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The Changing Role of the Classroom Teacher in Future Educational Technology Cheryl Blackmore Memorial University Education 6620-081

The Information Age “The advent of the information society has called into question many of our assumptions about education.” 7

Classroom-based Instruction - Unchanged for Centuries 1 Independent student work 8 Students as passive recipients 2 Rote memorization of facts 2

Historical Perspective Teacher-centered instruction 16 Instructor = distributor of information 10, 12, 17 “ One size fits all” education 2

Current Perspective Engagement in and interaction with technology is inconsistent 11 Instruction is based on Industrial-age educational models 5 The needs of the Information age require innovative educational models 5 Assessment = tests and papers 10

The task should be: 8 Creative Purposeful Contributory Students should: 8 Define projects Make useful contributions Learner-controlled environment 8

The Technological Shift in Education

Enhancing Education Technology in education allows teaching and learning to become: 14 Dynamic Enhanced New and innovative

The Shift in the Role of the Teacher

Teacher Role Comparison Historically: Instruction 16 Teacher-centered 16 “ sage on stage” 5 Now and Beyond: Construction 16 Learner-centered 16 “ guide on the side” 5

Innovation in Education A new model of teacher leadership in educational technology is necessary 15 Inclusion of ICT means a change in locus of control in the classroom 15 Professional growth model for IT use and understanding is key 14

The Changing Work of Teachers 7 Teachers will spend more time: Supporting individuals Organizing team work Managing classroom activity Teachers will spend less time: Whole class teaching

Students First 9 Student-teacher relationship becomes reciprocal Inquiry-based activities Interdisciplinary method of learning Activities are structured around student need and interest

Distance Learning = Further Change

Cooperative Learning The responsibility for learning shifts from educator to student 6 Students and teacher work together to: 6, 17 Set learning objectives Design learning activities

A Question of Beliefs If technology education is to succeed, the beliefs of teachers must be confronted 3 Instructional beliefs strongly influence curricular decisions made in the classroom 3

Addressing Assumptions To ensure success of technology in education, teachers must: 11 Address instructional assumptions Relax control within the classroom Engage learners Model high standards of responsible learners

Framework for 21st Century Learning 13 Essential Scaffolding : Teaching skills discretely and within context Providing opportunities for interdisciplinary skill application Integrating technologies in innovative learning opportunities Encouraging learning beyond the classroom

The Future of Educational Technology

The Innovative Teacher “ Only a teacher, live in the classroom, can bring about the thrill of discovery” (The Role of the Teacher in Ed-Tech Section, ¶1) 4

The role of the teacher is certain to change dramatically as it shifts…

From: Transmitter 16 In control 7 Rooted in history 1

To: Facilitator 12 Guide 17 Mentor 10 Co-learner 9

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