Integrating Technology in the Classroom: Conceptual Models

Use information to create something new

Examine information and make judgments

Take apart the known and identify relationships

Use information in a new (but similar) situation

Grasp meaning of instructional materials

Recall specific facts

Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge FrameworkKnowledge has been redefined to include the necessity of digital literacy, or the technical know-how of teaching and learning experiences. What is being taught (content) and the manner of teaching (pedagogy) can only be effective in the new media and digital landscape if the right tools are applied (technological).

The functions of educational technologies are highlighted: substitution (technology acts as a direct substitute with no functional change); augmentation (technology acts as a direct substitute, with functional improvement; modification (technology allows for significant task redesign); and redefinition (technology allows for the creation of new tasks).

Computer technology is used to perform the same task as was done before the use of computers.

Students print out worksheet, finish it, pass it in.

Computer Technology offers an effective tool to perform common tasks.

Students take a quiz using a Google Form instead of using pencil and paper.

This is the first step over the line between enhancing the traditional goings-on of the classroom and transforming the classroom. Common classroom tasks are being accomplished through the use of computer technology.

Students are asked to write an essay around the theme "And This I Believe...". An audio recording of the essay is made along with an original musical soundtrack. The recording will be played in front of an authentic audience such as parents, or college admission counselors.

Computer technology allows for new tasks that were previously inconceivable.

A classroom is asked to create a documentary video answering an essential question related to important concepts. Teams of students take on different subtopics and collaborate to create one final product. Teams are expected to contact outside sources for information.