Education Consultant for Information & Communications

Technology

Wayne Davies

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Information

constraint, communication, control, data, form, instruction, knowledge, meaning,

mental stimulus, pattern, perception, representation

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Communication

The dimensions of communication comprise content, source, form, destination and

purpose.

Technology has an impact on source and form and affects destination.

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Technology

Technology is a practice developed using the scientific method.

What is the scientific method?• Collect data through beliefs, knowledge,

observation and experimentation.• Formulate and test an hypothesis based on results.• Undergo peer review.

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ICT

Information and Communications Technology is the application of technology

to the learning process.

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Educational Goal of ICT

To complement the teacher-student relationship with tools and methods that

facilitate and enhance learning.

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Tools

Are these in order of coolness?

BooksPencilsPens

Smart boardsProjectors

TabletsAudio and video recording and playback devices

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Tools in the Classroom

Official• computer labs and computers in classrooms• class website to display student work• class wikis and blogs (problematic)Unofficial?• smart phones• e-book readers, tablets• audio playback devices

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ICT Facilities (Unesco)

• Simulations: virtual laboratories, or work areas• Video/Audio Conferencing, Broadcasting: remote lectures,

presentations• Lecturing: Slides using LCD projector or overhead• Hypermedia, Didactic courseware, Intelligent Tutoring

(self-paced learning): using Internet, using software on computer

• Automatic testing/feedback: prepackaged or teacher-generated

• E-books: used in the place of textbooks and exercise books

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Methods

They include problem-based and inquiry based teaching.

Examples:

• situational problems in math

• teacher-generated questions in social science

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Through the Grades

Nursery School and Preschool Children can’t use logic; are egocentric and tactile Pretend cellphones, computers, busyboxes

Grades 1 to 3 Children can use logic with some help; becoming social Acquire knowledge about technology Collect media; label and file appropriately Fantasy role playing, avatars Simple Word Processor

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Through the Grades

Grades 4 to 6 Children begin to think logically from 12 onwards Learn word processing, spreadsheet, database, email

software Explore: Internet, graphics software, capture and

change sounds Use ICT for knowledge, comprehension, application,

analysis Wikis, blogs, streaming videos, mashing, electronic

portfolios

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Through the Grades

Grades 7 to 9 Learn to be independent, discriminatory and

reflective with technology, especially the Internet Learn how to navigate and use the Internet, wikis,

blogs, email and websites safely Simulation games, electronic portfolios Flipped-classroom homework videos Internet research, word processing, text, video and

image presentation Use ICT for knowledge comprehension application,

analysis, synthesis, evaluation (by Grade 9)

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Through the Grades

Grades 10 and 11 Learn how to use ICT to manage themselves: gleaning

information from websites, using calendars, career development websites, working independently and collaboratively on projects

Simulation games Flipped-classroom homework videos Electronic portfolios Internet research, word processing, spreadsheets Video production

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Broad Area of Learning Corresponding Multiple Intelligences

Technology tha t’s Compatible

Health and Well-Being o Introspective o Physical o Social

o Electronic journals

Career Planning and Entrepreneurship

o Introspective o Logical o Social

o Career development websites

o Social networking websites

Environmental Awareness and Consumer Rights and Responsibilities

o Natural o Logical o Social

o Specialty websites o Didactic software o News websites o Blogs o Wikis o Internet research

Media Literacy o Linguistic o Visual/Spatial o Musical o Social

o Presentation software o Video streaming and

production o Mashups o Podcasts

Citizenship and Community Life

o Logical o Social

o Simulation games o Specialty websites o Didactic software o Internet research

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• Learning Management Systems Online delivery:

• Calendars, courses, reports and transcripts• Messaging, forums and notifications• Test markup languages and grading

Blended delivery: face-to-face learning with computer mediation

Process-based assessments using simulations of real-world situations

Post-Secondary

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How Technology Enhances Education (Jenkins)

• Simulation: safe and dynamic models of real-world processes

• Multitasking and distributed cognition: interact with tools and expand mental capacity

• Networking and collective intelligence: pooling knowledge through social media, etc…

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Technology’s Role

Let’s get constructivist and ask questions!

1. Does information concerning new technology in education have value?

2. Is new technology too expensive or too difficult to use?

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Technology’s Role

3. What does a student learn from experiencing technological innovation?

4. What role does technology play in shaping a student’s future?

5. Does technology circumvent, replace or enhance the traditional relationship between teacher and student?

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A Consultant’s Work

Here is some of what a consultant may do.

• Establish contacts in each school.• Inquire about how technology is used in schools.• Keep up-to-date with emerging hardware, software and

Internet applications.• Advise on new technologies.• Act as resource for new technologies (guides and slide

presentations).• Give workshops introducing new technologies.

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Myself

I’ve many transferable skills.

Eleven years in high school very familiar with the modern students’ educational needs and

wants can make decisions based on my experience as a high school

teacher

Eight years in technical writing schooled in computer-based information systems experienced in how computers are used in business skilled at explaining how to use technology