Return-Path: <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id j1F4VvC13758; Mon, 14 Feb 2005 23:31:57 -0500 (EST) Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 23:31:57 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <200502150429.j1F4TOC13605@literacy.nifl.gov> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Barbara Sabaj" <bjteach@ameritech.net> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:3432] RE: Computer Technology Integration - Discussion Question 1 X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Mailer: Microsoft Office Outlook, Build 11.0.5510 Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 5713 Lines: 177 In the literacy/CAI program that I run, learners use both computers and traditional methods of learning. In the groups, learners and volunteer tutors and/or instructor work on a "Write Around". After they write down their answers, learners discuss what they wrote. Once discussed, learners move to the computers to use the word processor to write down the information generated in the "Write Around." The learners print out the work and another discussion involves how to make the work better. This may lead to a learner working on a grammar program to help solve a recurring problem in their writing or a vocabulary program to aid them in creating a well-written work. Barbara Sabaj bjteach@ameritech.net bsabaj@d214.org bsabaj@thecenterweb.org 847-392-9894 -----Original Message----- From: nifl-technology@nifl.gov [mailto:nifl-technology@nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Liz Dillon-Marable Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 9:27 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:3417] Computer Technology Integration - Discussion Question 1 Hello everyone, My name is Liz Dillon-Marable, and I recently completed a study under the supervision of Tom Valentine at the University of Georgia in which I tried to understand what computer technology integration is and what determines whether or not instructors will use it. Although studies indicate that computers are beneficial, it is extremely difficult to put such research findings to work because of the considerable variability in what happens day-by-day and hour-by-hour in any given ABSE classroom. Clearly, there are activities for which computers are valuable additions to traditional instructional methods. However, there are other activities in which computers do not add to and may even detract from instructional effectiveness. So how does a teacher manage computer technology in a way that optimizes its instructional value? This study is not about software it is about something broader Ultimately, we came to the conclusion that computer technology integration simply cannot be considered as a function of time, nor is it reflected in the sheer quantity of technology. Rather, there is a deeper, more complex logic that must be at work that explains effective computer use. When we forced ourselves to articulate what effective computer use was, we concluded that computer technology integration was evidenced in a thoughtful blend of instructional modalities and thoughtful planning around student objectives and program outcomes In terms of what computer technology integration is - heres what we found. A classroom with optimal CTI has 4 major characteristics: It is Seamless, Learner-Appropriate, Learner Empowering, and Instructor-Facilitated. I would like to conduct the first part of this discussion around those four areas and explore practices that you believe are indicators of these characteristics. Specifically, Id like you to describe learning activities that you practice in your classroom or that you have seen in someone elses classroom that capture the these four attributes of optimal computer technology integration. We can begin with the attribute of seamlessness. Can you describe a classroom in which you observed learners moving easily between computer-based instruction and other forms of instruction. What did you observe? How did you determine that what you observed was indeed the seamless use of computer technology? Seamless - There is easy movement between computer-based instruction and other forms of instruction. Thanks, Liz Elizabeth Dillon Marable, Ph.D. Independent Consultant Phone: 706-769-5413 Fax: 706-769-0362 --- Mariann Fedele <mariannf@lacnyc.org> wrote: > Good day all, > > I'm happy to welcome Liz Dillon-Marable to the Tech > list as our guest > moderator. All of this week and through the > beginning of next week Liz will > be sharing information about her research on > computer technology > integration in the adult literacy classroom, about > her dissertation titled > "Conceptualization, Measurement and Prediction of > Computer Technology in > Adult Basic Skills Education," and asking question > for you to respond and > guiding discussion. > > For purposes of this discussion here are some > working definitions: > > Computer technology integration: (a) allows for > seamless movement between > technology-based and non-technology-based > instructional formats, (b) is > appropriate for learners, (c) is facilitated by > instructors, > and (d) is learner empowering. > > *Seamless - There is easy movement between > computer-based instruction and > other forms of instruction. > > *Learner-Appropriate - Learners are able to use the > computer technology in > the classroom. > > *Learner-Empowering - Learners are proactive in > using computer technology > for learning. > > *Instructor-Facilitated - Instructors facilitate > learners' effective use > of computer technology in the classroom > > Liz's dissertation can be downloaded at: > http://graduate.gradsch.uga.edu/etdarchive/spring2004/dillon-marable_elizabe > th_200405_phd.pdf > > > I hope that as many list members as possible will > participate in this > discussion and take advantage of Liz's active > presence on our list. > > Best regards, > Mariann > > > > Mariann Fedele > Coordinator of Professional Development, > Literacy Assistance Center > Moderator, > NIFL Technology and Literacy Discussion List > 32 Broadway 10th Floor > New York, New York 10004 > 212-803-3325 > mariannf@lacnyc.org > www.lacnyc.org > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? 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