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    1. Technology is Changing Our World please click to advance slides

    3. Enhancing Children’s Learning . . . with Technology

    5. 21st Century Skills Digital age literacy – today’s basics Basic, scientific and technological literacies Visual and information literacy Cultural literacy and global awareness It has only been recently that students have been able to read critically, write persuasively, think and reason logically and solve complex problems It has only been recently that students have been able to read critically, write persuasively, think and reason logically and solve complex problems

    6. Inventive Thinking-Intellectual Capital Adaptability/Managing Complexity and Self-direction Curiosity, Creativity and Risk-taking Higher Order Thinking and Sound Reasoning 21st Century Skills

    7. Interactive Communication-Social and Personal Skills Teaming and Collaboration Personal and Social Responsibility Interactive Communication 21st Century Skills

    8. Quality, State-of-the-art Results Prioritizing, planning and Managing for Results Effective Use of Real-world Tools High Quality Results with Real-world Application 21st Century Skills

    9. Technology Can Help Students Explore and access information Record, organize, analyze data Produce and display work Communicate effectively with others Practice and apply skills Work independently or collaborate with others

    10. Technology . . . Creates a level playing field Provides immediate feedback Expands resources Shows students that computers are integrated tools Helps children enjoy learning Enables teacher to facilitate rather than direct Allows success for all developmental levels Connects to home and real-world learning

    11. Provides Immediate Feedback Praise

    12. Expands Resources Internet provides access to over 92 million web pages Virtual Field trips Historical Video Footage Interactions with simulations and models

    13. Access to Global Communications Person-to-person e-mail Listserves Group interaction in virtual learning spaces Chat rooms Interactive video conferences Phone/audio interactions

    14. Computers as Integrated Tools Bill Gates’ 12th Rule — “Students need to be able to use digital tools to solve problems for themselves.” Apply to a real-world situations Manipulate and experiment with data Immediate response to “What if?” questions A constructivist approach

    15. Helps Children Enjoy Learning Teacher has high energy Hands-on learning Student enjoyment Students make decisions about expanding learning Students actively engaged in the reflective process

    16. Technology – Equal Opportunity Physically Challenged Students Special Needs Students Gifted and Talented Students At-risk Students Visual, Tactile, Auditory and Kinesthetic Learners Unmotivated Learners

    17. Sharing What They Learn Research shows benefits to students who build authentic products with tools provide students with deep insight into whatever domain of knowledge and tools they use Allows families and educational stakeholders to view applied learning Whether its sandcastles, computer programs, graphs, LEGOS, musical compositions, These experiences provide students with deep insight into whatever domain of knowledge and whatever tools that they useWhether its sandcastles, computer programs, graphs, LEGOS, musical compositions, These experiences provide students with deep insight into whatever domain of knowledge and whatever tools that they use

    18. Teacher Training Technology directors within districts Technology Teacher Leaders (TTL’s) Teacher collaboration Low cost classes through educational extension programs Wayne County RESA / Oakland Schools ISD Macomb County ISD / Genesee County ISD Free on-line computer training Michigan Virtual University Technology training fulfills state requirements for CEU’s required to retain certification

    19. Funds for Integrating Technology Grants and awards Business partnerships Federal, state and local funding

    20. Technology Can Save $ Less paper wasted on communications through use of email and digital file storage Less postage and delivery expenses Textbook spending reduced

    21. or NOT

    22. or NOT The future of our nation GDP and our economy Technological innovations in warfare, communications and space exploration USA’s position in the global/political world

    23. Our Future “The current and future health of America's 21st century Economy depends directly on how broadly and deeply Americans reach a new level of literacy—”21st Century Literacy”—that includes strong academic skills, thinking, reasoning, teamwork skills, and proficiency in using technology.” -21st Century Workforce Commission National Alliance of Business

    24. Our Future “In order to thrive in a digital economy students need digital age proficiencies. It is important for the educational system to make changes in order to fulfill its mission in society, namely, the preparation of students for the world beyond the classroom.”

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