Choosing the Appropriate Technology Tools

Jayne Germany and LeeChel Ondracek

Learning Goals and Instructional Strategies	Target Technologies or Desired Tool Functions could support your planned strategies (possible assistive technologies in parentheses)	Constraints Identified from Instructional Analysis that might limit or restrict your use of those technologies	Decisions whether your targeted technologies are a match or a mismatch within the constraints of your instructional situation
1. Understand their role in supporting a successful study group, and therefore be supportive of other adult learners on their campuses.
Presentation (teacher)	PowerPoint and Presentation Station (computer with LCD projector) Inspiration to brainstorm goals with group. (PPT loaded on teacher computer with screen magnifier for visual impairment Microphone for hearing impairment)	Reserving the LCD projector from Technology or campus will need to be done well in advance.	Match--All IT's are comfortable with presentation stations.
pen and paper tasks--defining goals	pen, paper; most teachers will actually prefer to use Word or email goals to themselves (Large print text for visual impairment)	Teachers may come without laptop, a few teachers will be unfamiliar with the workings of their new laptops	Match--teachers can be told ahead to bring laptops, teachers are willing to coach those having difficulties with laptops
Discussion/ questioning	Inspiration at Presentation Station (Inspiration notes loaded on teacher computer with screen magnifier for visual impairment) Notes emailed to group after completion	No constraints observed.	Match—perhaps the teacher will include the Interwrite schoolpad in brainstorming/discussion activities.
Reflecting/questioning	Groupwise email (email settings can be adjusted for visually impaired teachers--bacground color, font, size of text)	Teachers may have trouble accessing the network with internal wireless cards. Some teachers will have to learn how to create folders in Groupwise.	Match—facilitator will choose facilities with LAN wire connections. Peer teaching will be used as a model for creating folders.
Learning Goals and Instructional Strategies	Target Technologies or Desired Tool Functions	Constraints Identified from Instructional Analysis	Match or Mismatch
2. Reflect on their learning as a guide for themselves as teachers and learners.
Presentation/discussion	PowerPoint and Presentation Station (computer with LCD projector or television monitor (PPT loaded on teacher computer with screen magnifier for visual impairment ppt notes printed out)	Reserving the LCD projector from Technology or campus will need to be done well in advance.	Match--All IT's are comfortable with presentation stations.
Reflecting/questioning	Groupwise email (email settings can be adjusted for visually impaired teachers--bacground color, font, size of text)	Teachers may have trouble accessing the network with internal wireless cards. Some teachers will have to learn how to create folders in Groupwise.	Match—facilitator will choose facilities with LAN wire connections. Peer teaching will be used as a model for creating folders.
Learning Goals and Instructional Strategies	Target Technologies or Desired Tool Functions	Constraints Identified from Instructional Analysis	Match or Mismatch
3. Integrate technology as a tool for learning, not as an end to itself.
Presentation	PowerPoint and Presentation Station (computer with LCD projector) Digitized videos for case studies, speakers Digitized lessons for spotlights (PPT loaded on teacher computer with screen magnifier for visual impairment ppt notes printed out)	Reserving the LCD projector from Technology or campus will need to be done well in advance.	Match--All IT's are comfortable with presentation stations.
discussion	Presentation Station (computer with LCD projector) Inspiration or Word to document discussion points	Reserving the LCD projector from Technology or campus will need to be done well in advance.	Match--All IT's are comfortable with presentation stations. Facilitator might let another teacher drive the discussion.
reflecting	LoTi subscription Groupwise email (email settings can be adjusted for visually impaired teachers--bacground color, font, size of text)	Teachers may resent taking their time to complete the LoTi Questionnaire Teachers may have trouble accessing the network with internal wireless cards. Some teachers will have to learn how to create folders in Groupwise.	Match--Facilitator will provide plenty of background, explanation, and justification about LoTi Match—facilitator will choose facilities with LAN wire connections. Peer teaching will be used as a model for creating folders.
4. Create opportunities for Constructivist experiences in their own classrooms.
Presentation	PowerPoint and Presentation Station (computer with LCD projector) Constructivism ppt (PPT loaded on teacher computer with screen magnifier for visual impairment ppt notes printed out)	Reserving the LCD projector from Technology or campus will need to be done well in advance.	Match--All IT's are comfortable with presentation stations.
Discussing	PowerPoint and Presentation Station (computer with LCD projector) Constructivism video Speakers (PPT loaded on teacher computer with screen magnifier for visual impairment ppt notes printed out) Word or Inspiration to document discussion	Reserving the LCD projector from Technology or campus will need to be done well in advance.	Match--All IT's are comfortable with presentation stations.
Reflecting	Groupwise email (email settings can be adjusted for visually impaired teachers--bacground color, font, size of text)	Teachers may have trouble accessing the network with internal wireless cards. Some teachers will have to learn how to create folders in Groupwise.	Match—facilitator will choose facilities with LAN wire connections. Peer teaching will be used as a model for creating folders.
Collaborating	Word for lesson planning Software of each teacher's choice Laptop	Teachers may feel intimidated integrating technology for the first time	Match—I will keep stressing: Start small Keep your focus on the content