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SMARTBOARDTECHNOLOGY
Melanie N. JosephEDU624
Training Teacher in Classroom Technology
WHY CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY Technology improves education to a
great extent and it has now become a need for revolutionizing education for the better. (Saxena, S. 2013)
Teachers can develop valuable skills early
Teachers and Students have access to a variety of materials
Teachers can collaborate to share their ideas and resources with each other
Technology has proved to be effective for students improvement in many subject areas.
ENVIRONMENT Schools are now becoming interactive in
their approach to teaching.
James P. Madison Charter School install several SmartBoards in classroom
SmartBoard training is necessary for teachers to have s successful classroom environment.
If teachers are trained correctly on how to incorporate the SmartBoards into their lessons they can effectively reach a variety of students and lesson planning will become less time consuming
POPULATION Population holds individuals from different
cultures and background
Far Rockaway, New York
60% students are Black 35% Hispanic and 5% Asian
Low Income Urban area with majority of students are eligible for FREE breakfast and Lunch
Assistant Teachers hold Bachelors Degree
Lead Teacher holds Master Degree in Education
62 Staff Members 45% White, 25 Black American American & 30% Caribbean Mixed
FACT:
Approximately one in nine adults from
Far Rockaway received less than a
ninth grade education
ANALYSIS The fear of technology is the greatest
barrier that many of the teachers must overcome in order to receive the information they need that would master the content. “Teachers must feel free to make these mistakes without fear of damaging the computer or software” (Bitner & Bitner, 2002)
In order for this training to be effective, the educators must overcome the anxiety of making errors during the process. The anxiety of damaging files or documents must diminish in order for the new knowledge to be understood and applied.
INSTRUCTIONAL GOAL Training should provide teacher with the
tools, so they can work independently and feel comfortable when operating the SmartBoard)
Staff must be fully trained within a set time period
Enhance instruction knowledge and Attitude
Enhance Student Engagement
INSTRUCTIONAL ANALYSIS Teacher will know how to use the
functions corrently on the SmartBoard
Teacher must use the Board 75% of the class time
Teacher must engage all learners in the interactive process
Teachers must understand and utilize the elements of an effective interactive lesson
Teacher must know how to customize lesson in every content area
Staff must be fully trained within a set time period
LEARNING ANALYSISTeachers will be able to do the following:
Organized visual and interactive demonstration of new concepts
Create lesson plan in timely manner
Incorporating interactive learning games and other multi-media concepts
Students will learn:
Learn concepts through SmartBoard Technology
Student will be able to understand how the contents is thought
Student find learning to be interactive and fun
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Objective 1:
All Teachers and Teachers Assistants will learn how to use the interactive technology and features on the SmartBoard
Objective 2:
All Teachers and Teachers Assistants will learn to hook up SmartBoard and Computer
Objective 3:
All Teachers and Teachers Assistants will learn how to create lesson plans using the SmartBoard, using Active Inspire
E-LEARNING MODULE DESIGNSchoolRack
-Elearning platform will take place on SchoolRock
This site was choosen because it allow users with a variety of multi-media function
The site is use create project and gather data and creates teacher collaboration
Customization of site is easy and anyone can join to promote a training module or website
One major setback is an overload of information
REFERENCES
Cox, D. (2009). Project management skills for instructional designers: a practical guide. Bloomington, IN: iuniverse.
Bitner, N. & Bitner, J. (2002). Integrating Technology into the Classroom: Eight Keys to Success. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 10(1), 95-100. Norfolk, VA:AACE
Coley, R. J.; J. Cradler; and P. K. Engel. 1997. Computers and classrooms: The status of technology in U.S. schools. Prince-ton, N.J.: Educational Testing Service
Saxena, S. (2013). Using technology in education; does it proves anything. Retrieved from: http://edtechreview.in/news/681-technology-in-education
U.s Census Bureau, 2008-2010 American Community Survey Population Division- NYC Department of City Planning (Nov 2011). http://www.safespacenyc.org/safespace/section_1/section/FY2013_Bulleted_Community_Statistics.pdf