As instructors, it is easy enough to see how technology use in the classroom can engage a student or pique their interest during a lesson. However, what can sometimes happen is that instructors who are genuinely open to using tech in the classroom end up doing so only superficially and without a clear purpose in mind. Purposeless or superficial use of technology not only lacks a clear focus for students, but it can also seem pointless to instructors if there isn't a specific learning outcome or objective in mind. In other words, technology for technology's sake has to be avoided.
Purposeful Ed Tech
There are many theoretical models for integrating technology into the classroom, but there is one essential guiding principle that should act as the backbone of all future planning:
Technology must be integrated into the classroom with a clear learning purpose, and combined with other interactive learning activities that meet measurable learning objectives.
By following the core principle above and keeping this in mind whenever we bring in new technology to the classroom, we can ensure that students will benefit from its use and the learning experience will be enhanced for all.
In the spirit of using digital tools effectively and learning new technology that is available to us, I've created my first ever video using Vyond. The animated video includes key principles and concepts from Keengwe et al. (2008) and highlights a few quick general concepts teachers should follow.
Technology must be integrated into the classroom with a clear learning purpose, and combined with other interactive learning activities that meet measurable learning objectives.
By following the core principle above and keeping this in mind whenever we bring in new technology to the classroom, we can ensure that students will benefit from its use and the learning experience will be enhanced for all.
In the spirit of using digital tools effectively and learning new technology that is available to us, I've created my first ever video using Vyond. The animated video includes key principles and concepts from Keengwe et al. (2008) and highlights a few quick general concepts teachers should follow.
References
Karamouzis, B. (2018). Classroom Technology Fails too many Students. Here's How to Change that. Edmodo. Retrieved from https://medium.com/edmodoblog/classroom-technology-fails-too-many-students-heres-how-to-change-that-e9a71328d953
Keengwe, J., Onchwari, G., & Wachira, P. (2008). Computer Technology Integration and Student Learning: Barriers and Promise. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 17(6), 560-565. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/41219452
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