Why use technology
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WHY USE TECHNOLOGY? Why pay attention when I can play solitaire?
Transcript of Why use technology
WHY USE TECHNOLOGY?Why pay attention when I can play solitaire?
Confessions: Good for the soul!
Long for the good ol’ days I didn’t need it; they don’t
eitherAkin to perception that
computers are for games only; not true learning
Luddites: takes away our job
WHY USE TECHNOLOGY?
1. To engage the student in the learning process.
DIGITAL NATIVESdig·it·al na·tive
noun
noun: digital native; plural noun: digital natives
1. a person born or brought up during the age of digital technology and therefore familiar with computers and the Internet from an early age.
Digital Natives are used to receiving information really fast. They like to parallel process and multi-task. They prefer their graphics before their text rather than the opposite. They prefer random access (like hypertext). They function best when networked. They thrive on instant gratification and frequent rewards. They prefer games to "serious" work.- Marc Prensky in “Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants”
The Other “Digitials”
Digital ImmigrantsAdopted technology and find it usefulHave an “accent” – sometimes default
to old ways Digital Refugees
Don’t own a mobile phoneDon’t use computersDon’t emailBeen dragged kicking and screaming
into this new age
Some Definitions Technology: The branch of knowledge
that deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life, society, and the environment, drawing upon such subjects as industrial arts, engineering, applied science, and pure science.
Innovation: Something new or different. (OR, something perceived as new or different)
Different Senses - Studies Standard Oil Study William Glasser Study
Learning Theories
Pedagogy: Study of teaching methods (education, attendance on children)
Andragogy: methods or techniques used to teach adults
Pedagogy Lecture “Minds full of mush” Rote memory and
regurgitation
Andragogy Adults learn when they
see the need Adults learn when they
can apply the lesson Adults learn best when
it is based on their experience
Every time you learn something new, your brain changes in a pretty substantial way. In turn, this makes other parts of your life easier because the benefits of learning stretch further than just being good at something.
- Thorin Klosowski in “The Science Behind How We Learn New Skills”
TEACHING STYLEWe teach as we were taught.
Jesus’ Teaching Style
“The greatest exponent of images, metaphors, and animations was Jesus himself. Metaphors and animations were more than oases so his listeners, and we readers, would keep on the journey. They were the journey.”
- Leonard Sweet, Soul Tsunami
Teaching styles
“Sage on the Stage”Authority figureAuthority model
“Guide by the Side”Student-centricDelegatorFacilitator
How do we teach? Multitasking: Expect things to be done
digitally, not so much with real pen and paper; also, expect them to be able to walk, talk, and chew gum at the same time.
Active vs. Passive: Learn by doing rather than through instructions; Think “Flipped Classroom” – what can they do before they come to class. Become the mentor rather than the fount of all knowledge.
How do we teach? Gamification: We don’t have to be
talking about X-box, but scenarios will allow students to role play, gaining an understanding for how a specific tool will work; application.
Friend vs Foe: Immigrants use technology as a tool; natives embrace technology as an extension of their very lives. How do we help them channel the use properly? Demonstration and experimentation.
Assumptions About Technology
Can not bring a dead message to life Does not guarantee an effective class Is not necessarily expensive to use Takes time to learn Does not have to be threatening Always have a backup
WHY USE TECHNOLOGY?
2. To redeem technology for the Kingdom’s sake.
TOOLS TO USE
Basic presentation tools that captivate and engage the learner
PowerPoint
Easy to use Ease of distribution The “Extras” – notes; clip art;
pictures, etc. Wide availability Did you know?
Make a narrated presentationSave each slide as a jpeg
Others: Brainshark.com
Others: Slideshare.com
Others: Prezi.com
http://prezi.com/xczkc058ga9x/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
HOW SHOULDWE DESIGN
OUR MATERIALS?
Guide to Word Charts
Use dark background, light letters
Use serif fonts
Serifs and Sans Serif
t nSerifs, the little feet or projections on the sides of letters
t n
Sans serif type, noprojections from theends of these letters
Guide to Word Charts
Use dark background, light letters
Use serif fonts Use upper and lower case
Use Upper and Lower Case
This illustrates that we read the top of lines
This illustrates that we read the top of lines
This Has Been Typed With Up And Down Style
This has been typed with regular prose style
Use Upper and Lower Case
PLAY play
STRING string
SPRING spring
NUCLEAR SUB CATCHES FIRE!
THE PROBLEMS START WHEN ENTIRE PASSAGES OF TEXT ARE SET IN CAPITAL LETTERS. WORDS SET IN ALL CAPITALS HAVE A VERY RECTANGULAR SHAPE BECAUSE THERE ARE NO DESCENDERS. WORDS ARE NOT RECOGNIZED QUICKLY BECAUSE THEY ALL LOOK ALIKE.
Guide to Word Charts
Use dark background, light letters
Use serif fonts Use upper and lower case
Guide to Word Charts
Use dark background, light letters
Use serif fonts Use upper and lower case
Guide to Word Charts
Use dark background, light letters
Use serif fonts Use upper and lower case Do not mix type faces
Guide to Word Charts 6 items or less 36 words or less Use bullets Consistent text location
Have Thine own way, Lord.Have Thine own way.Thou art the Potter; I am the clayMold me and make me after they will,While I am waiting, yielded and still.
Have Thine own way, Lord
Have Thine own way, Lord.Have Thine own way.Search me and try me, Master, today.Whiter than snow, Lord, Wash me just now,As in Thy presence Humbly I bow.
Have Thine own way, Lord!Have Thine own way!Wounded and weary, Help me, I pray!Power all power Surely is thine!Touch me and heal me, Savior divine!
Have Thine own way, Lord!Have Thine own way!Hold o’er my being Absolute sway!Fill with Thy Spirit Till all shall seeChrist only, always, Living in me!
Have Thine own way, Lord
Have Thine own way, Lord.Have Thine own way.Thou art the Potter; I am the
clayMold me and make me after
they will,While I am waiting, yielded and
still.
Have Thine own way, Lord.Have Thine own way.Search me and try me, Master, today.
Whiter than snow, Lord, Wash me just now,
As in Thy presence Humbly I bow.
Have Thine own way, Lord!Have Thine own way!Wounded and weary, Help me, I pray!
Power all power Surely is thine!
Touch me and heal me, Savior divine!
Have Thine own way, Lord!Have Thine own way!Hold o’er my being Absolute sway!
Fill with Thy Spirit Till all shall see
Christ only, always, Living in me!
VISUAL DESIGN FOR LAYOUT
Size
Size
Space
Space
Space
Simplicity
Simplicity
Symmetry
Multiple Visuals
One Visual
VISUAL DESIGN FOR METAPHORS
METAPHORSUsing Picture Backgrounds
“Forgive us our debts”
The River of God
Down the mountain the river flowsAnd it brings refreshingWherever it goesThrough the valleys and over the hillsThe river is rushing the river is here
The River of God
Down the mountain the river flowsAnd it brings refreshingWherever it goesThrough the valleys and over the hillsThe river is rushing the river is here
That’s What We Came Here ForThat’s What We Came Here For
We come into Your presence with singingCome into Your presence with praiseAnd enter Your gates with thankfulHearts we are going to celebrate
We come into Your presence with singingCome into Your presence with praiseAnd enter Your gates with thankfulHearts we are going to celebrate
All of Heavens waitingPower is on its waySo we shout hallelujah lifting to YouA mighty roar of praise
All of Heavens waitingPower is on its waySo we shout hallelujah lifting to YouA mighty roar of praise
Wonders of GodWonders of God
Let’s sing about the greatnessOf the FatherLet’s sing about the glory of His SonAnd the Holy Spirit Dwelling among us
Let’s sing about the greatnessOf the FatherLet’s sing about the glory of His SonAnd the Holy Spirit Dwelling among us
Worthy of My PraiseWorthy of My Praise
I will worship (I will worship)With all of my heart (With all of my heart)
I will worship (I will worship)With all of my heart (With all of my heart)
METAPHORSCreating Your Own
I’ll Fly Away
Some glad morning When this life is o'er, I'll fly away;To a home on God's celestial shore, I'll fly away.
I'll fly away, O glory, I'll fly away;When I die, Hallelujah, by and by, I'll fly away.
When the shadows of this life is gone, I'll fly away;Like a bird from prison bars have flown, I'll fly away.
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40: 28-31
