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| Whole Discussion http://www.nifl.gov/nifl-aalpd/2004/
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A discussion took place about integrating technology in classroom instruction on the National Institute for Literacy Professional Development and Technology and Literacy electronic lists in October, 2004.
Jackie Taylor summarizes below how some members of the Professional Development electronic list responded to questions about technology integration
Questions to think about include:
- What does technology integration mean?
- What does it look like in practice?
- What model of technology integration works best given program resources and goals, and student needs?
Please share your perspective and add to this discussion on technology integration.
Resources to Better Understand Integrating Technology
- See: http://wiki.literacytent.org/index.php/AleTechnologyIntegration
- See: http://tinyurl.com/9pq4d
- A terrific resource on four different models of technology integration in the classroom is Lynda Ginsburg's "Integrating Technology into Adult Learning" http://www-tcall.tamu.edu/archives/hopey/04.pdf
Which of these models describes what you are doing? - To see some examples of best practices in technology integration in the classroom, visit NCRTEC and see the examples of practice in Captured Wisdom http://www.ncrtec.org/pd/cw/adultlit.htm
- For more video examples of integrating technology in the adult education (including English language learning) classroom, see the OTAN Video Gallery at http://www.otan.us/Itap/index.cfm?fuseaction=videogallery and the November 29, 2005 posting from Marian Thacher below.
- The US Department of Education landmark study with the first-ever data on distance learning in elementary and secondary schools will be found at http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2005010
- In January 2005, the National Education Technology Plan was released. You can find this at: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/plan/index.html
Summary of Integrating Technology in Classroom Discussion
[NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:3314] Integrating technology
From: jataylor (jataylor@utk.edu)
Date: Wed Oct 06 2004 - 21:04:22 EDT
At 09:01 PM 10/06/2004 -0400, you wrote:
Hello everyone,
I hope it’s not too late to contribute to the question Mariann posed here. Mariann mentioned that we have been discussing Liz Dillon-Marable’s dissertation on computer technology integration (CTI) on the NIFL-AALPDlist, and how CTI might relate to staff development. I’ve written a very brief summary of what we shared thus far (see below), in case NIFL-Technology
subscribers may wish to explore the topic here. I look forward to learning of your experiences with CTI.
Best,
Jackie
Jackie Taylor
Moderator, NIFL-AALPD
jataylor@utk.edu
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“What does computer technology integration ‘look like’ for you?”
We began discussing CTI in terms of delivering basic skills instruction, and several subscribers shared reviews of software based on their experiences using it in their programs. I started to cut/paste the links and reviews into this email, but it quickly became an unwieldy message for a discussion list! Some examples/points from the discussion include:
- "For the nonreader to around middle 4th grade (TABE referenced) we use Language Tune-up Kit (LTK)…It's Orton-Gillingham based. The beauty of this is the simplicity of usage for the student. Symbology is used for navigation while visual cues are accompanied by auditory instructions. It's strength lies in the auditory, visual, and haptic combination of student involvement."
- Product comparison of Lexia SOS & LTK; Review of Ultimate Phonics; and several other product/program descriptions
- Massachusetts has supported pilot programs integrating various kinds of technology with ABE instruction through the ' ABE DL Anytime Anywhere' initiative. Teachers share what works in a “Best Practices” forum. See pilot reports at http://www.SABES.org [added by David Rosen on 2/6/05: http://anywhereanytimeabe.org/publish.html , http://anywhereanytimeabe.org/dl_meeting_notes.html and ALEABEDLReccs ]
- The state of Kentucky uses PLATO in adult education: http://www.kyvae.org/Courses/CourseDetails.asp?SCEID=28779&COUID=2091&PID=150
- For instructional websites, see Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford links section http://www.lvgh.org/learning_links.html
Then we discussed how we understand/use technology in “more differentiated” ways:
- What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy, a book by James Gee. ( e.g. online at http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=950566.950595 )
- Using email to develop reading/writing skills
- Using the discussion board in Blackboard for collaboration and problem solving
- Using simulations and role plays in workplace literacy combining reading, writing, and in some cases, actual costuming
- Classroom virtual visits
- Project-based or “constructivist” learning, integrating computer technology via Powerpoint, web pages, photo essays, science projects, etc.
- The role of technology in knowledge transmission versus knowledge construction
- The compatibility of computer technology with differing teaching philosophies– can compatibility be “taught”?
- The role of computer technology in collaborative learning and group dynamics
- Supporting teachers in imbedding technology in instructional approaches
- Lynda Ginsburg’s four models of technology integration and how that is used in a Brooklyn program
To view the whole discussion, visit: http://www.nifl.gov/nifl-aalpd/2004/
More Discussion
From: mthacher@otan.us
Subject: [Technology] Technology integration videos online
Date: November 29, 2005 11:58:29 AM EST
To: technology@dev.nifl.gov
In case you're looking for visual examples of effective integration of technology in the adult ed classroom, OTAN has some videos posted at http://www.otan.us/Itap/. Click on Video Gallery.
The latest ones are of a teacher using an Interactive whiteboard with ESOL learners. You can see examples of activities using a projected Web site, dragging text and objects, and making instructional software a whole group activity. They will help you visualize what a class can do with an interactive whiteboard if you haven't seen one being used.
There are also examples of using portable keyboards for writing practice, ABE students making a calendar, technology use in a high school diploma lab, and more.
If you check these out, let me know if there are other technology integration strategies you would like to see videos of. Always looking for new ideas.
Marian
07:05, 13 December 2005
Marian Thacher
Coordinator of Technology Projects
OTAN
mthacher@otan.us
http://www.otan.us
