-340336--,00.html

Equity Issues

• Software• http://portableapps.com • http://www.freesmug.org/portableapps• http://http://sourceforge.net/

• Online Classes• States, Districts Move to Require Virtual Classes - http://

www.edweek.org/dd/articles/2011/10/19/01required.h05.html

Professional Development

http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-5683_5703---,00.html

Professional Development

• Start Here • http://www.scoop.it/t/personalized-professional-development

• Mendeley• http://thesiswhisperer.com/2014/11/30/how-mendeley-helps-phd-student

s-become-successful-scientists/

• http://www.mendeley.com/

• Twitter• http://www.edudemic.com/100-ways-to-use-twitter-in-education-by-degr

ee-of-difficulty/• http

://langwitches.org/blog/2014/12/01/professional-development-got-a-twitter-minute/

• http://www.twitter.com

Professional Development

• Search for the Answer• 10 Free Tools for Everyday Research -

http://gettingsmart.com/2012/09/10-free-tools-everyday-research/ • Google Scholar – http://scholar.google.com

• Badges and Nanodegrees• http://chronicle.com/article/Can-Digital-Badges-and/150257/• http://www.ecampusnews.com/featured/featured-on-ecampus-news/

digital-badges-degrees-324/?ps=279663-0013000000j0xPD-0033000000qi3HK

• http://www.onlineuniversities.com/blog/2012/12/what-badges-replaced-grades/

Professional Development

• Personalized• http://

www.educatorstechnology.com/2014/11/personalized-learning-visually.html

• Open Education• http://

www.virgin.com/unite/entrepreneurship/why-we-need-to-open-education-for-teachers-learning

• Learning to Learn• http://www.teachthought.com/learning/learning-to-learn-7-dimensio

ns-of-effective-learning/

Need for Informed Leadership

Concerns Based Adoption Model

http://www.sedl.org/cbam/

Need for Informed Leadership

• Steps to Fast Growth• http://

www.inc.com/drew-greenblatt/thirteen-critical-leadership-development-techniques.html

• Change Management for an Ever Changing World• http://www.pinipa.com/role-change-management-ever-changing-world/

• Know How Your Staff Thinks• https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=kdifRpyY4Lg&ytsession=ixEEyEsPEQuXQK2VxlNKjOYW2hJPqxZRWQpWLuzxkl28DsR_d8lXbJ_pLp7XV1R6Xp5xJbPLo_7a4dbMenxq3u2lAX0miI8jcAXFRrDul8tCiRdkXu_7LWrFmGs4ZQy7iJU3Zx2FoiFJoB3tFQs8TM4OvgeEZ_pMbCfi4mFfwofcWlT-lT7qwLuHMOYQSXxzGFBbqOeV7-QBXTWr5aF4RdFVA3jXuIZiXFAV7jMhVxpn_hWJ_rzJj3BDp4m29Vt41X4v9962rxG2TiUDa9EgcU5-PaB1MWeDyCOIFt_ZQOvZvk26co0u-V5v8creR4y5

Characteristics Of School Restructuring Needed For Effective Technology Integration Included:

• Changes in learning experiences;

• Teacher roles;

• Curriculum;

• Organizational leadership/structure; and

• Governance/funding.

Flanagan and Jacobsen (2003, p. 128)

Changes in Learning Experiences

• Blogging • http://langwitches.org/blog/2014/06/03/blogging-as-pedagogy-facilitate-learning/

• Gamification • The MindShift Guide to Digital Games and Learning

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/11/the-mindshift-guide-to-digital-games-and-learning/ • 5 Skills That Games Teach Better Than Textbooks -

http://thejournal.com/articles/2014/11/05/5-skills-that-games-teach-better-than-textbooks.aspx

• Flipping• http://

learningfrome-learning.blogspot.com/2014/05/flipping-pedagogy-its-not-just-about-in.html

Changes in Learning Experiences

• 3D Printing• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-XbnAh1vG0

• Open Source/OER – Open Educational Resources • Prepare students for a rapidly changing world by teaching with open source -

http://opensource.com/education/13/11/teach-better-prepare-students • http://www.pinterest.com/pin/61009769927878836/

• Digital Differentiation• http://d97cooltools.blogspot.fr/2012/02/digital-differentiation-get-wired.html

Teacher Roles

• Characteristics of Great School Leaders• http://

www.educatorstechnology.com/2014/06/8-characteristics-of-great-school.html

• Three Ways to Shift Instructional Practices to Meet the Needs of 21st-Century Learners• http://www.evolllution.com/opinions/ways-shift-instructional-practices-meet-21st

-century-learners/

Curriculum

• Curriculum, Instruction and Pedagogy First … Technology• http://dedwards.me/2014/02/15/pedagogy-first-technology/

• Common Core

• 21st Century Skills

21st Century Skills

http://www.slideshare.net/dvndamme/21st-century-learners-demand-post-industrial-education-systems

Organizational and Leadership Structure

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/05/what-a-teacher-powered-school-looks-like/

Examples Of Successful Practice Have Five Key Elements In Common

• Student engagement;

• Shared vision;

• Equity of access;

• Professional development; and

• Ubiquitous networks.

Flanagan and Jacobsen (2003, p. 129)

Resources to Consider

• 21 Century Learning• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94GFQHxoDoU&feature=youtu.be

• Did You Know• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrJjfDUzD7M

• The Future Will Not Be Multiple Choice• http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2013/02/video-the-future-will-not-be-m

ultiple-choice/

• The Wallace Foundation• http://

www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/school-leadership/key-research/Pages/Investigating-the-Links-to-Improved-Student-Learning.aspx

Resources to Consider

• 7 Habits of Highly Effective Tech Leadig Principals• http://

thejournal.com/articles/2012/06/07/7-habits-of-highly-effective-tech-leading-principals.aspx

• Hippocampus• http://www.hippocampus.org/

• Learn Zillion• https://learnzillion.com/

• The Blueberry Story Poster• http://www.jamievollmer.com/poster.html

Mark E. Deschaine, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership336 Education and Human Services Building195 East Ojibway DriveCentral Michigan UniversityMt. Pleasant, MI 48859Email: desch1me@cmich.eduPhone: (989)774-2794Scoop.it: http://www.scoop.it/u/mark-deschaineTwitter: @MarkEDeschaineLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=288762458Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/110913345119292960727/Skype: mdeschaine1 or desch1me@cmich.eduFaceTime: desch1me@cmich.edu