The Carlson Courier: 5 Levels of Technology Integration

The 6 factors that influence the use of technology in classrooms are:

1. Poor infrastructure - poor WiFi connections/limited internet access

2. Inadequate technology

3. Lack of sufficient technological tools

4. Effective professional development- schools must provide the knowledge, skills, resources and support to integrate technology

5. Low teacher self-efficacy- if teachers feel that the use of technology will increase their student's performance they will more likely integrate it into their practice

The 9 Best Practices of using Technology in the Classroom

1. Classroom Culture- teacher has to be comfortable and confident in using technology

2. Practice, Practice, Practice- practice your lesson, go through the steps that the students will need to follow

3. Communicate Your Objectives- when students know what the objectives are, they can focus on the lesson and feel more motivated to achieve these goals

4. Keep Flexibility & Patience in Mind- if something goes wrong, keep your cool but have an activity in your back pocket

5. Spice it UP- students become bored doing the same types of activities, simply alternating between a few activity types or platforms will keep students engaged

6. Don't Ignore Student Devices- incorporate students' devices in the learning process

7. Encourage Collaboration- have students work in small groups or pairs

8. Tap Into Your Support- if you need an idea, resource or are looking for some help- ASK!

9. Give Feedback- feedback lets the learner know exactly where they stand with the material, plus it enhances learning and improves a learner's enthusiasm for the curriculum

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

5 Levels of Technology Integration

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