1. My Vision for K-12
Instructional Technology
Integration
Before
After
Diana Benner
http://dbenner.org

2. My vision was . . .

3. My Vision for K-12
Instructional Technology
Integration
Before
After
Diana Benner
http://dbenner.org

4. My vision is . . .

5. What is the goal of
technology integration?

6.  To use technology seamlessly
in the classroom so that the
technology itself is invisible
 To employ technology to
provide a variety of new ways
to learn, and in the process,
foster independent thinking,
problem solving, and
collaborative learning

7. What is needed to
integrate technology?

8. The pieces to integration
include . . .
Teacher Student
Content Technology

9. Teacher
 As you can imagine, using technology in
the classroom changes the classroom
structure, operation, and management.
 Teachers learn to become a “guide on
the side”.
 Getting there involves changes in
philosophy and practice.

10. The pieces to integration
include . . .
Teacher Student
Content Technology

11. Student
 Helps students learn new things in new
ways and prepares them for the future.
 Helps students think critically and solve
problems.
 Engages students.
 Ties learning to “their” world.

12. The pieces to integration
include . . .
Teacher Student
Content Technology

13. Content
The International Society for Technology in
Education (ISTE) believes that:
“We must help students prepare to work,
live, and contribute to the social and civic
fabric of their communities.”
Digital-Age Learning:
 Demonstrate creativity and innovation
 Communicate and collaborate
 Conduct research and use information
 Think critically, solve problems, and make
decisions
 Use technology effectively and productively

14. The pieces to integration
include . . .
Teacher Student
Content Technology

15. Technology
 What tools do you have at your school
site?
 What software or hard ware restrictions
are there?
 What type of room set up and computer
preparation is necessary?
 Do you know how to use, charge, upload
and download all the equipment in your
lesson?
 How do you select equipment to use?

16. Is that all that is needed
to integrate technology?

17. Build an Integration Team
No  Relationships are vital to the successful
integration of technology in your
classroom.
 A team is needed – It could be the
Technology Coordinator, Principal, Media
Specialist, Curriculum Director,
Technology Integrator, Tech Savvy
Students.

18. And don’t forget . . .
 Set High Expectations
 Model Use
 Teaching is a Team
Sport
 Motivate and engage
the student
 Technology is more
than a tool, it is a
new skill!

19. Thank You!

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