Technology in the classroom

1. SAMR

1.1. Has many levels of thinking that increases over time.

1.1.1. Substitution

1.1.1.1. Using same technology

1.1.2. Augmentation

1.1.2.1. Technology being used to enhance the efficiency of a task

1.1.3. Modification

1.1.3.1. The transformation from past technology uses to new technology practices

1.1.4. Redefinition

1.1.4.1. Able to use technology to redefine their own learning

1.1.5. http://blogs.adobe.com/educationleaders/files/2012/10/SAMR-model.jpg

2. 21st Century

2.1. How can we as educators use technology in the classroom to support students learning.

2.1.1. Using technology to enhance children's creative thinking

2.1.2. Technology can be used to explore and connect with many different people around the world

3. Philosophy of Teachnology

3.1. Alignment

3.1.1. How does technology align with teaching practices

3.2. Accessibility

3.2.1. How accessible is the technology that is wanted to be used

3.3. Assessment

3.3.1. How would students be rated on their use of the technology

3.4. Reinforcement

3.4.1. Technology should supplement teaching practices and should not be the only form of teaching

4. TPACK

4.1. Pedagogical Knowledge

4.2. Technological Knowledge

4.3. Content Knowledge

4.4. These knowledge forms interact together and allow for people to combine their knowledge. This includes what we know and what we want to know. Educators are able to think about what they know about technology and what they want to know about it. They can also allow teachers to think about activities they present to their students and helps them decide students are prepared to complete the task or do they need some more background information to be more efficient.