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Exploring the Future of Education Technology

Discover the evolving landscape of education technology at the AzTEA Teaching & Technology Conference 2012. From historical perspectives to future trends, explore innovative tools like tablets, apps, and web 2.0 for enhanced teaching and learning. Dive into collaborative tools, digital portfolios, and the transition from computer labs to mobile devices. Join the conversation on reshaping education with technology advancements.

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Exploring the Future of Education Technology

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  1. AZTEA Teaching & Technology Conference 2012 (1.28.12) Notes & Ideas By Kelly McCauley Please visit my website = www.kmccauley60.wikispaces.com

  2. AzTEA is a professional nonprofit organization devoted to increasing student achievement through technology in teaching and learning.

  3. “Returning to our roots: Technology then & now” • Keynote Speaker: Chris Johnson • Theme = “Through the Looking Glass” from Alice in Wonderland. • History of Technology in Education (1992-2012). • Funny examples: (too expensive) • Tablet/chalk • Ball point pens • Computers • Future: tablets (Ipads), “flex-books”, laptops, & IPod touches!!!

  4. So…what does the future of technology in education look like? • Let’s start by watching this 7 minute video about how technology is, or should be, used in education. • Its called “Iowa, Did You Know?”. Just substitute in Arizona. • Iowa, Did You Know?

  5. So…what does the future of technology in education look like? • Web 2.0 (the participatory web) • Apps (amazing, affordable tiny powerful software) • Connect our students to other students remotely (ex. Skype) • Use of polls (text/website) http://www.polleverywhere.com/. Classroom response system where responses are displayed in real-time. You can ask multiple choice or open-ended questions. Lets try one! Watch demo video (1 min.) • Insight = Faronics Insight - Computer Lab Management Made Easy • Website creation (teacher) • Collaborate with peers • Use of wikis, twitter, Facebook, blogs, getting students email accounts (ex. www.brainpop.com) • Digital story projects (use of camcorder) • YouTube channel • Digital portfolios

  6. Breakout #1= Web 2.0 Collaboration Tools • www.linoit.com(teacher creates account) Online sticky notes, like Post-Its, displayed on a canvas for group participation. Could be used for bell work, in-class activities, or closing (ticket out the door). Lets give it a shot • Create link for students to access (Word document or teacher’s website). • Presentation software = www.prezi.com (ex. analyze story elements/literature circles) • Let's check out Prezi...1 min. demo video • Teacher must create an account. • Google docs = teacher creates a page, then students manipulate it to test for understanding. Example, math groups/geometric figures.

  7. Breakout #2 = building early math skills with pbs mobile games • PBS learning media = www.pbskids.org/lab • PBS mobile & PBS labs (K-3rd) • Asset website = http://www.asset.asu.edu/

  8. Breakout #3 = the death of the computer lab • “The Passing of the K-8 Computer Lab” Vail S.D. (Chief Information Officer) Matt Federoff. • IPod Touches/Ipads (other tablets)/smartphones/laptops/”Flex Books” • AZ Central article: http://www.azcentral.com/community/surprise/articles/2012/02/01/20120201west-valley-school-districts-could-adopt-flexbooks.html • Mr. Federoff gave 3 elementary teachers a class set of IPod Touches for research in the classroom. Experienced no problems (theft/damage/inappropriate usage). • Within 2-3 years

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