Using+technology+to+maximize+student+learning

Interpretation
If used correctly, technology can support learning. A good technology facilitator understands what technologies are appropriate for a given set of students. ===Sample artifact: Octopus Garden=== The Octopus Garden artifact is a constructionist lesson using Etoys to create a simple oceanscape. The artifact was developed with Shane Jonas.

//You will need to install Etoys to create the project described in the artifact. The free Etoys program is available from the Squeakland download page//.

Rationale
For a reflection on trying to do this lesson with candidate teachers, see my blog posting: Trying out a problem-based lesson

The standard
Educational technology facilitators apply and implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for utilizing technology to maximize student learning. Education al technology facilitators:

A. Facilitate t echnology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards. Candidates:
 * 1) use methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support integration of technology productivity tools (refer to NETS for Students).
 * 2) use and apply major research findings and trends related to the use of technology in education to support integration throughout the curriculum.
 * 3) use methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support integration of research tools (refer to NETS for Students ).
 * 4) use methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support integration of problem solving/decision-making tools (refer to NETS for Students)
 * 5) use methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support use of media-based tools such as television, audio, print materials, and graphics.
 * 6) use and describe methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support use of distance learning systems appropriate in a school environment.
 * 7) use methods for teaching concepts and skills that support use of Web-based and non Web-based authoring tools in a school environment.

 B. <span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; line-height: normal;">Use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students. Candidates:
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">use methods and strategies for integrating technology resources that support the needs of diverse learners including <span class="wiki_link_ext">adaptive and assistive technology.

<span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"> C. <span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; line-height: normal;">Apply technology to demonstrate students' <span class="wiki_link_ext">higher-order skills and creativity. Candidates:
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">use methods and facilitate strategies for teaching problem-solving principles and skills using <span class="wiki_link_ext">technology resources.

<span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; line-height: normal;"> D. Manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment. Candidates:
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">use methods and classroom management strategies for teaching technology concepts and skills in individual, small group, classroom, and/or lab settings.

<span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; line-height: normal;"> E. Use current research and district/regional/state/national content and technology standards to build lessons and units of instruction. Candidates:
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">describe and identify curricular methods and strategies that are aligned with district/regional/state/national content and technology standards.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">use major research findings and trends related to the use of technology in education to support <span class="wiki_link_ext">integration throughout the curriculum.