Inviting Technology into the ClassroomAlycea SnyderREEA Webinar

Session objectives• Reframe ideas on what it means to be “not

paying attention” during class time

• Relate to students who learn better hands-on, and recognize how tinkering with gadgets can support this learning

• Use tools to guide students’ activities, including online handouts, resource lists, iPad apps, and more

Work with technology, not against it.

Once upon a time…• I was recruited into tech support.

“I have a room full of brilliant techies, and not one of them can help somebody on the phone.”

• I learned how to learn technology

• I was not a techie...

Technology should make life simpler.

I look for these…

•Simple•Intuitive•(and whenever possible) Free

Technology in a classroom…

•Minimal risk to execute•Minimal hassle to set up

The Right Tool, The Right Way• Choose the right tool

▫The most basic tool that will accomplish what you need to accomplish

▫ TRY: Review blogs

• Use the tool correctly

▫ TRY: Take the tour

▫ TRY: Start with YouTube

▫ TRY: 5min.com

Simple tools used correctly can be very powerful

Adults are self-directed▫Simulations▫Role-playing▫Case studies▫Solve immediate

problems

Adults are self-directed

Teacher

Student Student Student Student Student

Teacher

Student

Student

Student

Student

Student

Instructors of adult learners

•Instructors are more resource, less lecturer

•Role is to facilitate information exchange

TraditionalClassroom Management

Evolved Adult-Oriented

Structure

Energized by activity

•Busy, lively atmosphere•Accustomed to multi-tasking•Love the background buzz

Provide Resources

Adult learners are self-directed.

•Information is abundant

•Instructors are not the only resource

• TRY: Direct students to the best resources and let them explore

QR Codes• Instant gratification

• Creation is easy

• Big payoff

• Flexible options for results

TRY: Create QR code using Kaywa

http://qrcode.kaywa.com/

WordPress• Easy to sign-up

• Upload additional files

• Link directly to resources

• No limit to amount of content

• Potential as marketing tool

TRY: Add resources to

WordPress blog

http://alyceasnyder.wordpress.com/

Direct Student Focus

Give students something to do• Links to follow• PDF document to

highlight• Resources to investigate

The goal was to learn information

There was simply less information.

Now…

Learning Navigating

• When the goal is memorization,

taking written notes on paper makes sense.

• Now, students sift throughand organize information.

The goal has changed

Re-define what it means

to learn

Knowledge

Comprehension

Application

Analysis

Synthesis

Evaluation

Instant application• The tools to learn hands-

on are already in their hands.

• Analysis, synthesis, and evaluation occur more easily in context.

Where should students focus?

On integration of the material

Knowledge

Comprehension

Application

Analysis

Synthesis

Evalu-ation

Create an Ideal Environment

Invite technology• TRY:

▫Set the expectation▫Provide the wireless

password▫Reconsider break times▫Check the lights▫Listen to what you say

Students are looking down Deliver the entire message out

loud

Support Future Learning

Identify, streamline, and prioritizeTRY: Pinterest

http://pinterest.com/

• Corral good ideas into one place

• Pinterest is public• Resources are ready and

waiting• One, easily-shareable public

forum • Ready for student access• Organic marketing tool

Questions?