Learning and Teaching Technology Integration Dr. Brush Research Group

1. Presenters: Jung Won Hur Theano Yerasimou Ying Wang Claudius Rodgers Andrew Barrett Additional Group Members: Nilufer Korkmaz Sunkyung Lee Watson Chun-Yi Lin Learning and Teaching Technology IntegrationDr. Brush Research Group 2007 IST Conference

2. Purpose • Explore if technology is being effectively integrated into K-12 classrooms • Introduce our technology integration model, SiTI (Situated Technology Integration) • Present our evaluation study that examines the effectiveness of the SiTI model

3. Agenda • The Problem (Andrew) • SiTI model: Part of solution (Jung Won) • Application of SiTI at IU (Ying) • Plan to evaluate the SiTI model (Claudius) • Questions

4. Agenda The Problem (Andrew) SiTI model: Part of solution (Jung Won) Application of SiTI at IU (Ying) Plan to evaluate the SiTI model (Claudius) Questions

5. The Problem • Effective technology integration into classrooms is being promoted as important • Increase student learning • More capable workforce and citizens • Access to technology in the classroom is up • Most technology integration into classrooms is at a low level • What can be done to improve the effectiveness of technology integration in the classroom?

6. Most Common Approaches • Improving the technology skills of teachers • Pre-service teacher training • Continuing education for teachers • Buy more and fancier technology • SmartBoards, laptops, iPods, VOIP, websites, voice recognition, tricorders, wiki sites, collaboration tools, etc….

7. Problem Statement Limited effective use of technology for higher level instruction Increased accessibility of technology in K-12 classrooms 1. VS. Pre-service teachers need to be trained for effective technology integration Not many exemplary theoretical models that have been successfully implemented in teacher education programs 2. VS.

8. Problems with this approach • Technology skills ≠ Effective Technology Integration • Poor integration may impede learning • The pace of technological change • Cost of technology • Time to learn • Who are the experts in the technology • Theoretical explanations

9. Theoretical Explanations • Lack of a link between theory and practice • Knowledge separation from situations: Situated learning theory • Pre-service teachers’ existing beliefs

10. 1. Lack of a Link • Problems: Theory to Practice • Pre-service teachers do not have opportunities to construct their own knowledge • Suggestions: • Examples, concrete experience • On-going and in-depth reflection

11. 2. Separation from Situations • Situated learning theory: learning and knowledge is situated in which the knowledge arises and utilizes. • Problem: Pre-service teachers are frequently asked to learn abstract concepts separated from activities in real situations • Suggestions: • Opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills in real classrooms

12. 3. Existing beliefs • Problems: • Pre-service teachers’ prior beliefs keep them from receiving new information • Lack of experience consider it as additional work • Suggestions: • Observation of effective classrooms • Discussion

13. Agenda The Problem (Andrew) SiTI model: Part of solution (Jung Won) Application of SiTI at IU (Ying) Plan to evaluate the SiTI model (Claudius) Questions

14. Context of Study School of Education at IU Previous technology program W200 (3 credits) New technology program W201 (1 credit) W301 (1 credit) W401 (1 credit)

15. SiTI model SiTI (Situated Technology Integration) model Purposes of the model: To assist pre-service teachers in learning technology integration Help teacher educators develop technology integration programs for pre-service teachers

16. SiTI model (Cont.) Underlying theory of the model: Situated learning theory Application of knowledge Cognitive apprenticeship

17. Enhance Student Learning Goals improve technical skills and knowledge design technology-rich lesson plans integrate technology lessons into actual classrooms develop positive attitudes and beliefs Integration of technology into authentic environments Application Collaboration with method educators & teachers in field placements How to teach subject with technology Exploration Preparation Technical skills and knowledge Processes Content Assisting pre-service teacher with technology integration

20. Cognitive Apprenticeship (Brown et al, 1989) Coaching Fading Modeling

21. reflection reflection reflection Application reflection reflection reflection Instructional Modeling Exploration Technical modeling Preparation Implementation Implementation Implementation Observation Observation Observation Practice Practice Practice fading modeling Coaching fading Coaching

22. Enhance Student Learning Assisting pre-service teacher with technology integration Goals improve technical skills and knowledge design technology-rich lesson plans integrate technology lessons into actual classrooms develop positive attitudes and beliefs Integration of technology into authentic environments Application Collaboration with method educators & teachers in field placements How to teach subject with technology Exploration Preparation Technical skills and knowledge Processes Content W401 W301 W201

23. Agenda The Problem (Andrew) SiTI model: Part of solution (Jung Won) Application of SiTI at IU (Ying) Plan to evaluate the SiTI model (Claudius) Questions

24. Application of SiTI W201- Preparation (face-to-face) W301- Exploration (face-to-face) W401- Application (blended learning)

25. W201 To develop basic computer skills To be aware of various programs that can be used in K-12 settings To increase comfort level with technology Activities: demonstration problem solving Skill assessment

26. W301 To understand effective instructional strategies with regard to technology integration in K-12 classrooms To understand technology environments in actual schools To continually develop technological skills and knowledge Activities: Modeling activities Technology inventory Technology-rich lesson plan Weekly reflections Online portfolio

27. W401 To help pre-service teachers implement a technology-rich lesson in an actual classrooms Activities: Micro-teaching Lesson implementation Technology classroom observation

28. Agenda The Problem (Andrew) SiTI model: Part of solution (Jung Won) Application of SiTI at IU (Ying) Plan to evaluate the SiTI model (Claudius) Questions

29. Research Questions • Evaluate the model • Improve the model • To what extent do pre-service teachers achieve the goals of the courses • What are the pre-service teachers needs in terms of learning effective teaching questions

30. Evaluation of SiTI • Student teachers perception • Course • Experiences in their classrooms • Research questions • Value of courses • Skills for technology integration

31. Evaluation of SiTI • Method • In-depth Interviews • Audio recordings • Transcripts • Observations • Audio recordings • Transcript • Member-checking • Content Analysis

32. Agenda The Problem (Andrew) SiTI model: Part of solution (Jung Won) Application of SiTI at IU (Ying) Plan to evaluate the SiTI model (Claudius) Questions