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Technology infusion strategies
Instructions use of data
Use of real-time assessment tools such as quick polls, collaborative workspaces
Personalizing software
Differentiate learning
Real time assessment tools include the quick poll tools and collaborative workspace. Real time feedback from students could help adjust instructions.
Personalizing software so that individual needs of each students could be met.
Differentiating learning could help tailor learning to the interest of the students.
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CONT`D
Improving discussions
Digital visualization
Virtual manipulative
Intellectual engagement
Better feedback through enhanced audio
Use of instructional technology
Virtual manipulative is usually used as tool to help students understand mathematics and other technical subjects such as physics and chemistry.
Instructional technology include the use of text-to-speech, speech to text so that those struggling reading and writing
Digital feedback thorugh audio can enhance fluency development where students gain fluency
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leadership and technology skills
Projects
Science projects
Seminars
Industrial visits
Guest speakers
Science projects usually encourage students to put to use knowledge about the technology. Research is also encourage through such projects
Seminars about technological development would inspire students to learn about technology
Visiting tech company would a better way to showcase the existing technology to students
The people who are renown such elan mask
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CONT`D
To develop leadership skills the following are important
Teamworking
Encourage wholesome learning
Conflict resolutions
Help solve interpersonal is a one way to develop skills to lead. It involves finding a common ground for all parties involved.
A leader is a person who is knowledgeable; learning is important
Leading others involve working with them, so teamworking skills is a good place to begin with
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Use of existing or emerging digital tools
computer installation in schools
Computer lab
Online tests
Virtual learning
Establishment of computer labs in school creates a modern way of research and study.
Tests and exams are undertaken through online platform
Teachers can teach virtually because of enhance connections.
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CONT`D
Online materials and collaborations
Text books and journals
Tests and mock papers
Virtual laboratories
Journals and books are available online in school websites and students can access them from anywhere
Mock tests with answers are usually available for students to try out before sitting for tests
Laboratories are also available for students to practices without dangers of destroying equipment
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Obstacles
Cost
The hardware is costly
Software are expensive
Maintenance
It is expensive to purchase hardware as well as install them
Some software have copy rights and schools have to purchase them
Some of the software use SAAS and hence the latest hardware and OS are necessary
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CONT`D
High level of advancement
Phasing of off
Time to learn
Slow adoption of technology
Hardware are continuously becoming obsolete because everyday better CPU and GPU are developed that are more efficient. Software are tailored to suite the latest hardware
Some of very important technology are slowly adopted in schools. This is why students are required to learn them when they are not in school.
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Ways to encourage teachers
Training
Courses
seminars
Compensation
Additional payment
Courses should be available for teachers when a new teaching system is to be adopted. It helps boost the teachers` confidence.
Seminars are important place to give the teachers a vision of where the school should be in terms of technology
Tech dependent courses are technical and a higher payment should be made to teachers
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CONT`D
Seminars
workshops
Collaborative
Interaction
Workshop offers a good platform for teachers to share challenges and encourage one another.
Offering the teachers who teach same subject a chance to interact with another to offer moral support to each other.
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Reference
Langer, G. M., Colton, A. B., & Goff, L. S. (2013). Collaborative analysis of student work: Improving teaching and learning. Alexandria, Va: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Grout, H., & Long, G. (2009). Improving teaching and learning in physical education. Maidenhead, Berkshire, England: McGraw Hill/Open University Press.
In Koch, A. K. (2017). Improving teaching, learning, equity, and success in gateway courses.
