Wilfrid Laurier University
Technology Site
Faculty and Staff Technology Discussion
March 24, 9:30 a.m. in the Conference Room
Make IT Happen Workshop!
Happened on Wednesday, March 2, 6 pm to 8 pm.
Expert teachers shared their experiences with SmartBoards and Web 2.0 Tools (Blogs, Wikis, and Collaborative Projects) Click on the Make IT Happen link above to check out resources that were shared.
This wiki is an organizational and learning tool intended to bring the technology used in our Faculty of Education site into one place. Here you will find pages that describe technology currently in use and technology that might be of use in the future. Click on the icons below to take you to a description of the technology, a summary of how and why it might be used, possible places to seek assistance, and comments from colleagues related to each technology. Check the Faculty Integration for examples of technology being integrated with content and pedagogy.
Who Are Your Learners: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A-ZVCjfWf8
Toshiba Laptops Desire2Learn Chalk and Wire Wiki Examples
Groupwise Smartboard Technology Document Camera Learn360
ComicLife Tinkerplots Flash Animation Geometer's Sketchpad
KID PIX
SMART Ideas
Keynote
Newsletter FileMaker Pro 5.5
Animoto (video production) Clicker 5
Faculty Integration of Technology in WLU Courses
Technology is integrated across and within the Bachelor of Education courses at WLU rather than taught as an isolated entity. This approach to technology introduction is based on a model of teacher knowledge that incorporate Technology, Pedagogy, and Content, referred to as Technological, Pedagogical, Content Knowledge (TPACK). Emerging and established technologies are considered as pedagogical tools that both impact and encourage learning of content. The WLU Pre-service program is preparing teachers to teach in a digital age and the integration of technology is an integral part of this preparation. Faculty are continously developing their own skills and knowledge around digital technologies and their influence on learning and instruction. Teacher Education Candidates bring their own knowledge, skills and experiences related to technology to the program and work together with the faculty, staff, and PDS sites to integrate these tools in courses and the classroom.
Goals of the Technology Intensive Approach:
- Graduates will understand the role of technologies new and old in education.
- Graduates will be at ease using and integrating technology in their lessons, classrooms, schools and lives.
- Students will experience a mobile, collaborative learning environment.
- Students will gain the ability to learn and use new technologies as they develop.
Examples of Faculty Integration of Technology in Courses
TEC Technology Survey January 2011
PDS Integration of Technology in Teaching
**Support from your Colleagues: Meet your TechTECs!**
Connecting Education: A website demonstrating how young people use technology.
How To Videos: A collection of Google produced videos directed at parents but straightforward and helpful for anyone.
Comments (2)
gaud0410@wlu.ca said
at 7:26 pm on Aug 26, 2009
So far I'm impressed at how far Laurier's technology has evolved since I graduated. (Thought I'd be the first to post a comment. )
Julie Mueller said
at 8:56 pm on Aug 26, 2009
Fabulous Tammy! Glad to see that you found your way in. I added some tips for using Chalk and Wire from our short session the other day. Hope this space is helpful. We need to have someone add all of our TECs! I added our TechTECs as editors--a step up from writers--so if you have useful suggestions, have at it!
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