Teaching with technology can deepen student learning by supporting instructional objectives. However, it can be challenging to select and use the “best” tech tools while not loosing sight of your goals for student learning. Thus, professional training opportunities are critical for teacher to integrate technology into their teaching.
eMINTS stands for enhancing Missouri’s Instructional Networked Teaching Strategies; it is a professional organization that provides a 2-year training for educators who plan to implement authentic learning with technology. In eMINTS classrooms, students work in groups on different projects about real-world problems that teach them to use technology and online resources, and do other types of research. Teachers who have been trained to use eMINTS instructional model apply technology to design/ implement lessons, assess learning outcomes, and communicate with parents. Also, students in eMINTS classroom utilize technology to collaborate with peers and make presentations using free online programs (i.e., Pawtoon, Heiku Deck, Prezi), movies, and podcasts.
I am a certified eMINTS instructional specialist and have taught college courses that are designed to integrate technology for teacher candidates in preschool to 12th grade.
This presentation will provide the following issues on technology integration for teaching and learning.
- Creating authentic learning , high quality lesson, learning community, and assessment using technology
- Technology tools for preschool to 12th grade
- Learning outcome of technology-based learning
- Presenting one college course regarding technology integration
Benefits to participants
• Learn how to design technology-based teaching
• Share participants’ professional experiences on this topic
• Implications to improve teaching using technology
