10.+Integrating+Technology

//(ETC) program that helps teachers integrate technology into their curriculum and use// //computers as teaching tools.”// (Shkodriani, 2004)
 * Integrating Your Technology **
 * //“//**//Delaware Technical and Community College has an Educational Technology Certificate//

//Connection to Student Learning// – The different technologies from this initiative were designed for student learning. Students have different learning styles and the uses of different technologies in the classroom benefit these styles. //Hands-On Technology Use –// Through this initiative the instructors will be given hands-on training on the different technologies. The training will also include integration of the technologies into class curriculum. Both SMART technology and Zoom have an abundance of hands-on instruction through their websites. //Variety of Learning Experiences// – Training on the technologies is not a onetime event. It will require collaboration and follow-up between experienced and novice learners. This will be accomplished with mentoring, follow-up workshops, camaraderie of adjunct staff (achieved by this initiative), help desk, observation by the Technology Resource Center Instructors, and the Blackboard TRC site for video and podcast instruction. //Curriculum-Specific Applications// – The websites for both the SMART technologies and the Zoom have curriculum specific applications but this is not enough. This initiative will bring adjunct educators together from every discipline in small group activities which move them far beyond mere understanding to application and evaluation. //Collegial Learning// – Networking is the key to collegial learning. This initiative will bring the adjunct staff together not just for one meeting a year but for many workshops and meeting throughout the year. A blog will be used as an outpost for instructors to reap information and to give information on how they used a particular piece of technology. Email addresses will be exchanged for networking purposes also. //Active Participation for Teachers// – The initial incentive for the adjunct staff on the technologies will be hourly pay. It is hoped that this will serve as their first incentive to participation. We will also offer free gifts for follow-up workshops. //Technical Assistance and Support// – The Technology Resource Center and the Department of Media Support at the college are available to the instructors. They can be called, emailed, or submit an online work order. //Administrative Support// – It is apparent that administrative support is very positive at DTCC. In 1999 they were awarded Community College of the Year Award from the National Alliance of Business for the Educational Technology Certificate program that helps teachers integrate technology into their curriculum and use computers as teaching tools. //Adequate Resources// – Budgets have been long time set to include technology and the training for professional development in technologies. Also budgeted is the department Technology Resource Center and the staff. //Built-In Evaluations// – Evaluations will be inclusive. Teachers will evaluate those that taught them the technologies. Teachers will evaluate the use of the technologies. Students will evaluate their perceived value of the technology. Teachers will evaluate the students learning with the use of the technology. Goals will need to be established and evaluations will be distributed and noted at follow up workshops. //Benchmark Standards// · Develop technology friendly curriculum · Integrate initiative technology into curriculum · Train and assist students use of initiative technology · Display proper and care use of equipment · Continued professional development in initiative technology
 * Components of Effective Professional Development for Technology **
 * Technology Proficiency in the Teaching/Learning Environment **
 * // Teachers //**

//Applicable Technology Standards// The ISTE National Educational Technology Standards (NETS•T) and Performance Indicators for Teachers Click below to view the standards []

//Benchmark Standards// · Interact with initiative technology used in classroom activities · Reflect in their learning with initiative technology · Actively engage in collaborative learning · Display proper use of equipment
 * // Students //**

//Applicable Technology Standards// The ISTE National Educational Technology Standards (NETS•T) and Performance Indicators for Students Click below to view the standards []

// Benchmark Standards // · Display leadership in technology integration · Continue to provide Teachers Resource Center, training staff, and equipment · Attendance and remarks at twice yearly initiative workshops · Acknowledgement via letter or email to adjuncts in appreciation of professional development · Continue funding activities surrounding technology and education //Applicable Technology Standards// The ISTE National Educational Technology Standards (NETS•T) and Performance Indicators for Administrators Click below to view the standards []
 * Administration **

//Integration into Core Curriculum// SMART Technologies – The website for SMART technologies has many great ideas for using their technologies. Instructors that use the technology send in their lesson plans for others to use. Click below to go to the SMART technologies exchange page for finding lesson plans. [] There is a support link newsletter. //Specific Initiative Technologies// SMART Podium [] SMART Board [] SMART Responder [] SMART Slate [] ZOOM Recorder – Advice on how to use the Zoom H2 recorder for recording interviews, lectures and podcasts in the research context. []
 * Technology Integration in the Teaching/Learning Environment **

//Core Curriculum Competencies// Upon completion of general education and major courses, a Delaware Tech graduate will be able to: 1. Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. 2. Demonstrate effective problem solving and reasoning skills. 3. Work effectively in groups of people from diverse backgrounds. 4. Demonstrate ethical and professional understanding and conduct. 5. Apply appropriate information literacy skills to locate, evaluate and use information effectively. 6. Use computer technology appropriate to the field. 7. Use scientific and mathematical reasoning appropriate to the technology**.** Click below for Curriculum Specific Guidelines Once the initial education on the initiative begins, the Teaching Resource Center will administer ongoing communication, education, and instruction with instructors.
 * Learning Standards and Assessment **
 * Administrative Processes **