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Michael Walker

Is Technology Producing A Decline In Critical Thinking And Analysis? - 0 views

  • Schools should make more effort to test students using visual media, she said, by asking them to prepare PowerPoint presentations, for example.
  • Schools should make more effort to test students using visual media, she said, by asking them to prepare PowerPoint presentations, for example.
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    Science News Share Blog Cite Print Email Bookmark Is Technology Producing A Decline In Critical Thinking And Analysis? ScienceDaily (Jan. 29, 2009) - As technology has played a bigger role in our lives, our skills in critical thinking and analysis have declined, while our visual skills have improved, according to research by Patricia Greenfield, UCLA distinguished professor of psychology and director of the Children's Digital Media Center, Los Angeles. See also: Mind & Brain Intelligence Educational Psychology Computers & Math Video Games Computer Graphics Science & Society Popular Culture Educational Policy Reference Computing power everywhere Webcast Computer-generated imagery Aptitude Learners have changed as a result of their exposure to technology, says Greenfield, who analyzed more than 50 studies on learning and technology, including research on multi-tasking and the use of computers, the Internet and video games. Her research was published this month in the journal Science. Reading for pleasure, which has declined among young people in recent decades, enhances thinking and engages the imagination in a way that visual media such as video games and television do not, Greenfield said. How much should schools use new media, versus older techniques such as reading and classroom discussion? "No one medium is good for everything," Greenfield said. "If we want to develop a variety of skills, we need a balanced media diet. Each medium has costs and benefits in terms of what skills each develops." S
John Kraus

Edina Technology Integration: Dr. Burke visit to Mill Creek Middle School: Kent, WA - 0 views

  • Mill Creek Middle School
    • Dean Dahl
       
      This would be a great place to visit ... if it weren't in Washington!
    • John Kraus
       
      I see it is hinted at in this blob… But, since we have been sending people to visit schools with 1to1 programs I can't help but wonder what list of information are we making sure we gather from each school. And where can I see a comparison of this data. Of the top of my head I would want details on the computers used in each school. Do teachers and students use the same type of machines? Are there any schools using multiple platforms? What software programs they are allowing students to use as well as any software/abilities that are being blocked? What regulations for student use is being enforced? What are the consequences for violating the computer policies? Is there data on the number of violations they have had? Home many computers (a percentage) are lost/need to be replaced each year? What was their schedule for training staff, students, parents, etc? Can we have copies of any of their training materials? What are the limits for data saved on the school's network drives (for students and teachers)? What expectations are there for teachers to incorporate 1to1 curriculum in their classes? Looking back what is the one thing that they feel must be done to implement a 1to1 program? What is the one thing they with they had done to implement their 1to1 program?
  • Smartboard LCD projectors Color & B/W printers. Document camera Each room has a wireless hub. All students have e-mail.
    • Melissa Kalinowski
       
      Wow! This is amazing. I wish that we had all these things in our classroom! We will need to have some of these things to make one-to-one successful - like wireless hubs!
  • 6 middle schools
    • Dean Dahl
       
      How did the middle school work together in this journey?
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  • All students have e-mail. District has 26,000 students
  • Students can loose access to laptop for 3 days for code of ethics violation plus detention
    • michelle terry
       
      I think that this is a great way to force students to use the technology appropriately. Would this work in Edina? I can see parents getting really upset if their student looses a laptop for a few days. I can just see the argument from them that their student will not be able to do their homework. I do think that we need to have some consequence though. I also wonder who is in charge of enforcing this as in is the teacher in charge of always checking or is this done by the tech department.
  • Students can loose access to laptop for 3 days for code of ethics violation plus detention.
    • Melissa Kalinowski
       
      Is it okay to take away a student's primary means of learning as a punishment?
  • First thing they did was to write a 10 year tech plan with vision, revisions are made every year.
    • Chris Peterson
       
      Does Edina have a "tentative" 10-year plan???
    • Michael Walker
       
      Edina's Tech Plan runs from 2008-20012. It can be found on the Media and Technology Site off the main district page.
    • Michael Walker
  • Take laptop away, create a public service announcement, have to have a parent or peer monitor, reapply for drivers license.
    • John Kraus
       
      I have concerns with taking the computer away. How does this change their productivity in class? Limit, monitor, block - there are other things that could be done. But if they do not have the computer in a class that is relying on 1to1 how will the student remain productive?
Mel Padden

Edina Technology Integration - 0 views

shared by Mel Padden on 06 Nov 08 - Cached
  • Student productivity has increased substantially.
    • Mel Padden
       
      I wonder what performance was like before?
  • Cell phones are to be kept in locker.
    • Mel Padden
       
      How do they control this? Is it better to model appropriate use and go by our policy of not using it during the school day?
  • More kids passed state science test last year than the year before, when they didn’t have a 1-to-1 program.
    • Mel Padden
       
      Can a causal connection be made here?
Michael Walker

Ten commandments of school tech support « Generation YES Blog - 1 views

  • The ten commandments of school tech support Thou shalt test the fix. Thou shalt talk to actual students and teachers and make time to watch how  technology works during actual class time, not just when it’s quiet. Thou shalt not make fun of the tech skills of teachers or students, nor allow anyone else in the tech department to make disparaging remarks about them. Closing trouble tickets shalt not be thine highest calling; thou shalt strive to  continually make the learning environment better. Thou shalt not elevate the system above the users. The network will be never be perfect. Learning is messy. Get thyself over it. When teaching someone a new skill, keep thy hands off the mouse. Thou shalt listen to requests with an open mind and respond in plain English. Blocking shall be controlled by educators, not filtering companies. Thy job is to enable learning, not enforce behavior. Thou shalt include students and teachers in decision-making about technology purchases and policy. Their interest is not an affront to your professionalism.
    • Michael Walker
       
      I need to remember #6 each time I get frustrated!
Michael Walker

A computer per student leads to higher performance than traditional classroom settings - 3 views

  • Bebell said that across all of the studies contained in the journal, one common link is clear: the value of teachers committed to making 1:1 computing work. "One of the most salient findings was the critical role that teachers played in the success of each 1:1 program," Bebell said. Additional factors critical to student success across 1:1 technology settings included: Having a strong commitment from school leadership Developing consistent and supportive administrative policies Creating professional development opportunities for teachers, particularly the sharing of best practices
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    Peer Reviewed research supporting increased achievement in 1:1 environments
Michael Walker

1:1 Student Discipline - Technology Integration - 1 views

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    Saw this post today and thought of our experience this year.
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