Evaluating Educational Technology
-
Upload
guest20b83b -
Category
Economy & Finance
-
view
2.549 -
download
1
description
Transcript of Evaluating Educational Technology
Evaluating Educational TechnologyBy Melissa Szwed
Sources: Integrating Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom
Fifth Edition
Evaluating Educational Technology
An important aspect of integrating technology into your daily classroom curriculum should be the evaluation of educational technology
Evaluating Educational Technology
Evaluating educational technology involves determining if the technology is appropriate and has the ability to enhance the teaching and learning process.
The evaluation process should occur:
Before instruction beginsDuring the instructional periodAfter instruction has taken
place
What is appropriate?
MotivationalPromotes learningLeveled according to student
abilityAddresses curriculum standardsRelates to learning objectives
Sources of Information
Each year hundreds of new websites and educational software are developed for use in the classroom
Evaluating Educational Technology
How do you know which sites and software programs are credible and reliable for use in the classroom?
Departments of Education
Some districts and State Departments of Education provide lists of software and websites that have been recommended and evaluated by educators
http://www.rsd13ct.org/district/publications/techplan/techplan0609.pdf
Professional Educational Organizations
Local organizations State organizations Regional organizations National organizations International organizations Provide information on
educational technology http://www.cue.org/
Catalogs Many catalogs provide
lists of hardware and software appropriate for use in the classroom. Many companies will also include standards and objectives associated with their product.
Published Evaluations Many different organizations provide educators
with information on educational technology
Departments of Education Professional organizations Education groups Software developers Educational Publications Educational journals
Conferences
Each year national and state organizations host conferences providing information and resources for educators on a variety of technological products
http://www.theconferencecalendar.com/
Recommendations of Colleagues
Never underestimate the advice given to you by an experienced colleague. Fellow educators can offer advice on a variety of software and sites to incorporate into your instruction.
The WebThe web is the most comprehensive resource to help you evaluate educational technology
Websites Mailing lists Forums Newsgroups Discussion groups Wikis Blogs Bulletin boards http://nces.ed.gov/pubs20
03/2003313.pdf
Sources of Information for Evaluating Educational Technology
School Districts and Education Departments
Professional Educational Organizations
Catalogs Published Evaluations
Conferences Advice from Colleagues
The Web Personal Experience