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A String in the Labyrinth

A String in the Labyrinth. A Strategic Approach to Using Technology in Education. Matthew R. Turner , Ph.D. School of Communication Radford University . Scott A. Turner, Ph.D. Math and Computer Science UNC Pembroke. Overview. Introduction Examples of Technology Use

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A String in the Labyrinth

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  1. A String in the Labyrinth A Strategic Approach to Using Technology in Education • Matthew R. Turner, Ph.D. • School of Communication • Radford University • Scott A. Turner, Ph.D. • Math and Computer Science • UNC Pembroke

  2. Overview • Introduction • Examples of Technology Use • Technology Rubric • Group Discussions • Conclusion

  3. Technology in Education • Things to ponder • What technology is currently available to you? • What do you use? • Why do you use it? • Why don’t you use the other technologies?

  4. Examples of Technology Use • Calculators • I-pads • I-pods • Smart boards • Projectors

  5. Labyrinth of Technology • Theseus used a string to navigate his way through the labyrinth • Why a string? • Why not a GPS? • Match technology to the situation • Know the benefits • Know the costs • There are always costs • Make an informed decision

  6. Technology Rubric • Who does the technology benefit? • How do I know it will work? • How does it affect me? • How does it affect my students? • Is it worth it?

  7. Examples • Online grader for computer programs • Email policy

  8. Group Discussions • Divide into groups • Topics are posted around the room • Discuss using the rubric • Benefits • Costs

  9. Was your discussion Useful? • Yes • Sort of • No • I wasn’t paying attention 1

  10. Was that a good use of Clickers? • Yes • Sort of • No • Oh, I see what you are doing here 28

  11. General Discussion • Clickers • Online Exams and Quizzes • Smart boards • Laptops/Tablets/Smart Phones • Course Management Systems • Email

  12. Controlling Technology • How and when to say yes or no • To yourself • To others (like administrators)

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