EDU 501: Teacher as a Researcher/ McCarthy by Sarah McCarthy

Focus: Will increasing student use of technology in the classroom, specifically the use of the SMART Board and iPads during social studies increase student focus, participation and learning?

sarah_mccarthy1 — 2014-05-08 21:37:35 UTC

Quote from : Why Integrate Technology in the Classroom?: The Reasons are Many

sarah_mccarthy1 — 2014-05-08 21:45:01 UTC

"Integrating technology into classroom instruction means more than teaching basic computer skills and software programs in a separate computer class. Effective tech integration must happen across the curriculum in ways that research shows deepen and enhance the learning process. In particular, it must support four key components of learning:active engagement, participation in groups, frequent interaction and feedback, and connection to real-world experts. Effective technology integration is achieved when the use of technology is routine and transparent and when technology supports curricular goals" ( Eutopia, 2014).

Article: Why Integrate Technology in the Classroom?: The Reasons are Many

sarah_mccarthy1 — 2014-05-08 21:46:26 UTC

Article describing the reasons for technology use in the classroom.

Article: From Distraction to Learning Tool: Mobile Devices in the Classroom

sarah_mccarthy1 — 2014-05-08 22:01:12 UTC

Discusses a study done by a teacher on the use of iPads, laptops and mobile devices in the classroom.

Article: Impact of Technology in Elementary Classrooms

sarah_mccarthy1 — 2014-05-08 22:16:37 UTC

Questions:

sarah_mccarthy1 — 2014-05-08 22:19:26 UTC

Will technology enhance or distract students?

How might I best monitor appropriate use of technology by students?

What forms of technology are best?

Will student use of technology be more effective than just presenting with technology?

When should technology be used by the class as a whole as opposed to by individual or small groups of students?

Technology Integration for the New 21st Century Learner

sarah_mccarthy1 — 2014-05-08 22:25:57 UTC

Differentiating Instruction in the Classroom by Using Technology

sarah_mccarthy1 — 2014-05-08 22:29:54 UTC

Social Studies Interactive Continents Game

sarah_mccarthy1 — 2014-05-08 22:32:16 UTC

I begin the year with a unit on map skills. These games and interactive sites might help during the data collection phase of the research project.

North America Game

sarah_mccarthy1 — 2014-05-08 22:34:17 UTC

Video Clip: Latitude and Longitude

sarah_mccarthy1 — 2014-05-08 22:35:33 UTC

Ideas for Integrating Technology into the SS Curriculum

sarah_mccarthy1 — 2014-05-08 22:38:23 UTC

Quotes from, "How to Conduct Collaborative Action Research":

sarah_mccarthy1 — 2014-05-08 22:39:19 UTC

"Action research on the other hand is conducted by people who want to do something to improve their own situation," (Sagor, 1992, p. 7).

"Action researchers undertake a study because they want to know whether they can do something in a better way," (Sagor, 1992, p. 7).

Literature Review

sarah_mccarthy1 — 2014-05-16 11:57:02 UTC