Technology, Teaching,

Learning and You

By: Andrea Fernandez, Paulina LopezGonzalez and Airam Rodriguez

Definition:
Technology refers to the methods and tools to
solve problems or achieve a goal.
In a classroom technology can be anything
from pencil, paper, books, or any smart device.
But now technology is allowing us to try more
hands-on and virtual activities to use in a
classroom than before.

 Technology provides numerous tools

that teachers can use in and out the
classroom to enhance student learning.
Technology should never be used in
teaching for its own.
It all depends in the material you are
covering for the day.

 Technology needs to be used in service

to specific learning goals for the
students.
It can be very challenging to use
technology tools in a classroom and
not losing the goals of the students
learning.

Examples
Types of teaching and learning

Presentation Software: Sometimes it's helpful to provide visual aids to complement

teaching, stimulate discussion, or allow out-of-class teaching. Tools designed for this
purpose can be such as PowerPoint.
Classroom Response Systems ("clickers"): One way to encourage student
engagement is by using electronic devices that allow students to record their answers
to multiple choice questions and allow you to instantly display the results. The
anonymity encourages participation, and their answers help the teacher know when
further discussion is needed.
Online Projects and Collaboration Tools: Technology can support student
collaboration on creating new knowledge, reflecting on what they are learning, or
working together to achieve a deeper understanding of course material.

Examples...
Information Visualization Tools: Technology can also clarify and stimulate thought
through transforming words into pictures.

Some tools to help lead students to think more critically is by encouraging

them to visually structure information.

Flipping the Classroom: How can we make the best use of the classroom time we have
with our students? Sometimes a great way to move them toward higher levels of
understanding is to move the lecture out of the classroom, and use in-person time for
interactions that require applying, synthesizing, and creating. "

Flipping" doesn't have to use technology, but tools such as videos, podcasts,
online quizzes and the like can help in and out of class activity work together.

Examples...

Teaching with Games: Games have been a part of education for decades. However,
with new technological advances, digital games have recently emerged as a new
teaching tool. An educational game is a game designed to teach humans about a
specific subject and to teach them a skill.
Games are interactive play that teaches us goals, rules, adaptation, problem
solving, interaction, all represented as a story. They give us the fundamental
needs of learning by providing - enjoyment, passionate involvement, structure,
motivation, ego gratification, adrenaline, creativity, social interaction and
emotion.

Teaching with Tablet Computers

Conclusion
Integrating technology into classroom
instruction means more than teaching basic
computer skills and software programs in a
separate computer class. Effective tech
integration must happen across the curriculum
in ways that research shows deepen and
enhance the learning process.

 With technology tools and a project-learning

approach, students are more likely to stay
engaged and on task, reducing behavioral
problems in the classroom.
Technology also changes the way teachers
teach, offering educators effective ways to
reach different types of learners and assess
student understanding through multiple means.
It also enhances the relationship between
teacher and student.

References
Technology-Enhanced Learning http://ctl.utexas.edu/teaching/technology-enhancedlearning
SMU World Changers Shaped Here
http://www.smu.edu/Provost/CTE/Resources/Technology
Why Integrate Technology into the Curriculum?: The Reasons Are Many
http://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-introduction
The New Basics: Classroom technology
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n7f9FYCdqY
W University of Washington
http://www.washington.edu/teaching/teaching-resources/engaging-students-inlearning/teaching-with-technology-2/