Technology Trends
In Module 3, you will explore some of the emerging trends in technology. You will have the opportunity to look more deeply at the role that smartphones, online learning, and electronic textbooks can play in the classroom. You will then share your thoughts with your colleagues in the discussion and complete work on your final project. This Module includes Lessons 1-4 in Module 3 of the Intel® Teach Elements: Educational Leadership in the 21st Century multimedia course files.
Objectives
- Consider the possibilities of new, more mobile technologies and online access.
- Explore the benefits and challenges of online learning.
- Investigate the features and advantages of electronic textbooks.
- Actively participate in an online discussion with your colleagues by posting early and often.
Learn
To complete this Module's activities, launch the Elements course files by clicking on the image below. Remember you can navigate directly to Module 3 and complete Lessons 1-4 using the Menu button.
LAUNCH MODULE
Please complete all of the activities, even those introduced as "Extension Activities."
Complete each lesson in the Module, reading documents and taking quizzes as required. Consider the following questions as you complete your work:
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Remember you do not have to complete all of your work in the Module in a single sitting. Use the course progress tracker to pause and come back to your work as needed.
NOTE: Each Lesson in Module 3 contains a "Discussion and Notes" and/or "Reflection" slide. You can skip these slides, as you have been working on a final project that is different from the one included in the Elements course files.
Throughout this course you have been engaged in ongoing, asynchronous discussions about leading 21st century schools with your colleagues. These conversations do not have to end with this course!
The Intel® Teachers Engage Community is a global community for educators focused on the effective use of technology in the K-12 classroom. Take a moment to register with Teachers Engage, and then explore some of the conversations that are taking place there. Think about how you might use the Community as an ongoing resource as you consider educational leadership in the 21st century.
LAUNCH MODULE
Please complete all of the activities, even those introduced as "Extension Activities."
Complete each lesson in the Module, reading documents and taking quizzes as required. Consider the following questions as you complete your work:
- Does your school or district harness mobile technology to promote anytime, anywhere learning?
- How could e-learning opportunities benefit the students in your school or district?
- What benefits and challenges do you see with incorporating e-book technology in your school or district?
Multimedia Course Files provided free of charge by Intel Corporation
Remember you do not have to complete all of your work in the Module in a single sitting. Use the course progress tracker to pause and come back to your work as needed.
NOTE: Each Lesson in Module 3 contains a "Discussion and Notes" and/or "Reflection" slide. You can skip these slides, as you have been working on a final project that is different from the one included in the Elements course files.
Throughout this course you have been engaged in ongoing, asynchronous discussions about leading 21st century schools with your colleagues. These conversations do not have to end with this course!
The Intel® Teachers Engage Community is a global community for educators focused on the effective use of technology in the K-12 classroom. Take a moment to register with Teachers Engage, and then explore some of the conversations that are taking place there. Think about how you might use the Community as an ongoing resource as you consider educational leadership in the 21st century.
Discuss
Log onto the discussion forum at least two times during this Module to engage in discussion with your colleagues about the question below.
Of the three topics explored in this Module (mobile technologies, online learning, and e-books) which are you most interested in seeing implemented in your school or district? What are your biggest concerns regarding the success of such an initiative?
Remember to contribute a minimum of three substantive posts to the discussion and to follow the discussion board expectations.
Of the three topics explored in this Module (mobile technologies, online learning, and e-books) which are you most interested in seeing implemented in your school or district? What are your biggest concerns regarding the success of such an initiative?
Remember to contribute a minimum of three substantive posts to the discussion and to follow the discussion board expectations.
Final Project
In Module 3, you have thought about some emerging technological trends that may reshape the way students learn. Open your personal copy of the final project and reflect on these trends in Step 7. Then identify some concrete action items in Step 8.
When you finish Steps 7 and 8, review your entire final project and then email it to your facilitator. Your facilitator will review your final project and offer you some feedback about project design.
When you have completed your final project, please complete a final survey about this course. Your feedback will help guide the development of new courses in the Intel® Teach Elements series.
When you finish Steps 7 and 8, review your entire final project and then email it to your facilitator. Your facilitator will review your final project and offer you some feedback about project design.
When you have completed your final project, please complete a final survey about this course. Your feedback will help guide the development of new courses in the Intel® Teach Elements series.
Review Key Ideas
In this Module you learned:
- Evolving technology access through one-to-one computing and mobile devices, like smartphones, is expanding educational opportunities for students.
- Online learning can meet many needs of schools and school districts.
- E-books hold promise for use by students.
Resources
Checklist & Pacing
Module 3 Resources
Learn More
The resources below provide some more information about some of the technologies introduced in this Module. Have a look, if you are interested:
- Read content of Module 3
- Complete Lessons 1-4 in Module 3 of the Elements course files
- Contribute three substantive posts to the discussion board
- Complete and submit your final project
- Complete the final survey for this course
Module 3 Resources
- 2010 Horizon Report
- E-Book Initiatives
- E-Book Readers
- E-Book Resources
- One-to-One e-Learning Research
- One-to-One e-Learning Resources
- Online Learning Research
- Online Learning Resources
- Smart Phones in the Classroom
- Smart Phone Resources
- Standards for Online Programs
Learn More
The resources below provide some more information about some of the technologies introduced in this Module. Have a look, if you are interested: