Research Agenda Interests

Research:
-novice to expert.
-process of learning how to integrate technology.
-process of learning technology for expert users.
-what is expert use of technology.
-how technology innovations are different than other educational innovations.
-different factors.

Research Agenda Interests

Notes from PodCast Lectures

Expert mentorng -FAQs addressed by video.
Blog wiki?
Observations via video conferencing.
Teacher think alouds.
Electronic support system for training.
Portals, personalization,

podcasting to practice speeches and download and evaluate.

Choose you own adventure podcasts.

Think of technology and brainstorm.

Technology is a way to socially build knowledge.

Have exemplary technology teachers be distinguished speakers in 271.

Dissemination needs to be for research. Blog about findings. RSS.

classroom to lab to pactice. Kids are so much better and encourages then to be critica of education and incoporate into their own pedagogy.

Intellectual property is open source.

ideas by open source and interdiscciplinary. Not intellectual property.

Podcasting is a buzz word.

content aquisition is supported by content publishing.

look up edison services. Auto delivery. Sound sync tools.(tools for tours).

Audio the lecture. They respond with voice. Download and grade. Think edci 270 final.

Whats on your ipod.

ilife. Track intellectual progess. Digital archive of their lives.

Meta data

type in blog for meetings etc... Keep everything.

Carry less devices. Simple and effecive to track your digital stuff.

Think preschool and fingerpaints. Life ling storage. The role of archivoing to a system level.

MAKE A DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER PODCAST FOR ED TECH.

What are the needs and realistic realities of the classroom.

Eett funds from government?

COSN AND ISTE. ETAN. Share best practices.

technology is a moving target. Think about society and competing with wolrds.

Expanding learning is to give up responsibility to students. Kids are more self critical. Better practices. Ask kids what they want to learn. Develop a placement cycle.

Just because they are connected doesnt mean they are uptodate.

Help school districts with marrying tech with curriculum, assessment, to make strategic decisions.

Technology is the catayst to change education. Transform todays school from yesterdays school to develop tomorows students.
WEB 2

universal and challanenge slider

The reason acot made it like new teachers is a complete overhaul. Whats better slowly introducing or emersion?

Acot was restrictive. All teachers facing similar problems. Computers were relativley new. Not really model of what tech integration looks like in schools.

Longitudinal studies of how teachers first sign up. Incentive interest shown the positive in stident achieve. Mandate.

Computers may be novel whicj could show ueof motivation.

You have to look at the individual as opposed to the organization.

Notes from PodCast Lectures

270 Ideas

Give lesson plans - identify theory or strategies. Or add technology to lesson after discussion on student centered practices.

Model student-centered and teacher-centered lessons for PSTs to learn comp skills. Ask them to reflect. Emphasize reflection.

Problem solving process of expert technology using teachers.

270. As soon as you enter these doors you will only think of teaching.

Creative problem solving requires different ideation strategies to encourage and facilitate. No evaluation just brainstorming. Everything goes.

Factors - attitude cognitive ability and experience.

PSTs as change agents for tech integration and pedagogical change.

270 Ideas

EDCI 270 & 271 Syllabus Ideas

EDCI 271 and Online 270 Syllabus Ideas.

Wiki with beginning literacy or older summaries and critiques.
Video observations.
Teacher reflection podcast.
Video conference with technology for tots.
Tiers can apply to 271.

Software/Hardware to introduce:
*kidspiration
*kidpix
*tablet
*palm
*pocket pc
*clickers
*smartboard
*ipod
*podcasting
*blogging
*wiki
*course manage. Software
*leap-pad
*paint
*hyperstudio?
*fun brain
*brain pop
*internet games
*internet software
*TECHNOLOGY ENHANCES COMMUNICATION AND SOCIALLY BUILT KNOWLEDGE.
*alpha smarts
*voice recordings
*video camera
*digital camera
*cell phones
*gaggle.net
*breeze
*thinkquest
*ebooks
*moviemaker
*making cds/dvds
*vcr
*laptops
*gps
*tv
*tivo
*camtasia
*macromedia captivate
*cd-rom software
*frontpage


EDCI 271
*develop their own technology workshop. Perhaps using camtasia?
*technology extravaganza.
*develop lesson plan template.
*employ PIE checklist.
*ask Hans to switch for early ed.
*view modeling of a technology lesson.
*work with technology to interact with preK. (think of opportunity for tech and ag ed)

ISTE Standards in a portfolio.

*discussion of technology integration - when to use and how?
*assess and evalute technologies - make up evaluation checklist together.
*case study on ethical, legal, responsibility of tech.
*develop a vision of tech integration.
*view good and bad examples of technology use. VISIONQUEST.

***MODELING, OBSERVATION, FIELD EXPERIENCE, REFLECTION, REFLEXIVE, BRAINSTORMING WITH TEACHERS, SKILLS, PEDAGOGICAL BELIEFS,

how do I make my classroom constructivist?

EDCI 270 & 271 Syllabus Ideas

When I first started thinking about my DISSERTATION!!!!

Ideas
*interview recently hired to see where the gap is in preserving education. What is the biggest shock in terms of technology after being educated in preservice program? What didn't they prepare you for?
*Survey of what they think preservice teachers need to see in terms of technology integration. Would you be willing to be follow-up interviewed to gather more information?
*How does using technology enhance effectiveness?
**How do we alter pedagogical beliefs to fully integrate technology as part of their constructivist beliefs?
*What process do teachers go through to get from novice to expert?
*What process do expert technology users go through in order to get to this quality technology integration?
-is it affecting beliefs first?
-are the stages?
-different processes for everyone?
-make the process more individualized?
-test to see which way works best for each person?
-do they need to believe in the merits? Pedagogical?
-do they need to see it at work?
-do they need to learn skills? Then integration? Then methods? Then field experiences?
-do they need to see the connections to their field and subject matter before they will believe and then will integrate?
-what are the different factors that help people learn how to integrate technology in a quality fashion?
***I can take these processes and see which ones are the most effective in preparing teachers to effectively integrate technology. Perhaps have them choose their own process and document the process using a portfolio. Different workshops, mini-courses, opportunities for working with professors, integrating it into their other teacher education courses.
POTENTIAL QUESTIONS:
-What do you think preservice education should look like?
-Describe the process you went through to move from a novice technology integrationist to an expert?
-What is your current view of technology? And how does this influence your pedagogy?
-Can you give me an example of how you integrated technology in an exemplary way?
-What forms of professional development aided b

neilson survey.

When I first started thinking about my DISSERTATION!!!!

EDCI 270 Online and EDCI 271 - AUTHENTIC TECHNOLOGY!

So...My newest ideas are for EDCI 271. I really want to make this learning experience fantastic for my PSTs (Preservice Teachers) and have them interact with K-12 students using technology. After visiting my dad's school today, I really feel even more compelled to use more examples of technology. Here are some of the ideas I discussed with Jeff Flynn:
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Wiki: Use a wiki to conduct literature circles. Students with reading comprehension problems work together to develop a summary - changing and altering as they see fit.
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Elgg: Parent Forum, using the blog as a portfolio including artifacts.
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Video conferencing: PSTs (preservice teachers) will hear what K-12 students think about technology, technology use in schools, and how they feel teachers should use technology.
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Audio conferencing: Through Skype/Gizmo to discuss things with K-12 students.
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K-12 students are using Media Blender to make State Reports. Perhaps my PSTs could give the students feedback on their projects.
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Perhaps work with small groups and use the Elgg, so they can view each other’s blog.
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Moodle – large group, free flowing.Everone can see!
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PodCasting. How can I use this? Perhaps to give the state feedback? Or to record Jeff and kids, and teachers (especially ones at Bryant) to see how they are using technology in their classrooms. Think NECC Podcasting Outstanding Apple Educator Interviews... :) PSTs and K-12ers could also use Auduicity to record.
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Fantastic Early Education use of iPods: Multimedia running record. Although Jeff suggests iRiver, instead of iPod.
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MY THOUGHTS:
Have PSTs videotape HOW to use the software to present to other teachers.

Ask K-12ers: What makes a good teacher? How do you enjoy using technology? What have been your favorite uses of the computer in class?

Help to improve their state reports. Give them feedback.

Pair my PSTs with one small group of students. They work together as more of a “pen pal” type situation. Exchanging and talking with them. Monitoring their progress. That way if some students are more talkative than others, etc…. We can use all: Moodle, Elgg, Podcating

Could be similar to the tutoring or homework help.

Distance Education is the answer to collaboration between Universities, ISTs, PSTs, and K-12 students. Remember, Technology is the catalyst for communication in terms of socially shared knowledge. Diversity, group work, constructivism are all facets of this new form of education: Systemic change!
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Jeff Flynn, the computer teacher at Pattengill Elementary where my father is principal is doing some pretty amazing things with the 3-5th grade students. Check out this promo on up-and-coming tech stuff from Jeff:

If you have the chance check out the podcast in the blog, <http://technosavvy.org/?p=329> it and interview with the lead creator of moodle, which is open sourced as is elgg the next thing I am going to mention.

I would also encourage you to check out http://worldbridges.com/courses/listenandwatch/. It is our Elgg portfolio project. Feel free to register if you wish, it isn't a big deal and we could remove you if you wish later. elgg.net is the home group for that and that may be an online community you may want to check out.

www.edtechtalk.com and worldbridges.com are websites of a group who are working on webcasting and podcasts. Mostly they are the work of Jeff Lebow and Dave Cormier. The elgg guys are interviewed in podcast #8 <http://edtechtalk.com/node/38>. We have college people from Washington State, Oberlin, and teachers from Australia, Japan, Korea, and a lot from Canada. Skype in and join us from some of the conversations next year. It is a pretty wide open conversation with many contributing to the conference calls which are recorded and posted.

EDCI 270 Online and EDCI 271 - AUTHENTIC TECHNOLOGY!