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Delve into the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating technology in teaching. Explore the diverse teaching styles enabled by technology and the challenges faced in adapting to different learning preferences. Discover how technology can both enhance and limit communication and access to information in educational settings.
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TEACHING WITH TECHNOLOGY Good fortune or misfortune 2 2/18/2014
Pros THE FORTUNATE: multiple teaching styles no longer strictly lecture: sound, images, global aspects, learning outside of classroom multiple classroom enhancements media centers, clickers, Internet access multiple communication access e-learning, email, on-line forums, course websites 3 2/18/2014
CONS THE MISFORTUNATE: limited learning styles not all can see, hear, write, sit, touch or speak to adapt to how information is presented restrictions by classroom enhancements technologies are not compatible, access to information denied or limited limited or miscommunication access cannot access e-learning, webmail, forums 4 2/18/2014
BLENDINIG TECHNOLOGY How then, can effective teaching: Blend with, Add to Comply with Support effective learning? 5 2/18/2014
VIDEOS Think - how best can you reach the majority? ex: showing a video in class Can a student see it? Can a student hear it? Why are you showing a video? 6 2/18/2014
POWERPOINTS Think - how best can you reach the majority? ex: using PowerPoint slides during lecture Can a student see it? Can a student copy what s on it? Can a student hear what you are saying about it? Why are you using slides and other graphics? 7 2/18/2014
LECTURE WITHOUT AIDS Think - how best can you reach the majority? ex: lecture without transparencies and other projections Can a student write what you are saying? Can a student hear what you are saying? How can lecture in and of itself promote learning? 8 2/18/2014
CLICKERS Think - how best can you reach the majority? ex: clickers Can a student hold the clickers? Can a student read the questions projected to answer? How can clickers promote learning? 9 2/18/2014
EXAMPLES OF TECHNOLOGY Professor Student 10 2/18/2014
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY Types of assistive technology reading Voice Over (MAC) Natural Reader (PC & MAC) JAWS (PC) Read & Write Gold (PC) Audio Note (Apple products) Livescribe Smart Pen (can connect to PC & Apple) CART JAWS Dragon (PC, MAC, Ipads, Iphones, etc) Braille Note writing hearing 11 2/18/2014
TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM ADAPT Post all materials on-line BEFORE class: the material is available but you will expound upon the information in class Allow recording: contract usage most people cannot write or type as fast as you can speak. Allow labtops/tablets: contract usage typing, recording, spell check, etc 12 2/18/2014
TECHNOLOGY FOR THE CLASSROOM ADAPT Consider alternatives: projects vs. papers, oral vs. written, electronic vs. handouts Determine ultimate outcome: 4 W s & H, SMART goals Use technology effectively: latest not always the best 13 2/18/2014
UDI CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT PLAN Consider UDI to work with the environment not make the students adapt 1. Equitable provide identical experiences where possible, equivalent when not 2. Flexible provide choice in methods 3. Simple and intuitive - conduct the course to be straightforward and predictable 14 2/18/2014
UDI CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS PLAN 4. Perceptible Information communicate effectively 5. Tolerance for error anticipate variation in skill 6. Low physical effort minimize nonessential physical effort 15 2/18/2014
UDI CLASSROOM PARTICIPATION PLAN 7. Size and Space for approach and use - consider approach, reach, manipulation and use 8. A community of learners promote interaction and community 9. Instructional climate provide welcoming and inclusive environment 16 2/18/2014
SOURCES FOR UDI Information on Universal Design for Instruction University of Connecticut University of Connecticut UDI Information Additional Information from University of Connecticut University of Minnesota University of Minnesota UDI information University of Minnesota Publications DO-IT University of Washington Do It Project 17 2/18/2014
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